Reeths-Puffer High School

Salutatorian of the Reeths-Puffer High School Class of 2014 is Kaitlyn Reed. She is the daughter of Jerry and Sheryl Reed. Kaitlyn has a weighted grade point average of 4.30. She is a member of the National Honor Society, Student Council, Spanish Club, and The Michigan Math League. Kaitlyn performs with the Madrigals and in the high school musicals. She is also active in Girls Scouts and her church Youth Group. Kaitlyn plans to attend Central Michigan University in the fall, where she is a recipient of the Centralis Honors Scholarship, to study the Performing Arts.

Graduating number 3 in the Class of 2014 is Olivia Nelson. Olivia is the daughter of Lee and Angela Nelson. She has a weighted grade point average of 4.28. Olivia is a member of STATS (Straight Talk About Tough Stuff), the National Honor Society, Michigan Math League, and the Spanish Club. She is also on the Youth Advisory Council for Muskegon Community Foundation and Captain of the Girls' Soccer Team. Olivia will be attending the University of Michigan this fall to study Biomedical Engineering.

McKenzie Richardson is graduating number 4 in the Class of 2014. She is the daughter of Dee and Teresa Richardson. She has a weighted grade point average of 4.20. McKenzie is a member of the National Honor Society, Student Council, Varsity Cross-Country, Varsity Track and her church Youth Group. She will be attending Lake Superior State University this fall, where she is recipient of the Laker Gold Scholarship along with Athletic Scholarships in Cross-Country and Track. She plans to pursue a career in Nursing.

Shelbi Adams, daughter of Larry and Lynn Adams, is graduating number 5 in the Class of 2014. She has a weighted grade point average of 4.14. Shelbi is involved in Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Book Club; she tutors other students and volunteers in the community. She plans to attend Muskegon Community College in the fall, where she is a recipient of the Board of Trustees Scholarship, then transfer to Central Michigan University to major in either Psychology or Accounting.

Cody Loss is graduating number 6 in the class. He is the son of Scott and Jenny Loss. Cody has a weighted grade point average of 4.13. He is a member of the National Honor Society, played four years of Varsity Soccer and is a Youth Soccer Camp instructor. Cody has participated in No More Sidelines, the Purple Games and volunteered on the Feeding America Food trucks. He will be attending Muskegon Community College in the fall, where he is a recipient of the Board of Trustees Scholarship and a Soccer Scholarship. After two years, he will transfer to Michigan Technological College to pursue a career in Chemical Engineering.

Graduating number 7 in the Class of 2014 is Mackenzie Yaussy. McKenzie is the daughter of Brian and Amber Yaussy. She has a weighted grade point average of 4.119. She is a member of the National Honor Society, First Priority, contributes to Free Verse, the high school literary publication, and is on the Varsity Swim Team. Mackenzie will be attending Hillsdale College, where she is a recipient of the Hillsdale Tradition Award, Tinsley External Grant and the Michigan Replacement Grant.

Sarah Schaadt is also graduating number 7 in this year's class. She is the daughter of Steven Schaadt and Tamlin and Paul Garibay. Sarah has a weighted grade point average of 4.119. She is a member of the National Honor Society, and tutors other students. She also volunteers her time at the White Lake Giving Tree and the Muskegon Humane Society. She has decided to put her college studies off for a year and move to Canada, where she will be volunteering her time at a bear sanctuary. Upon her return, she plans to pursue a career in Veterinary Medicine.

Nathan Grinwis, son of Randy and Julie Grinwis, is number 9 in this year's class. He has a weighted grade point average of 4.114. Nathan is a member of the National Honor Society, STATS (Straight Talk About Tough Stuff), and the Varsity Tennis Team, where he has been captain and MVP for two years. He also performs with the Madrigals and in the high school musicals. Nathan will be attending Michigan State University in the fall to major in Engineering.

Anika Sasinski is graduating 10th in the Class of 2014. She is the daughter of John and Ewa Sasinski. Anika has a weighted grade point average of 4.111. She is president of Student Council, a member of the National Honor Society, STATS (Straight Talk About Tough Stuff), IMPACT, and captain of the Varsity Tennis Team. Anika will be attending Michigan State University in the fall to study Biomedical Engineering.