Oxford Wildcat Academic Achiever

Name: Benjamin J. Chizmadia
Parents: Gerald and Dana Chizmadia
GPA: 3.696
Plans after graduation: College and more college in the field of research throughout remote areas of the world.
Extracurricular Activities: Ultimate frisbee, Boy Scouts, bowling, track, National Honor Society, Theater, band, soccer, Chemistry tutor
Favorite Subject: All subjects
Outside interests or hobbies: Sports, camping, cycling, reptiles and having fun
Best friends are people who: are there when you need a hand.
When I think of the future I’m: ready for whatever comes.
What most impresses me about the world is: How we’re all in this together and are there to give each other a helping hand.
I’m proudest of: my parents for all they have done for me.
I’ll try to make a contribution by: undergoing a non-stop quest for complete understanding of the universe as I know it.

Name: Alivia Katelyn Palermo
Parents: Steven and Melane Palermo
GPA: 3.703
Plans after graduation: attend either Oakland University or Michigan State University to study anthropology or biological science.
Extracurricular Activities: Marching Band, National Honor Society, Youth Group, and works at Kruse and Muer
Favorite Subject: Human Anatomy and Physiology
Outside interests or hobbies: music, reading and W.F.S.
Best friends are people who: enable and encourage you to do the right thing and prevent you from doing what is wrong.
When I think of the future I’m: happy with the choices I have made and pleased with the outcome of my decisions.
What most concerns me about the world is: the things that once were considered inappropriate and wrong are now welcomed into society with open arms.
I’m proudest of: everything I have participated in and all of my academic accomplishments.
I’ll try to make a contribution by: applying the things I learn after graduation to whichever career I pursue, hopefully contributing to the greater good of humanity.

Name: Kimberley Ann Sutphin
Parents: Kelly Kohut and Scott Sutphin
GPA: 3.704
Plans after graduation: attend Michigan State University and study pre-law.
Extracurricular Activities: National Honor Society, Adventure Club, basketball
Favorite Subject: Human Anatomy and physiology
Outside interests or hobbies: Hanging out with my sister, Stacey, going up north and traveling
Best friends are people who: know everything about you, but love you anyway.
When I think of the future I’m: A successful lawyer and making a lot of money!
What most concerns me about the world is: the amount of debt we are in and what the future looks like for my generation.
I’m proudest of: my family and the close relationship we have.
I’ll try to make a contribution by: using law to help the underprivileged and poor.

Name: Katie Paul
Parents: Brad and Cherie Paul
GPA: 3.71
Plans after graduation: a summer of fun and relaxation at the beach. Then I will be attending Michigan State University and majoring in Nursing.
Extracurricular Activities: Improv team, Theater, W.F.S., marching band, pit band, Jazz combo, National Honor Society, soccer and lacrosse
Favorite Subject: Music Theory, Anatomy and Psychology
Outside interests or hobbies: Piano, photography, acting, hanging out with friends, having adventures, traveling
Best friends are people who: make you feel good when you’re close to them.
When I think of the future I’m: not really sure yet. I’m only 17. I’m planning on being a nurse, but who knows where the road might take me.
What most concerns me about the world is: A lot of people are basing their lives on the wrong things, like wealth and fame. I think people should do what truly makes them happy because in the end it doesn’t matter how much money is in your wallet.
I’m proudest of: the fact that I am a strong, independent woman.
I’ll try to make a contribution by: working hard and doing my best at whatever I do and by adding a little humor and light heartedness to the world.

Name: Kimberly Rizzo
Parents: Anthony and Susan Rizzo
GPA: 3.711
Plans after graduation: I am attending MSU, and working with their Academic Scholars Program and the Eli Brood College of Business to double major in marketing and advertising
Extracurricular Activities: Student Council, National Honor Society, Drama, Varsity Dance Team
Favorite Subject: AP Calculus, AP English, and Bio III
Outside interests or hobbies: Competitive dance at Center Stage Dance Company, volunteer work, working at Great Lakes Athletic Club
Best friends are people who: know all of your flaws and still stand by your side when the world is turned against you.
When I think of the future I’m: a successful advertising executive for a major company in New York City or Chicago.
What most concerns me about the world is: the lack of backbone I’ve seen by my generation and the inability to stand up for morality in fear of confrontation.
I’m proudest of: my family and friends for shaping me into the strong, independent woman I am today.
I’ll try to make a contribution by: giving back to my community in as many ways as it has enriched my life

Name: Kirstie Day
Parents: Geoffrey and Kimberly Day
GPA: 3.739
Plans after graduation: to attend Michigan State or Grand Valley University for a teaching degree
Extracurricular Activities: student council, DECA, and yearbook
Favorite Subject: Human anatomy and physiology
Outside interests or hobbies: being with my family, friends and boyfriend, shopping and working out
Best friends are people who: you can always be yourself around and are there for you when you need them
When I think of the future I’m: happily married with children while being a teacher as my profession
What most concerns me about the world is: the economy. People are constantly struggling and losing their jobs and it scares me to see what some families have to go through.
I’m proudest of: my parents for raising my sister and I to be strong, independent women and for always being there for me.
I’ll try to make a contribution by: giving back to the community, being all I can be, and always remember where I came from.