By By MARCIA STEFFENS / Edwardsburg Argus
EDWARDSBURG -- Edwardsburg High School Principal David Zech has announced the top 10 graduates of the Class of 2003.
Named as co-valedictorians are Emily Bolle and Ryan Mitchell. Both students have maintained a 3.99 grade point average throughout their seven semesters of attendance.
Emily is the daughter of Randy and Sue Bolle of Edwardsburg. She is active in high school sports including basketball and softball. She is also a member of the National Honor Society and has had perfect attendance for her four years. She was honored with a Presidential Scholarship from Saint Mary's College at Notre Dame, Ind., which she will be attending this fall.
Ryan is the son of Ted and Francine Mitchell of Edwardsburg. He participated in varsity soccer and tennis. He was a member of the Edwardsburg High School Marching Band. He is a member of SADD and the National Honor Society. During his high school days he participated in Science Olympiad and the Lakeland Conference Fine Arts Festival. He plans to continue his education at the University of Michigan this coming fall.
Salutatorian is Jenna Reddell, the daughter of Nancy Reddell of Edwardsburg. She has been active in French Club and SADD. She participated in the Southwestern Michigan College Math Competition and has received an award for Academic Excellence. She plans to attend Central Michigan University in the fall.
Filling out the top 10 graduates are Elizabeth Aven, the daughter of Kenneth and Melinda Aven; Patrick Quigley, the son of Lawrence and Ruth Quigley, Christopher Black, the son of Daniel and Kari Black; Matthew Heinisch, the son of James and Patricia Heinisch; Jacob Gunn, the son of Ronald and Elizabeth Gunn; Laura Daniels, the daughter of Kenneth and Kim Daniels; and Jill Prusinski, the Daughter of David and Kathy Prusinski.