Lake Orion Dragon Academic Achiever of the Week

Name: Samantha Kaufman
Parents: George and Juli Stephens
GPA: 4.0
Plans after graduation: To attend University of Michigan or Yale to become a Neurologist
Extracurricular Activities: Varsity cross-country, art club and church activities
Favorite Subject: Science, biology, zoology and human anatomy
Outside interests or hobbies: Running, drawing, painting animals in watercolors, pencil and oils, gardening, dog-sledding and reading
Best friends are people who: Like the same things I like
When I think of the future: I am a neurologist living in Alaska and traveling with ‘Doctors Without Borders?
What most concerns me about the world is: The deteriorating state of our ecosystems and the world population growth
I am proudest of: A perfect 36 on my A.C.T and my G.P.A.
I will try to make a contribution by: Treating and finding a cure for Alzheimer’s, epilepsy, Parkinsons and any other neurological disorder

Name: Dana Thiel
Parents: Courtney Thiel & Joli Post
GPA: 3.4
Plans after graduation: To attend Oakland University
Extracurricular Activities:Varsity cheerleading.
Favorite Subject: Face to Face
Outside interests or hobbies: I like hanging out with my friends and coaching youth cheerleading and being a freshman mentor.
Best friends are people who: are the people you look to for support and someone you can trust no matter what.
When I think of the future: I am excited because there are so many great things I can accomplish.
What most concerns me about the world is: People aren’t treated equal. They should all be treated the same regardless of their race, religion or economic background.
I am proudest of: Working with little children and my influence in their learning. Also, I am the only girl in C.A.D. (Computer Aided Design), and already have over 100 hours of community service hours.
I will try to make a contribution by: Continuing my volunteer work in the community.