Top 10 Spotlight - Salutatorian Madelyn Jean Norman
PARENTS: Rebecca & Peter Norman
PLANS AFTER GRADUATION:
Attend Indiana Wesleyan University to earn a nursing degree and to go onto grad school to become a nurse anesthetist.
MOST INFLUENTIAL PERSON IN YOUR LIFE:
My family who has guided me and supported me in everything I've done.
MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT AT NHS:
My most memorable moment at NHS is qualifying for the state track meet with my 4x800m teammates in my freshman year
**The HIGH SCHOOL will be collecting student Chromebooks starting Monday, 6/3. Students will be receiving a receipt upon return of their chromebook & charger along with next year's chrome book information on the receipt. Any unpaid fees from 2023/2024 will carry over into the 2024/2025 school year. **
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Top 10 Spotlight - #3 Braydon Harold Jones
PARENTS: Carrie Jones
PLANS AFTER GRADUATION:
Plans to attend Kettering University to get a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering. Work at a space/aviation related company like NASA, Boeing, Space X
MOST INFLUENTIAL PERSON IN YOUR LIFE:
My mother, Carrie Jones, because she always has been there for me and I am so proud to have her as a mother. She has done so well in raising my brother and I on top of tackling the hardships of life.
MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT AT NHS:
Leading the band onto the filed to conduct my final show here at Napoleon. I remember tearing up standing up there knowing this was the last time.
Top 10 Spotlight - #4 Margaret Ellen Van Wagnen
PARENTS: Lenae & Aaron Van Wagnen
PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: Plan to further my education at Central Michigan University where I will be a part of the women's soccer team and honors program. I will be majoring in biomedical sciences with plans of medical school.
MOST INFLUENTIAL PERSON IN YOUR LIFE:
Jesus has been the biggest influence of my life, as He has led and taught me through every hardship. Jesus has taught me to be loving, kind, and forgiving.
MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT AT NHS:
Being the first female football player to win Homecoming Queen
Attention 2024 Senior Parents!
Project Graduation 2024 is looking for help with donations of snacks for the evening. We would greatly appreciate your help!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D49A4A62EA6F4C70-49806733-2024
Top 10 Spotlight - #5 Cameron David Smith
PARENTS: Amber & David Smith
PLANS AFTER GRADUATION:
Plans to attend Kettering University and major in engineering
MOST INFLUENTIAL PERSON IN YOUR LIFE:
My parents for always supporting and encouraging me. My dad sparked my love for engineering and my mom for helping me explore the world and guiding me to be a positive person.
MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT AT NHS:
Qualifying for the world tournament for Robotics
Top 10 Spotlight - #6 Maggie Grace Beer
PARENTS: Molly & Brendon Beer
PLANS AFTER GRADUATION:
Plans to attend Western Michigan University and major in exercise science to eventually become a physical therapist.
MOST INFLUENTIAL PERSON IN YOUR LIFE:
My mom is my most influential person in my life. She is hard working and kind, and always has a positive outlook.
MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT AT NHS:
My most memorable moment at NHS is the last day of school my freshman year.
Top 10 Spotlight - #7 Conner Joseph Bacon
PARENTS: Nicole & Chris Bacon
PLANS AFTER GRADUATION:
Study criminal justice at Ferris State University
MOST INFLUENTIAL PERSON IN YOUR LIFE:
My mom because she has been at all of my events and is always there to support me.
MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT AT NHS:
Playing an accompanied solo with the Jazz Band at the Christmas concert
Top 10 Spotlight - #8 Carson Michael Berry
PARENTS: Jenna & Mike Berry
PLANS AFTER GRADUATION:
Plans to go to Western Michigan University to get a degree in aviation flight science
MOST INFLUENTIAL PERSON IN YOUR LIFE:
My grandpa Mark, because he always inspires me to do the right thing
MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT AT NHS:
Playing football on the winningest team to ever go through Napoleon
Top 10 Spotlight - #9 Christian Gabriel Nykamp
PARENTS: Meredith A. & Corey A. Nykamp
PLANS AFTER GRADUATION:
Plans to study chemical engineering at Western Michigan University
MOST INFLUENTIAL PERSON IN YOUR LIFE:
My dad, he has the answers to everything.
MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT AT NHS:
Winning the Regional Championship in football during my junior
The NHS students in Mr. Marshalls Spanish 2 class took a tour of Eastern Michigan University and enjoyed lunch authentic Mexican restaurant.
"Los estudiantes de NHS en la clase de español 2 del Sr. Marshall hicieron un recorrido por la Universidad del Este de Michigan y disfrutaron de un almuerzo en un auténtico restaurante mexicano."
Callaghan's Coffee in Pirate Country!
Thursday, June 6th from 6:30am - 8:30am; in front of the High School
Open to All! Proceeds go to NCS.
*Eby's PTO will be treating all Eby employees with a beverage on them as a way to say THANK YOU for a GREAT school year!!
"TOP TEN SPOTLIGHT - #10"
The 10th spot is shared between two seniors, Kirsten McKitrick and Abriella Yob.
**Kirsten Susan McKitrick
PARENTS: Cathy & Warner McKitrick
PLANS AFTER GRADUATION:
Pursue a degree in cybersecurity and become a security analyst
MOST INFLUENTIAL PERSON IN YOUR LIFE:
My dad because he is able to overcome anything
MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT AT NHS:
Sophomore year's winter formal
**Abriella Marie Yob
PARENTS: Christine & Jeremy Yob
PLANS AFTER GRADUATION:
Plan to continue education to Heidelberg University's nursing program
MOST INFLUENTIAL PERSON IN YOUR LIFE:
My mom because she fought for her dreams until she made her dreams a reality
MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT AT NHS:
Sophomore year picnic
NHS students that worked hard and improved their Renaissance Star Test Scores enjoyed the afternoon at ALL SKATE!!
Attention Senior Families!!
If your senior student had their photo taken in their cap & gown on April 16th, they can come to the high school office and pick up a free 5x7 photo.
This photo was purchased by Project Graduation 2024.
Get your Car Squeaky Clean at the Napoleon Music Boosters CAR WASH, BOTTLE DRIVE, & BAKE SALE
When: Saturday, May 4th from 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Where: Brooklyn Rd. Veterinary Clinic
6551 Brooklyn Rd
**Minimum Donation of $5
**All proceeds will benefit the Napoleon Marching Pirates & help send them to band camp!
🏴☠️Pirate Alumni Cassidy (Reid) Hurd is chasing the challenge of ROWING ACROSS THE PACIFIC OCEAN!! Pictured below is Cassidy practicing with her team for the upcoming World's Toughest Row competition.
We are CHEERING for YOU Cassidy!!!🏴☠️
REMINDER:
Tonight (Tuesday, 4/23/24) is the open house for the Eby and HS Art Classes at the Township Offices from 4:30-6pm!!
Stop out see what our ARTISTIC PIRATES have been up to this year!
Jeff Moore from Napoleon Masonic Lodge with a donation check for Project Graduation. Parent representative Tyra McLain & HS Principal Mr. Dillon are very thankful for this gift to our seniors!
Thank you so much for the donation!!!
Three Napoleon High School students, Ethan Hays, Jocelyn Miller, and James Perdue, presented their research at the prestigious 11th Annual High School GIDAS Research Conference held at the University of Michigan on Saturday, April 13th. They presented their research to a panel of eminent scientists in this field.
Their research focused on two intriguing topics:
How Obesity Relates to Alzheimer's Disease
How Friedrich's Ataxia and Spinocerebellar Ataxia Respond to the Treatment rHuEPO
Utilizing the UCSC genome browser, the students conducted a thorough analysis of genetic data to identify relevant connections between these conditions.
Very interesting research Pirates!!
