| LEIGH ANNA BEACH
St. Clair Shores, Mich.
Lakeview High School, St. Clair Shores, and
Macomb Math, Science and Technology Center, Warren Academic interests: anthropology, ecology and literature
High school activities: Quiz Bowl, Drama Club, Book Club and orchestra
Parents: Donald Beach and Judy Shelton-Beach
�The MSU campus is incredibly beautiful, and the Honors College offers all the benefits of a small college paired with all the resources and opportunities of a large university.� |
 | REBECCA BROWN
Clinton, Pa.
Robinson Township Christian School
Academic interests: animal science, French and literature
High school activities: Drama Club and 4-H Club
Parents: Ken and Mary Brown
�MSU offered me the chance to do paid research work right from the start.� |
 | AMANDA GRIFFIN
North Branch, Mich.
North Branch High School
Academic interests: chemistry and mathematics education and English
High school activities: marching band, symphonic band and Quiz Bowl
Parents: Scott and Sandy Griffin of Lapeer and Andy and Kathy Carter of North Branch
�I chose MSU because of all the opportunities the school offered me. Not only have I been given the chance to work closely with professors in fields of study and research, but also every faculty member I�ve met has been eager to help me reach my goals.� |
 | NATHAN HARRIS
Lake Orion, Mich.
Lake Orion High School
Academic interests: journalism, physics, science, chemistry and English
High school activities: drama, jazz band, church youth group and Praise Band
Parents: Rob and Lisa Harris
�I chose MSU because of the large selection of degree programs, the honors program and the professorial research assistantship.� |
| MEGAN HART
Lancaster, Pa.
Hempfield High School
Academic interests: journalism, languages, international relations, political science and history
High school activities: Quiz Bowl, school plays, and reporter and section editor for school newspaper
Parents: Max and Amy Hart
�MSU made me feel like more than a number. When I went to the Alumni Distinguished Scholarship weekend, people from the admissions office remembered where I lived because I had called a few times. Not many colleges put that much effort into knowing their students.� |
 | XIAOMENG HE
Alpena, Mich.
Alpena High School
Academic interests: statistics and premed
High school activities: forensics, jazz band and cross country
Parents: Jixiang He and Hong Liu
�I chose MSU because of its awesome learning communities such as Lyman Briggs School of Science, the professorial assistantship program, the Mowbray Scholars Program and because MSU cared about me.� |
 | SIGAL HEMY
Wexford, Pa.
North Allegheny Senior High School
Academic interests: music performance, English, Latin, classical mythology, history and linguistics
High school activities: wind ensemble, honors bands, symphonic and marching bands and school musical orchestra
Parents: Michael and Eve Hemy
�When I visited MSU the school was buzzing with opportunity. I feel that at such a large and diverse school, I will be able to explore as much as possible�.Also, the music program is competitive and reputable. I think I will be pushed to improve as much as I possibly can over the course of the next four years.� |
 | JEFFREY HOLYCROSS
Livonia, Mich.
Livonia Stevenson High School
Academic interests: political science, finance, film and creative writing
High school activities: cross country, track and filmmaking
Parents: Jim and Anne Holycross
�I chose MSU because of the numerous opportunities offered to gifted students such as the Honors College and the professorial assistantship program.� |
 | LISA KELLY
Dewitt, Mich.
St. Johns High School
Academic interests: astrophysics, biology, environmental science, chemistry, math, psychology, history, computers and music
High school activities: cello, string quartet, Science Olympiad and Impression 5 Science Center volunteer
Parents: John and Nancy Kelly
�For students interested in science, MSU is unique in offering both the Lyman Briggs School of Science and numerous opportunities to get involved with research.� |
 | BRANDON LAVENTURE
Caro, Mich.
Caro High School
Academic interests: supply chain management, economics, international relations and German
High school activities: National Honor Society, YMCA Michigan Youth in Government, football and swimming
Parents: Todd and Lisa Laventure
�I chose MSU because I was intrigued by the diversity of a large campus.� |
 | DANIEL McCLOSKY
Rochester Hills, Mich.
Stoney Creek High School
Academic interests: chemical physics, botany, government, politics, anatomy and physiology
High school activities: marching band, Key Club, Science Olympiad and mountain biking
Parents: Stan and Wendy McClosky
�MSU�s status as a large state university in Michigan piqued my interest, and the faculty�s commitment to undergraduate research participation compelled me to apply.� |
 | DAVID McWILLIAMS
Eaton Rapids, Mich.
Eaton Rapids High School
Academic interests: jazz studies, writing, history, robotics and civil engineering
High school activities: marching band, wind ensemble and jazz band
Parents: Mark and Kathy McWilliams
�I�ve gotten to know the professors in the jazz program really well. They are outstanding teachers and amazing performers.� |
 | ALEX M. MIHELICK
Canton, Mich.
Plymouth High School
Academic interests: engineering, law and business
High school activities: mock trial, football, baseball and wrestling
Parents: David and Kathy Mihelick
�MSU showed a lot of interest in me and had a lot to offer. The MSU campus is beautiful and seems like a great fit for me.� |
 | SHANNON M. MOREY
Attica, Mich.
Imlay City High School
Academic interests: chemistry, literature, history and physics
High school activities: Quiz Bowl, Drama Club and marching band
Parents: John and Shellee Morey
�MSU is a school that propagates free thinkers. It encourages exploration of self and community involvement. While visiting MSU, I felt that I really belonged. It is an extraordinary university that will help me accomplish my life goals.� |
 | MEREDITH R. MORGAN
Midland
Midland High School
Academic interests: communications, literature and Spanish
High school activities: school newspaper
Parents: Ted and Alice Morgan
�The communications program at MSU offers diversity and challenge � two things that I�m looking for in my college experience.� |
 | LINSEY SEITZ
Naperville, Ill.
Naperville North High School
Academic interests: chemical engineering
High school activities: Math Team, Junior Engineering Technical Society, marching band and softball
Parents: Joseph and Holly Seitz
�With the resources of a large university, the privileges of the Honors College and the experiences as a professorial assistant, I will receive a superior education at MSU. Also, MSU�s study abroad program is among the best in the nation.� |
 | RYAN SULLIVAN
Mokena, Ill.
Lincoln-Way East High School
Academic interests: premed, mathematics and the sciences
High school activities: Scholastic Bowl and Math Team
Parents: Bernard and Tricia Sullivan
�I chose MSU because of the diverse atmosphere and its good premed programs.� |
 | MICHAEL VO
Midland, Mich.
Midland High School
Academic interests: mathematics, computer science and chemistry
High school activities: Programming Club and math competitions
Parents: Hanh and Nien Vo
�The professorial assistantship program in the Honors College and MSU�s easygoing atmosphere were big factors in my decision to go to Michigan State University.� |
 | BENJAMIN WENNER
Lewis Center, Ohio
Home school
Academic interests: animal science and veterinary medicine
Activities: livestock judging, public speaking, music, basketball and community service projects
Parents: Kevin and Beth Wenner
�I chose Michigan State University because I was impressed by its research opportunities, study abroad programs and friendly faculty and staff. The animal science department is well respected and its farms are adjacent to campus. I am looking forward to studying at MSU.� |
