(Chelsea Update would like to thank Gretchen Steele for providing the information and the photos in this story.)
In no particular order, they are:
Sarah Hintzen
Parents: Annette and Mathew Hintzen
National Honor Society, blood drive chairperson, tutoring, and volunteering in the community.
Summa Cum Laude, 3 underclassmen awards in civics, accounting, and social studies, and prize for National Spanish Exam.
I plan to study business at the University of Michigan.
Joshua Kowalski
Parents: Kurt and Kim Kowalski
I ran cross country and track, was captain of the soccer team, participated in the Rush National Select soccer program, Link Crew, Student Council, and National Honor Society, and was named All-SEC Academic.
I plan to attend the University of Michigan to study engineering.
Leah Pifer
Parents: Trinh Pifer, Dan Pifer
Leah was a part of the varsity soccer, Co. C show choir, and cross country program at Chelsea High School. She is also involved with the National Honors Society, Link Crew mentoring, Science Olympiad, Bleu Print newspaper, and is president of the Key Club. She earned the SEC All-Academic award and is a National Merit commended scholar. She enjoys hiking, kayaking, traveling, singing, eating good food, and cloud gazing.
Leah plans to study environmental engineering at the University of Michigan, ultimately pursuing a graduate degree in public policy, and joining the Peace Corps.
Caroline Hirth
Parents: JoAnn and Richard Hirth
Caroline participated in varsity cross country, where she was a team captain and earned All-State Honors. She was a member of the varsity softball team and a two year drum major of the marching band. I was named an MHSAA Scholar-Athlete Finalist. I am also a Project Coordinator of the National Honor Society, a Link Crew leader, and a four year member of Student Council.
I will be attending the University of Michigan’s College of Engineering next fall.
Josephine Surel
Parents: Michael and Leslie Surel
National Merit Finalist, SEC All Academic Title, WXYZ Brightest and Best Class of 2018, Hope College National Merit Scholarship recipient, National Honor Society member, Michigan Math Prize Finalist, Ballet Chelsea Company Member and Student Representative, Chelsea House Orchestra (CHO) member, Chelsea High School Symphony Orchestra violinist.
Attending Hope College and major in engineering with a focus on environmental and chemical engineering
Madison Adkins
Parents: Jamie and Jason Adkins
-Summa Cum Laude Graduate
-Academic Letter Award – 3 years
-Outstanding Performance in Algebra II and Conceptual Physics/Outstanding Junior in Spanish
-Outstanding Performance in Geometry and Honors English Perspectives/Achievement in Science
-Outstanding Performance in Algebra I and Spanish II
-National Honor Society
-CHS Link Crew Leader
-CHS JV/Varsity Softball
-Travel Softball
-CHS Marching Band Flute/Piccolo Section Leader and Music Librarian
-SMCC Youth Group Youth Leader
-Ballet Chelsea Dancer – Modern/Jazz
-Key Club
Attending Oakland University with my twin sister in the fall. Member of the Honors College. Majoring in Health Sciences. Minoring in Spanish or Dance.
Kylie Saxton
Parents: Theresa Angel and Chris Saxton
Co-Editor of the Bleu Print (school newspaper)
Team Captain for Science Olympiad
Member of the National Honor Society
Yearbook Participant
Treasurer for Key Club
Full Tuition Scholarship at Miami University
Attending Miami University for Bioengineering with a Pre-Med Co-Major
Ellie Jarvis
Parents: David and Doretha Jarvis
I am involved in Link Crew, Key Club, and National Honors Society. I have received an award for Outstanding Performance in Accounting, Outstanding Performance in Physical Education, Outstanding Performance in Geometry, Outstanding Performance in AP English Language and Composition and Outstanding Performance in Psychology.
I plan to major in pre-dentistry at Eastern Michigan University with hopes to enter into the University of Michigan Dental School.
Sydney Matusik
Parents: Mark and Danielle Matusik
Track and cross country runner.Two time All-state in track runner. All-region in cross country. Summa Cum laude
Attending Southern Illinois University
Katelyn McKinley
Parents: Andy and Angie McKinley
Member of the National Honor Society and Student Council Cabinet; Link Crew Leader; 4 year Varsity Golfer, 2 year Captain of the Golf Team; 4 year Varsity Soccer Player; Captain of the Soccer Team; 3 year Varsity Basketball Player; 4 Year Academic Letter; Academic All-State Golf 2016 and 2017; Youth soccer referee; Dexter Cider Mill Employee; Community Volunteer.
Attending the US Naval Academy and study engineering.
