Tyne Bufka
Tyne is the daughter of Keith and Keri Bufka. She plans to attend Michigan State University to major in marketing and potentially minor in market research and/or sales management.
During her high school career, Tyne has been active in NHS, BPA where she was a state finalist, student council and varsity tennis. She also volunteered at The Shack.
She lists her greatest accomplishments at TK as being the math department Rotary Student and receiving the coaches award in tennis in 2023.
Tyne enjoys reading, being with friends and family and spending time on the lake.
Holly Carpenter
Holly is the daughter of Jason and Pamela Carpenter. She plans to attend Southeastern University in Lakeland Florida to study nursing and possibly return later to school to earn a master’s degree.
Holly has been active in numerous clubs in high school including NHS, varsity tennis and swim team where she was part of the medley relay team that set a school record at state. She also was a member of TATU, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, involved in weekly Bible study, and Student Council. Outside of school, Holly attends Journey Church, volunteers in the church nursery, works at a daycare and attends “Met by Love” worship gatherings.
She lists her greatest accomplishment in school as receiving marks of over 100 on both honors chem exams during her sophomore year.
She enjoys snowboarding, going to the beach, swimming, being with family and friends, hunting and tennis.
Joselyn DeBoer
Joselyn is the daughter of Nathan and Kristy DeBoer. She is considering pursuing a degree in sports medicine or kinesiology, possibly at Spring Arbor University.
Joselyn has been a member of the golf and track teams in high school. She has also been active in NHS, Odyssey of the Mind, robotics, band, Student Athlete Leadership Team, and plays.
Outside of school she attends church at FBC where she is active in the youth group, nursery and Vacation Bible School; works at Dairy Queen, and volunteers at golf clinics for children.
She lists her greatest accomplishment in high school as creating a successful ice cream bar with her AP Comp group, making it through AP U.S. History “mostly alive,” and placing seventh at the OM World finals in 2023.
She enjoys reading, fishing, art and piano.
Jessie Drenten
Jessie is the daughter of Mark and Debra Drenten. She plans to attend the University of Michigan to study biochemistry in hopes of becoming a doctor.
Jessie has been active in high school serving as the NHS secretary, TATU and Student Athletic Leadership Team. She earned the most improved player in softball, academic all-state in softball, coaches award for volleyball, all-conference honorable mention in volleyball, and served as captain for the varsity volleyball team.
Outside of schools she assists with blood drives and is a tutor.
She lists her greatest accomplishment in high school as getting a 100 percent on her anatomy cat test in her junior year.
She enjoys watching and playing sports, the NYT games, and going to the beach.
Kaden Hamming
Kaden is the son of Keith and Linda Hamming. He plans to attend the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan to earn a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a concentration in finance and accounting.
Kaden has been a member of the cross-country team for four years, earning the most improved award in 2020, the coaches award in 2023 and served two years as a team captain. He also has been a two-year member of the track team and baseball team. He was in the marching band for two years and NHS. He has also been in the Business Professionals of America for four years, qualifying each year for the state competition. He is also a three-time national qualifier and one-time national finalist. He has served two years as the BPA president and one year as vice president.
Outside of school he is a member of the Peace Church youth group for four years and praise band member, First Baptist Church of Middleville youth group for two years, and went on three mission trips.
He lists his greatest accomplishment in high school as being a national qualifier in BPA three out of four years and being captain of the cross-country team.
His hobbies include running, video creation, guitar, baseball and camping.
Kyan Haywood
Kyan is the son of Jason and Nicole Haywood. He plans to attend Michigan State University to major in finance with a possible minor in entrepreneurship or international business.
Kyan has been active in tennis and NHS in high school. He also volunteered at a charity race outside of high school.
He lists his greatest accomplishments in high school as winning the National Rural & Small-Town Scholar Award his sophomore year and getting to know all his teachers who have helped him in his success.
He lists sailing, water and downhill skiing, and listening to music as some of his hobbies.
Cade Hicswa
Cade is the son of Tim and Amy Hicswa. He plans to attend Michigan State University to major in engineering.
Cade is a member of NHS and participated in TATU (Teens Against Tobacco Use).
He lists his greatest accomplishment in high school as winning the AP Scholar with Distinction Award in 2023 and helping make the community a better place through volunteer work for NHS.
He lists fishing and video games as his hobbies.
Nathan Koester
Nathan is the son of Scott and Vicki Koester. He plans to attend Grand Valley State University to major in mechanical engineering. After earning his degree, he plans to move to North Carolina to work in NASCAR and one day be a crew chief in the NASCAR Cup series.
Nathan has made several projects in Advanced 3D CAD classes that have gone to the MITES state competition. He has also been a member of NHS.
Outside of school, Nathan can mostly be found racing, working on his race car or being with friends at the racetrack. He also volunteers to flag at quarter midget track races.
He lists his greatest accomplishment during his high school years as continuing to pursue his passion for the sport of racing and having much success. He has won dozens of races followed by a handful of track championships in the quarter midgets. In his rookie season at the Kalamazoo Speedway, he won a race and the rookie of the year title.
He lists his hobbies as racing and working on race cars. He has been a NASCAR fan and began racing Quarter Midgets when he was 9 years old. When he was 15, he started racing an asphalt late model at Berlin Raceway. If he is not at the track, he is either home working on his race car or virtually racing on his IRacing simulator.
Charlotte Nelson
Charlotte is the daughter of Seth and Jaime Nelson. She plans to attend Central Michigan University to study finance and accounting.
Charlotte has been active in JV basketball, freshmen and varsity volleyball, and varsity tennis where she was named all-conference for three years. She also has been a member of NHS, TATU, and was part of a TKHS musical.
Outside of high school, Charlotte competes in travel volleyball and helps at a youth volleyball camp.
She lists her greatest accomplishments in high school as making the varsity tennis team as a freshman and making the varsity volleyball team as a sophomore.
Reading, working out and journaling are listed as a few of her hobbies.
Emilia Rickert
Emilia is the daughter of Ray and Tricia Rickert. She plans to attend Grand Valley State University to study Elementary Education.
Emilia has been active in high school in plays and musicals and as a member of band and choir. She serves as the NHS vice president. She is also a part of the Mental Wellness Club, and the tennis team. She was named the English Department Rotary Student.
Outside of school Emilia is a volunteer teaching assistant at Grand Rapids Civic Theatre and has helped coordinate NHS Blood Drives.
She lists her greatest accomplishment in high school as getting a “5” on her AP calculus exam.
Her hobbies include doing the Denver Post Crossword, reading, playing tennis and baking.
Shelby Robinett
Shelby is the daughter of Cory and Melinda Robinett. She plans to attend Michigan Technological University to study environmental engineering and will also be in the Pavlis Honors College.
In school Shelby has been a member of the softball team all four years, serving as varsity captain this year. She has participated in Odyssey of the Mind for nine years and competed at the world finals twice during high school. She currently volunteers as a coach for a Page Elementary team that is also going to the world finals this year. She is the Student Council vice president, color guard captain, member of the symphonic band, NHS, and robotics team.
Outside of high school she has been a member of the Michigan Storm Softball program for three years, volunteered at Holy Family Catholic Church, and volunteered with softball camps.
She lists her greatest accomplishments as being part of an all-girl OM team that competed in the technical problem. For that problem, she made a dress of melted crayons and helped engineer a Rube Goldberg device to earn seventh place at the world finals. Another accomplishment is returning as a senior in OM to coach an elementary team and have them compete in the world finals. She also is proud of being a leader among the marching band and a color guard captain, and for being a member of an all-girl robotics team and helping engineer and build a robot.
Her hobbies include reading, hunting, fishing, cooking, kayaking and snowmobiling.