St. Clair Association of School Boards

Riley DenUyl, Marysville High School

Riley will graduate in June from Marysville High School and plans to attend the University of Michigan where she will begin her studies in biochemistry. After earning her bachelor's degree, she plans to further her education toward either medical school or a Ph.D. to become a research scientist. She was inspired to take this path by participating in Science Olympiad.

Riley was very active in school participating in cross country, track and field, orchestra pit for musicals, marching band, National Honor Society, and Science Olympiad. It was her many accomplishments that led to her high ranking by the screening committee.

Each student scholarship recipient was asked to name the teacher who had the greatest influence on their decision to pursue a degree in post-secondary education. For Riley, that teacher was Mrs. Laura Nurnberg.

Good luck to Riley and congratulations to Mrs. Nurnberg!

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Sophia Nash, Algonac High School

Sophia will be graduating in June from Algonac High School and plans to attend Central Michigan University where she will pursue a degree in cellular molecular and biomedial biology. After earning her bachelor's degree, she plans on attending medical school to become a psychiatrist and possibly work for or open her own non-profit organization that provides quality mental health care to people who cannot afford it.

Sophia was very active in school by participating in variety tennis, SADD, National Honor Society, Student Council, Care Bag Movement, Quiz Bowl, and College Ambassador.

Each student scholarship recipient was asked to name the teacher who had the greatest influence on their decision to pursue a degree in post-secondary education. For Sophia, that teacher was Ms. Stephanie Urban.

Good luck to Sophia and congratulations Ms. Urban!

Bryce Short, St. Clair High School

Bryce will be graduating in June from St. Clair High School and plans to attend Cornerstone University where he will pursue a degree in pre-veterinary medicine with a minor in computer science. After college graduation, Bryce plans on becoming a mixed-practice veterinarian that specializes in both small and large animals.

Bryce was very active in school being a member of the varsity baseball team, National Honor Society, Student Council, LINKS, St. Clair Recreation Department and Meyer Farms. It was his dedication and hard work that led to his high ranking from the screening committee.

Each student scholarship recipient was asked to name the teacher who had the greatest influence on their decision to pursue a degree in post-secondary education. For Bryce, that teacher was his science teacher, Mr. Robert York. 

Good luck to Bryce and congratulations Mr. York!

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Hailey Tesluck, Yale High School

Hailey will be graduating in May from Yale High School and plans to attend the University of Kentucky where she will pursue a degree in chemistry. After earning a bachelor's degree, she plans on attending dental school with the end goal of becoming an orthodontist.

Hailey was very active in school participating in the National Honor Society, 4-H, varsity tennis, varsity cross-country, student tutor, and French club. It was her dedication and hard work that led to her high ranking by the screening committee.

Each student scholarship recipient was asked to name the teacher who had the greatest influence on their decision to pursue a degree in post-secondary education. For Hailey, that teacher was her English teacher, Mrs. Nicole McIntyre.

Good luck to Hailey and congratulations Mrs. McIntyre!