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What is the Board Scholar Program?

The Coleman Board Scholar Program started in 1983 by the Coleman Board of Education to reward students who display continuous academic excellence. Awards are provided by donations from Coleman community members and organizations.

To achieve Board Scholar status, students must maintain Honor Roll eligibility for the last four consecutive marking periods with no grade lower than a B- and no negative citizenship comments.

When is the Board Scholars Ceremony?

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The 2025 Board Scholars ceremony was on March 20th, 2025 at 6:30 PM in the Jr/Sr High School auditorium.

How to Donate

Any donations received to the Administration Office after February 28th, 2025 will be rolled over into the 2026 award ceremony. Memorials and recognitions will be noted in the bulletin if provided.

You may mail or drop off your donation to the following address: Coleman Community Schools, Attn: Board Scholars, 4823 N Coleman School Dr, Coleman, MI 48618.

How much were the students awarded this year?

In 2025, 71 Board Scholars earned the following amounts based on number of years in the program, and the total amount of donations received:

6th Year: $325.00

5th Year: $175.00

4th Year: $75.00

3rd Year: $60.00

2nd Year: $45.00

1st Year: $35.00

2024-2025 Board Scholar Nominees

6th Year Award: Alivia Brooks (sr), Jared DeVrieze (sr), Kapre Lynch (sr), Zachary MacPhee (sr), Autumn Sapp (sr), Alexis Wright (sr)

5th Year Award: Aden Aultman (jr), Emma Ranck (jr), Lilian Rice (jr), Emily VanSickle (sr), Katelin Wilson (jr)

4th Year Award: Nora Brownlee (sr), Delilah Cameron (so), Maggie Clarke (jr),Toni-Lynn Domako (sr), Bailey Gates (so), Eliza Lewis (jr), Jaxon Lewis (so), Jasmine Kilonsky (sr), Donovan Potter (so), Joseph VanSickle (so), Cael Waterman (so)

3rd Year Award: Kendall Allen (fr), Jayson Brooks (fr), Lilliana Colmus (sr), Regan Dashner (fr), Aubrie Ellison (fr), Kenley Guza (fr), Parker Klopf (fr), Isabelle Lewis (fr), Raegen McCoy (fr), Peyton Russell (fr), Klaira Sysak (fr), Megan Wilson (fr), Brayden Wright (fr)

2nd Year Award: Eli Baker (8th), Kyleigh Baker (8th), Brystal Berthume (8th), Jakob Buchner (8th), Kasey Carman (8th), Killian D'Artagnan (jr), Imani Davis (so), Lauren Geeck (8th), Olivia Hegel (8th), Emma Husted (jr), Henry Jenkins (8th), Savannah Lattimer (8th), Dominic Lawrence (so), Ethan Lewis (8th), Thomas McNally (8th), Serenity Porter (8th), Brayden Schrank (jr), Carter Stillwagon (8th), Ayva Thomas (fr), Gavin Waterman (fr)

1st Year Award: Paola Alberto Bello (7th), Laila Barber (7th), Kara Burns (7th), Hunter Clark (7th), Luke Clarkson (7th), Leah Colvin (7th), Braylee Dickinson (7th), Sophie Ellison (7th), Charisma Gingerich (jr), Jave Haggart (7th), Miles Kirklin (jr), Gage Lawrence (fr), Landon Lewis (7th), Gage O'Dell (8th), Wyatt Rice (7th), Hanna VanDyke (7th)

2024-2025 Board Scholars

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Board Scholar Donor List 2025

We would very much like to acknowledge the 33 donors that so generously gave to the Board Scholar Program this year. Their monetary gifts are greatly appreciated by not only those students who are recipients of these awards, but also by the Coleman Community Administrative Staff. Thank you again for helping us honor our academic achievers in this way.

2025 Total Donations: $5,890

  • Diane Hubble in memory of Terri Ehrlich & Keith Hubble

  • Bazsany Family in memory of Jerry & Maxine Bazsany

  • John & Dianna Guisbert in memory of David Guisbert & Waldo E. Guisbert

  • Ann & Al Roeseler

  • Lewis Bros, Inc. in memory of Carl & Laura Lewis

  • Corey Lewis in memory of Melvin & Bonnie Cozat

  • Patrick & Cherry Burke

  • Dan Leppanen in memory of Pete & Betty Porte, & Rita Porte Leppanen

  • Ken Jones in memory of Paulette Jones & Mike MacPhee

  • Eric Flegel in memory of Vernon & Gertrude Flegel

  • Dolores Porte in memory of Rita Porte Leppanen, Clark & Marion Dennis, Betty & Pete Porte, Damien (Porte) MacCord, and Clara Hancock

  • George Misner in memory of Lynne Misner

  • Mary Pitchford

  • Terry & Joan Cashin

  • Bonnie Ranck in memory of Maurice Ranck & Randy Ranck

  • Donna Babcock in memory of Pete & Betty Porte and Clark Dennis

  • Kathi Kaniszewski in honor of Missy Lynch

  • Coleman Lions Club in memory of Esther Gordon

  • Coleman Business Association

  • Elaine Cook

  • Gordon & Bonnie Berthume

  • J. Ranck Electric in memory of Henry & Martha Ranck & Don Johnson

  • DeJongy Family Reunion in memory of Ed & Iva DeJongh

  • Paul & Cathey Brugger in memory of John & Vivian Brugger, Kayla Brugger, & Gordon Smith

  • Donna Dole & Family in memory of Glenn Dole

  • Community of Christ

  • Steve & Tracie Jones in memory of Gary & Carol Jones

  • Keith Cozat Construction in memory of Wade Sheets

  • Gretchen Rodhammer in honor of Shannon & Chris Penny

  • Keshia Begley

  • Kelly & Keena Cotton in memory of Karla Murray & Neil Johnson