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P AGE 2
By: Zach Smith
When did you graduate from
Mackinaw?
2013
What did you like best about
MCHS?
The thing I liked best
about MCHS was how well you
got to know all the students and
teachers. Also, I like that because MCHS was so small it was
easy to get help when you
needed it from any of the
teachers.
What do you miss the most
from high school?
The thing I miss most
about high school is basketball,
not only because I loved the
sport, but because it created
friendships and memories that I
know will last a lifetime.
How did MCHS help prepare
you for higher education?
MCHS helped prepare
me for higher education because of what all the different
teachers had taught me over
the years in high school.
What made you choose the
college you did?
I chose to go to NCMC
because I wanted to become a
nurse and they have a great
nursing program. It was also
important for me to stay close
to Mackinaw City.
me!
What advice would you give to kids
still in high school?
My advice for kids still in
high school is to enjoy the time you
have left because it goes by quicker
than you think, get involved in school
activities and sports, and try your
hardest to get good grades because it
can pay off, literally!
What are your plans for the
future?
My plans for the future are to get my RN degree
through NCMC and then get my
Bachelors of Science in Nursing
from LSSU. I then plan to get
a job and see where life takes
Created by: @Conrad_Prevo
1) How does it feel being
your last season?
Truthfully, very de
pressing. I wish I could
play Baseball forever.
2) What positions do you
play?
Infield
3) What is your favorite
baseball memory?
Winning the conference in
2012 or when Jonah
hit a walk off over
Wolverine my 8th grade
year or my junior year
when I hit a grand
slam
4) What do you prefer,
more batting or
fielding?
Both!
5) How do you think this
baseball season going to
be?
If everybody stays eligible, we will have a great
year!
6) What does Baseball mean
to you?
Being competitive, working as a team, working
hard, and having fun.
P AGE 3
By: Brianna Becker
Senior: Zach Smith
Q: What is your favorite
high school memory?
A: My favorite memory
would definitely be sports.
Not only did I love playing
them, but I also enjoyed
spending time with my team
and having a good time.
Q: What advice do you
have for the underclassman?
A: Take advantage of every
opportunity that you are
given. Be involved in activities and
sports, but also work hard in the
classroom because it can pay off.
Always remember to have fun as well!
A: I put a lot of thought into choosing
a college. I will be attending Oakland
University and I could not be more
excited.
Q: What are you going to miss
most about high school?
Q: What do you plan to study in
college?
A: I will miss sports of course, but I
will also miss not having much responsibility. It’s nice not having to worry
about things, because I know when I
get to college that things are going
to be very different.
A: I am not completely sure what I
want to do yet. I Know I definitely
want to be in the medical field, possibly Anesthesiology.
Q: Where do you plan to attend
college?
By: Lauren Bell
How many girls are on the team
this year? There are 17 girls in
grades 8-12 that are on the Varsity
Softball team this season.
of knowledge and experience, and new
members that are eager to learn and
work hard. That could be a very dangerous combination for our opponents if our
intensity and determination stay at the
What are your goals for this sealevel it has been thus far.
son? Every year, my goal is to help
develop our athletes into confident How many first time players are parand fundamentally sound ball players. ticipating this year? We have 8 new
Each season that passes, expecta- members this season—five freshmen, and
tions are raised and our goals become three 8th graders.
bigger. All 17 girls know that a ConWhat would you like to see your team
ference Championship is undoubtedly
improve on the most? Our base running
within reach if we work hard and apis at the top of my list of things I’d like
ply ourselves each and every day.
the girls to improve on the most. We
How do you feel this season will need to be more aware on the base paths,
compare to past seasons? It is so and use experience as an advantage. With
difficult to compare seasons, as each all of the speed we’ve gained in new memteam is composed of different play- bers, smart, aggressive, base running
ers with a variety of strengths. This could be the difference maker in close
year is unique in that we have a won- games.
derful mix of players that have a lot
P AGE 4
By: Kendra LaHaie
Both boys and girls had solid seasons this year. The boys ended with a record of 176. Districts were the week of March 9th at Pellston. They played Burt Lake on Monday and
easily won. On Wednesday, they played Pellston. They struggled in the first half, only winning by 5 at halftime, and then they came back and won by 42! On Friday, they were
matched up against the Alanson Vikings. After splitting wins in the regular season games,
we all knew it would be a tough game. It was a really close game with a final score of 5047. Unfortunately, the Comets did not come out on top, ending the high school careers for
the five seniors: Jonah Robbins, Matt Rivera, Carson Hartman, Anthony Elliott, and Zach
Smith. Thank you boys for your hard work this season!!
For the girls, the varsity ended with a record of 17-6. They were district champs!!
JV players Mya Curth, Sophie Orsini, Katelynn Bell, and Haley Jones moved up for the
post-season games. Their districts were held here at home the week of March 2nd. They
played Pellston on Monday in a very exciting game with a final score of 53-52, making
their way to district finals. Friday night, they played Harbor Light for the district championship game. We won by 19, a final score of 51-32. After winning districts, they played
Hillman at Rudyard on March 10th. They started off hot but didn’t end up with a win. That
regional game ended the careers for Lauren Bell, Katherine Watchorn, and Tori Zynewicz.
We really appreciate the hard work and dedication from all seniors and we will all miss you
next year! Thank you to all the fans for your support this season, they couldn’t have done
it without you!!
P AGE 5
By: BookWorm13
This year the softball team
Jones, Katie Janeczek; and
has seventeen players. We
three eighth graders, Quinn
have seven returning play-
Rogala, Samantha Somers,
ers. The team is comprised
and Kameryn Hartman. Our
of three seniors Lauren Bell,
coaches are Mrs. Vieau and
Katherine Watchorn, and
Mrs. Schlappi. Their first
Megan Watchorn; one jun-
game is April 13 in Pellston.
ior, Perri Jo Lalonde; two
sophomores, Savannah Grimmer and Shady Anderson;
eight freshmen, Kayla Gallagher, Gabriella Valot, Sky
Demps, Katelynn Bell, Alaina
Martin, Sarah Morse, Haley
By: Zach Smith
Baseball season is underway,
and this year’s team could
not be more excited. Practice started two weeks ago
and the team is busy preparing for the upcoming
season. This year’s team
consists of fifteen kids,
some experienced veterans,
and some young rookies.
Carson, Jonah, Anthony,
Matt and Zach are the five
seniors that hope to lead
the team this year. Juniors
include Conrad and Zack.
The three sophomores are
Kash, Michael, and Josh.
Jared is the lone freshman.
Three new additions to the
team are eighth graders
Logan, Gavin, and Robert.
Due to the weather, the
team has been practicing
inside for the most part,
and it is safe to say that
everyone is excited to be
out on the field. Since the
weather is warmer this
year, there is a good chance
that the first game will actually be played. The first
game is on April 13th in
Pellston. Everyone on the
team has high hopes for
this year, including being
conference champs. Be sure
to come out and support the
baseball team this year.
P AGE 6
By: K-Watch
Science Olympiad
The Science Olympiad team did well this year at regional competition. We came home with an assortment of
medals, as well as fifth place overall as a team. This year was especially exciting because we placed gold in two
events and silver in another.
Band
The Mackinaw City’s Middle/High school band just completed their March Madness concert on March 17, which
also happened to be St. Patrick’s Day. The performance went great between both bands.
Drama Club
The drama club this year performed the play Here Comes The Judge on Saturday and Sunday March 20th and
21st. The play was set in a kooky judge’s courtroom where some of the cases were rather hilarious. But then
suddenly before the judge can make his rulings on the cases, the courtroom is taken hostage by a dognapper
and his girlfriend. The play was hilarious and entertaining. We also say goodbye to four senior cast members
(Kayla Davis Katherine Watchorn, Megan Watchorn, and Tori Zynewicz) as they had their last performances
over the weekend.
Last year’s inductees into National Honor Society during the annual ceremony in March.
P AGE 7
According to Zach and Zack
Smile: Mrs.Fernelius
Eyes: Haley Jones
Sense of humor: Lily Alexander
Personality: Perri Jo LaLonde
Athletic Ability: Chelsey Closs
Nose: Victoria Zynewicz
Clothing Style: Savannah Grimmer
Hair: Chelsey Closs
Overall: Macey Charboneau and
Tammy Clark
By: Sneakycat
In the eyes of: Anonymous
Hair – Caleb Jaggi
Laugh – Jaime Holsinger
Body Structure – Matt Rivera
Personality – Conrad Prevo
Clothing Style – Zach Smith
Eyes – Sammy Staffan
Smile – Michael Elliott
Athletic Ability – Carson Hartman
Overall – Zac Efron
P AGE 8
By: Mr. Taco
April 2nd
Brianna Becker
Kash O’Brien
April 9th
Chloe Cooley
April 10th
Caleb Jaggi
April 15
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Chase Kerridge
By: Wintergirl
The Impossible Knife of Memory by Laurie Halse Anderson, is a story about loss, love, and people struggling with the
past. The past is something everyone fights with, but for Hayley and her father it has damaged them tremendously.
This book shows how haunting the past can be.
Hayley Kincain is seventeen years old and has been on the road with her alcoholic father for years, until he
decides to settle down in his mother’s old house. Hayley is starting to go to a public school again for the first time in
five years. Her father has never been the same since he got back from the war. Her father drinks to try to escape
the images that haunt him. With her mother gone years ago all she has to rely on is her father, but things are not
much different than they were on the road. Her father still drinks and keeps losing jobs. Hayley has memories of her
own that she has been burying. The past can only be kept down for so long until it consumes you.
Everything is falling apart and Hayley’s friends have their own situations to deal with. This book explains
what happens when post-traumatic stress is not dealt with and what happens when victims resort to wrong methods
in coping with a horrible past.
P AGE 9
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April 3-Good Friday-Beginning of Spring Break
April 13-School Resumes- Baseball/Softball first game @ Pellston
April 15-Baseball/Softball Home vs. Brimley- School Board Meeting
April 17-Baseball/Softball @ Joburg
April 21-Baseball/Softball Home vs. Newberry
April 24-Baseball/Softball Home vs. Wolverine
April 28-Baseball/Softball @ Harbor Light