AP Seminar students recently synthesized multiple resources related to nostalgia and developed an argument based on the stimulus material. They then developed a written argument and presented their findings. Presentation arguments including the manipulation of nostalgia in politics, how false memories and nostalgia can positively affect people affected with Alzheimer's, and how music and music therapy can positively reduce symptoms of dementia. Below are Katelynn Kostrzewa, Landon Schlipp and Emma Owens giving their presentations.
Freshmen: Aiyanna Forrester, Katelyn Brown, Cadence Phillips, Jonah Robart, McKaylen Laws, Ava Thomas, Lily Collins, Payton Yeske, Julian Diamond, Paityn Desjardin, Alvin Jones, Rey Sanchez, Emiliano Cardoso, Ava Trapp, Emma Kirksey, Daniel Maack, Chris Murphy, and Ava Bentley
Sophomores: Bryce Teitsma, Pyper Richards, Shelby Schlipp, Aiden Wolford, Hailey Adams, Claire Moore, MaKena Guzman, Kalyn Manley, Eider Fernandez, Kelsie Gaston, Deandre Rose, Kylin Blackston, Gabriel Shotts, Talynn Davis, and Bella Clark
Juniors: Riley Smith, Sienna Bulat, Leila Wells, Isabella Sanchez, Kami Rathfon, Jaylee Havenaar, Sukpreet Singh, Ava Sprague, Izzy Tarantino, Cole Getz, Abby Klopp, Ella Isbrecht, Jacob Shunkwiler, and Daz Zang
Seniors: Lilly Summers, Riley Preston, Maddi Roell, Kim Romero, Grayson Richards, Kayden Harrington, Kyra Sullivan, Nicole Bender, Noah Prince, Hayden Arnosky, and Gavin Collins
WINNERS AT EACH GRADE LEVEL WILL BE ANNOUNCED AFTER SPRING BREAK!
I grew up in Hartford, MI until I was 15. Then I moved to Watervliet to live with my Aunt Marge & Uncle Butch. Even though I lived in Watervliet, I did graduate from Hartford High School.
My husband Larry and I have two children, Olivia Ann and Kevin-Tylor Adams. We have five grandchildren: Hailey James, Amara Ren, McKinley Ann, Felicity Rose, and Avery Irving.
I started working on and off for WPS in the late nineties. For over a decade, I coached middle school and High school volleyball. I was also a para sub and a physical assistant to a high school student. When I was forty, I took a short break and went to LMC College, but I continued volunteering at WPS.
My husband graduated from WPS and fondly remembers the support of the teaching staff and the community. He was adamant that our children attend WPS.
That said, since I knew several community members who worked for the school, I was convinced that this was our children's place. I have not regretted that decision. Our children participated in multiple school activities, were at the top of their class, and gained college-earned credits. Our children went on to get their degrees at Western Michigan University and have joyful and prosperous lives. It shows that even a small school can offer students the most excellent opportunities. It's not about the size of the school; it's about the passion that goes into the student and creates successful opportunities. Now, my husband and I have the good fortune to see all five of our grandchildren enrolled in WPS. We are a family of Proud Panthers through and through.
When I was seventeen, I was in a contest, and I was asked if I had a million dollars and what I would do with it. This was an easy question since I grew up pretty poor, and food was scarce. I said I would use it to feed hungry children, and here I am today, feeding our children at school for free. It's as if God had a plan, and I hit the lottery for our students. I am so blessed to be able to nurture our students in the best way possible—nurture them from the inside out and watch them flourish and grow. Oh, and yes, I won that contest. Miss Hartford 1982 (no comment on the old lady's age):
Thank you, Jesus, for showing me where you needed me to be.
I grew up just north of Detroit in a city called Sterling Heights. I graduated from Warren Mott Highschool in 2004, where I played Basketball, Volleyball and Track. My family consists of me, my husband Ben, and our two daughters Mya and Charlotte. We also have 3 cats named Molly, Minnie and Moose. I enjoy spending time with family and friends, gardening, hiking, being outdoors, playing sports, and working out. I have worked in the Highschool Cafeteria for 3 years and I have been coaching middle school sports for 2 years. I am proud to be a WHS Panther because of the great community and small town feel. Something that you would be surprised to know about me is when I get the time, I like to play video games and that is also how I met my husband who is originally from England.
