Harper Creek High School Academic Top Ten 2024
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Dru Koster
Valedictorian
Parents- Deborah and Mark Koster
College plans – Undergrad at U of M, majoring in Medical Sciences at LSA
Scholarships – Merit Scholarships at U of M, MSU Honors College, WMU, Wayne State, Michigan Tech Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery -
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Kyla Copenhafer
Salutatorian
Parents – Jana and Nathan Copenhafer
College plans- Michigan Tech – Mechanical Engineering
Scholarships – Michigan Tech Excellence Award, Michigan Tech leading scholar finalist, Presidential Scholarship at Albion and Tech
University of Michigan Regent Scholarship, Merit Scholarships for Oakland, Ferris, Kettering, Western Michigan University, and GVSU Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery -
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Ethan Tabiadon
Parents – Andrea Fronsman, Michael and Rhianna Tabiadon
College Plans – Kettering University – Mechanical Engineering
Scholarships- MI Achievement Scholarship, MI Comp Scholarship, Kettering Excellence Scholarship and Merit Scholarships at WMU, MTU, GVSU, MSU Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery -
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Rachel Osterhart
Parents – Tracie and Daniel Osterhart
College Plans - Michigan State University, Lyman Briggs - Biology
Scholarships – Merit Scholarships at GVSU, CMU, WMU
Alumni and 2 Merit Scholarships at Michigan Tech Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery -
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Ashley Rawlings
Parents – Derek Rawlings, Tanya Peterson, Rebecca Peterson and Raymond Gogolin
College Plans – Michigan State University – Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at Lyman Briggs and Honors College.
Scholarships – Merit Scholarships at Michigan Tech, GVSU and Oakland
Grand Valley Award of Excellence, Gold Level of the Presidential Scholars Award, Geographic Region Award, Talented Scholar Award Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery -
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Amelia Lutzke
Parents – Michelle and Casey Lutzke
College plans – University of Michigan – College of Engineering – Mechanical Engineering
Scholarships – Merit Scholarships at Trine, GVSU, Michigan Tech, WMU, Kettering, Albion, and Chik Fil A Remarkable Futures Scholarship Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery -
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Jaydan Courtright
Parents – Kim and Brian Courtright
College plans – Grand Valley State University – Physical Therapy
Scholarships – Award of Excellence Scholarship Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery -
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Olivia Ellenwood
Parents – Jodie and Matt Ellenwood
College Plans – Michigan State University
Scholarships - Received the Honors College State Scholarship Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery -
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Katie Behnke
Parents – Heather and Andy Behnke
College plans – University of Michigan – Biology on a pre-med track Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery -
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Mya Copenhafer
Parents – Jana and Nathan Copenhafer
College plans – Saginaw Valley State University – Occupational Therapy
Scholarships – Merit Scholarship at SUSU, GVSU, Michigan Tech, Western, Central, Northern, Northern Illinois University
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Harper's Unsung Hero - Lindsey Cook March 11, 2026
Lindsey has evolved as an educator, taking on various roles, including early childhood teacher, first-grade teacher, fourth-grade teacher, and virtual English teacher for non-English learners. During and after the pandemic, she began to take on several leadership roles, which eventually led to her transition from teacher to administrator
It's Time for Countdown to DK/Kindergarten 2026 February 19, 2026
Welcome to Harper Creek Community Schools! Our Developmental Kindergarten and Kindergarten programs offer a safe, caring, and engaging start to your child’s education. We look forward to partnering with you to Educate, Empower, and Equip students for life.
Countdown to Kindergarten is for children who will be attending DK or Kindergarten in the 2026 - 2027 school year. Two sessions will be held at each of the Harper Creek Community Schools' elementary schools. Join us:
Tuesday, March 3, 6:00 - 7:00 PM
and
Tuesday, April 7, 6:00 - 7:00 PM
Harper's Unsung Hero - Lesa Kenney February 18, 2026
Lesa’s passion for music as a child led her to pursue a teaching degree. She was inspired by middle school music teachers and knew that she also wanted to be a music teacher. Although she couldn’t become a music teacher, she still completed her degree at WMU to become a teacher.
Harper's Unsung Hero - Dennis McKeen February 11, 2026
Dennis developed a passion for theater as a student at Battle Creek Central High School. He was fortunate enough to enjoy a long career, writing, acting, and directing shows in various venues. A few years after retiring from the theatre industry, he signed on to be a district sub for Harper Creek. He and our other district subs are of great value to our day-to-day operations, helping out wherever they are needed.
Harper's Unsung Heroes - Stefanie Howard December 17, 2025
Stefanie attended Harper Creek Schools starting in 1st Grade, all the way through high school graduation. She developed a love for school as a young student at Beadle Lake Elementary. Upon graduation, she started at MSU with hopes of earning a marketing degree, but this didn’t last long. She quickly switched her focus to education. Her teaching career began in Houston, but she would eventually return home.
