2026 Senior Memories

By: Kaylee TerHaar-Parks

A thousand moments, vivid and unforgettable, stitched together into the story of who we became. Before we turn the page, we hold onto the laughter, the friendships, and the memories that shaped the last four years. Scroll along and join the graduating Class of 2026 on a trip down memory lane.

Emmanuel Self’s favorite memory from BSU is, “Playing ‘Jeopardy’ with Keyandre & Brooklyn.”

Brook’lynn Russau’s favorite memory from BSU is, “Learning more about African American culture!”

Zachary Ziober’s favorite memory from Debate is, “Turning arguments I knew nothing about and winning against their own topic.”

Noah Preston's favorite memory from Fellowship of Christian Athletes is, “Courts of Faith! 2 Corinthians 5:21.”

Beau Holmes' favorite memory from Fellowship of Christian Athletes is, “Worship mornings! Matthew 9:37.”

Isabelle Neely’s favorite memory from Fellowship of Christian Athletes is, “The many worship mornings we got together to be in fellowship & give praises to God! 1 Timothy 1:7.”

Cameron Witgen’s favorite memory from Fellowship of Christian Athletes is, “Worshiping in the morning with my friends. Romans 12:21.”

Aaron Howe’s favorite memory from Fellowship of Christian Athletes is, “ The early morning Bible studies. John 3:16.”

Charlotte Reed’s favorite memory from S.A.D.D. is, “Getting to make new friends.”

Keiarrah Reid’s favorite memory from S.A.D.D. is, “Getting dressed and done up with other prom car crash participants.”

Joelle Kaltenberg’s favorite memory from yearbook is, “Free cinnamon rolls from Anna’s House."

Noah Preston's favorite memory from yearbook is, “Selling ads at Freddy’s and Biggby.”

Angelina Valiat’s favorite memory from yearbook is, “White Elephant Christmas party!”

Alyvia English’s favorite memory from yearbook is, “Good community and building friendships.”

Aaron Howe’s favorite memory from yearbook is, “Taking cross country photos and talking with my friends on the team.”

Summer Swanzy’s favorite memory from SEALS is, “Seeing the growth of every student over every year.”

Keegan Breuker’s favorite memory from SEALS is, “Helping my kids beyond the classroom.”

Lillian Billman’s favorite memory from SEALS is, "Finding out one of my 1st graders had the same birthday as me!"

Maya Grix’s favorite memory from SEALS is, “When it was P.J. Day at the high school and my SEALS Students said ‘Isn’t that what you wear every day?’”

Alli Bowerman's favorite memory from AP Art is, “Being able to make fun projects with my friends, and the Chicago trip!"

Adilyn Spencer’s favorite memory from AP Art is, “When everyone laughs in class because of something someone said or did, even if I didn’t say it/do it.”

Ila Burton’s favorite memory from AP Art is, “Just goofing off in class with my pals and DJ KUKLA!”

Maryann Oakley’s favorite memory from AP Art is, “Listening to DJ Kukla remix random songs together.”

Amaya Moore’s favorite memory from basketball is “Conditioning weeks.”

Janiah Martin's favorite memory from basketball is, “Locker room hangouts.”

Julian Charity’s favorite memory from basketball is when he, “Won the regional championship.”

Tyris Thomas’ favorite memory from basketball is, “Winning regionals in playoffs.”

Nevaeh Plaster’s favorite memory from softball is, “Playing against Rockford in Districts.”

Lily Slagter’s favorite memory from softball is, “Winning our tournament my sophomore year.”

Leila Vereecken’s favorite memory from tennis is the, “Bus ride home after Zeeland.”

Riley Snyder’s favorite memory from tennis is, “Making new friendships and winning matches!”

Aaron Howe’s favorite memory from tennis is, “Practices!”

Ryan Maycroft’s favorite memory from tennis is, “Teaming up with friends to take 2nd in the conference.”

Nevaeh Plaster’s favorite memory from volleyball is, “Beating South Christian for Conference title.”

Quinn Hanna’s favorite memory from volleyball is, “Beating South Christian in 5 sets to win conference!”

Tava Burchett’s favorite memory from volleyball is, "Traveling with my team to Brighton and staying in a hotel together for a tournament.”

Jaelynn Pospiech's favorite memory from soccer is, “Pre-game snacks.”

Jemmimah Ichami’s favorite memory from soccer is, “Pre-game snacks and TikTok's.”

Caleb TeBrake’s favorite memory from soccer is, “Beating Rockford in the penalties in the district semifinals.”

Ryan Maycroft’s favorite memory from bowling is, “Bowling at regionals.”

Will Dawson's favorite memory from bowling is, “Winning conference two times.”

Keiarrah Reid’s favorite memory from cheer is, “Freshman year, rating coaches outfits at competitions.”

Keegan Breuker’s favorite memory from cheer is, “Placing first at our 2nd conference meet at Wyoming.”

Abby Amos’ favorite memory from cheer is, “Getting ready for football games!”

Beau Holmes' favorite memory from cross country is, “Spaghetti dinner and ‘K-pop Demon Hunters’.”

Cecelia Gill's favorite memory from cross country is, “Spilling tea on long runs.”

Jaelynn Pospiech’s favorite memory from cross country is, “The team connection.”

Will Dawson's favorite memory from cross country is, “End of season bowling party.”

Julian Charity’s favorite memory from football is when he, “Won Conference Championship Football.”

Carson Ginn’s favorite memory from football is, “Coach Stokes yelling at Will Davis everyday.”

Will Dawson's favorite memory from golf is, “Getting lessons with Mr.Tull.”

Allison Hale’s favorite memory from golf is, “Meeting new friends on the course.”

Paige Henke’s favorite memory from swim was her, “Freshman year conference meet.”

Beau Holmes' favorite memory from swim is, “Holmes' Relay.”

Beau Holmes' favorite memory from track & field was, “That one time when I snapped my pole and it hit me in the hand and I had to get 8 stitches and missed conference regionals, and states!”

Kwin’Nya Robert’s favorite memory from track & field is, “Falling on the track during a relay.”

Ren Slade’s favorite memory from color guard is, “The excitement of walking onto Ford Field for the last time, and performing my solo.”

Jackson Chuchvara’s favorite memory from E-Sports is, “Winning.”

Ren Slade’s favorite memory from E-Sports is, “Getting to go to finals at MSU my sophomore year, and finishing top four in the state.”

Summer Swanzy’s favorite memory from varsity dance is, “Getting ready for our competition together!”

Mia McConnohie’s favorite memory from Bella Voce is, “Learning from everyone and finding a family away from family.”

Charlotte Reed’s favorite memory from Bella Voce is, “Learning new songs in different languages and making life long friends.”

Bella Pfaff’s favorite memory from Chorale is, “When I got to conduct ‘Music Lead the Way.'"

Will Curtis’ favorite memory from Chorale is, “My first concert with everyone!”

Haydin Perry’s favorite memory from From The Top is, “When we went to a studio to record our EP. Also placing 2nd at ICHSA semi-finals!”

Bella Pfaff’s favorite memory from From The Top is, “Mr. P giving me the Pitch Pipe.”

Isabelle Neely’s favorite memory from From the Top is, “Winning 2nd at semifinals with my amazing group members!”

Bryson Johnson's favorite memory from Tenor & Bass Choir is, “ Junior year American Choral Directors Associate (ACDA).”

Casper Burk’s favorite memory from Varsity Voices is, “Pops concert.”

Joshua Bauer’s favorite memory from Varsity Voices is, “The G.O.A.T. Andrew Hinds.”

Lola Sandee’s favorite memory from Varisty Voices is, “Varisty Voices retreat.”

Maya Grix’s favorite memory from Varsity Voices is, “Touring around the district and singing to the younger kids.”

Alli Bowerman’s favorite memory from drama club is, “Having conversations over headset with other crew members”

Bella Pfaff’s favorite memory from drama club is, “Wearing a fake butt for ‘Peter and the Star-catcher’ and learning to tap dance for Fiona.”

Maya Grix’s favorite memory from drama club is, “When I was forced to wear a bald cap for a whole production!”

Ethan Wells' favorite memory from Wind Ensemble is, “The trip to Europe, where I was able to play in lots of different awesome countries with lots of friends and family.”

Abby Amos’ favorite memory from Wind Ensemble is, “Concert outfits!”

Clark Bennett’s favorite memory from Wind Ensemble is, “Rehearsals with my friend Dieter.”

Robert Gallapoo’s favorite memory from Wind Ensemble is, “Hanging out with friends after our concerts.”

Aaron Howe’s favorite memory from Symphonic Band is, “The music.”

Elizabeth Polmanteer’s favorite memory from symphonic band is, “Playing in full band next to friends.”

Ethan Wells' favorite memory from Jazz Band is, “The trips to New Orleans and Chicago where I met the best musicians in the world and learned from them.”

Jackson Chuchvara’s favorite memory from Jazz Band is “Elmhurst.”

Clark Bennett’s favorite memory from Jazz Band is, “Going to New Orleans.”

Lila Cornelius’ favorite memory from Marching Band is, “Having a great run at finals, and going to IHOP with the entire Pit after.”

Ryan Maycroft's favorite memory from Marching Band is, “Playing villain themes for the Villainous show.”