2018 Valedictorians & Salutatorians
Where are they headed, and what advice do they have for future Chieftains?
Talia Cesario, Guest Reporter

Audrey Asgarally
Attending: University of Michigan Dearborn Major: Education Advice: "Focus on doing work and homework."

Kathryn Balaj
Attending: Michigan State University Major: Nursing Advice: "Try to get something out of the work that you put in."

Mikayla Calverley
Attending: Michigan State University Major: Undecided Advice: "Focus."

Chloe Clyne
Attending: Michigan State University Major: Engineering Advice: "Remember to enjoy life, don't work to hard."

Claire Decker
Attending: Michigan Tech Major: Chemical Engineering Advice: "Don't take advanced classes just because you want to boost your GPA."

Elizabeth Dedvukaj
Attending: Macomb Community College, Oakland University Major: Physical Therapy (Undecided) Advice: "Study and manage time."

Julianne Einkorn
Attending: Macomb Community College, Michigan State University Major: Undecided Advice: "Find friends to study with."

Todd Gebhart
Attending: Oakland University Major: Biochemistry Advice: "Do work and don't procrastinate."

Hanna Gehrke
Attending: Michigan State University Major: Environmental Engineering Advice: "Never give up and focus."

Elizabeth Cetnar
Attending: University of Michigan Major: Law, Justice, and Social Change Advice: "Find something that you're truly passionate about and devote yourself to it."

Roman Germanski
Attending: Oakland University Major: Actuarial Science Advice: "Keep working hard."

Darby Gilkinson
Attending: Oakland University Honor's College Major: Biomedical Sciences Advice: "Understand the material."

Gabriella Grimaldi
Attending: Michigan State University Major: Nursing Advice: "Work hard and focus."

Melaney Habib
Attending: Wayne State University Major: Physician Assistant Advice: "Have a strong mind set and stay positive."

Brendon Haithcock
Attending: University of Michigan Major: Physical Science Advice: "Don't take yourself too seriously."

Erika Henderson
Attending: Michigan State Major: Human biology Advice: "Enjoy the moment".

Briana Henig
Attending: Wayne State University Major: Economics Advice: "Don't give up senior year."

Tyler Herc
Attending: Oakland College Major: Mechanical Engineering Advice: "Focus and stay motivated."

Randy Karana
Attending: Oakland University Major: Art History Advice: "Study and work hard."

Paul Kent
Attending: University of Michigan Ann Arbor Major: Computer science Advice: "Don't take it too seriously, it's just life".

Mary Keta
Attending: University of Michigan Major: Computer Science Advice: "Have fun."

Emerson Lankford
Attending: Ferris State University Major: Pre-Optometry Advice: "Do homework and study."

Alexander Larson
Attending: University of Washington Major: Computer science Advice: "Focus on time management, balance classes, and enjoy the time you have."

Daisy Macias Gonzalez
Attending: Macomb Community College, Oakland University Major: Undecided, Physical Therapy Advice: "Know how to manage time and get involved. Enjoy the little things."

Kaylin Macks
Attending: Central Michigan University Major: Astrophysics Advice: "Focus and work hard."

Mariana Merandi
Attending: Michigan State Major: Appliance Engineering Advice: "Get out, get involved and get experience."

Rachel Miller
Attending: University of Michigan Major: Undecided Advice: "Try new things and don't be afraid."

Amanda Monarch
Attending: Central Michigan University Major: Meteorology Advice: "Focus."

Ryan Olivier
Attending: University of Michigan Ann Arbor Major: Neurological Science Advice: "Give everything you have and work as hard as you can."

Faith Pielack
Attending: Wayne State University Major: Secondary education/French Advice: "Find a group of people that supports you to fall back on; that's important for success".

Alex Roy
Attending: Michigan State University Major: Genetics Advice: "Just do it."

Myron Shaba
Attending: University of Michigan Major: Biochemistry Advice: "Focus on what's in front of you at one time, practice to get a goal."

Joseph Simbeni
Attending: Wayne State University Major: Biological Science Advice: "Try to get the best grades, make study groups and focus."

Anmol Singh
Attending: University of Michigan Major: Human Biology and Neurological Science Advice: "Stay focused."

Angelina Stout
Attending: Lake Superior State University Major: Biology and Pre-Medicine Advice: "Never give up."

Emily Suchoski
Attending: Michigan State University Major: Mechanical Engineering Advice: "Don't stress over little things."

Grace Veenstra
Attending: Michigan State University Major: Engineering Advice: "Work hard and take teachers' advice."
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