Curran
Curran, MI · Education
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Gulley, Szymoniak named Onaway High School’s outstanding athletes for 2025-2026
Onaway High School athletic director Steve Watson and the spring coaches put the finishing touches on the 2025-26 year in sports with a final awards’ assembly. The climactic moment of the more than one-hour event in the cafetorium Tuesday night was the awarding of the outstanding athletes of the year that went to seniors Marley Szymoniak and Andrew Gulley.
Petoskey News Review
Late Mio rally sinks Gaylord St. Mary baseball in regional semifinals
BELLAIRE ― The youth of Gaylord St. Mary baseball has largely been seen as a positive for the program as of late, a team made up largely of underclassmen that was playing well above its years for most of the 2026 season. That youth caught up with them on Wednesday night in Bellaire. No. 19 St. Mary (25-6) held a 5-1 lead over Mio (21-11) heading into the bottom of the fifth inning when a few key mistakes and a clutch go-ahead home run from Mio's Logan Fox helped the Thunderbolts eventually finish off an 8-7 victory, ending the Snowbirds' season in the MHSAA Division 4 regional semifinals. "There's no way around it; we made mistakes and they capitalized on it," coach Matt Nowicki said. "I don't care about the home run, that happens, that's baseball. But, it's what happens before that." Athlete of the Week Vote for the Gaylord Herald Times Athlete of the Week, May 25-31 Regional breakdowns Three Gaylord area teams play in regionals this week, see their paths Gaylord St. Mary's offense had been terrific heading into its matchup with Mio, putting up 30 runs in two district games, and it started out strong again on
Petoskey News Review
Runner-up finish for Gaylord's Calvin Cosby leads state T&F performers
The long road toward the state finals podiums has finally concluded for Michigan high school track and field athletes. The state track and field finals for all four divisions were held on Saturday, May 30, with Gaylord athletes traveling to Hawkeye Stadium in Hamilton, Mich. while St. Mary and JoBurg athletes were in attendance at Baldwin Middle School in Hudsonville, Mich. The best of the best from Gaylord area high schools were on display, and they represented their schools well at the final meets of the season. Of the six Gaylord athletes in attendance at the D2 state finals, sophomore Calvin Cosby had the most impressive performance. Despite suffering a sprained ankle within weeks of the state meet, Cosby finished second overall in the D2 pole vault finals after clearing 14 feet, 4 inches. Baseball, softball Here's how Gaylord area baseball and softball teams fared at districts Soccer Gaylord girls soccer beats Petoskey for second district title in three seasons Cosby broke the school record in pole vault (15 feet, 3 inches) back on May 11, a height that would've been good for first at the state finals meet. Cosby will be a name to watch as a potential addition
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Alcona High School coordinator nominated for statewide excellence award
ALCONA, Mich. — An Alcona High School administrator has earned statewide recognition for her work expanding college opportunities for students in northeastern Michigan. Helen-Ann Cordes, the school's Early College Coordinator, was nominated for the Dr. Chery Wagonlander EMC Excellence in Practice Award. The prestigious honor recognizes outstanding Early Middle College practitioners across Michigan for their leadership, innovation and contributions to student success. The award recognizes secondary and postsecondary EMC professionals who demonstrate excellence in leadership, program implementation and student support. This year's recipient was Robert Krueger, Monroe County Middle College Principal. Since taking over the program in 2021, Cordes has transformed Early College opportunities for Alcona students. She secured a $10,000 grant from the Michigan College Access Network to support the program's continued growth and accessibility. Alcona celebrated just five graduates in 2022 from the original cohort that applied in 2020. The program is projected to reach 34 graduates by 2028, demonstrating increasing student interest and participation. "Helen-Ann has created a program that is tailored to students' individual goals and aspirations," said Dan O'Connor, Alcona Community Schools Superintendent. "Students receive personalized support to ensure they can successfully transition from high school into college coursework while exploring career pathways that fit
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Graduation day celebrated in Onaway for 35 seniors
The 35 members of the Onaway High School’s (OHS) Class of 2026 walked across the stage and received their diplomas during the annual commencement exercise, May 14, in front of family, friends and members of the community. There were tears, smiles and laughter during the one-hour plus graduation ceremony...
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Posen teacher receives prestigious national environmental education award
POSEN, Mich. - A science teacher at Posen Consolidated High School has earned national recognition for her innovative approach to environmental education, becoming one of only seven educators nationwide to receive the Presidential Innovation Award for Environmental Educators. Stephanie Dege Goebel received the prestigious honor from the White House Council on Environmental Quality in partnership with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The award recognizes K-12 teachers who use transformative, place-based approaches to environmental education. Goebel has distinguished herself by moving learning beyond traditional classroom boundaries and into the community. Her teaching philosophy centers on getting students' "hands in the dirt and feet in the water," fostering both academic engagement and lifelong environmental stewardship. The 22-year teaching veteran has built her curriculum around place-based stewardship education, which she believes creates meaningful connections between students and their environment. "In my experience, it is the ultimate way to connect students to their environment and help them become active participants in their community," Goebel said. "Place-based, stewardship-focused education gives students a way to connect their learning to real-world issues impacting their lives." After relocating to northeast Michigan eight years ago from Indiana, Goebel partnered with the Northeast Michigan Great Lakes Stewardship Initiative. The organization
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Alpena students advance to world robotics championship after regional competition victory
ALPENA, Mich. — Students from Alpena High School earned their ticket to an international robotics championship Monday after their underwater robot outperformed competitors from across the Great Lakes region. The school's Underwater Research Robotics team claimed first place in the advanced Ranger category at the 2026 MATE Great Lakes Regional ROV Competition, held at the Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center. The victory sends the team to the World Championship in Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada this June. Fifteen teams competed in the regional event, demonstrating their remotely operated vehicles in underwater challenges within the Marine Technology Training Tank. Teams traveled from Michigan's Upper Peninsula, Ohio and Wisconsin to participate in the competition. Students faced strict time constraints as they navigated their ROVs through a series of tasks designed to mirror real-world ocean conditions. Beyond the technical demonstrations, competitors presented their projects to judges and created marketing displays explaining their robots' design and purpose. The competition divided teams into two categories: Navigator for beginners and Ranger for advanced participants. Ten teams competed in the Navigator division, while five tackled the more challenging Ranger category. This year's challenges aligned with the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development and the Decade
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Vanderbilt student recognized in ALL IN’s 2026 Student Voting Honor Roll
Senior Ochuwa Garuba was recently recognized as a member of ALL IN’s 2026 Student Voting Honor Roll. Garuba was one of 168 students honored nationwide for her work advancing nonpartisan student civic engagement on Vanderbilt’s campus and in the broader community. The ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge seeks...
Petoskey News Review
Gaylord baseball optimistic with mix of returning talent, youth
GAYLORD ― The diamonds in Gaylord have been a popular place during the past six spring seasons. That's mostly thanks to the Gaylord softball program, a two-time state champion that has dominated headlines in recent years, but coach Dan Mygrants and the GHS baseball program continue to build their team into a competitor in the Big North Conference and, hopefully, a team in the mix for a district title in 2026. This season, a mix of experienced pitching, a few reliable bats and some new additions has the Blue Devils off to a solid start (5-3, 1-3 Big North), hoping to build confidence for a postseason run at the end of May. "There's some growth happening early on, but these guys have a high baseball IQ and they work hard," said Mygrants. Athlete of the Week Vote for the Gaylord Herald Times Athlete of the Week, April 13-20 Rankings New Michigan high school baseball rankings includes new No.1 in D2 Gaylord Blue Devils Baseball 2026 Last season: 22-9-2, Lost in Division 2 district semifinals at Petoskey. Key Departures: Brennan Radulski, Collin Piehl, Isaac Collins, Lucas Green, Noah Vanderveer. Key Returners: Josias Ferrett, Brady Shepherd, Finn Miller. Gaylord's roster, much like
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Check out the 2026 baseball schedules for Gaylord, St. Mary and JoBurg
GAYLORD ― This should be the opening week for high school spring sports around the Gaylord area, but while schools get back in session after spring break, we wait for the snow to melt to allow teams to get outdoors. Once we do get outside, there will be plenty of baseball to be played. Baseball Players to Watch Here are the Gaylord-area baseball players to watch in 2026 season Softball Players to Watch Gaylord-area high school softball players to watch in 2026 season Here is what is upcoming on the schedule for the Gaylord Blue Devils, St. Mary Snowbirds and Johannesburg-Lewiston Cardinals in 2026. Bookmark this page and come back as the season progresses for up-to-date start times and cancellation info. Gaylord Blue Devils baseball schedule Tuesday, April 7 vs. Traverse City West Cancelled Friday, April 10 at Frankenmuth, 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 14 at Boyne City, 4 p.m. Thursday, April 16 vs. Cheboygan, 4 p.m. Saturday, April 18 vs. TBD Tuesday, April 21 at Traverse City Central, 4 p.m. Friday, April 24 at Flint Kearsley, 4:30 p.m. Monday, April 27 vs. Traverse City St. Francis, 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 28 vs. Sault Ste Marie, 4 p.m. Thursday, April 30
Petoskey News Review
Jeffers, Glasby lead GHT All-Area girls basketball team as co-POY
GAYLORD ― The winter high school sports season has come and gone in Northern Michigan. Hopefully, the winter weather will follow soon. It'll take a little bit more time before the last of the snow finally melts and lets Gaylord area spring sports teams out of area gymnasiums. While we wait to finally move forward, let's take our final look back at the last four and a half months of girls basketball. While you may find more high-flying, high-scoring action on the boys courts, the girls teams often provide the better storylines and moments for the Gaylord area, and the 2025-26 season was no exception. Gaylord St. Mary (24-2, 16-0 Ski Valley) won its second consecutive league title and a sixth straight district title. Johannesburg-Lewiston (10-11, 7-8 SVC) showed its bright future, led mostly by players returning in 2026-27, and Gaylord (11-10, 5-7 Big North) bid farewell to its senior class with a few memorable moments. Now, let's take a look back at the individuals who provided those moments and honor their efforts. All-Area boys GSM’s Nathan O’Connell wins Player of the Year, leads all-area team GSM's Wahl St. Mary's David Wahl honored as MHSAA Scholar Athlete recipient Players of
Petoskey News Review
Kaylee Jeffers wins Ski Valley girls basketball Player of the Year
GAYLORD ― The nets have been cut, the champions have been crowned and the balls are on the racks, ready to be packed away into storage; the high school girls basketball season in Michigan has officially wrapped. Girls teams from the Gaylord area provide some of the most exciting games and interesting storylines year by year, especially the Ski Valley programs, and the 2025-26 season was no different. Gaylord St. Mary (24-2, 16-0 SVC) had the best individual season, winnnig a second-straight conference title, a sixth-straight district title and finishing with 20+ wins in a send-off season for their four seniors. Meanwhile, JoBurg (10-11, 7-8 SVC) fought its way to the middle of the pack in the final conference standings while finding the recipe that may be what it uses for future success. Now, the top players from those teams have earned All-SVC honors, including the Ski Valley Player of the Year, Kaylee Jeffers. All Ski Valley boys Four GSM, two JL boys basketball players earn All-Ski Valley honors All Big North boys Petoskey, Gaylord place six across boys Big North all-conference lists Jeffers, a senior, played a major role in GSM's second consecutive conference title run, leading the up-tempo