This year we had six applicants for our B.A.A. scholarship. They were all excellent candidates, so the executive board after reviewing them, decided to grant scholarships to all six.
First we have Michael Deprez, now a junior at Michigan State, the son of Mark and Cheryl Deprez and grandson of Roland and Maggy Deprez. He graduated from Lake Orion High School with a G.P.A. of 3.96 and an S.A.T. score of 1310. He participated in marching and concert band all four years of high school, and is currently in the
M.S.U. Marching band and drumline.
Second is Owen Lauwers, son of Brian Lauwers. He is a graduate of Royal Oak High School with a 3.49 G.P.A. and a 960 S.A.T. score. While at Royal Oak he played football, wrestled and worked part time. He is currently enrolled at Michigan State University,
Third we have Nathaniel Myny, son of Chuck and Kandy Myny. He is a graduate of the Utica Academy for International Studies, with a
G.P.A. of 3.95 and a 1500 S.A.T. score. While in high school he was in the Coding Club (computers), the Key Club, was an A.P. scholar, and volunteered at various activities. He is currently at Oakland University.
Our fourth winner is Sydnee Roelandt, daughter of Brian Roelandt and a graduate of Utica High School. She graduated with a G.P.A. of 4.01 and an S.A.T. score of 1310. While in high school she participated in Marching, concert, symphonic and jazz bands and the Science Olympiad, National Honor Society and was co-valedictorian, She is now at Central Michigan University studying graphic/fine arts and psychology.
As our fifth recipient we have Lily Van Den Bergh, daughter of Al (Chip) and Julie VanDenBergh and granddaughter of Al and Pat VanDenBergh. She is a graduate of Hamilton Southeastern High School in Indiana. She graduated with a 4.5 and an S.A.T. score of 1480. While in high school she was a member of the National Honor Society, French Honor Society, Girl Scouts, Girls Who Code Club, French Club, Key Club and an A.P. scholar with distinction. Outside of school her passion was dance. She now attends Purdue University.
Last but not least we have Jacqueline Verhaeghe, daughter of Jack Verhaeghe. She is a graduate of Grosse Pointe South High School with a G.P.A. of 3.56 and an S.A.T. score of 1270. In high school she was in the National Art Honor Society, Fashion Club, German Club, and German Honor Society. She received the Gruenwald Award for excellence in graphic design, and has been featured in Grosse Pointe Looking Glass art magazine. She also worked at the Grosse Pointe Public Library. She is now attending the College for Creative Studies, majoring in communication design.
As you can see our executive board made great choices of students to receive our scholarship. We wish them much success as they pursue their academic goals.
Al VanDenBergh Jr. Scholarship Chairman