On May 1, fifty-two eighth grade students officially became Shiawassee Scholars. The Class of 2022 pictured here is from: Byron, Corunna, Durand, Laingsburg, Morrice, New Lothrop, Owosso, Perry and St. Paul schools . By identifying and recognizing academically talented students early, the Shiawassee Scholars program seeks to encourage students to continue to pursue academically challenging activities during their high school years.  The program is a partnership between the Cook Family Foundation and the Shiawassee Regional Education Service District, and since 1999 and has recognized nearly 960 Scholars.

The Shiawassee Scholars Program provides resources and support to academically talented high school students to reach their full potential.  Students are identified in eighth grade by achieving the highest scores in the county on the SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test). Shiawassee Scholars participate in several programs, starting with a three-day trip this June to the University of Michigan campus in Ann Arbor.  Through high school, Scholars have the opportunity to practice their test-taking skills, attend several informational sessions regarding planning for college and career, get assistance with dual enrollment options and accelerated academic programs, and can apply for a scholarship for a summer academic program.

The newest Shiawassee Scholars are, in alphabetical order:

Kendall Anderson, Hannah Beaucamp, Stephen Bender, Aliyah Bentley, Ethan Brunner, Claire Buckley, Abigail Colborn, Ella Coulter, Lucas Cunningham, Kezzie Dietz, Ellie Feldpausch, Abigail Franzmeier, Jade Garske, Grant Goetschy, Isabel Henige, Brock Herrick, Chalea Herron, Zachary Hinojosa, Aaron Jafri, Victor Jones, Caleb Joslin, Ella Kay, Alyssa Kenyon, Harrison Ketchum, Jillian Klaver, Ella Kloeckner, Reece Kramer, Jack Lamb, Kevin Laskowski, Colin Lavery, Adrianna Monear, Dillan Morell, Collin Munro, David Neese, Grace O’Neill, Alexander Popovitch, Carson Reed, Rachel Reed, Alyse Rowley, Zachary Slider, Nichole Steffens, Justin Svarc, Makenzi Tallon, Samantha Thayer, Casmiera Thorman, Kyra Waldner, Lillian Warren, Anya Wasilenski, Jason Weber, Ethan West, Madison Wheeler, and Vanessa Zettle.

For more information about the Shiawassee Scholars contact Renee Doston at the SRESD by calling 989-743-3471  or by emailing her at: Dotson@sresd.org