2019 Valedictorians & Salutatorians

Valedictorian College: Oakland University Major: Health Sciences Advice: "Work hard because it will be worth it in the end." Clubs/Sports: Hispanic Honor Society, National Honor Society, National Technical Honor Society, Key Club

Valedictorian College: Michigan State University Major: Biomedical Laboratory Sciences Advice: "Enjoy every moment of high school. Don't spend your time hoping for what's to come, live in the now." Clubs/Sports: Theater, ITS, DECA, National Honor Society, French Honor Society, French Club, Key Club, Writing Center, Varsity Swim

Valedictorian College: University of Detroit Mercy Major: 7 Year Dental Program with a Bachelor's in Biology Advice: "Don't stress too much on school work. Any time you get the chance, try to enjoy all the fun aspects of high school like clubs, sports, and pep rallies." Clubs/Sports: Varsity Swim, Tennis, OYAA Basketball League, National Honor Society, HOSA, French Honor Society, Mindfulness...

Valedictorian College: Michigan State University Major: Applied Engineering Advice: "Work really hard and never give up." Clubs/Sports: French Club, National Technical Honor Society, National Honor Society, French Honor Society, Track, Cross Country

Valedictorian College: Hope College Major: Health Related Field/Pre-PA Advice: "Enjoy every moment of high school because it doesn't last forever and you make a lot of great memories that will never be forgotten. Hang around people who make you happy and who you enjoy spending time with. Continue to work hard in whatever you do in life and pursue what you want to do." Clubs/Sports: HOSA,...

Valedictorian College: University of Michigan Major: Biomedical Engineering Advice: "Live everyday like there is no tomorrow. High school goes by fast, so try to make the best of it." Clubs/Sports: UCMST, Varsity sideline cheer, Varsity competitive cheer, Tennis, HOSA, National Honor Society, Hispanic Honor Society, National Technical Honor Society

Valedictorian College: University of Michigan Major: Statistics Advice: "Enjoy every moment and do not take any part of senior year for granted." Clubs/Sports: Varsity Dance Team, National Honor Society, Key Club, Hispanic Honor Society, SSP, Student Advisory Board

Valedictorian College: Michigan State University Major: Bio-systems and Agricultural Engineering Advice: "Don't spend too much time looking forward to the next step in your life, live everyday like it's your last." Clubs/Sports: National Honor Society, Hispanic Honor Society, Key Club, DECA, Varsity swim

Valedictorian College: Oakland University Major: Undecided Advice: "Do what you actually enjoy." Clubs/Sports: International Thespian Society, Theater

Valedictorian College: University of Michigan Major: Business Advice: "Always have a goal in mind for what you want to accomplish, stick to it, and never let it slip." Clubs/Sports: Key Club, SSP, National Honor Society, Hispanic Honor Society, Varsity Golf

Valedictorian College: Michigan State University Honors College Major: Civil and Environmental Engineering Advice: "Take classes and join clubs that are interesting to you because it will make senior year much easier and more fun." Clubs/Sports: Varsity Volleyball, Tennis, Student Council, Hispanic Honor Society, National Honor Society, Yearbook Staff

Valedictorian College: Oakland University Major: Computer Science and Japanese Advice: "Trust yourself with what you're capable of, everyone has lots of academic potential." Clubs/Sports: Hispanic Honor Society  

Valedictorian College: Saginaw Valley State University Major: Occupational Therapy Advice: "Senior year is a once in a lifetime thing. Don't spend so much time stressing about your grades that you miss out on all the school activities you could have participated in. Go to the football games, go to the dances, do the things that will make you happy and give you the best memories." Clubs/Sports:...

Valedictorian College: Bowling Green Sate University Major: Adolescent/Young Adult Secondary Education (Integrated Social Studies) Advice: "Enjoy your time here. Don't take it for granted. Do the things you love, and not the things you don't." Clubs/Sports: Marching Band, Theater, Quiz Bowl, International Thespian Society, National Honor Society, Conspiracy Theory Club, Key Club, TRI-M...

Valedictorian College: Michigan State University Major: Biochemistry Advice: "Always give your best effort in everything that you do." Clubs/Sports: Varsity Baseball, Varsity Basketball, National Honor Society, Key Club, SSP, German Honor Society, Leadership Club

Valedictorian College: Central Michigan University Major: Biomedical Science on a Pre-Dental Route Advice: "Keep the work ethic, it's the most important element in success." Clubs/Sports: Golf, SSP, National Honor Society, National Technical Honor Society, Hispanic Honor Society, HOSA, DECA, Key Club, Debate Club, Book Club, Mentor-Leadership Club, Student Council  

Valedictorian College: Wayne State University Major: Undecided Advice: "High school will go by quick, so enjoy it." Clubs/Sports: Varsity swim, Varsity tennis, National Honor Society, Key Club, Hispanic Honor Society, Book Club

Valedictorian College: West Virginia University Major: Immunology and Medical Microbiology Advice: "Remember that it will always get better. This is the hard part." Clubs/Sports: Thunder Chickens Robotics Team

Valedictorian College: Oakland University Major: Bio-Engineering Advice: "Don't overwhelm yourself. AP credit is amazing but it's not all that matters." Clubs/Sports: National Honor Society, French Honor Society

Valedictorian College: Michigan State University Major: Nursing Advice: "Work hard but don't stress yourself out." Clubs/Sports: Varsity volleyball, Varsity tennis, National Honor Society, National Technical Honor Society, Key Club, Leadership Club, SSP, Student Council, Hispanic Honor Society, HOSA, Future Nurses Club

Valedictorian College: Hope College Major: Nursing Advice: "Go to college where you want to go and not where all your friends are going. You will meet many new friends in college that you will have for life. Also have a great senior year, you only get one." Clubs/Sports: National Honor Society, Hispanic Honor Society, National Technical Honor Society, Key Club, Student Council

Valedictorian College: Wayne State University Major: Journalism Advice: "It's possible to have fun while maintaining a good GPA, you just have to find the balance and do what you enjoy." Clubs/Sports: Varsity Dance, French Club, French Honor Society, National Honor Society, Key Club, Quill and Scroll, Arrow Newspaper Editor-in-chief

Valedictorian College: Michigan State University Major: Finance Advice: "Time passes quickly and it's easy to lose track of what you want accomplished by the end of your senior year." Clubs/Sports: Varsity Volleyball, Varsity Basketball, Varsity Tennis, Hispanic Honor Society, National Honor Society, Key Club, SSP, DECA

Valedictorian College: Arizona State University Major: Conservation Biology Advice: "Take it one step at a time and appreciate the present because before you know it, it will be all over." Clubs/Sports: Club Gymnastics, National Art Honor Society, Writing Center Tutor

Valedictorian College: Central Michigan University Major: Computer Science/ Engineering Advice: "Always stay involved with activities in school and join as many clubs as you can." Clubs/Sports: National Honor Society, Hispanic Honor Society, Leadership Club, Book Club, Varsity Baseball, SSP

Valedictorian College: Oakland University Honors College Major: Actuarial Science Advice: "Manage your time and study." Clubs/Sports: Tennis, Quiz Bowl, Science Olympiad, National Honor Society, Hispanic Honor Society, Key Club, Student Council, Book Club

Valedictorian College: Northern Michigan University Major: Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences Advice: "Enjoy your time in high school because in a blink of an eye it will all be over." Clubs/Sports: Varsity Swim, Marching Band, Symphonic Band, National Technical Honor Society, National Honor Society, HOSA, International Thespian Society, Theater

Valedictorian College: Michigan State University Major: Supply Chain Management Advice: "Set goals and work hard to reach them." Clubs/Sports: Varsity dance, Varsity tennis, National Honor Society, Hispanic Honor Society, Key Club, HOSA, National Technical Honor Society, National Health Honor Society

Valedictorian College: University of Michigan Dearborn Major: Accounting and Finance Advice: "Always work hard." Clubs/Sports: Varsity softball, National Honor Society

Valedictorian College: Oakland University Major: Archaeology Advice: "Work hard inside and outside of class." Clubs/Sports: French Club  

Valedictorian College: Kettering University Major: Mechanical Engineering Advice: "Don't get stressed out over the little things." Clubs/Sports: National Honor Society, Varsity Tennis, Varsity Baseball

Valedictorian College: Michigan State University Major: Undecided/Business/Engineering Advice: "Work hard, have fun, keep dreaming, and don't give up." Clubs/Sports: National Honor Society, Hispanic Honor Society, Key Club

Valedictorian College: Michigan State University Major: Finance Advice: "Stay involved in sports and clubs." Clubs/Sports: National Honor Society, Key Club, HOSA, DECA, Hispanic Honor Society, Varsity Soccer

Valedictorian College: Oakland University Major: Computer Science Advice: "Try to get involved with the school clubs and community because it will really help you form connections throughout high school." Clubs/Sports: National Honor Society, Hispanic Honor Society

Valedictorian College: Oakland University Major: Chemical Engineering Advice: "Make each day count because your days are limited." Clubs/Sports: Varsity Soccer, Varsity Bowling, Macomb County Referee Association (MCRA), National Honor Society

Valedictorian College: Central Michigan University Major: Finance and Accounting Advice: "Take AP classes." Clubs/Sports: National Honor Society

Valedictorian College: University of Michigan College of Engineering Major: Biomedical Engineering Advice: "Don't let anyone tell you what you can and can't do or who you can and can't be. Do what makes you happy, not anyone else." Clubs/Sports: National Honor Society, National Technical Honor Society, DECA, MST

Valedictorian College: Oakland University Major: Computer Science Advice: "Don't let senioritis kick in too early." Clubs/Sports: National Honor Society, Science Olympiad

Valedictorian College: Oakland University Major: Humanitarian Studies with Pre-Med Advice: "Time management is key. Spread things out and plan ahead to reduce as much stress as possible." Clubs/Sports: National Technical Society, National Honor Society, Co-Op, HOSA

Valedictorian College: Michigan State University Major: Mechanical Engineering Advice: "Don't procrastinate." Clubs/Sports: Varsity football, Track, National Honor Society  

Valedictorian College: Macomb Community College then Oakland University Major: Chemical Engineering Advice: "Take AP classes." Clubs/Sports: N/A

Valedictorian College: Oakland University Major: Undecided/Marketing Advice: "Take school seriously but also take time to have fun. Focus on more than just school." Clubs/Sports: DECA, Quill and Scroll, Arrow Newspaper Staff

Valedictorian College: Kettering University Major: Electrical Engineering Advice: "Enjoy life outside of school, don't worry too much about what's inside the classroom." Clubs/Sports: National Honor Society  

Valedictorian College: Michigan State University Major: Business Related Major Advice: "Stay involved senior year, the year goes fast so enjoy every aspect of the year, you're only a senior once." Clubs/Sports: Varsity Soccer, Key Club, National Honor Society, Hispanic Honor Society, HOSA, Principal's Advisory Board

Valedictorian College: Taking a gap year then considering The University of Delaware Advice: "Always try your best because that is all that matters. You're not going to be good at everything in high school and that's okay." Clubs/Sports: German Club, Recycling Club

Valedictorian College: Oakland University Major: Mechanical Engineering Advice: "Work hard but find time for yourself." Clubs/Sports: N/A

Valedictorian College: Michigan State University Major: Kinesiology Advice: "Always turn your stuff in on time. Don't procrastinate because you'll hate yourself if you do." Clubs/Sports: Lacrosse

Valedictorian College: Wayne State University Major: Biomedical Physics Advice: "Don't procrastinate." Clubs/Sports: Varsity Soccer  

Valedictorian College: Macomb Community College Major: Physicians Assistant Advice: "Study hard and don't give up easily." Clubs/Sports: N/A  

Valedictorian College: Grand Valley State University Major: Graphic Design Advice: "Always do your work and study before tests! Always give your all and don't start to slack off." Clubs/Sports: Key Club, Hispanic Honor Society

Valedictorian College: Kettering University Major: Computer Science Advice: "Work hard but find time to have fun." Clubs/Sports: Thunder Chickens Robotics, National Honor Society

Salutatorian College: Oakland University Major: Biomedical Sciences Advice: "Don't stress yourself out, just do your best and you will achieve whatever you set your heart to." Clubs/Sports: Hispanic Honor Society, National Honor Society, Card Club, Key Club, Student Council

Salutatorian College: The University of Alabama Major: Undecided/Psychology Advice: "Do whatever makes you happiest post high school and don't let others sway your decisions." Clubs/Sports: National Honor Society, Hispanic Honor Society, SSP, Newspaper

Salutatorian College: Kettering University Major: Computer Engineering Advice: "Do your work." Clubs/Sports: N/A