The following VLHS Seniors were recognized for their accomplishments at the 2025 Senior Banquet. Congratulations to each and every member of the class for all you have achieved during your high school years!
Valedictorians – Hailey Csutora, Isaac Rupprecht, Tyler Sowatsky, Cole Strieter, Reagan Urbytes, Magdalena Valasek
Salutatorian – Kelly Derusha
Honors Diploma Recipients – Kelly Derusha, Maryn Hyatt, Zion Robinson, Reagan Urbytes, Magdalena Valasek
VL Faculty Academic Awards
Art – Adeline DeLong, Claire Rosecrans
Computer Science – Eli Hales
English – Ian Reder, Magdalena Valasek
Math – Cole Strieter, Tyler Sowatsky
Music – Reagan Urbytes, Isaac Rupprecht
Physical Education – Naomi Eden, Ava Kelsey, Jack Strieter, Jacob Launstein
Theology – Naomi Eden
Science – Joel Brand, Blythe Schisler
Activities Awards
Class Officers – Zion Robinson (P), Samuel McCartney (VP), Kelly Derusha (S), Grace Wojtowicz (T), Naomi Eden (SL)
Student Council Executive Board – Reagan Urbytes (P), Amelia Winningham (VP), Ava Kelsey (S), Natalie Slone (T)
Drama – Naomi Eden, Grace Wojtowicz
Music –Joel Brand, Samuel Plamondon
Yearbook – Natalie Slone, Amelia Winningham
Certificate and Award Recognitions
Bev Feldkamp Pro Merito Award – Garrett Rechsteiner
Tom Roekle Scholar-Athlete Award – Maryn Hyatt, Isaac Rupprecht
Steve Zill Christian Service Award – Naomi Eden
John Brandt Christian Leadership Award – Samuel McCartney
Global Seal of Biliteracy – Samuel McCartney, Reagan Urbytes, Magdalena Valasek
Tri-Valley All-Academic Team – Samuel McCartney, Reagan Urbytes, Magdalena Valasek
MHSAA Scholar-Athlete School Award – Ava Kelsey, Isaac Rupprecht
Maier & Associates “Good Kids” Scholarship – Taegan Johnson, Natalie Slone
National Merit Scholarship Program Commended Student – Tyler Sowatsky
Career & Technical Education Program Completion – Lauryn Chasnis, Wyatt Hearn, Kendelle Klemish, Tyler Krause, Jacob Launstein, Aedin O’Brien, Garrett Rechsteiner, Anthony Rytlewski, Jakob Schlicht, Michael Smith, Sophia Wendland
Optimist Club of Saginaw “Youth Appreciation Day” – Garrett Rechsteiner, Reagan Urbytes
Saginaw Rotary Club – Samuel McCartney
President’s Award for Educational Excellence (3.5 GPA & above) – Joel Brand, Clark Briggs, Dane Burk, Lauryn Chasnis, Hailey Csutora, Adeline DeLong, Kelly Derusha, Naomi Eden, Kailey Eschmann, Jasdeep Ghotra, Luke Gorney, Eli Hales, Maryn Hyatt, Ava Kelsey, Kendelle Klemish, Joseph Knea, Andrew Kunisch, Ava LaMont, Zachary Launstein, Brianna Launstein, Samuel McCartney, Mercedes Mills, Colton Moore, Tristan Pierce, Samuel Plamondon, Ian Reder, Claire Rosecrans, Zoey Ross, Isaac Rupprecht, Blythe Schisler, Jakob Schlicht, Axel Schuette, Dorothy Schwab, Zachary Sharon, Natalie Slone, Tyler Sowatsky, Jack Strieter, Cole Strieter, Reagan Urbytes, Magdalena Valasek, Lilianna Villarreal, Sophia Wendland, Grace Wojtowicz, Neil Wollenweber, Adalyn Young
President’s Award for Educational Achievement – Dylan Pugh, Amelia Winningham
Saginaw Community Foundation – Lauryn Chasnis, Kelly Derusha, Kailey Eschmann, Luke Gorney, Jack Holzhei, Joseph Knea, Ana Phillips, Samuel Plamondon, Zoey Ross, Isaac Rupprecht, Dorothy Schwab, Natalie Slone, Tyler Sowatsky, Reagan Urbytes, Lilianna Villarreal, Grace Wojtowicz, Adalyn Young
Guest Scholarship Presentations
Jerry Boehm Scholarship – Isaac Rupprecht
Clarence and Helen Hackman Scholarship – Joseph Knea
Arthur and Clara Mertz Scholarship – Joseph Knea
Carol Moulton Nursing Scholarship – Sophia Wendland
Patricia Rennert Scholarship – Clark Briggs & Naomi Eden
James and Mollie Wheatley Scholarship – Isaac Rupprecht