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GREAT NEWS TO SHARE FROM MAY 2016
Written by Waterford School District Superintendent, Keith Wunderlich,
Supe Scoop is published near the last school day of every month. It’s
your news between District newsletters. Generally, you’ll find items
about multiple buildings rather than from just one building. Or, it’s
information that reflects positively on us beyond the school district. All
of it is great news about Waterford. Please share the great news with
friends and neighbors.
Mott Engineering Students Go to States!
The Regional Michigan Industrial and Technology
Education Society (MITES) student competition
project judging was recently held. Eleven of the 22
Architectural and Engineering CADD Lab Mott
High School students submitted sixteen projects
and six of those projects placed between 1st and
4th place, which moved onto State competition. Two of the 11
students automatically move on to States in
order to compete in the Applied Technology
(AT) categories of CO2 Dragsters and
Structural Towers. Congratulations to our
Corsair Architects and Engineers!
Kettering FIRST Robotics Team:
World Competition in St. Louis!
2016 Counselor of the Year!
Team 3098 made it all the way to the quarterfinals in the World
Robotic’s Competition! The team is in the top 10% in the World (out of
over 3,100 teams). This was also the 5th time in 6 years Kettering’s
team has attended the World Championship. Many thanks to the
sponsors, especially General Motors, along with FCA, Atlas Copco,
and Faurecia for making this opportunity happen.
Excellence in Education Scholar
Waterford Kettering student, Morgan Ratliff has been
recognized as a 2016 Excellence in Education Scholar.
This award is presented by Oakland Schools and the
Oakland Press to honor top students from around the
County. Morgan participates in Link Crew, student
leadership and is a Middle School Youth Leader at her
local church. Morgan also received the Unsung Hero Award
presented by the State to leadership students and she received a
Daughters of the American Revolution award. Congrats, Morgan!
Grayson Earns Gold Award!
Mason Orchestra Earns
Superior Rating at States!
Congratulations to the Mason 8th grade
orchestra! They earned a 1st division
(superior) rating at State Festival. The
orchestra is under the direction of Molly Wyber.
This is a proud moment for the Mason
orchestra program as this is the first superior
rating they have received at state competition.
Grayson Elementary School has really stepped
up to the plate to create a healthier school
environment! The Michigan Department of
Health and Human Services in collaboration with
the Michigan Department of Education, United
Dairy Industry of Michigan, Blue Cross Blue
Shield of Michigan and Action for Healthy Kids
extended congratulations to Grayson, their team
and students on receiving the MICHIGAN
SCHOOL WELLNESS GOLD AWARD! Each
winning school was recognized
at a special ceremony at the
Capitol Building in Lansing.
Mott Student
Leadership Honors
Senior Citizens
Mott's Student Leadership
worked at the Mother's Day
luncheon at the Senior Center.
They did a great job serving
lunch and making our seniors feel
special!
Career and Technical Education Awards
Congratulations to Ciara Mahrle, Kettering High School CTE
student, and Hunter Schmidt, Mott High School CTE student,
who received awards at the Oakland County Career and
Technical Education (CTE) Student Recognition Ceremony for
outstanding technical achievement this month. Many thanks to
instructors Nancy Haller and Laurel Meribela.
Durant Most Improved
Each term, select students from Durant High School are
awarded for significant improvements made in their academic
standing. Students are honored at a recognition luncheon,
sponsored by the Waterford Foundation for Public Education.
Congratulations to all of the students who earned awards for
this term on May 9 (left to right): Nicolas Gonzalez, Tyler Williams, Principal Craig Blomquist, Kyle
Irwin, Caitlynn Henry, Ethan Dobler, Austin Minando, Danille See, and Alondra Jimenez.
First Friday in May: Visual Arts Teachers
Visual Arts teachers were celebrated on First Friday in May! Waterford School
District is fortunate to have quality visual arts opportunities offered to all of our
students, K-12. Our outstanding art teachers bring color and creativity to our
students in a way that inspires, educates and
empowers. The month ended with art shows at both
Mott and Kettering. Our teachers are amazingly
talented and bring out the talent in students. Thank
you, Visual Arts teachers, for all you do!
Graduate Named
Grand Valley Drum Major!!
Lewis Russell, 2011 Graduate of Waterford Kettering High School, was named
Drum Major of the Grand Valley State University Laker Marching Band for the
2016-17 season. Lewis was formerly Drum Major of the Kettering Marching
Captains in 2010-2011. Way to go!
Oakland County
Teachers of the Year
Each year, Oakland Schools
honors exemplary Oakland County
public school teachers through the
Teacher of the Year program. Top
educators are recognized for their
effort and example, the highest
standards of excellence in their
profession. Congratulations to
Mason Teacher Teri Dittman,
Durant Teacher Jim Esbrook, and
Grayson Teacher Nichole Rinehart
for being recognized as Oakland
County Outstanding Teacher of the
Year nominees.
Lacrosse
All-American
Waterford United Girls
Lacrosse Coach, and
Kettering graduate,
Danielle Drake currently plays
Lacrosse for Oakland University.
Danielle has been named First
Team All-American for Defense.
Kettering & Mott State Track & Field Finalists
Congratulations and best of luck to Waterford School District student athletes who qualified at the
regional meet to compete in the State Track and Field Finals Saturday, June 4!
Kettering High School
Mott High School
Lillia Schoof Olivia O'Brien Jessica Mercier Jacob Netschke
Noah Holly Matt Hall Kyle Piotrovsky Travell Weatherby
Jacob Netschke Joey Mercier Anthony Gonzalez.
Morgan Fuerst Alexis Munley Rylee Robinson Braxton Holland
Katie Osika Victoria Stachowsk Mikayla Gean Victor Laszlo
Elijah Crowder Sincere Perkins
Waterford Foundation Receives $10,500 Check!
The Waterford Foundation for Public Education received a $10,500 contribution in May from the AT&T
Foundation. The grant will support a summer video program for high school students who will be
filming elementary students for a new “Wilber the Wombat” reading series.
Our State Representative, Jim Tedder, was on hand for the check presentation. “The Waterford
Foundation for Public Education continues to do a tremendous job of supporting the Waterford School
District,” he said.
Jim Murray, president of AT&T Michigan, said the Waterford Foundation for Public Education has a
long history of supporting projects that benefit Waterford students and the community. “We’re thrilled to
help them continue their fine work and support the success of students throughout the community,” he
said.