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Due to continued forecasted rain, Commencement Exercises for the Class of 2025 will take place inside the high school gymnasium at 6:30 PM. Doors will be open at 5:30 PM for seating. Click on this link to watch the event live streamed. Thank you! https://fan.hudl.com/usa/mi/watervliet/organization/14888/watervliet-high-school/schedule?date=2025-05-25T04%3A00%3A00.000Z&range=Week&s=U2NoZWR1bGVFbnRyeVB1YmxpY1N1bW1hcnk2ODJmNGU2MzdiMThiN2Q2NzY4MjE5ZTk%3D

Good Morning Watervliet Panthers! Today is Friday, May 30th. My name is Moeko Crago and I am your Friday morning announcement reader. There are no birthdays today. Lunch today is turkey & cheese wraps, avocado, sliced tomato & cottage cheese, baked Cheetos, sweet peppers, watermelon If you have a LAB class or a transition class, you are NOT exempt from that class during exam week since these classes are intended to assist you in doing well on your other exams. Anyone interested in running Cross Country next fall needs to sign-up on the sign-up sheet in the high school office or Coach Weber’s room. If you have any questions, be sure to pop in and see Coach Weber. The last day for juniors at the tech center is TODAY. Next Tuesday are the underclassmen awards at 6 pm in the high school auditorium. You would have received a letter in the mail if you are receiving any awards. All students and their families are invited to attend. Next week, your 7th hour exam is on Tuesday. We will run an early release schedule during the day. You will attend all classes. At 1:10 we will take a 20 minute break and then we will start our 7th hour exam at 1:30. If you do not have to take a 7th hour exam, you can leave if you have parent permission and check out in the main office. If you have to take the exam and get done early in the exam hour, you cannot leave 7th hour early as it disrupts the other test takers in the classroom. All students have been emailed the exam schedule for next week. Please check your email. Attendance for 3 and a B and 5 and an A will count for each exam up to the day of the actual exam. If you need to know your attendance, you can email Ms. Powers. Students, if you're interested in joining Watervliet High School Robotics team for the 2025-2026 school year, please scan the QR code from a poster in the hallway or bathroom and fill out the Google Forms document. This week teachers are reviewing locker expectations in all 3rd hour classes if they have not already done so. Teachers will also have clean locker tickets to distribute Monday morning. You can show a completely empty locker with no stickers inside or out to earn your ticket. Redeem the ticket in the office for a treat next week. You can start earning these tickets next Monday. Earning PBIS tickets for showing respect, responsibility, and safety is Ashlyn Petty & Steffi Lewison. Please come to the office now to claim your prize. ***HAND THE PHONE TO MS. POWERS At this time we ask you to stand. The privilege of this day was made possible by those who have fought and continue to fight for the freedoms that we enjoy. Let us respect and honor their efforts by standing, placing our hands on our hearts, and reciting the pledge of allegiance. If you are wearing a hat, please remove it. I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Those are all of our announcements for today. Make it a great day or not Panthers, the choice is yours!

Good Morning Watervliet Panthers! Today is Thursday May 29th. My name is Chris Parkhurst and I am your Thursday morning announcement reader. There are no birthdays today. Lunch today is nachos supreme w/beef & cheddar, garden salsa, refried bean dip, carrots & celery, fresh salad greens, kiwifruit If you have a LAB class or a transition class, you are not exempt from that class during exam week since these classes are intended to assist you in doing well on your other exams. Anyone interested in running Cross Country next fall needs to sign-up on the sign-up sheet in the high school office or Coach Weber’s room. If you have any questions, be sure to pop in and see Coach Weber. The last day for juniors at the tech center is this Friday. Next Tuesday are the underclassmen awards at 6 pm in the high school auditorium. You would have received a letter in the mail if you are receiving any awards. All students and their families are invited to attend. Next week, your 7th hour exam is on Tuesday. We will run an early release schedule during the day. At 1:10 we will take a 20 minute break and then we will start our 7th hour exam at 1:30. If you do not have to take a 7th hour exam, you can leave if you have parent permission and check out in the main office. If you have to take the exam and get done early in the exam hour, you cannot leave 7th hour early as it disrupts the other test takers in the classroom. Attendance for 3 and a B and 5 and an A will count for each exam up to the day of the actual exam. If you need to know your attendance, you can email Ms. Powers. Students, if you're interested in joining Watervliet High School Robotics team Pantron-X #9758 for the 2025-2026 school year, please scan the QR code from a poster in the hallway or bathroom and fill out the Google Forms document. This week teachers are reviewing locker expectations in all 3rd hour classes if they have not already done so. Teachers will also have clean locker tickets to distribute Monday morning. Redeem the ticket in the office for a treat next week. You can start earning these tickets next Monday. Earning PBIS tickets for showing respect, responsibility, and safety is Ja’Q Rodgers. Please come to the office now to claim your prize. ***HAND THE PHONE TO MS. POWERS At this time we ask you to stand. The privilege of this day was made possible by those who have fought and continue to fight for the freedoms that we enjoy. Let us respect and honor their efforts by standing, placing our hands on our hearts, and reciting the pledge of allegiance. If you are wearing a hat, please remove it. I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Those are all of our announcements for today. Make it a great day or not Panthers, the choice is yours!

CONGRATULATIONS to the following Panthers who have been nominated as Students of the Month for May 2025! Nominees where announced today and winners at each grade level will be announced on Thursday! Freshmen: Erica Burgos, Karina Short, Katelynn Brown, Jonah Robart, Ava Thomas, Lily Collins, Payton Yeske, Lilliana Kirby, Bryce Strong, Chris Murphy, Brooklyn Smith, Mattie Medlin, and Ava Bentley Sophomores: Jayden Reed, Kylin Blackston, Shelby Schlipp, Kyle Domingo-Sturgeon, Hailey Adams, Claire Moore, Makena Guzman, Katelynn Kostrzewa, Aaron Alvarado, Mackenzie Birmele, Sofia De Veras Quaresma, Liz Torres, Jaqueline Brito-Lorenzo, Olivia Mitchell, Cayden Ryan, and Gabe Shotts. Juniors: Isabella Bultema, William Sherrard, Riley Smith, Siena Bulat, Ella Isbrecht, Issabella Sanchez, Sukhpreet Singh, Ava Sprague, Jaylee Havenaar, Keira Tremblay, Ella Isbrecht, Jacob Shunkwiler, Taylor Green, and Destiny Lynch

Good Morning Watervliet Panthers! Today is Wednesday, May 28th. There are no birthdays today. Lunch today is cheeseburgers, tomatoes, pickle slices, French fries & fresh strawberries. Anyone interested in running Cross Country next fall needs to sign-up on the sign-up sheet in the high school office or Coach Weber’s room. If you have any questions, be sure to pop in and see Coach Weber. SPORTS RESULTS: The golf team closed out their season on Tuesday finishing a respectable 10th out of 22 teams at the Regional Tournament at Bedford Valley Golf Club in Battle Creek. The only underclassman to participate for the Panthers, Connor Van Lente, finished out a very good Freshman campaign with a 95. Senior Tyler Asakevich started out strong, holding on to 6th place overall through 9 holes, but a couple wayward tee shots derailed his round on the way to posting a 96. Senior Alex Sexton finished a fantastic career with a team best 88. Sexton, who qualified for the state tournament as a junior, missed making it back to state by 5 shots. Students, if you're interested in joining Watervliet High School Robotics team Pantron-X #9758 for the 2025-2026 school year, please scan the QR code from a poster in the hallway or bathroom and fill out the Google Forms document. Students, please check the lost & found outside the main office. Anything left at the end of the week will be donated. This week teachers are reviewing locker expectations in all 3rd hour classes if they have not already done so. Earning PBIS tickets for showing respect, responsibility, and safety is Ja’Q Rodgers. Please come to the office now to claim your prize. ***HAND THE PHONE TO MS. POWERS At this time we ask you to stand. The privilege of this day was made possible by those who have fought and continue to fight for the freedoms that we enjoy. Let us respect and honor their efforts by standing, placing our hands on our hearts, and reciting the pledge of allegiance. If you are wearing a hat, please remove it. I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Those are all of our announcements for today. Make it a great day or not Panthers, the choice is yours!

Good Morning Watervliet Panthers! Today is Monday May 27th. There are no birthdays today. Lunch today is chicken fajitas, peppers & onions, Spanish rice, carrots & celery, Romaine ribbons, fresh grapes. Anyone interested in running Cross Country next fall needs to sign-up on the sign-up sheet in the high school office or Coach Weber’s room. If you have any questions, be sure to pop in and see Coach Weber. SPORTS RESULTS: Panther Boys And Girls Tear It Up At Distance Night Under The Lights - Mandujano Sets Two School-Records The Panther distance crew joined over 1,500 other runners at the Distance Night Under The Lights in Grand Rapids on Saturday and blazed their way to some outstanding performances coming away with two school records, 6 personal records, and 4 season bests. Danny Mandujano started the day breaking the 51-year-old 1600 meters school record by 1.5 seconds running a 4:24.57. He returned to the track hours later to break his own school record in the 3200 meters lowering his time to 9:38.09. Three seniors ended their Watervliet running careers in the best way possible. J.D. Zuniga knocked nearly 15 seconds off to run a personal best 11:00 in the 3200, while Kimmy Romero took 15 seconds off her best 3200 for a new PR of 13:04. Gabby Wisdom ran season bests in both the 1600 and the 3200. Other personal bests were set by Zeke Cardozo in the 800 & Gavin Leiter in the1600. Marissa Lowell ran a season best in the 1600 and Zeke had a season best in the 1600. Hurdlers Miranda Lowell and Brianna Zwar joined the distance world for the first time this season and ran impressive first-time 800 meter times of 2:56 and 3:01. JV SB lost 10 -12 to the South Haven Rams. Top hitters were Isabella Bultema, Ava Trapp, Emma Kirksey, Kostrzewa, Gianna Berry, Kelsie Gaston, Maycie Medlin & Ava Thomas. In game 2, our Panther Ladies won big over the Rams 10 - 0. Hitters were Kostrezewa, Thomas, Gaston, Woollett & Trapp. Winning pitcher was Emma Kirksey. Students, if you're interested in joining Watervliet High School Robotics team Pantron-X #9758 for the 2025-2026 school year, please scan the QR code from a poster in the hallway or bathroom and fill out the Google Forms document. Students, please check the lost & found outside the main office. Anything left at the end of today will be donated. This week teachers are reviewing bathroom expectations in all 3rd hour classes if they have not already done so. Attention Juniors and sophomores, Ms. Powers has emailed a handful of juniors and sophomores who are eligible to serve as mentors next year. Please check your email for more information. Earning PBIS tickets for showing respect, responsibility, and safety is . Please come to the office now to claim your prize. ***HAND THE PHONE TO MS. POWERS At this time we ask you to stand. The privilege of this day was made possible by those who have fought and continue to fight for the freedoms that we enjoy. Let us respect and honor their efforts by standing, placing our hands on our hearts, and reciting the pledge of allegiance. If you are wearing a hat, please remove it. I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Those are all of our announcements for today. Make it a great day or not Panthers, the choice is yours!

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Good Morning Watervliet Panthers! Today is Friday, May 23rd. My name is Logan Schaefer and I am your Friday morning announcement reader. There are no birthdays today. Lunch today is all beef hot dog, carrots & celery, veggie dippers, shredded lettuce, apples or oranges SPORTS RESULTS: Costly errors and surrendering an early lead cost the Panthers Game 1 vs. Hackett Catholic. Caleb Jewell, Emmett Williams and Logan Eberhard combined on the mound. Hitters were Logan Eberhard, Ethan Westfall, Jewell & Jacob Querfurth. Watervliet rebounded nicely to get the Game 2 Win over Hackett Catholic 5-1. Cayden Ryan went the distance on the mound scattering just 3 hits and striking out 4. Hitters were Logan Eberhard, Owen Epple, Nate Harasewicz, Emmett Williams, Ethan Westfall & Jacob Querfurth. Watervliet finishes up the regular season with an 18-6 Overall Record and looks forward to the Pre-District Game Tuesday vs. Hartford at Bangor. Congratulations to the HS choir members for their wonderful performance last night! It was a fantastic concert! To our graduating seniors, Amber Robbins, Kendra Sanders, and Lilly Summers, you will be missed! Students, if you're interested in joining Watervliet High School Robotics team Pantron-X #9758 for the 2025-2026 school year, please scan the QR code from a poster in the hallway or bathroom and fill out the Google Forms document. Seniors : Senior Sunset is tonight at Hagar Park Beach. The location has changed. . We will have Pizza & Refreshments at 7:30 on the beach . Be sure to dress warm and bring any beach games. Hope to see you there! Students, please check the lost & found outside the main office. Anything left at the end of today will be donated. This week teachers are reviewing bathroom expectations in all 3rd hour classes if they have not already done so. Attention Seniors–you must have your check out sheet completed by 10 am and be in your gown ready to board the bus to South. If you are here until that time waiting, please remain in the media center. Do not wear or bring your medallions or your tassel on the bus. If these are lost you will not have them for graduation. Seniors should continue to check school email after today as you will continue to be sent important reminders. Attention Juniors and sophomores, Ms. Powers has emailed a handful of juniors and sophomores who are eligible to serve as mentors next year. Please check your email for more information. Earning PBIS tickets for showing respect, responsibility, and safety is Aiden Wolford.. Please come to the office now to claim your prize. The senior car parade today will leave from the old mill site at 4 pm. Be there in time to line up your car. There is no school Monday due to the Memorial Day holiday. Enjoy the long weekend. Baccalaureate is a final time of reflection for all seniors and their families. It will take place Wednesday, 5/28th, at 6 pm in the high school auditorium. The members of the senior class have planned out this event. We hope to see all seniors there, regardless of your religious affiliation. Graduation practice is next Thursday at 3 pm sharp in the media center. Please check in with Teri when you enter the Media Center. You must attend the practice in order to walk at graduation. Do not wear your cap and gown. The practice will last about an hour and graduation speakers are asked to stay after to practice their speeches with the mic. ***HAND THE PHONE TO MS. POWERS At this time we ask you to stand. The privilege of this day was made possible by those who have fought and continue to fight for the freedoms that we enjoy. Let us respect and honor their efforts by standing, placing our hands on our hearts, and reciting the pledge of allegiance. If you are wearing a hat, please remove it. I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Those are all of our announcements for today. Make it a great day or not Panthers, the choice is yours!

Here are just a few of the many seniors who have filled the art room with joy, laughter, creativity, and talent over the past four years. Wishing you all the best in the exciting adventures that lie ahead - Mrs. Hunt

Good Morning Watervliet Panthers! Today is Thursday May 22nd . My name is Lilly Summers and I am your Thursday morning announcement reader. There are no birthdays today. Lunch today is Spaghetti w/meatballs & WG garlic bread, steamed broccoli, fresh salad greens, fresh cut melon Students, if you're interested in joining Watervliet High School Robotics team Pantron-X #9758 for the 2025-2026 school year, please scan the QR code from a poster in the hallway or bathroom and fill out the Google Forms document. Seniors : Senior Sunset is Friday May23rd at Silver Beach . We will have Pizza & Refreshments at 7:30 on the beach . Be sure to dress warm and bring any beach games. Hope to see you there! Students, please check the lost & found outside the main office. Anything left at the end of this week will be donated. All students have been emailed 2 new on site dual enrollment classes offered next year: A computer science class & an esports class. See Mrs. Tyler this week if you are interested. This week teachers are reviewing bathroom expectations in all 3rd hour classes if they have not already done so. Attention SENIORS–Today are the exams for periods 2 and 3. If you do not have an exam, you must check out in the main office before leaving the building for the day. If you have a 3rd hour exam but not a 2nd, you must sit in your 2nd hour class. Tomorrow Seniors will take the exam for period 1. Attention Juniors, Ms. Powers has emailed a handful of juniors eligible to serve as mentors next year. Please check your email for more information. Earning PBIS tickets for showing respect, responsibility, and safety is Alyssa Briley and Izzy Tarantino. Please come to the office now to claim your prize. Attention Seniors: Your check out sheet is due to Mrs. Richcreek this Friday by 10 am once you have all of the needed signatures. Seniors are NOT PERMITTED TO LEAVE CLASS DURING CLASS time to get needed signatures on the check out sheet. Once you return the form to Mrs. Richcreek, you will receive your cap and gown. Plan to board a bus to the other buildings on Friday at 10 am wearing your gown. Do not plan to wear your tassel, as they are easily lost and if you lose yours, you will not have it for graduation. Also this Friday the senior car parade will leave from the old mill site at 4 pm. Be there in time to line up your car. There is no school Monday due to the Memorial Day holiday. Enjoy the long weekend. ***HAND THE PHONE TO MS. POWERS At this time we ask you to stand. The privilege of this day was made possible by those who have fought and continue to fight for the freedoms that we enjoy. Let us respect and honor their efforts by standing, placing our hands on our hearts, and reciting the pledge of allegiance. If you are wearing a hat, please remove it. I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Those are all of our announcements for today. Make it a great day or not Panthers, the choice is yours!

Good Morning Watervliet Panthers! Today is Wednesday, May 21st . My name is Chaz Hart and I am your Wednesday morning announcement reader. Happy birthday today to Chelsea Lange & Keira Tremblay! Lunch today is grilled chicken bacon clubs, sliced tomato, Frito corn chip, shredded lettuce, lunch bunch of grapes Seniors : Senior Sunset is Friday May23rd at Silver Beach . We will have Pizza & Refreshments at 7:30 on the beach . Be sure to dress warm and bring any beach games. Hope to see you there! Students, if you're interested in joining Watervliet High School Robotics team Pantron-X #9758 for the 2025-2026 school year, please scan the QR code from a poster in the hallway or bathroom and fill out the Google Forms document. SPORTS RESULTS: The Panther golf team traveled to Beaches Golf Club in South Haven Tuesday for the annual SAC Conference Championship Tournament. The 14 team event was held in cold, windy, and rainy conditions. Despite the nasty weather, Senior Alex Sexton was able to post a solid 88, good for 23rd out of 83 players. Also of note was senior Noah Prince carding a 95 and braving the weather in short sleeves, the only player in the field to do so. Connor Van Lente added a 97 and Emmett Williams a 101 to round out the scoring. The Panthers will take to the links next Tuesday at Bedford Valley Golf Club in Battle Creek for the Regional Tournament. Students, please check the lost & found outside the main office. Anything left at the end of this week will be donated. All students have been emailed 2 new on site dual enrollment classes offered next year: A computer science class & an esports class. See Mrs. Tyler this week if you are interested. This week teachers are reviewing bathroom expectations in all 3rd hour classes if they have not already done so. Attention SENIORS–Today are the exams for periods 4 and 5. If you do not have an exam, you must check out in the main office before leaving the building for the day. If you have a 5th hour exam but not a 4th, you must sit in your 4th hour class. If you do not have a 4th hour class, but you have to take an exam, please sit in the media center for period 4. Tomorrow, Seniors will take exams for periods 2 and 3. Earning PBIS tickets for showing respect, responsibility, and safety is. Please come to the office now to claim your prize. If you have not received your check out sheet, get one from the main office TODAY. It is due to Mrs. Richcreek this Friday by 10 am once you have all of the needed signatures. Seniors are NOT PERMITTED TO LEAVE CLASS DURING CLASS time to get needed signatures on the check out sheet. Once you return the form to Mrs. Richcreek, you will receive your cap and gown. Plan to board a bus to the other buildings on Friday at 10 am wearing your gown. Do not plan to wear your tassel, as they are easily lost and if you lose yours, you will not have it for graduation. Also this Friday the senior car parade will leave from the old mill site at 4 pm. Be there in time to line up your car. There is no school Monday due to the Memorial Day holiday. ***HAND THE PHONE TO MS. POWERS At this time we ask you to stand. The privilege of this day was made possible by those who have fought and continue to fight for the freedoms that we enjoy. Let us respect and honor their efforts by standing, placing our hands on our hearts, and reciting the pledge of allegiance. If you are wearing a hat, please remove it. I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Those are all of our announcements for today. Make it a great day or not Panthers, the choice is yours!

Good Morning Watervliet Panthers! Today is Tuesday May 20th . My name is Ayana Marshall and I am your Tuesday morning announcement reader. Happy birthday today to Leila Liberto-Taylor & Madison Rynberg! Lunch today is chicken & cheese quesadilla, avocado, carrots & celery, veggie dip- pers, romaine & spinach salad, Strawberries SPORTS RESULTS: JV SB beat Eau Claire’s Varsity Beavers 8-7 in game 1. Brooklyn Woollett took the win in the circle. Top hitters were: Emma Kirksey, Katelyn Kostrzewa, Kelsie Gaston, Brooklyn Woollett, Ava Thomas & Mattie Medlin. In game 2, our JV Ladies won big over the Beaver’s Varsity team 19-2. Ava Thomas took the win on the mound. Top hitters were: Emma Kirksey, Katelyn Kostrzewa, Mattie Medlin, Kelsie Gaston, Ava Trapp, Isabella Bultema, Ava Thomas & Brooklyn Woollett. The 15 - 1 JV Panthers welcome South Haven Rams on Thursday for their next game. Seniors : Senior Sunset is Friday May23rd at Silver Beach . We will have Pizza & Refreshments at 7:30 on the beach . Be sure to dress warm and bring any beach games. Hope to see you there Students, please check the lost & found outside the main office. Anything left at the end of this week will be donated. All students have been emailed 2 new on site dual enrollment classes offered next year A computer science class & an esports class. Check your email if you are interested in learning more. This week teachers are reviewing bathroom expectations in all 3rd hour classes if they have not already done so. Attention SENIORS–Today are the exams for periods 6 and 7. If you do not have an exam, you must check out in the main office before leaving the building for the day. If you have a 7th hour exam but not a 6th, you must sit in your 6th hour class. If you do not have a 6th hour class, but you have to take an exam, please sit in the media center for period 6. Tomorrow, Seniors will take exams for periods 4 and 5. There is another SAC meeting TOMORROW for all student reps to complete the review of the student handbook. Please plan to be here. Earning PBIS tickets for showing respect, responsibility, and safety is Isaiah Donovan. Please come to the office now to claim your prize. If you have not received your check out sheet, get one from the main office TODAY. It is due to Mrs. Richcreek this Friday by 10 am once you have all of the needed signatures. Seniors are NOT PERMITTED TO LEAVE CLASS DURING CLASS time to get needed signatures on the check out sheet. Once you return the form to Mrs. Richcreek, you will receive your cap and gown. Plan to board a bus to the other buildings on Friday at 10 am wearing your gown. Do not plan to wear your tassel, as they are easily lost and if you lose yours, you will not have it for graduation. Also this Friday the senior car parade will leave from the old mill site at 4 pm. Be there in time to line up your car. ***HAND THE PHONE TO MS. POWERS At this time we ask you to stand. The privilege of this day was made possible by those who have fought and continue to fight for the freedoms that we enjoy. Let us respect and honor their efforts by standing, placing our hands on our hearts, and reciting the pledge of allegiance. If you are wearing a hat, please remove it. I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Those are all of our announcements for today. Make it a great day or not Panthers, the choice is yours!

SENIOR STUDENT OF THE MONTH --AYANA MARSHALL! Ayana Marshall was nominated by Mr. Dimino and Mrs. Richcreek. I live at home with my mom and stepdad, and I have 6 siblings. My oldest lives up north and just had her 3rd baby. My brother is in the air force and lives in Japan. My other two are currently in college. And the last two live at home with me. My favorite class was freshman year World History with Mr. Hickman because we learned how to think for ourselves and in the world around us. My favorite teacher was Mr. Andrews because he made learning fun, and always made me laugh (do not tell him I find him funny). I am currently involved in Student Council, National Honor Society, Student Advisory Council, and am captain of the Varsity Wrestling team. In my free time I like to go kayaking, camping with my family, and anything with my friends. After high school, I plan on attending Saginaw Valley State University to wrestle, while getting my Bachelors Degree in Marketing. I am proud to be a WHS panther because I believe Watervliet has given me the tools necessary to become successful in life. Mr. Andrews shared: Ayana is one of the most enthusiastic students I can every remember having. She came in every day with a smile and not only ready to learn, but eager to learn. Her positive attitude was contagious. This was true when I had her in class and still true every time I saw her in the halls, on the trip to Europe, or any other place we ran into each other. Her upbeat personality and dedication to excellence will be missed as she graduates this year.

SENIOR STUDENT OF THE MONTH--MACKENZIE ROBARDS! Mackenzie Robards was nominated by Mr. Dimino, Mrs. Bruce, and Mrs. Richcreek My name is Mackenzie Robards. I am a senior here at Watervliet. The important people in my family to me would be my Mom, Dad, little brother, and my best friends; Kendall K.and Sienna B. The reason they are so important to me is because they support my career, sports, and school choices. My favorite class I take is my Agriculture and Natural Resources class. The reason behind that is because I am wanting a career in Agriculture, whether that be with a florist or having my own cattle ranch. I have learned way more than what I already knew from being in 4-H. I also became a FFA member, and met so many people with the same interest as me. You really get to expand your knowledge when you go to conventions, or contests. My favorite teacher here at Watervliet would be Mr. Dimino, because he really explains the material we learn thoroughly and helps when needed. I play Varsity Softball. I like to spend my free time with my family and friends, also riding my horses, and playing ball. My plan after high school to go to LMC or SMC to get my general studies done and then eventually transfer to MSU to use my FFA state degree credits. I am proud to be a Watervliet Panther because of our athletics and schooling. Mr. Andrews shared: I have not had Mackenzie in a couple of years, but my recollection is of a student willing to participate, kind to others, and as someone dedicated to her studies. When I have seen her in the halls since she always greets me with a smile and a "hello". It may seem like a small thing, but those types of niceities brighten the days of those around her. I wish Mackenzie the best moving forward. Mr. Dimino shared: She has worked very hard in personal finance this year which was a hard task because of sports and tech. She questions everything and has an aura about her that demands answers that make sense to her. She always works hard and has a great drive to be successful.

JUNIOR STUDENT OF THE MONTH --KASSANDRA RIGGS! Kassandra Riggs was nominated by Mr. Weber, Ms. Irmen, Mrs. O'Toole, and Mrs. Richcreek I have 4 brothers and 2 sisters. My favorite class this year has been Psychology because I find it interesting and Mr. Weber makes it fun. Mr. Andrews has been my favorite teacher by far. He makes his class so interesting and he is funny. In my free time I like to read, watch movies and bake. After high school I plan to attend LMC and become a legal secretary. I am proud to be a Panther because I feel connected with my peers, and our teachers and staff take interest in our lives. Mr. Andrews shared: Kassandra is a fantastic student and even better person. I am fortunate to have had her both last year and the first semester this year. She proved herself to be a diligent student, but also someone who was kind to others and always willing to work with a variety of people. It was a pleasure having here in class. Her only fault is wearing a Coloma jacket around Europe.... Mrs. O'Toole shared: I have had the pleasure of working with Kassandra for two consecutive years, and she consistently demonstrates a strong work ethic. She completes her assignments promptly, often ahead of schedule, and is proactive in assisting with additional tasks during designated work periods once her responsibilities are fulfilled. A fellow student recently remarked during a group project that Kassandra's positive attitude, motivation, and collaborative spirit make her a pleasure to work with. Mr. Weber shared: Kassandra is hardworking and smart, has a great and unique sense of humor. Been great having her in two classes each day this year.

JUNIOR STUDENT OF THE MONTH --LANDON LAYER! Landon Layer was nominated by Mr. Andrews, Mrs. Irmen, and Mrs. Richcreek. I have my mom, my stepmom, (who is a nurse) and my stepdad, who works at this school. My brother is a freshman who's homeschooled and plays professional video games. I also have my sisters; one is an 8th grader and the other is in 4th grade. My favorite class has been Sociology/Psychology, as it is very interesting to me. My favorite teacher is Mr. Weber because I know him the most, and he is very humorous. I am involved in Varsity Soccer, as well as the Track team. I like to play, discover, and listen to all kinds of music. I also enjoy video games and hanging out with others. I plan to go to college to pursue a law degree and become the top prosecuting attorney of a major county in America. I am proud to be a Panther because I get the education and knowledge I need to excel in life. Mr. Andrews shared: I have had the pleasure of having Landon in class each of the past two years. His genuine interest in history is apparent every day. He asks insightful questions, often looking for deeper understanding of a topic. Landon is always engaged and ready to answer questions. He also completes projects at a high level. I'm very glad I was able to have a student so interested in history twice!

SOPHOMORE STUDENT OF THE MONTH --LIZ LEBLANG! Liz Leblang was nominated by Mr. Andrews and Mrs. O'Toole. My favorite class this year was medical terminology. I felt it gave me a great understanding of what the medical terms are that I’ll be using as a general surgeon in the future, and being educated at a young age can help my development. My favorite teacher this year is Mr. Andrews. He’s always so joyful and supportive and helps the students get a better understanding if needed. He’s also very lenient when it comes to certain circumstances and he’s a great teacher to have. A club sport that I play is volleyball for Southwest. A few of my favorite things to do in my free time are read my Bible and spend time outside when it’s warm. After high school I plan to get my bachelors degree at LMC and then move forward into med school to become a general surgeon. I’m proud to be a Watervliet high school panther because the teachers are always so positive! Mr. Andrews shared: Liz is a very positive presence in class. Her contstant smile and upbeat nature help make her class a positive experience for all of us. She has consistently gotten better and better throughout the year at getting assignments in and has also improved her responses to level 4 questions on assessments. I will miss her positive and friendly attidude a great deal Mrs. Lefor shared: Congratulations! I know how hard you have worked to achieve this goal. Liz is always working hard and wanting to ensure she does what is expected. She is willing to ask questions and will volunteer to answer questions in class (which is hard when it's a foreign language). I appreciated her dedication and her willingness to share her thoughts and perspectives on life. Mrs. O'Toole shared: This student demonstrates consistent diligence throughout the academic year. She proactively engages in science-related tasks beyond the regular school hours, such as practicing sutures. Her friendly demeanor is a positive presence in the classroom, and she collaborates effectively with her peers.

YOUR SOPHOMORE STUDENT OF THE MONTH --EMMA OWENS! Emma Owens was nominated by Mrs. Lefor and Mrs. Simmons. I have two brothers that are in 8th and 2nd grade, along with my mom and dad in my family. My favorite class this year has been history. Mr. Andrews makes it very easy to learn and teaches the historical events with pictures, videos, and sometimes acting the situations out for different perspectives. My favorite teacher so far has been Mrs. Simmons. She is very nice and she puts effort into helping me and the rest of her AP students. I am playing AAU basketball for sports and I like to watch TV shows or play basketball in my free time. After high school I plan on going to a four year university for college. I am proud to be a part of Watervliet because of the athletics and education opportunities. Mr. Andrews shared: It has been a pleasure having Emma in class this year. She is a diligent student who never misses a due date. On top of that Emma turns in high quality work, and does well on projects and level four questions. Whenever I call on her during class she is engaged and ready to answer. I will miss having Emma in class when the year is over. Mrs. Simmons shared: Emma is a student with a strong work ethic in English and AP Seminar. She is very quiet, but absorbs everything she's taught. This is evident by her excellent presentations in AP Seminar and her exceptional writing skills. As quiet as she is, her effort has not gone unnoticed, and I'm very proud of what she's accomplished.

YOUR FRESHMAN STUDENT OF THE MONTH--ZAYLEA PATES! Zaylea Pates was nominated by Mr. Corkins, Mr. Linderman and Mrs. Lefor. I live with my mom, my dad, my step parents, my younger brother and two stepsisters. My older brother lives in Ohio and is 23. I have 5 dogs, not all in the same house though. I also have two bearded dragons, 3 bunnies and a cat in our home. My favorite class would probably be ELA because reading and writing are some of my favorite things to do! I have multiple favorite teachers because they have been really nice and enjoyable teachers: Mrs. Riedinger if she were here, Mr. Steele, Mr. Linderman, Mrs. Lefor and Mr. Dimino. They have all been so welcoming to the start of my high school year. I tried out for volleyball but sadly did not make the team this year due to a stretched tendon in my knee. In my free time I enjoy making poetry and posting it. I also like to read and I like to play with my bearded dragons: Trevor and Wizzy. I also enjoy collecting things. I collect sewing pins although I don't sew and I collect beer bottle caps and will eventually make art out of it. After high school I plan to look for careers in paranormal investigation and possibly go to college for it. If that career does not work, my next go is to become a tattoo artist. I am proud to be a WHS panther because there are such kind people at the school and it's such a welcoming place. Mr. Tremblay shared: She works hard each day and appreciate her positive attitude in class Mrs. Lefor shared: I am so proud of you! Zaylea, you are a student that gives 110% every day. I appreciate your hard work and more importantly your positive attitude. I am lucky to have you at the end of the school day because you always put a smile on my face. I really hope you are taking Spanish next year so we can spend another year learning Spanish together. Mr. Dimino shared: Zaylea Pates has given a strong academic effort in Algebra all year. She asks questions in class and over email and doesn't hesitate to demand answers. Her effort in class is a model for her classmates, and many students have worked in groups with her and upped their own effort because of Zaylea. Mr. Linderman shared: Zaylea is an incredibly hard-working student who has not missed a single assignment this entire school year in World History. Her assessment scores have improved significantly throughout the year due to her impressive work ethic. She is always prepared for class and brings a great positive attitude on a daily basis.