Traverse Kiwanis honors students

Traverse City, Michigan, U.S., Record-Eagle
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•    Brandon Welch, a senior at Grand Traverse Academy, is the son of Rodnie and Sherry Welch of Traverse City. Welch is treasurer of the student council, class officers, and National Honor Society. He has played percussion in band for seven years and has earned three years of band achievement recognition. He participates in his church youth group and is dually enrolled at Northwestern Michigan College. He plans to attend Northwestern Michigan College before transferring to a four-year university.

•    Kate Hertler, daughter of Timothy and Lynne Hertler, is a senior at Traverse City Central High School. Hertler is governor of the student senate and co-president of the National Honor Society. She has participated in cross-country for four years and is captain of the team. She has been a member of the Nordic ski team for three years. She is a National Merit Commended Scholar and plans to attend the University of Michigan or Northwestern University to pursue a degree in a math or science field.

•    Aaron Burns, a senior at Traverse City Central High School, is the son of Paul and Alison Burns. Burns is a member of the National Honor Society and is on the board of members for Oryana Natural Food Market. He is a member of the debate team and serves as co-captain. He is also a member of the cross-country team. Burns plans to attend the Air Force Academy, Michigan State University, or the University of Illinois.

•    Sarah Szwed, a senior at Interlochen Arts Academy, is the daughter of Mitchel and Mary Szwed of Beulah. Szwed is a dance major and has attended Interlochen for four years. She is a member of the freshman mentor team and welcoming committee. She has participated in more than 13 dance performances including the Martha Graham Dance Company residence. She is a math and writing tutor. She has received academic awards in biology, chemistry, physics, French and math and the Hildegard Lewis Dance Recognition Award and Interlochen Artistic Achievement Award in Dance. She plans to double major in dance and pre-medicine at a four-year university.

•    Kenji Sugano, a senior studying cello at the Interlochen Arts Academy, is the son of Yukio and Mina Sugano of Kyoto, Japan. He is a member of the orchestra and chamber music groups and the indoor soccer team. He participated in a “From the Top” television broadcast from Carnegie Hall. After graduation, Sugano plans to attend a music conservatory and pursue a career as a professional cellist.

•    Danielle White, a student at the TBA Career Tech Center and Forest Area High School studying business law, is the daughter of Jeff and Terri White. White is a member of the National Honor Society, a student advisor for the accounting advisory committee, and secretary of her student government. She participates in Business Professionals of America competitions and enjoys Irish step dance and is involved in local elections. After graduation, White plans to attend Baker College of Muskegon to pursue a career as a paralegal and eventually as a lawyer.

•    Kevin Kane, son of Joseph and Rita Kane, is a senior at Traverse City St. Francis High School. Kane is captain of the cross-country team and participates in track. He is a member of the National Honor Society and is president of the student council. He has been named to Who’s Who of American High School Students and National Society of High School Scholars. Kane plans to study biomedical engineering at the University of Michigan or Northwestern University.

•    Steven Johnson, a senior at Interlochen Arts Academy studying theatre, is the son of Darrell and Candace Johnson of Rockford, Ill. Johnson is a student ambassador, a member of the student senate and hall representative. He has been involved in concert and chamber choirs and a variety of theater productions. Johnson plans to study theater at a conservatory or liberal arts college and hopes to be a working actor.

•    Lindsay Fox, senior visual arts major at Interlochen Arts Academy, is the daughter of Larry Fox and Martha Eldredge of Omena. Fox participates in the mentor/mentee program, is on the yearbook staff, and is a writing fellow. She has been named to the dean’s honor list and earned a fine arts award in visual arts drawing, Scholastic Art Award of the Alliance for Young Artist and Writers, and a gold key for sculpture. Fox plans to attend a liberal arts school to pursue further studies in art, primary fibers, and an academic concentration in environmental studies.