Walsworth Yearbooks recently presented a Gallery of Excellence award to Grayling High School for its yearbook. "This distinction is awarded to those yearbooks that consistently demonstrate superior quality," the award says.
Grayling High School powerlifters Gavin Cvitkovich and Kyleigh Ross finished in the top 10 during the state finals over the weekend. Gavin took 6th place; his totals were 545 lbs for squat, 250 lbs for bench, and 525 lbs for deadlift for a total of 1,320 lbs. Kyleigh’s totals were 250 lbs for squat, 150 lbs for bench, and 290 lbs for deadlift for a combined total of 690 lbs; she placed 10th. Delaney Harris also competed at the state meet for GHS; she placed 15th.
Three Grayling High School powerlifters will compete in the state finals on Saturday at Lake Orion High School.
Delaney Harris, a first year powerlifter, is going to states with a qualifying lift of 650 pounds.
Kyleigh Ross, qualifying for her second year in a row, is hoping to improve on last year's 11th place finish with a top ten medal this year. She has a qualifying lift of 695 pounds.
Gavin Cvitkovich is also qualifying for his second year, finishing last year with a state medal in 10th place. This year he hopes to place in the top five. He has a qualifying lift total of 1,360 pounds.
Grayling High School basketball player Tristan Demlow, a senior, reached a rare milestone on Wednesday, February 26, passing the 1,000-point mark for his high school career. Demlow completed the accomplishment during his last game as a Viking, a district semifinal match against Boyne City hosted by Grayling on Wednesday night.
The Grayling High School wrestling team competed in the MHSAA Individual State Finals this past weekend at Ford Field and two Vikings earned all-state honors. Senior Danny Bonamie took 4th place in the 215-pound weight class; he had a record of 4-2 at the tournament. Freshman Lana Sheehan took 7th place in the 110-pound weight class. She had a 3-2 record during the tournament. Lana is the first GHS freshman to place since 2013 and only the second Grayling freshman ever to place at the state tournament.
The Grayling Viking Band earned straight Division I ratings across the board at the MSBOA District 2 Band Festival held on Friday, February 28, in Elk Rapids.
Athletes of the Week - Leah Kirmo and Damon Green
Sophomore Leah Kirmo, a team captain, has led the Vikings all season in scoring. Last week she dropped 11 against Kingsley and 13 against Boyne. Leah has an incredible ability to bring up the energy on the court with her tough defense and sheer hustle.
Damon has done an outstanding job improving his skills but most importantly he is a great teammate.
This year's Snowgoing king and queen, announced at halftime of the Grayling vs. Charlevoix varsity girls basketball game on Friday, February 21, were Jordan Renn and Alea Cobb.
Athletes of the Week - Molly Montgomery and Austin Schwartz
Molly has played her best basketball of the season recently with double-digit games in the last five contests. She was impressive in the Boyne game, knocking down six three-point shots.
Austin Schwartz put together two of his best games of the season last week during victories over Lake City and Kingsley. Austin averaged 10.5 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists, 3.5 deflections, and 1 block per game last week. He had to battle defensively against some big players for both teams and he rose to the occasion.
Five Grayling High School wrestlers qualified for the individual state finals over the weekend. During individual regionals on Saturday (at Hart High School) Alex Moore, Owen Lewicki, and Danny Bonamie all placed 3rd. Ryan Stade placed 4th. On Sunday (at Cadillac High School) Lana Sheehan placed 4th at individual regionals (girls). All five wrestlers will compete in the state finals at Ford Field on February 28 and March 1.
Athletes of the Week - Ahryn LaVigne and Eli Goscicki
Ahryn continues to set personal best bowling scores. Her new season high score of 148 raised her average to 122. She is a perfect example of a Viking with her work ethic, sportsmanship, and all-around great teammate.
Eli Goscicki is a leader on the basketball court. He always pushes the pace in practice. He has been our leading scorer since game one and his passion for basketball shows in practice, open gyms, and on game day. Most importantly, he keeps developing as a basketball player. He has learned our system well and has found ways to keep his teammates involved. He is our leader and battles like a true Viking.
Nine Grayling High School wrestlers qualified for individual regionals by placing in the top four during individual districts over the weekend.
On Saturday, Owen Lewicki (120) and Jordan Peters (157) took first place during individual districts (held in Grayling). Alex Moore (106), Max Huspen (138), and Danny Bonamie (215) all took second place at districts. Ryan Stade (165) and Zeke Wright (285) took third place. Regionals will be held on Saturday, February 15, at Hart High School.
On Sunday, Lana Sheehan (110) and Molly Wright (120) each took third place during individual districts (held in Gaylord).
Individual regionals for the girls will be held on Sunday, February 16, at Cadillac High School. .
Junior Alex Moore won his 100th career high school wrestling match during team districts at Ogemaw Heights on Thursday, February 7.
Athletes of the Week - Kyleigh Ross and Gavin Cvitkovich
Kyleigh Ross is making a name for herself in powerlifting. As a sophomore, she is uplifting the majority of seniors. Kyleigh is currently ranked 5th in the state and plans to make all-state this year. She has made powerlifting a priority and it shows.
Gavin Cvitkovich is a powerlifting asset. He is currently ranked 5th in the state and is set up to make all-state for the second year in a row. Gavin is a leader on the team. His dedication and enthusiasm is contagious and his excitement for powerlifting is amazing..
Grayling High School senior Jessica Campbell signed a letter of intent today during Viking Time to play softball for Brunswick Community College next year.
Grayling High School students of the month for January: Wyatt Ault, Michael Butler, Gavin Cvitkovich, Kailan Do, Calliope Gosling, Delaney Harris, Meelah Hatfield, Alison Helinski, Tenley Huber, Finnley Matelski, JC Millikin, Elisa Muraida, Marqus Parker, Cole Smith, Rylee Wheeler.
Tristan Demlow, a senior at Grayling High School, has been named a Semifinalist in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program, earning the chance to advance further in the competition. Tristan qualified for the program by taking the 2023 PSAT/NMSQT during his junior year. As a Semifinalist, Tristan is among the highest-scoring students in each state. These Semifinalists will compete for approximately 6,870 National Merit Scholarships, totaling nearly $26 million, to be awarded in the spring. The National Merit Scholarship Corporation aims to recognize outstanding academic talent and promote scholastic achievement.
Congratulations, Tristan!
Congratulations to Teresa Bonamie, recently retired Counseling Office Secretary from GHS, on being one of this year's recipients of the Phyllis Ziebell Kesseler Outstanding Educator Award from CASD.
Brooklynn Laskowski and Aryanna Florschuetz received Lake Michigan Conference honorable mention at #3 doubles. The pair defeated Elk Rapids on their way to the final against TCSF.
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The commencement program for the Grayling High School Class of 2024 will take place at Ferguson Field on Sunday, June 2 at 2 p.m. The gates will open at 1:00 p.m. Tickets are not required. Those who cannot attend may livestream the program beginning at 1:30 p.m. using this link.
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