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Lee High School’s top ten

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Lee High School graduates 150 students on May 22. Here is the top ten for the school’s graduating class of 2018.

 

Mariah Lowry is Valedictorian of the Lee High School Class of 2018. Her parents are Shauna Warren and Edward Lowry. She has served as Vice President of Student Council and has participated in Track and Cheerleading. Mariah plans to attend the University of Michigan where she will study Psychology.

 

Avelycia Yesenia Ortiz is Salutatorian of Lee High School’s Class of 2018. She is the daughter of Yesenia Ortiz. She has been an active member of National Honor Society, Student Council, Spanish Club, Softball, Marching & Concert Band, and Winter Guard. Avelycia’s future plans are to attend Wayne State University and study Biomedical Science so she can become a Forensic Pathologist.

 

Maira Hurtado ranks number three of the Lee High School Class of 2018. Her parents are Rosa Hurtado and Jesus Hurtado. Maira is an avid participant of National Honor Society, Be Nice, Lee’s Student Leader Program, JV Soccer and Spanish Club. Maira plans to attend Grand Rapids Community College where she will study Nursing, and wants to specialize in pediatrics.

 

Adriana Sanchez-Parada ranks number four in Lee High School’s Class of 2018. Her parents are Alejo Sanchez and Gallina Parada. Adriana’s activities awards include serving as Student Council President, National Honors Society, Founder of Footsteps for Freshman, Homecoming Queen, Marching Band Drum Major, Drama Club, Soccer, Karate and Spanish Club. Adriana plans on attending Western Michigan University and currently is undecided in what she plans to study.

 

Daisy Sarabia ranks number five at Lee High School. Her parents are Adriana Bodar and Enselmo Sarabia. Daisy has stayed busy with Volleyball (all four years), Softball and Competitive Cheerleading (2 years), Basketball (1 year), Student Council (3 years), National Honor Society and Class Vice President. Daisy plans to study Engineering at Grand Valley State University.

 

Monica Paniague-Ramos ranks number six at Lee High School’s Class of 2018. She is the daughter of Maria Ramos. Monica has spent her time serving in National Honor Society as Vice President and has also participated in Spanish Club, Student Leader Program and Be Nice. Monica plans to specialize in Radiology at Grand Rapids Community College.

 

Abigail Ibarra is ranked number seven at Lee High School. Her parents are Andrea Hernandez and Noe Hernandez. She has participated in Competitive and Sideline Cheer and has also spent much time in the LHS Band. Abigail plans on working after high school.

 

Maura Mendoza-Matias ranks number eight at Lee High School. Her parents are Hilario Mendoza Calmo and Nicolasa Matias Lorenzo. Her activities include Spanish Club, Be Nice, Prom Committee, Planning Homecoming Class Activities, Soccer, National Honor Society and our Student Leader Program. Maura plans on attending Grand Rapids Community College and entering the Nursing program.

 

Amaris Lourdes Salvatierra-Guizar is ranked nine at Lee High School’s Class of 2018. Her parents are Hector Salvatierra and Maria Salvatierra. She has participated in Track and Field — earning a Varsity Letter, Spanish Club, National Honor Society and has also been a Bible School Teacher as well. Amaris plans on attending Davenport University to go into Accounting.

 

Florencio Guilarte ranks number 10 at Lee High School. His parents are Noemi Gonzalez and Yanoxy Guilarte. He has been a very active participant of Band, Choir, Drama Club, Lee Talent Shows, Basketball, Wrestling, Student Council, Rotary Club and our Student Leader Program. He has also earned numerous athletic honors.  In Baseball he achieved 3 Year All Conference, 2 Year All District, and All Advanced Team. In Football, Florencio earned 2 Year All Conference. In Bowling, he earned All Conference Honorable Mention. He also has spent time working in Youth Baseball Clinics as a Coach during summer and winter. Florencio plans on attending Central Michigan University where he will major in Music Performance (Voice).

 

Top Ten Finalists Announced in Saugatuck Shorts Competition

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Saugatuck Center for the ArtsThe Saugatuck Center for the Arts announced the top ten final films for its 2015 Saugatuck Shorts Film Competition. A panel of judges from the entertainment industry scored all entries, whittling the field down to five films in the student category and five in the adult category.

The top ten short films will be screened at the award ceremony at the SCA on Saturday, November 7 at 6:30p.m.

This year’s top ten short films are a mix of cinematic drama, comedy, and lifestyle stories. The films are all under five minutes and each has a “Michigan-flavor” (filmed in Michigan, filmmaker hails from Michigan, story line about Michigan, etc.).  At the November 7th screening the winner of the juried student film will receive a $500 prize, the juried adult category winner will receive a $1,000 prize, and the audience will vote on its favorite film for an additional $1,000 prize.

Finalists in the student category include filmmaker Jared Friedrich from Aurora, Illinois. Friedrich’s film James Cagney Junior is a comedic look at the art of storytelling with subtle references to work by the late actor James Cagney.

From Holland, Michigan comes the film People Like Us by CultureWorks’ Legendary League of Leaders exploring the tremendous challenges of teen mental illness. Holland Christian student Ben Eizenga created the short film Ben there. Done that. highlighting the little moments that make up a day in his life.

Dario Lirio, of Hudsonville High School, submitted Grand Rapids Junior Rowing, showing the team’s hard work and spirit.  Mitchell Ross created We Are Hudsonville, Michigan, a short film highlighting the Hudsonville community, specifically referencing the Hudsonville Football program and their “Eagle Pride.”

Saugatuck ShortsThe winners in this year’s adult category are all West Michigan locals. Alex Bolen is a Grand Rapids native and the owner of Opensail Production Company who made the top ten with his film Sleeping Bear Dunes, a time-lapse of the dunes and surrounding area shot over the course of a week.

Zachary Clark of Clark|Camera|Cinema created the film Lay with Love, a dramatic interpretation of the song “Lay with Love” by fellow Kalamazoo-based band The Go Rounds.

From Grayling, Michigan comes filmmaker Nicholas Gascho with the film Locked. The short film was conceived and shot in 60 hours and tells the tale of a family social issue.

Ron Lechler’s (Fennville, Michigan) top ten film explores how people use comedy and humor to overcome the hurt in their lives in his short film The Best Medicine.

The Outdoor Discovery Center (Executive Director Travis Williams) of Holland, Michigan made the top ten with its film Little Hawks Discovery Preschool about the Hamilton Community Schools’ nature-based preschool.

“It’s always an exciting event, particularly since the winners go home with generous cash prizes” said Kristin Armstrong, SCA Executive Director. “Plus, this year’s media partnership with WKTV is really going to make people feel like stars.  The station’s mobile unit will be on site getting all the action – it’s really going to be an exciting evening of media magic.”

Tickets to Saugatuck Shorts are $20 for adults and $10 for students and include light appetizers and the chance to cast your vote for the “Audience Favorite” Award at the show. A cash bar is available from 6:30 – 7:15 p.m. with the screenings begining at 7:15 p.m.  More information and tickets can be found at sc4a.org or at 269-857-2399.