Plymouth High School celebrates academic excellence at annual banquet

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 2:00 AM

By Kathy Bottorff

On Monday, March 2, 2026, Plymouth High School proudly hosted its annual Academic Banquet, honoring the top 5% of the Class of 2026 for their outstanding achievements. This exclusive event recognized students who have demonstrated exceptional dedication, earning the most with GPAs above 4.0.

The evening celebrated not only academic excellence but also meaningful mentorship. Each student selected a teacher or inspirational educator to honor, reading a personal speech expressing the impact these educators have had on their growth and success.

The top students and their inspirational educator recognized at the banquet included:

● Ray Ye- Mr. Hatcher

● Morgan Gurtner- Mrs. Edmiston

● Karli Crum- Mr. Rust

● Kathryn Morrison- Mrs. Kallenberg

● Eliana Gifford- Mr. Nordman

● Lauren Gurtner- Mr. Singleton

● Jersey Hunter- Mr. Garrity

● Andrea Gonzalez- Mrs. Sarber

● Olivia Burch- Mrs. Shorosh

● Lola Hissong- Mrs. Dennie

● Josiah Stiger- Mr. Dingeldein

● Bailey Edmiston- Mrs. Bush

● Meredith Borden- Mr. Troyer

● Dan Nguyen- Mr. Hovermale

The banquet featured a formal dinner, a ceremonial presentation of awards, and heartfelt speeches that highlighted the students’ gratitude toward their mentors. This event underscored Plymouth High School’s commitment to academic excellence and the powerful role of educators in shaping future leaders.