St. Clair Association of School Boards
The Association is proud to present the
SCCASB 2024 Senior High School Scholarship recipients:
Casey Houghten,
Algonac Jr./Sr. High School
Elizabeth Ferrett,
Capac Jr./Sr. High School
Brianna Robb,
St. Clair High School
Gabrielle Basic,
Marysville High School
Brandon DeVos,
Memphis Jr./Sr. High School
McKenna Kiteley,
Port Huron Northern
High School
Zane Powell,
Yale High School
Casey graduated in June from Algonac Jr./Sr. High School and plans to attend Central Michigan University where she will pursue a degree in biology and pre-med studies with a minor in chemistry. After earning her bachelor’s degree, she plans on attending medical school to become a doctor to help people.
Casey was very active in school by participating in varsity cheer
(4 yrs/Captain), Student Council, Care Bag, NHS, SADD, and College Ambassador.
Casey chose Mr. Lucka as the teacher who had the greatest influence on her decision to pursue a degree in post-secondary education.
Good luck to Casey and congratulations Mr. Lucka!
Elizabeth graduated in May from Capac Jr./Sr. High School and plans to attend Saginaw Valley State University where she will pursue a degree in marketing with a minor in entrepreneurship. After earning her bachelor’s degree, she plans to open her own cafe business, encompassing the love of baking, community, family, and warmth to its patrons.
Elizabeth was very active in school by participating in the National Honor Society, student council, quiz bowl, Future Farmers of America, and theatre.
Elizabeth chose Mrs. Ebner as the teacher who had the most significant influence on her decision to pursue a degree in higher education.
Good luck to Elizabeth and congratulations Mrs. Ebner!
Brianna graduated in June from St. Clair High School and plans to attend Saginaw Valley State University where she will pursue a degree in special education. After earning her bachelor’s degree, she plans to work towards her CI endorsement and become a special education teacher. This plan was inspired by her mom, who works as a paraprofessional.
Brianna was very active in school by participating in both the National Honor Society and the National Technical Honor Society.
Brianna chose Mrs. Deanna Kaufman as the teacher who had the greatest influence on her decision to pursue a degree in post-secondary education.
Good luck to Brianna and congratulations Mrs. Kaufman!
Gabrielle graduated in June from St. Clair High School and plans to attend Oakland University where she will pursue her Bachelor of Science Nursing (BSN) degree. After earning her bachelor’s degree in nursing, she plans to return to get her masters in anesthesiology to become a nurse anesthetist.
Gabrielle was very active in school by participating in four years of varsity golf, travel volleyball, softball, National and Technical Honor Society, and HOSA.
Gabrielle chose Mrs. Laura Nurnberg as the teacher who had the most significant influence on her decision to pursue a degree in higher education.
Good luck to Gabrielle and congratulations Mrs. Nurnberg!
Brandon graduated in May from Memphis Jr./Sr. School and plans to attend Central Michigan University where he will pursue his bachelor’s degree in business administration with a minor in cybersecurity. After earning his bachelor’s degree he would love to focus on cybersecurity and possibly work for the CIA or FBI.
Brandon was very active in school by participating in Eagle Scouts, robotics, LEOs, National Honor Society, National Technology Honor Society, varsity track, Mackinaw Island Honor guard, class officer, and Order of the Arrow - Boy Scouts Honor Society.
Brandon chose Mrs. Melissa Todaro as the teacher who had the greatest influence on his decision to pursue a degree in post-secondary education.
Good luck to Brandon and congratulations Mrs. Todaro!
McKenna graduated in June from Port Huron Northern High School and plans to attend the University of Florida where she will pursue her bachelor’s degree in business management with a minor in entrepreneurship. McKenna's entrepreneurial journey began in fifth grade when she was inspired to create and sell soaps and bath products.
McKenna was very active in school by participating in school leadership as student council president, class vice-president, National Honor Society vice-president, volleyball, varsity track, Girl-up club, and PHN radio station member.
MaKenna chose Mr. Davis as the teacher who had the most significant influence on her decision to pursue a degree in higher education.
Good luck to McKenna and congratulations Mr. Davis (retired teacher)!
Zane graduated in May from Yale High School and plans to attend Michigan State University. Zane would like to study computer science. His experience with First Robotics inspired this career path.
Zane was very active in school by participating in First Robotics, National Honor Society, powerlifting, football, and golf.
Zane chose Mrs. Katie Rojeski as the teacher who had the greatest influence on his decision to pursue a degree in post-secondary education.
Good luck to Zane and congratulations Mrs. Rojeski!
SCCASB Executive Committee
Algonac Community Schools
Jennifer Baker, Vice-President
Capac Community Schools
Marie Killingbeck
East China School District
Karen Cedar
Marysville Public Schools
Dave Schmorrow
Memphis Community Schools
Karyn McCue, President
Port Huron Schools
Ann Murphy
Yale Public Schools
Mark Hurlburt, Treasurer