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Updated: May 27, 2025 @ 12:22 am
Garrett’s top 10 seniors as determined by grade-point average were announced at the conclusion of Thursday’s awards program in the Paul Bateman Gym. Seated from left are valedictorian Adam Burns, salutatorian Camdyn Woods, Cyann Lilly, Madison Freeze and Cameran Rowe. Standing are Tyler Vogel, Apollo Slaughter, David Kueber, Mahlan Dircksen and Jakob Hoover. Each student was presented with a laptop computer for their efforts.
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Garrett’s top 10 seniors as determined by grade-point average were announced at the conclusion of Thursday’s awards program in the Paul Bateman Gym. Seated from left are valedictorian Adam Burns, salutatorian Camdyn Woods, Cyann Lilly, Madison Freeze and Cameran Rowe. Standing are Tyler Vogel, Apollo Slaughter, David Kueber, Mahlan Dircksen and Jakob Hoover. Each student was presented with a laptop computer for their efforts.
GARRETT — School and community organizations presented scholarships to Garrett High School seniors during an awards program Thursday in the Paul Bateman Gymnasium.
The program was attended by the entire student body and guests.
Adam Burns ranks as the valedictorian of the senior class with the highest grade-point average. Camdyn Woods is the salutatorian with the second-highest average.
The top 10 seniors were revealed during the program. Each one was presented with a MacBook Air laptop for their accomplishments. In addition to Burns and Woods, the top 10 includes Cyann Lilly, Madison Freeze, Cameran Rowe, Tyler Vogel, Apollo Slaughter, David Kueber, Mahlan Dircksen and Jakob Hoover.
Prestigious awards for citizenship went to Caleb Lemen and Alexis Sierra. They placed a star on a traditional banner to represent the school’s 141st graduating class. Classmates vote on the winners, from nominations by staff members for students displaying service, dedication and loyalty to school and the community.
More than $200,000 in community scholarships and awards were announced during the program. Major local scholarship winners are listed with sponsors:
• Questa Scholar — Brayson Heltsley.
• Doermer Distinguished Scholarship — Mahlan Dircksen.
• Dr. James Spink Memorial Scholarship ($1,000) — Camdyn Woods.
• Ignite Your Future ($15,000) — Mahlan Dirsksen.
• Sarah Eldridge Memorial ($5,000 over four years) — Mahlan Dircksen and Camdyn Woods.
• Winifred Peters Scholarship ($350) — Cyann Lilly.
• Lukas Rieke Memorial ($1,000) — Easton Ratcliffe.
• Robert and Virginia White ($4,000 over four years) — Madison Freeze.
• Carol Hill Memorial Scholarship ($250) — Camdyn Woods.
• DeKalb County Community Scholars ($5,000) — Camdyn Woods.
• Jane Elmira Mullen Kempf Communications Scholarship ($1,000) — Mahlan Dircksen.
• Donald Ruegsegger Scholarship for Christian Leadership ($500) — Camdyn Woods.
• Noble REMC ($1,000) — Abigail Carlson.
• American Legion Post 178 Auxiliary ($500) — Madison Freeze, Sullivan Warfield and Macy Kashmer.
• American Legion Post 178 Aaron Scisinger Scholarship ($1,000) —Nate Wells, Easton Ratcliffe, Aliyah Delacruz and Alivia Johnson.
• Sons of the American Legion 178 ($1,000) — Camdyn Woods, Connor Brown, Carlee York and Parker Reed.
• Fraternal Order of the Eagles, Eagles 1357 Scholarship ($1,000) — Carlee York.
• Garrett Rotary Club ($1,000) — Parker Reed, Brian Barrett, Carlee York and Connor Brown.
• Garrett Youth Baseball ($250) — Grant Byers.
• Garrett Football Boosters ($250) — Kashen Kelham, Camdyn Woods and Nate Wells.
• Garrett Wrestling Boosters ($250) — Brian Barrett and Nate Wells.
• John D. Moats Memorial Golf Scholarship ($500) — Carter Demske and Royce Fuentes.
• Garrett Youth Soccer ($250) — Mahlan Dircksen and Easton Ratcliffe.
• James C. Herzer Athletic Scholarship ($500) — Kennedy Hutton.
• Garrett School’s Alumni Association ($2,000) — Mahlan Dircksen, Jakob Hoover and Nate Wells.
• Garrett FFA Service Scholarship ($500) — Alivia Johnson.
• J.E. Ober Retired Teachers ($500) — Carlee York.
• Tonya Weaver Legacy Scholarship ($1,000) — Carlee York.
• National Honor Society Leadership Awards ($400) — Camdyn Woods (scholarship), Mahlan Dircksen (service), Madison Freeze (leadership) and Abigail Carlson (character).
• GHS Business and Visual Communication Railway Café — Madison Freeze ($4,000), Grant Byers and Mahlan Dircksen ($2,000) and Carter Demske ($1,000).
• Student Council Leadership ($750) — Carlee York.
• American Red Cross ($1,000) — Madison Freeze. Macy Kashmer was also presented with the Red Cross Award through Impact Institute.
• Miller’s Merry Manor ($1,000) — Macy Kashmer.
• Diederich Self Storage ($1,000) — Alivia Johnson.
• Garrett State Bank ($1,500 per year, up to four years) — Chloe Harter.
• Garrett United Methodist Church Scholarship ($2,000) — Camdyn Woods.
• Earl and Marie Schulthess ($1,000 per semester, up to eight semesters) — Mason Balzer.
• James Foundation Scholarship ($5,000 per year, up to four years) — Abigail Carlson.
• Nucor Building Systems ($4,000 year for four years) — Chloe Harter, Adalynn Reinoehl, Jakob Hoover, Alexis Anderson and Parker Reed.
• Steel Dynamics Inc. — Addalyn Reinoehl and Macy Kashmer.
• Psi Iota Xi Sorority ($1,000) — Cyann Lilly and Carlee York.
• Tri Kappa Sorority scholarships ($500) — Mahlan Dircksen (fine arts) and Chloe Harter (health care).
• Visual Arts Scholarship ($250) — Connor Brown.
• Lee J. Allman Scholarship ($5,000) — Parker Reed.
• Carl and Suzon Baker Scholarship ($5,000) — Madison Freeze.
• Kenneth P. Berry Family Scholarship for the Trades ($2,000/year for two years) — Connor Ford.
• The Joy of Reading Scholarship ($500) — Cyann Lilly.
• Media Talbert Memorial ($500) — Carlee York and Parker Reed.
• Hope Weilert Scholarship ($1,000) — Carlee York.
• Layton A. Casselman Scholarship ($250) — Madison Freeze.
• Brian Wallace Memorial Scholarship ($250) — Andrew Kelham.
• Michael O. Warstler Memorial Scholarship ($5,000) — Camdyn Woods.
• Deb Teixiera Memorial Scholarship ($2,000 year, renewable four years) — Carlee York and Madison Freeze.
• Paul Yarian Memorial Scholarship ($1,000) — Chloe Harter.
• John Hutton Memorial Scholarship ($1,000) — Madison Freeze.
• Find Your “Why” Jacob Clifford Memorial ($1,000) — Nate Wells.
Officers for the Class of 2025 are: president Camdyn Woods, vice president Madison Freeze, secretary Myah Haiflich and treasurer Caleb Lemen.
A student-led baccalaureate service begins at 6:30 p.m. Friday in the Performing Arts Center. Graduation will follow at 8 p.m. in the Paul Bateman Gymnasium.
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