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Student Leaders

Learn about students at all grade levels who put their passions to work, and go “above & beyond” to serve their school, peers and community in surprising ways.

Seniors and teammates bring royal twist to inclusion

Wyoming Erin Albanese
Teammates on a basketball team that brings together students with and without intellectual disabilities represented Wyoming High School on Homecoming Court last Friday.

They have a seat at the table — and a say on the school board

Kelloggsville Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Student representatives for the Kelloggsville Board of Education share their perspectives, learn the decision-making process and help bring student concerns to district leaders.

What drives him? A desire to advocate, educate & represent

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley
From interning with Congressional reps to representing Michigan in nationwide mock government events, this senior is on a sure path to leadership.

On a quest to college and career — senior is up for the challenge

Godfrey-Lee Alexis Stark
With his eye on a career in engineering, Lee High School rising senior Emilio Ayala-Cano is getting a jumpstart into top college admissions.

He’s a man of many passions — including leadership

Cedar Springs Riley Kelley
A scholarship to a summer camp will help this talented student level up his leadership skills.

‘I realized I was ready’ for state leadership role, senior says

Forest Hills Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Three years after joining her school's newly formed Key Club, this Forest Hills Northern rising senior has been elected to the organization's top student leadership position.

This grad went from the youngest in the room to leading the conversation

Comstock Park Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
From shaping discussions to emceeing major events, Ryleigh O’Connor helped a multi-district, student-led organization expand its reach and influence.

She builds community through service

Kelloggsville Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Kindness, hard work and a willingness to help others have made Emma Wood a role model to her peers at Central Kelloggsville.

Incoming Michigan FFA president plans career in agriculture

Lowell Erin Albanese
The future looks bright for the newly elected FFA state president.

Inspiring her peers to make time to make a difference

Forest Hills Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
A last-minute challenge during Orange Week showcased a Eastern High senior’s leadership, service and commitment to Kids’ Food Basket.

Band member, Scout builds tools for drummers

Wyoming Erin Albanese
Percussion sawhorses are making practice easy for drummers at Wyoming High School, thanks to a scout and band member.

High school students lead lessons for middle-school peers

Godfrey-Lee Erin Albanese
They may be just a few years older, but Lee High School students are providing middle-schoolers with a map to success.

Her recipe for leadership: mixing example with inspiration

Godwin Heights Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Junior Annet Lopez-Pinedo earned a Youth Award from the Committee to Honor César E. Chávez in recognition of her leadership.

Fourth-grader teaches peers about living with diabetes 

Kent City Beth Heinen Bell
When kindergartners had questions about their classmate’s Type 1 diabetes, this fourth-grader stepped in to teach them.

Today’s student leaders, tomorrow’s community leaders

Kent ISD School News Network
How is school helping students reach their goals? This podcast episode has students answering that question. 

Young leaders find their place at the table on student council

Kent City Beth Heinen Bell
Empowered by their teachers and administrators, the first student council at Kent City Elementary had a big year in 2024-25.
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