Meet the 2017 Michigan City High School Homecoming Court

Meet the 2017 Michigan City High School Homecoming Court

Name: Jenna Stevenson
Club: Alpha Yearbook
Escorted by: Elijah Schoof
Daughter of: Tom and Michelle Stevenson
All activities involved in at MCHS: President of the Senior Class, Vice President of Student Council, National Honor Society, Foreign Language Honor Society, Mathletes, German Club, Science Club, Alpha Yearbook, Volleyball, Soccer, Swimming, Basketball, Softball, Envirothon.
College you hope to attend: Indiana University Bloomington
Major: Human Biology
Favorite memory at MCHS: Being a part of the Den during all of the sports games.
Advice for underclassmen: 30 years from now no one is going to remember what shoes you wore or the way you styled your hair. What will matter is what you learned, the friendships you created, and the memories you made. So have fun in high school but be sure to focus on achieving high academics.

mchs-homecoming-court-2Name: Madison Laux
Club: Art Club
Escorted by: Emma Vicari
Daughter of: Brent and Michele Laux
All activities involved in at MCHS: Tennis, Ping Pong Club, LGBTA Club, Student Council, Steering Committee, Art Club, Honor Society, Foreign Language Honor Society.
College you hope to attend: Purdue West Lafayette
Major: Psychological Sciences
Favorite memory at MCHS: Hosting an Austrian exchange student, Flora, last year
Advice for underclassmen: Get involved in as much as you can! Join sports and clubs that interest you!

mchs-homecoming-court-3Name: Brittney Adams
Club: City Singers
Escorted by: Myon McGee
Daughter of: Shirley and Danny Adams
All activities involved in at MCHS: City Singers, Drama Club, Steering Committee, Mathletes, Morning Announcements, Soccer, Basketball, Track
College you hope to attend: Indiana University
Major: Double major in Spanish and English
Favorite memory at MCHS: Spending time with my team at pasta parties and singing on the long bus rides home
Advice for underclassmen: Get involved and try to do your absolute best in school because you’ll regret it if you don’t.

mchs-homecoming-court-4Name: Megan Mullins
Club: Cityzen Newspaper
Escorted by: Jack Smith
Niece of: Ben and Mandy Chastain
All activities involved in at MCHS: Newspaper, German Club, National Honor Society, Steering Committee, Golf, Track
College you hope to attend: Loyola University Chicago
Major: Business Management with a minor in Communication
Favorite memory at MCHS: Creating a family-like bond with the newspaper staff
Advice for underclassmen: Not all quizlet answers are right.

mchs-homecoming-court-5Name: Makayla Williams
Club: Fishing Club
Escorted by: Logan Goolsby
Daughter of: Dennis and Linda Williams
All activities involved in at MCHS: Fishing Club, National Honor Society, Steering Committee, Student Council, Science Club, Mathletes, Spanish Club, Soccer, Softball
College you hope to attend: Indiana University Bloomington
Major: Business and Spanish
Favorite memory at MCHS: Attending all of the team parties for soccer and softball. Shout out to all of my teammates; you guys have shared so many memories and love with me, I will never forget any of you.
Advice for underclassmen: Cherish the Michigan City sunsets, shout out to your friends in the hall, give out daily compliments, get out of the drama, don’t be afraid to grow up, and be happy!

mchs-homecoming-court-6Name: April Lawrenz
Club: German Club
Escorted by: Trystin Harrison
Daughter of: Carol and Robbie Lawrenz
All activities involved in at MCHS: German Club, Soccer, Swimming, National Honor Society, Science Club, Alpha Yearbook, Foreign Language Honor Society
College you hope to attend: Purdue University
Major: Biochemistry
Favorite memory at MCHS: Getting to spend every day with my best friends
Advice for underclassmen: Make the most of high school while it lasts; it goes by quick.

mchs-homecoming-court-7Name: Maria Dunn
Club: HOSA
Escorted by: Dominic Iacovetti
Daughter of: Cindy Perham and the late Glenn Perham
All activities involved in at MCHS: Swim Team manager, Volleyball, Unified Track, HOSA, Steering Committee, Mathletes, Spanish Club, National Honor Society
College you hope to attend: Purdue University West Lafayette
Major: Veterinary Science
Advice for underclassmen: Slader will save your life in Geometry.

mchs-homecoming-court-8Name: Sydney Kohn
Club: Japanese Club
Escorted by: Scott Kreighbaum
Daughter of: Rudy and Betsy Kohn
All activities involved in at MCHS: Japanese Club, Japanese Olympiad, Tennis, Morning Announcements, National Honor Society, Quiz Bowl, Spell Bowl, Ping Pong Club, HOSA
College you hope to attend: Depauw University
Major: Education
Favorite memory at MCHS: Being a part of the tennis team and going to all of the football games with friends
Advice for underclassmen: Be involved in everything you can and remember to have fun.

mchs-homecoming-court-9Name: Morgan Skonieczny
Club: Mathletes
Escorted by: Ali Hakim
Daughter of: Ryan and Laura Skonieczny
All activities involved in at MCHS: Mathletes, Steering Committee, Student Council, Spanish Club, HOSA, National Honor Society, Yearbook, Envirothon, Science Club, Volleyball, Swimming Manager, Unified Track
College you hope to attend: Indiana University Bloomington
Major: Biology
Favorite memory at MCHS: Meeting all of the great friends I have become so close with
Advice for underclassmen: Step outside your comfort zone, get involved, and make the most of high school; it goes by fast.

mchs-homecoming-court-10Name: Elizabeth LaFollette
Club: National Honor Society
Escorted by: RJ Schmitt
Daughter of: Chris and Nita LaFollette
All activities involved in at MCHS: Japanese Club, Kendama Club, National Honor Society, Quiz Bowl, Spell Bowl, Mural Painting
College you hope to attend: Purdue University West Lafayette
Major: Japanese Translation or English Writing
Favorite memory at MCHS: Being a host to a Japanese exchange student every year
Advice for underclassmen: Enjoy your time in high school but use it wisely. Four years makes a big difference in who you are and what you can accomplish.

mchs-homecoming-court-11Name: Sally Bibb
Club: Science Club
Escorted by: Jonathan Young
Daughter of: John and Melissa Bibb
All activities involved in at MCHS: Unified Track, Science Club, German Club, Steering Committee, Student Council, Alpha Yearbook, German American Partnership Program, National Honor Society, Foreign Language Honor Society
College you hope to attend: Valparaiso University
Major: Criminology/Sociology
Favorite memory at MCHS: Having the opportunity to go to Germany with Herr Ruth and everyone involved in German American Partnership Program.
Advice for underclassmen: Don’t rush high school. Next thing you know, it will be Senior Year and you will wonder where all of the years went.

mchs-homecoming-court-12Name: Madelyn Gondeck
Club: Spanish Club
Escorted by: Austin Rootes
Daughter of: Tim Gondeck and Michele Passmore
All activities involved in at MCHS: Steering Committee, Student Council, Spanish Club, Science Club, HOSA, National Honor Society, Foreign Language Honor Society, Volleyball, Unified Track
College you hope to attend: University of Evansville
Major: Medicine
Favorite memory at MCHS: Winning a mini fridge at post prom
Advice for underclassmen: Get involved and put your all into everything you do.

mchs-homecoming-court-13Name: Alexis Turner
Club: Steering Committee
Escorted by: Savion Dumortier
Daughter of: Jeff and Nicole Turner
All activities involved in at MCHS: Volleyball, Steering Committee, National Honor Society, Spanish Club, HOSA
College you hope to attend: Purdue Northwest
Major: Nursing
Favorite memory at MCHS: Playing volleyball the past 4 years, being with friends, and meeting Jay Freshman Year
Advice for underclassmen: Be involved in activities and sports, and just be yourself.

mchs-homecoming-court-14Name: Kelsey Pearson
Club: Student Council
Escorted by: Will Hanyard
Daughter of: Chrissy Ennis and the late Barry Pearson
All activities involved in at MCHS: President of Student Council, Vice President of Steering Committee, German Club, Alpha Yearbook, Honor Society, Soccer, Mathletes, Foreign Language Honor Society
College you hope to attend: Indiana University Bloomington
Major: Exercise Science
Favorite memory at MCHS: Being a part of the student section freshman year against Laporte when we had the ESPN table
Advice for underclassmen: Have fun and get involved because it goes by quick.

mchs-homecoming-court-15Name: Lauren Werner
Club: Thespian Society
Escorted by: Tommy Komay
Daughter of: Dawn Malwin and Daniel Werner
All activities involved in at MCHS: Plays and Musicals, Stage Crew, Drama Club, Thespian Society, Ping Pong Club, Kendama Club, City Singers, Japanese Club, Japanese Olympiad, National Honor Society, Morning Announcements, Foreign Language Honor Society
College you hope to attend: Indiana University Bloomington
Major: Japanese
Favorite memory at MCHS: Playing the role of Cinderella in one of the school musicals and meeting and singing to kids in the elementary schools
Advice for underclassmen: Treasure and make the most of every moment.

mchs-homecoming-court-16Name: Cassie Mason
Club: Wolfpack Marching Band
Escorted by: Courtney Hart
Daughter of: Denise and Justin Mason
All activities involved in at MCHS: Wolfpack Marching Band, German Club, Steering Committee, National Honor Society, Foreign Language Honor Society, Swimming
College you hope to attend: Purdue University
Major: Environmental Science
Favorite memory at MCHS: The bus rides to competitions and swim meets
Advice for underclassmen: Get involved as soon as possible, and remember that your grades from freshman year matter, too.

mchs-homecoming-court-17Name: Myshalya Thompson
Club: Wolvettes
Escorted by: Naliyah Howell
Daughter of: Jason and Latashla Thompson
All activities involved in at MCHS: Wolvettes, City Singers, Club Inspire, Discovery Club, ISMA, Track
College you hope to attend: Purdue University
Major: Veterinary Medicine
Favorite memory at MCHS: My first performance as a Wolvette, I was very nervous, but we kilt it
Advice for underclassmen: Stay focused in school and don’t try to be someone that you’re not! Stay true to who you are and accomplish your goals.