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FHS Class of 2009
Fennville High School Announces Top Ten
Graduates for the Class of 2009


Fennville High School proudly announces the Top Ten graduates for the Class of 2009.  
The Valedictorian is Nicholas Van Til, son of Jim and Tami Van Til.  Nic earned a 3.95 GPA at
Fennville High School and will be attending Grand Valley State University in the fall.  While
at GVSU, Nic will major in Business.  The Salutatorian for the Class of 2009 is Jeremiah
Shields.  Jeremiah is the son of Brian and Marie Shields.  Jeremiah earned a 3.91 GPA at
FHS and will be enrolling in the Marines following Graduation.  Upon completion of his
enrollment he will pursue a career in Dentistry specializing in Orthodontics.

The following students complete the Top Ten Graduates for the Class of 2009:
Michael Martin, Amber van Wieren, Kayla Clements, Charles Stennett, Trevor Crane,
Brooke Bowman, Janet Sampson, Kelly Gaskins



Local Scholarship Awards

On May 12, 2009, many seniors from Fennville High School were honored at Senior
Honors Night.  Fennville Public Schools has an extensive Local Scholarship Fund.  This
year over $200,000 was awarded to Fennville High School graduates as part of local
scholarships.  The number one criteria for earning any of these scholarships is graduation
from Fennville High School.  The Fennville community is very generous in supporting their
graduates and the tradition behind the local scholarships is nothing short of outstanding.



The following students were awarded Local Schlarships:

Leon and Josephine (Wade) Shepard Scholarship:
    Nic Van Til                        Amber van Wieren
    Jeremiah Shields           Trevor Crane
    Mike Martin                    Janet Sampson
    Kayla Clements              Brooke Bowman
    Ricky Benavidez            Gustavo Almanza
    Chico Beach                    Adam Crippin
    Quinton Clemons          LC Cooper
    Arturo Almanza             Ethan DeJonge
    Adrianne Schut             Amy Olvera
    Falynn Gracia                 Ashleigh Carlson
    Tony Stennett               Taylor Crane
    Brenda Cuellar              Brittani Parmer
    Philip Burgos                 Tyler Cobb



Marie Nichols Art and/or Music Scholarship: Cinthia Martinez
Trevor Nichols Agriculture Scholarship: Taylor Crane
Fredrick “Laddie” Mesyar Scholarship: Kayla Clements
Janice and Edward Hutchinson Scholarship: Mike Martin, Tom Scovill
Helen F. Kitchen Memorial Scholarship: Nic Van Til
Chuck Symons Memorial Scholarship: Brooke Bowman
Donald and Thelma Dickinson Scholarship: Janet Sampson, Jeremiah Shields
Wolfgang Wade Scholarship: Nic Van Til
V.F.W. Post 7911: Amber van Wieren, Ashley Wheeler, Lance Bouwman
Perrigo Foundation Scholarship: Miguel Aldaco
Bill and Rose Dalton Memorial Scholarship: Charles Stennett
Greater Fennville Chamber of Commerce Scholarship: Trevor Crane, Sarah Lacy
Ruth Pshea Memorial Scholarship: Jessica Vanhuisen
Class of 1963 Scholarship: Hector Elizondo, Tom Scovill
Hustle and Harmony Scholarship: Amber van Wieren, Ricky Benavidez, Mike Martin
Saugatuck/Douglas Garden Club Scholarship: Taylor Crane
Paine Memorial Scholarship: Brenda Cuellar