Jennifer has been active in the Eisenhower High School band, studied Spanish with the goal of becoming bilingual to study abroad, and taken advantage of rigorous coursework and extra-curricula activities. “Intellectual self-conduct and deep-rooted respect for those around me, which was gained in high school, will be maintained forever in my career.

Drake Castiglia is a valuable member of his school community. “He is compassionate and kind, and he truly cares about his school and home communities and is eager and willing to help in any capacity,” writes his Spanish teacher, Marisol S. Cross. A member of the Superintendent’

Claudia Pilarski appreciates the knowledge and experiences that being a part of UCS has provided her. “Through trial and error, success and failure, I feel prepared for post-secondary life” and a career that “will leave me feel being fulfilled and excited for the future.”

Brooke Gagnon views solving advanced math and science problems as the door that opens its way to endless possibilities. Her passion for solving these problems has led her to a focus on genetics and the impact she can have on helping others. “I am so curious as to how one tiny strand of our DNA…

Anthony Berkimer wants to make sure the environment has the law on its side. A passionate advocate for the environment, Anthony is pursuing a chemical engineering at Kalamazoo College on his way to a career in patent law. “I hope to prevent environmental issues before they even occur by working with companies to help patent…

Jennifer Weihs is described by those who know her as having the talent and grit to meet any challenge. She has shown this grit through her choices of rigorous Advanced Placement program, her participation and leadership in school clubs and her chosen career. “Dermatology is not for the faint of heart. It involves constant work,…

Aaron Kenward appreciates how Utica Community Schools has prepared him for his future by providing Naviance, moral support from teachers, college visits, school counselors and much more. Through these experiences, “mobile technology and computer technology are where my interest has piqued. I hope to use my education to possibly learn and apply the knowledge of…

David Cirenese has a love of innovation and problem-solving. He has used those skills for everything from learning how computer games work to earning a perfect SAT math score of 800. The next problem that will need his innovative ideas: designing and engineering the future of trucks and cars that have a limited impact on…

Celine Matway is drawn to the field of nursing., want to contribute to each patient’s health, both physically and mentally, helping them through the rough spots and restoring their sense of well-being.” She has made tho most of tho opportunities available to her through UCS: NHS, Key Club, Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA). National…

Cameron Borchet enjoys being in the middle of it all when it comes to building the future. A career in construction management will allow him “to coordinate a team of man, machine, and material in order to construct a building that could outlast my time on Earth.” He is attending Michigan State University to pursue…