Celebrating some of our 2023 graduates
![Some of our 2023 grads pose for a group photo! Say Cheese!](/cms4/asset/6F27B345-E3C3-1E3E-872380F086C74547/hpe_2023_grads[1690288613].jpg)
GVSU Excellence-In-A-Discipline Award
Year |
Award Recipient |
Year |
Award Recipient |
---|---|---|---|
2023 |
Kaitlyn Dudek |
2011 |
Susie Krizmanich |
2023 |
Jackson Blanchard |
2016 |
Becca Lighton |
2018 |
Eric Szczepaniak |
2013 |
Sydney Komartin |
2022 |
Hannah Becker |
2014 |
Jarded Case |
2020 |
Summer Carls |
2012 |
Tanya Emelander |
2021 |
Sara Westrate |
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2019 |
Taylor Dutcher |
![GVSU Physical Education Major of the Year 2022-2023: Kaitlyn Dudek](/cms4/asset/6F27B345-E3C3-1E3E-872380F086C74547/kaitlyndudek[1690289002].jpg)
GVSU Physical Education Major of the Year 2022-2023 - Kaitlyn Dudek
![GVSU Health and Physical Education Major of the Year 2022-2023: Jackson Blanchard](/cms4/asset/6F27B345-E3C3-1E3E-872380F086C74547/jacksonblanchard[1690288939].jpg)
GVSU Health and Physical Education Major of the Year 2022-2023 - Jackson Blanchard
![Sara Westrat 2021 Excellence in a Discipline Award from Grand Valley Recipient](/cms4/asset/6F27B345-E3C3-1E3E-872380F086C74547/1[1614192805].jpg)
Sara Westrate 2021 Excellence in a Discipline Award from Grand Valley Recipient
Boand Rowe Scholarship
Year |
Scholarship Recipient |
---|---|
2018 |
Payton Spirling |
SHAPE Michigan (MAHPERD)
Year |
Award Recipient |
Year |
Award Recipient |
---|---|---|---|
2022 |
Jacie King, Michael Nork |
2016 |
Joey Cha, Ashley Czehowski |
2021 |
Allyson Metas, Jackson Blanchard |
2015 |
Caley Faulkner, Brianna Shefferly |
2020 |
Dan Pohanka, Rachel Smith |
2014 |
Lydia Brower, CJ Scholl |
2019 |
Mitch Huizen, Summer Carls |
2013 |
Paula Cynar, Sydney Kilmartin |
2018 |
Ben Neymeiyer, Emily Walker |
2012 |
Kristy Chaffin, Sydney Kilmartin |
2017 |
Jim Metcalf, Lola Schaafsma |
2011 |
Amber Pearsall, Chris Rapes |
![Jacie King - SHAPE 2022-2023 student of the year](/cms4/asset/6F27B345-E3C3-1E3E-872380F086C74547/jacie_king[1690288664].jpg)
SHAPE 2022-2023 student of the year - Jacie King
![Michael Nork](/cms4/asset/6F27B345-E3C3-1E3E-872380F086C74547/nork_mi[1662641836].jpg)
Michael Nork, SHAPE Michigan Award recipient, 2022
![Banner of Jackson Blanchard](/cms4/asset/6F27B345-E3C3-1E3E-872380F086C74547/252995595_4640508659364967_8799632449669232071_n[1636471545].jpg)
Jackson Blanchard- Shape Michigan Major of the Year 2021-2022
![Banner of Allyson Metas](/cms4/asset/6F27B345-E3C3-1E3E-872380F086C74547/allyson[1636471574].jpg)
Allyson Metas- Shape Michigan Major of the Year 2021-2022
![Dan Pohanka award](/cms4/asset/6F27B345-E3C3-1E3E-872380F086C74547/dan_pic[1605727976].jpg)
Student Honor Award for Shape Michigan- Major of the Year representing Grand Valley State University Dan Pohanka
![Rachel Smith award](/cms4/asset/6F27B345-E3C3-1E3E-872380F086C74547/rachel_vp221587648152[1605728030].jpg)
Student Honor Award for Shape Michigan- Major of the Year representing Grand Valley State University Rachel Smith
SHAPE MI Scholarships
Year |
Scholarship Recipient |
Year |
Scholarship Recipient |
---|---|---|---|
2018 |
Bailey Bishop, Rachael Chase, Emily Walker |
2014 |
CJ Scholl, Casey Withers |
2017 |
Bailey Bishop, Rachael Chase |
2013 |
Paula Cynar, Sydney Kilmartin |
2016 |
Becca Lighton |
2012 |
Paula Cynar, Biz Van Tiflin |
2015 |
Caley Faulkner, Brianna Shefferly |
2011 |
Chris Rapes, Nate Schout |
Midwest SHAPE
Year |
Award Recipient |
---|---|
2017 |
Rachael Chase |
2012 |
Tanya Emelander |
SHAPE America (AAHPERD)
Year |
Award Recipient |
Year |
Award Recipient |
---|---|---|---|
2023 |
Gil Castillo |
2015 |
Tori Holman |
2022 |
Rachel Ramont |
2014 |
Casey Withers |
2021 |
Summer Carls |
2013 |
Paula Cynar |
2020 |
Evan Wilson |
2012 |
Biz Van Tiflin |
2019 |
Taylor Kastens |
2011 |
Nate Schout |
2018 |
Rachael Chase |
2010 |
Brian Metz |
2017 |
Emily Walker |
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2016 |
Becca Lighton |
![SHAPE America 2022-2023 Student of the Year - Gil Castillo](/cms4/asset/6F27B345-E3C3-1E3E-872380F086C74547/gilcastillo[1690288893].jpg)
SHAPE America 2022-2023 Student of the Year - Gil Castillo
![SHAPE America Major of the Year- Rachel Ramont](/cms4/asset/6F27B345-E3C3-1E3E-872380F086C74547/rachel1[1650381763].jpg)
SHAPE America Major of the Year- Rachel Ramont
![Award winner photo](/cms4/asset/6F27B345-E3C3-1E3E-872380F086C74547/summer(2)[1614135115].jpg)
Summer Carls 2021 SHAPE America Major of the Year Award Recipient
Community Impact
Year |
Award Recipient |
---|---|
2023 |
Lamont Christian |
2022 |
Gil Castillo |
![Community Partner of the Year: Lamont Christian school](/cms4/asset/6F27B345-E3C3-1E3E-872380F086C74547/lamontchristianschool[1690289324].jpg)
Community Partner of the Year - Lamont Christian school
![Community Impact Award: Gil Castillo](/cms4/asset/6F27B345-E3C3-1E3E-872380F086C74547/gil[1650382034].jpg)
Community Impact Award: Gil Castillo
Fieldwork Student of the Year
Year |
Award Recipient |
---|---|
2023 |
Jacie King |
2022 |
Cole Dangler |
![Fieldwork student of the Year: Jacie King](/cms4/asset/6F27B345-E3C3-1E3E-872380F086C74547/jacie_king(2)[1690289363].jpg)
Fieldwork student of the Year - Jacie King
![Student Teacher of the Year: Cole Dangler](/cms4/asset/6F27B345-E3C3-1E3E-872380F086C74547/cole_award[1650382007].jpg)
Student Teacher of the Year: Cole Dangler
Alumni of the Year
Year |
Award Recipient |
---|---|
2023 |
Casey Withers |
2022 |
Biz Geertsma |
![Alumni of the Year: Casey Withers](/cms4/asset/6F27B345-E3C3-1E3E-872380F086C74547/caseywithers[1690289072].jpg)
Alumni of the Year - Casey Withers
![Alumni of the Year: Biz Geertsma (New Groningen Elementary School, ZPS) poses with his class!](/cms4/asset/6F27B345-E3C3-1E3E-872380F086C74547/biz[1650381951].jpg)
Alumni of the Year: Biz Geertsma (New Groningen Elementary School, ZPS)
Mentor of the Year
Year |
Award Recipient |
---|---|
2022 |
Bill Weibel - Sibley Elementary |
![Mentor Teacher of the Year: Bill Weibel (C.A. Frost and Sibley Elementary Schools, GRPS)](/cms4/asset/6F27B345-E3C3-1E3E-872380F086C74547/bill[1650381915].jpg)
Mentor Teacher of the Year: Bill Weibel (C.A. Frost and Sibley Elementary Schools, GRPS)
Ruth Abernathy Presidential Scholarship
Year |
Award Recipient |
---|---|
2018 |
Rachael Chase |
![Woman holding an award](/cms4/asset/6F27B345-E3C3-1E3E-872380F086C74547/rachaelchase2018[1522854541].jpg)
Rachael Chase won the SHAPE America Presidential Scholarship for 2018
Young Professional
Year |
Award Recipient |
---|---|
2023 |
Cassidy Galvin |
![Young Professional of the Year: Cassidy Galvin](/cms4/asset/6F27B345-E3C3-1E3E-872380F086C74547/ingrid__cassidy(2)[1690289400].jpg)
Young Professional of the Year - Cassidy Galvin