The Climax Crescent would like to extend a big congratulations to the Galesburg-Augusta graduating class of 2026.
Graduation ceremonies at Galesburg-Augusta High School were held in the G-A High School Gymnasium May 21.
The G-A valedictorian is Sam Shields and the salutatorian is Karlee Nigg.
Each year the Crescent publishes a brief profile on the class valedictorian and salutatorian. Below are brief profiles on the valedictorian and salutatorian. The students provided the information.
The Climax Crescent wish the graduates the best in thier future endeavors.
Sam Shields
Valedictorian
Parent and supporter names: Mother - Lindi Watts
Great-grandmother: Marian Norman
Village, city or town you reside in: Galesburg
Any athletic, musical or scholastic accomplishments (i.e., scholarships you may have been awarded, All-State, etc.), Accomplishments / Awards:
- High Honor Roll in 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grades at Galesburg-Augusta High School
- Honor Roll in 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th Grades at Kalamazoo Area Math and Science Center (KAMSC)
- KAMSC Physics Ribbon Award for Outstanding Research Project (awarded annually to top 10 projects per class)
- Biomedical Science Book Award (awarded annually to one student per class)
- English II Student of the Year (Galesburg-Augusta High School, 2023-2024 school year)
- Spanish II Student of the Year (Galesburg-Augusta High School, 2024-2025 school year)
- College Board Rural and Small Town Recognition Award
- College Board School Recognition Award
- KAMSC Senior Medallion Award (awarded annually to top 10 students in KAMSC Senior Class)
- Galesburg-Augusta High School Class of 2026 Valedictorian
- Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency (KRESA) Excellence in Education Scholarship
- Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools Foundation Burge-Tindall Scholarship
- Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools Foundation Lioness Club Scholarship
Groups or organizations (in school or out of school) you have been involved in:
- Kalamazoo Area Math and Science Center (KAMSC)
- Dual Enrollment at Kalamazoo Valley Community College (KVCC)
- Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA) - state-level competitor in Medical Terminology
- KAMSC Earthlings (environmental club)
- Wes and Ruth Burrell Chapter of National Honor Society (NHS)
- Galesburg-Augusta Marching / Symphonic Band
- Original research presenter at 2026 annual Michigan Science Teachers Association (MSTA) conference
- KAMSC math tutor for Algebra II students
Plans for college, the college or university, and what field or major you plan to pursue, if you have one selected: University of Michigan, pursuing writing or journalism, hoping to join Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (UROP)
GPA: 4.4859
Karlee Nigg
Salutatorian
Parents names: Kevin and Bobbi Nigg
Village, city or town you reside in: Galesburg
Any athletic, musical or scholastic accomplishments (i.e., scholarships you may have been awarded, All-State, etc.): Named to the 2024 Southwestern Athletic All-Conference Team for tennis, awarded Burge-Tindall Scholarship, awarded Lioness Club Scholarship
Groups or organizations (in school or out of school) you have been involved in: GAHS Tennis, Marching Band, NHS, Constellation Winter Guard, USTA Travel Tennis, Quizbowl
Plans for college, the college or university, and what field or major you plan to pursue, if you have one selected: Grand Valley State University, majoring in English for Editing and Publishing
GPA: 4.3467
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