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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.

Senior shines on the soccer field, looks toward the future

Godwin Heights Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Henry Lopez-Pinedo’s plans after high school include continuing to play soccer, whether professionally or in college

Fourth-graders use their voice to lift up peers

Wyoming Erin Albanese

Delivering sack suppers, planning school improvements and helping kindergartners are all ways these fourth-graders are helping out.

Finding focus and a fresh start through auto mechanics

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

A fresh start gives a Comstock Park junior a new perspective about school and his future.

‘Other kids look up to him’

Northview Morgan Jarema

A teacher at Highlands Middle calls this sixth-grader “very well respected” by other students and staff members.

His first mission: Honor Fighting Scots who served

Caledonia Alexis Stark

Before graduating high school, senior Brody Woodwyk is leading the effort to raise funds for a permanent veterans memorial at Caledonia High School.

Leading by example

East Grand Rapids Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

When Ayden Steffens saw a first-grader on the playground who needed help, he immediately knew what to do...

Student leader demonstrates ‘service above self’

Lowell Erin Albanese

Lowell High School senior Leah Davisdon has made service a part of her education as the organizer and volunteer recruiter for school and community events...

Leading the band, on field and off

Godwin Heights Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Carlos Soto-Castillo encourages students to take advantage of the opportunities at school to discover who they are...

‘I’m comfortable with who I am’

Northview Morgan Jarema

The Northview High senior is just fine being looked at as the proverbial poster girl for positivity...

Leading with enthusiasm, energy and a lot of positivity

Comstock Park Karen Gentry

Warren Cody’s positive approach to life carries through school to how he hopes to help others after graduating...

Leader in school ready for new challenge

Thornapple Kellogg Alexis Stark

Thornapple Kellogg grad, scholar and athlete Matthew Middleton will attend the U.S. Naval Academy this summer...

Leading the leaders

Byron Center Erin Albanese

When it comes to helping students learn to be leaders, a group of student ambassadors are leading the way at Brown Elementary School...

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A superior performance

Godwin Heights Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

High school senior Fernando Bresso brings the highest mark in a decade for Godwin’s band program...

Once quiet, now the leader of the pack

Godwin Heights Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Student council president, G Club member, actor, Edith Juarez Rodriquez is happy to give back to Godwin Heights High School...

‘Take what you need’: students offer messages of goodwill

Wyoming Erin Albanese

Nearly 50 Wyoming Intermediate students have made it a mission to cheer on their peers...

Senior taps into family for inspiration, works to inspire peers

Godwin Heights Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Read how this Godwin Heights High student went from having a so-so freshman year to being a positive role model to others...

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Today’s student leaders, tomorrow’s community leaders

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Students dance, sing their way through theater camp

Taking math from the classroom to the court

STEM rocket project launches students into summer

Book Bus keeps reading skills sharp during the summer

‘Building assets’ helps students steer clear of dangerous options

Art & writing competition winners share work

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