C-S valedictorian is Ryan DeHaan, salutatorian is Paige Fraley

The Climax Crescent would like to send out a big congratulations to the Climax-Scotts High School Class of 2024.

Graduation ceremonies were held May 23 at Climax-Scotts High School and Ryan DeHaan was the class Valedictorian and Paige Fraley was the Salutatorian.

Below are profiles on the C-S Valedictorian and Salutatorian, with the information provided by the students.

The Climax Crescent wish the graduates the best in thier future endeavors.

Ryan DeHaan - Valedictorian

Parents names: Deb Turner and Rick DeHaan
Town, city or Village you reside in: Climax

Any athletic, musical or scholastic accomplishments, or scholarships your have been awarded, all-state, etc.:

• 4 Varsity Letters in Cross Country (2x All-Region, 1x Academic All-State, 2x All-Conference) • 4 Varsity Letters in Track and Field (12x All-Conference, 12x All-Region, 1x Academic All-State, 1x All-State) • 4 Varsity Letters in Basketball (2024 BCAM Team First Award, 2024 BCAM Academic All-State, 2023 and 2024 Team Academic All-state, 2024 District Title) • 4 Varsity Letters in Soccer (2023 Battle Creek Enquirer All-Area 1st Team • 4 Years in the Climax Scotts Marching Band and High School Band (2 Years as Assistant Drum Major, 1 year as Drum Major) • 2 Years in the Climax-Scotts Jazz Band (2024 Louis Armstrong Jazz Award recipient).

Scholarships: KRESA Excellence in Education Scholarship, Advia Credit Union Youth Scholarship, Trine University Trustee Scholarship, Kalamazoo Shrine Club Scholarship, Kalamazoo High on Heroes Scholarship.

Other Awards: 3x All-A’s Honor Roll, 3x Climax-Scotts Scholar-Athlete, 2024 Climax-Scotts Scholar Athlete Award Winner, 2024 SCAA Scholar-Athlete.

• Groups or organizations (in school or out of school) you have been involved in
• Climax-Scotts NHS (Served as Secretary)

Plans for college and what field or major if you have selected one

My plans are to attend Trine University and study Sports Management with a minor in Coaching while running both cross country and track and field.

GPA if available: 4.07

If you would like, you may add a couple of sentences about your experience at C-S High School or the C-S School District.   

“I enjoyed my time at C-S from the start in preschool to now where I am preparing to graduate. I loved the small community feel of the district and how everyone feels like family in some aspect. The teachers at C-S are great and the faculty as a whole prepared me every step of the way for my future. Finally, without C-S, I would not be in the situation I am today to be able to be a college athlete.”

Paige Fraley - Salutatorian

Parents names: Diana Fraley and Chad Fraley
Town, city or Village you reside in: Battle Creek, MI

Any athletic, musical or scholastic accomplishments, or scholarships your have been awarded, all-state, etc.:

Awards: Academic All State 2023 for Track, Scholar Athlete.

• Groups or organizations (in school or out of school) you have been involved in: NHS

Plans for college and what field or major if you have selected:

Finish the Early Middle College program at KVCC and transfer to WMU to pursue a degree in Exercise Science and go to physical therapy school and become a PT.

GPA if available: 4.0

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