On Monday evening, March 3rd, select scholars of Plymouth High School were recognized at the annual Academic Excellence Banquet at the REES. The event celebrated the top 5% of the graduating class, each of whom selected a Most Inspirational Educator to honor during the evening.
This prestigious banquet acknowledges the dedication and perseverance of these outstanding students while also spotlighting the educators who have made a profound impact on their academic journey. Each student delivered a heartfelt speech about their chosen educator, sharing personal stories of mentorship, encouragement, and inspiration.
This year's honored students and their Most Inspirational Educators were:
Elizabeth Grace Kruyer – Mrs. Lindsay Rogers
Madeline Elikia Danforth – Mrs. Laura Kruyer
Joseph Glen Stauffer – Miss Laura Unsicker
Jesus Artemio Zanabria-Solis – Mr. Ryan Humphrey
Maclean Hillis Miller – Ms. Mei Guan
Victoria Diane Rottmiller – Mrs. Delia Gadziola
Sue Lin Bao Everett – Mrs. Lacy Buck
Noelle Grace Hutchings – Miss Maria Sullivan
Lena Faye Jones – Mrs. Melissa Faulstich
Joy Lin Bei Everett – Mr. Curtis Nordmann
Lauren Michelle Kopetski – Mrs. Haley Stegelmann
Emma Delia Jackson – Mr. Jacob Singleton
Dariel Onan Herrera-Rosales – Mr. Ryan Rust
Rowynn Mattea Hall-Davis – Mr. Aaron Letinski
As a token of appreciation, each honored educator received a plaque, a framed copy of the student’s speech, and a photograph of the student. The evening served as a powerful reminder of educators' lasting influence on shaping the future.
Congratulations to these remarkable students and their inspirational educators!

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