Michigan City Area Schools released the MCHS Distinguished Graduates in the Class of 2025:
GRADUATING WITH HIGH DISTINCTION
Bailey Chavis
Parents: Chris and Shannon Chavis
Activities: Student Government President, Cross Country Captain, Dive Team Captain, Tennis Team Captain, Lilly Endowment Community Scholar
College Attending: University of Notre Dame
Major: Political Science
Keegan Cowgill
Parents: Brad and Jessica Cowgill
Activities: Baseball, Basketball, 2024 All Duneland Athletic Conference, Channel 46 Student Athlete of the Week
College Attending: Trine University
Major: Exercise Science
Nathan Groszek
Parents: Michael and Mandy Groszek
Activities: Japanese Club, National Honor Society, Academic All-State (Tennis), Rising Star of Indiana Class of 2025, College Board AP Scholar Award with Distinction
College Attending: Purdue University
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Meshak Luncsford
Parents: Patrick Luncsford and Sarah Hildreth
Activities: Computer Science Honor Society
College Attending: Indiana University Bloomington
Major: Software Engineering
Nolan Painter
Parents: Jeffrey and Sarah Painter
Activities: National Honor Society, Rho Kappa, Spanish Honor Society, Rotary Club Student of the Month, and Boys Soccer.
College Attending: Indiana University
Major: Psychology
Hannah Parker
Parents: Brian and Crystal Parker
Activities: Faith Club, Japanese Club, Helping Hands, Teen Court, and Volleyball
College Attending: Grace College
Major: Counseling and Psychology
Christian Shanks
Parents: Marshal and Sue Shanks
Activities: Captain of Football Team, Academic All-State (Football), National Honor Society, Rotary Club Student of the Month, Boys Golf
College Attending: University of Indianapolis
Major: Exercise Science
Madelyn Shinn
Parents: Dave and Amy Shinn
Activities: Chick Evans Scholarship Recipient, Girls Soccer, Girls Tennis, Girls Basketball, IHSAA Sportsmanship Award for Girls Soccer
College Attending: Northwestern University
Major: Chemistry & Spanish
Natalie White
Parents: Drew and Nancy White
Activities: Girls Golf -Captain, Girls Tennis, Japanese Honor Society, National Honor Society, Academic All-State for Golf
College Attending: Saint Mary’s College
Major: Psychology and Criminology
John Zaknoun
Parents: Nisrine and Andre Zaknoun
Activities: Academic All-State (football), National Honor Society, Language Honor Society, Exchange Club Student of the Month, Lions Club Scholastic Achievement Award
College Attending: Indiana University
Major: Biology/Health Science
GRADUATING WITH DISTINCTION
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Trevor Ackerman
Parents: Tyler Ackerman & Richelle Milich
Activities: Computer Science Honors Society, E-Sports, Retro Gaming Club, German Club
College Attending: Purdue University Northwest
Major: Cyber Security
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Katelyn Ast
Parents: Brian and Sara Ast
Activities: National Honor Society, E-Sports, Japanese Club, Japanese Honor Society, City Singers
College Attending: Manchester University
Major: Visual Arts Education
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Siniyah Burdine
Parents: Shanika and Juan Burdine Sr.
Activities: President of Early College Club, Class Representative, Rotary Club Student of the Month, participated in Leadership LaPorte County 28th Annual High School Leadership Program, National Honor Society
College Attending: Indiana University Bloomington
Major: Nursing
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Gabriel Heichel
Parents: Johnathan and Stacie Steinman
Activities: Technical Honors in Culinary, Computer Science Honors Society, and recognized for Academic Excellence by the College Board
College Attending: Ball State University
Major: Computer Science
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Kaitlyn Milligan
Parents: Scott and Michelle Haas-Milligan
Activities: National Honor Society, French/Language Honor Society, Science Club, Tennis, and Hospital Volunteering.
College Attending: Indiana University Bloomington
Major: Neuroscience
Minor: French
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Emilio Munoz
Parents: Arturo and DeAnna Munoz
Activities: Most Influential Youth Award, National Honor Society, Rho Kappa, Spanish Honor Society, Boys Soccer Co-Captain
College Attending: Western Michigan University
Major: Flight Science
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Khushi Patel
Parent: Dipti Patel
Activities: Cheer Captain, Senior Class Vice President, Exchange Club Student of the Month, National and Technical Honor Society, Cosmetology Skills USA Regional Champion
College Attending: Indiana University Bloomington
Major: Psychology
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Nicholas Salcido
Parents: Michael and Krista McBride
Activities: Student of the Month, Consecutive Honor Roll
Plans: Airline Flight School
Major: Commercial Airline Pilot
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Carlos Serrano
Parents: Brenda &Juan Serrano
Activities: National Honor Society, E-Sports, World Language Honor Society, Computer Science Honor Society, Spanish Club
College Attending: Purdue University
Major: Film and Video
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Sarah Sutor
Parents: David and Donna Sutor
Activities: National Honor Society-Treasurer, Rho Kappa Honor Society-Treasurer and Secretary, Spanish Honor Society, First Recipient of the Sportsmanship Award, Captain of the Junior Varsity and Varsity Volleyball Teams
College Attending: Indiana University Bloomington, Kelley School of Business
Major: Real Estate BSB
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Ava Taylor
Parent: Kimberly Taylor
Activities: Girls Soccer, National Honor Society, Japanese Club, Boys Volleyball Manager
Plans: ATP (Airline Transport Pilot) Flight school
Major: Commercial Airline Pilot
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Naomi Williams
Parents: Franklin Williams and Kendra Lay
Activities: American Sign Language Club, Helping Hands Club, Student Government, National Honor Society, Girls’ Tennis
College Attending: University of Indianapolis
Major: Biology
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Aaverie Wingard
Parents: Les and Roxanne Wingard
Activities: National Honor Society, Japanese Honor Society, Rho Kappa, Girls’ Tennis- Captain, Japanese Club
College Attending: Purdue University
Major: Chemistry with a double minor in Psychology and Japanese