GABRIEL RICHARD
CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
Class of 2024 Top Ten
Congratulations to the following students who will graduate in the Top Ten of the Class of 2024:
VALEDICTORIAN
Natalie Neubecker
GPA:
4.66
Middle School:
Christ the King Lutheran School
Attending:
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Area of Study:
Biomedical Engineering
Teacher who has most influenced me:
Mr. Lopez influenced me most because he showed me how to be a strong and relentless person. I am certain that the unwavering confidence he has instilled in me, whether in academics or simply everyday interaction with others, will take me far as I continue on to college.
SALUTATORIAN
Christian Abello
GPA:
4.52
Middle School:
St. Pius
Attending:
Michigan State University -
Honors College
Area of Study:
Mechanical Engineering
Teacher who has most influenced me:
Mr. Lopez has always pushed me to succeed and go beyond my best. Ms. Sovel encouraged me to express myself and helped build my confidence. I appreciate and cherish every moment in their classes.
Sydney Quinlan
GPA:
4.43
Middle School:
Cabrini
Attending:
Wayne State University
Area of Study:
Biomedical Engineering
Teacher who has most influenced me:
Mrs. Loria influenced me the most at GR. She kept my passion for the sciences and created a learning environment that taught the subject well and promoted teamwork and friendships.
Sasha Murphy
GPA:
4.42
Middle School:
Homeschool
Attending:
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Area of Study:
Applied Exercise Science with
a minor in Dance
Teacher who has most influenced me:
Mr. Lopez influenced me most because he pushed me to be better than I thought I was. He taught me that most of my barriers are in my head.
Ava Abrahamson
GPA:
4.35
Middle School:
Grosse Ile
Attending:
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Area of Study:
Double major in Biochemistry and English with a minor in Business
Teacher who has most influenced me:
Mrs. Loria: I've always loved science, but her teaching and kindness inspired me to pursue science further.
Isabella Chiles
GPA:
4.35
Middle School:
St. Joseph (Trenton)
Attending:
University of Notre Dame
Area of Study:
Strategic Management
Teacher who has most influenced me:
Over the past four years, Ms. Fedor has always welcomed me with a bright, smiling face, reminding me that I can always come to her with whatever I need. Mr. Lopez and Ms. Sovel have taught me things that will stay with me beyond high school, and I will carry their knowledge for the rest of my life.
Leah Smith
GPA:
4.32
Middle School:
Wilson (Wyandotte)
Attending:
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Area of Study:
Nursing
Teacher who has most influenced me:
Mr. Rutkowski has always encouraged and shown me that I can be anything I want. He has influenced me the most by helping me see all my options.
Logan LaPere
GPA:
4.26
Middle School:
Creative Montessori
Attending:
University of Michigan - Dearborn
Area of Study:
Computer Science
Teacher who has most influenced me:
Before I had Mr. Lopez as a teacher, I was an especially-uptight person, but that has since changed and now I am much more "In the moment."
Claudia Beecham
GPA:
4.25
Middle School:
Christ the King Lutheran
Attending:
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
or Michigan State University
Area of Study:
Biochemistry with plans to attend medical school
Teacher who has most influenced me:
All of the teachers I've had at GR have influenced me in many different ways, but the ones who did the most were Mrs. Loria and Mrs. Faoro. They helped me rekindle my love of science and showed me that I definitely want to pursue it in college.
Chloe Collins
GPA:
4.23
Middle School:
St. Joseph (Erie)
Attending:
Northern Michigan University
Area of Study:
Musical Theater
Teacher who has most influenced me:
Ms. Sovel creates a learning environment that successfully fosters growth in her students, regardless of their learning style.