Graduation ceremonies were held May 22 at Climax-Scotts High School.
Each year the Crescent publishes a brief profile on the class valedictorian and salutatorian.
Beth DeWaal is the class Valedictorian and Nora Lynn is the class Salutatorian.
Below are profiles on the C-S Valedictorian and Salutatorian, with the information provided by the students.
The Climax Crescent wishes the graduates the best in their future endeavors.
Beth DeWaal - Valedictorian
Parents names: Beth DeWaal and Micah DeWaal
Village, city or town you reside in: Scotts.
Any athletic, musical or scholastic accomplishments (i.e., scholarships you may have been awarded, All-State recognition, etc.):
Climax-Scotts Community Foundation Scholarship, Excellence in Education Award, Ellen Pierce Scholarship
Groups or organizations (in school or out of school) you have been involved in: Climax Scotts Varsity Cheer Team, Danced at In His Steps Dance Studio
Plans for college, the college or university you plan to attend, and what field or major you plan to pursue if you have one selected:
Finish my associates degree in early elementary education through early middle college at KVCC then transfer to Western Michigan University for my Associates Degree. I then plan to attend cosmetology school while I am teaching.
GPA: currently 3.91 (provided by the school district)
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:
“C-S is an incredible place that brought me so much. If I had never transferred here from Galesburg, I wouldn’t be the person I am today. Thank you, Climax!”
Nora Lynn C-S Salutatorian
Parents names: Steve and Vicky Lynn
Village, city or town you reside in: Climax
Any athletic, musical or scholastic accomplishments (i.e., scholarships you may have been awarded, All-State recognition, etc.):
Scholarship from Music Boosters for being in band since 6th grade, Versti For Life Scholarship, High Honor Roll in High School, Climax Scotts Community Foundation Scholarship
Groups or organizations (in school or out of school) you have been involved in:
National Honor Society, Climax Scotts High School Jazz, Marching, Concert and Pep Band, Phi Theta Kappa (KVCC), Drama Club
Plans for college, the college or university you plan to attend, and what field or major you plan to pursue if you have one selected:
Finishing up as an EMC student at KVCC, before transferring to WMU to study Business Analytics
GPA: 3.82
The Climax Crescent would like to extend a big congratulations to the Galesburg-Augusta graduating class of 2025.
Each year the Crescent publishes a brief profile on the class valedictorian and salutatorian.
Emilie Gensch is Valedictorian and Megan Ranes is 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 their future endeavors.
Emilie Gensch - Valedictorian
Village, city or town you reside in: Galesburg
Any athletic, musical or scholastic accomplishments (i.e., scholarships you may have been awarded, All-State recognition, etc.):
Excellence in Education scholarship, Avanelle Hutchings Powell Scholarship
Groups or organizations (in school or out of school) you have been involved in:
Theatre for Prairie View high school
Plans for college, the college or university you plan to attend, and what field or major you plan to pursue if you have one selected:
Undecided, major in computer science to pursue a career in software development
GPA: 4.69
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:
One thing about G-A High School that I thought made a huge impact in my education was dual enrollment. I participated in dual enrollment my junior and senior year and I loved learning about things at higher levels and faster paces.
Megan Ranes - Salutatorian
Parents names: Patti Dooley
Village, city or town you reside in: Galesburg
Any athletic, musical or scholastic accomplishments (i.e., scholarships you may have been awarded, All-State recognition, etc.):
Volleyball SAC All Conference 1st Team - Central, Volleyball RAMS Award, Superintendant’s Award
Groups or organizations (in school or out of school) you have been involved in:
Volleyball, Track and Field, Interact, National Honors Society
Plans for college, the college or university, and what field or major you plan to pursue, if you have one selected:
I will attend the University of Michigan in the fall, but I am undecided on what degree to pursue.
GPA: 4.3795
If you would like, you may add a couple of sentences about your experience at G-A High School or the G-A School District:
“I’m very proud to be a G-A Ram. I’m excited for my next steps, but G-A made me who I am today - I think I’ll always carry that with me.”
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