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 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.
Harper's Unsung Hero - Matt Bilger December 3, 2025
Matt grew up in the Bilger family, the second of four children. He was different than his siblings, the first in his family to participate in athletics. Through these differences, Matt has been able to find his own niche as a teacher and a coach. He has developed a passion for his career, making an impact on current and former Harper Creek students.
Harper Creek Students to Experience Hispanic Flamenco Ballet Thanks to Local Grant Support December 1, 2025
Harper Creek Students to Experience Live Hispanic Flamenco Ballet This Spring
More than 700 Harper Creek students will immerse themselves in the vibrant sights and sounds of Hispanic culture during the 3rd Annual Spanish Cultural Awareness Project on March 19, 2026. Held at the W.K. Kellogg Auditorium, the event features a live performance by the Hispanic Flamenco Ballet and offers tailored experiences for elementary, middle, and high school students.
Made possible through generous grants from the Binda Foundation and the Miller Foundation, the program blends music, dance, and cultural traditions with classroom learning to deepen language skills and global awareness.
