NorthWood High School has named valedictorians, salutatorians as well as graduation speakers for the upcoming commencement to be held at 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 5, in the NorthWood High School gymnasium.

Audience members are asked not to leave their seats during the processional and recessional.

Music will be provided by the NorthWood High School Wind Ensemble and the NorthWood High School Combined Choirs.

The Class of 2015 has chosen a quote from Beth Merde Conny as their motto: “A journey begins not with the first step but with the desire to go where you have never gone”. Class colors are Tiffany Blue and Silver and the class flower is a white rose.

The following students have been named valedictorians: 

Quinn Stillson

Quinn Stillson

Stillson is the son of Andy and Shawn Stillson. He was a member of the tennis team where he was voted to the Academic All-State First Team, All-State Honorable Mention junior and senior years, was the mental attitude winner for three consecutive years and was voted MVP and captain for his junior and senior years. He is a member of National Honor Society where he serves as president and also a member of Key Club where he has served as secretary for two years.  Quinn was named Regional Indiana Academic All-Star. He attends the Nappanee Missionary Church. Quinn will attend Purdue University to study computer engineering.

Michael Feller

Michael Feller 

Feller is the son of Bill and Stacy Feller. Michael received underclass honors in math, science and business and was an American Math Contest winner four times. He also serves as a 4-H Club President and has earned a 4-H Farmhouse Fraternity Scholarship. He attends the Bible Baptist Church. Michael plans to attend Purdue University where he will study engineering.

Marisa Hochstetler

Marisa Hochstetler

Hochstetler is the daughter of Nicole and the late Durwin Hochstetler. Marisa has been a member of the Competition Cheerleading Team and Varsity Sideline Cheerleading where she served as captain and was named an MVP. She is a member of National Honor Society where she serves as vice president. Marisa had the honor of representing the Nappanee community by being selected as the Apple Blossom Queen. She attends the Nappanee Missionary Church. Hochstetler has been awarded the Guy David Gundlach Scholarship and will attend Ball State University to study medicine. 

Kari Minnich

Kari Minnich

Minnich is the daughter of Ryan and Sharon Minnich. She is a member of Dawning Generation and Vocal Jazz. She is a member of National Honor Society and student council where she served as secretary for her sophomore, junior and senior years. Minnich also served as class secretary her sophomore and junior years. She attends the Nappanee Missionary Church. She will attend Bethel College where she plans to pursue an engineering degree.

The following students have been named salutatorians:

Morgan Resler

Morgan Resler

Resler is the daughter of Kraig and Nicole Resler. She played 4 years of high school volleyball where she was named captain, Academic All-State and a Mental Attitude Award recipient. She is a member of student council where she served as senior class secretary, and is a member of National Honor Society.  She attends the Nappanee Missionary Church. Morgan will attend Purdue University where she plans to study nursing. 

Elizabeth Mikel

Elizabeth Mikel

Mikel is the daughter of Ronn and Amy Mikel. She has been a member of the tennis team and FFA, where she served as historian. She is a member of the Living Gospel Church. Mikel will attend Grace College where she will study elementary education and intercultural studies.

Monica Jones and Quinn Stillson will give the graduation speeches. These two students were chosen following an audition before students, teachers and school administrators.

Monica Jones

Monica Jones

Jones is the daughter of Daniel and Norma Jones. She is a member of the NorthWood yearbook staff where she has earned IHSPA and Harvey Yearbook Awards and served as editor and photo editor. She has been a manager for the Girls’ Cross-Country Team and is a member of National Honor Society.  Jones attends the Nappanee First Brethren Church. She will attend Indiana University to major in elementary education.

Parking for NorthWood High School Commencement 

In an effort to handle the large crowd expected for Commencement, school and police officials request that the following guidelines be followed:

• Enter the parking lot from SR 19 only. The entrance at Woodview Drive will be closed and the space used for parking.
• If you are transporting individuals to the school and leaving again, please use the circle drive.
• Parking spaces inside the median will be reserved for registered handicapped vehicles. Police will be present to monitor the parking lot and direct parking.