ayne Trace High School Virtual Graduation Ceremony is scheduled for June 7. The following students were named Valedictorians of the Class of 2020 for Wayne Trace High School.
Miriam Sinn of Haviland, daughter of Tim and Marlene Sinn.
Academic Awards, Groups, Activities include: Freshman year awards included Physical Education, Geometry, Computer Science, 4.0 GPA. Sophomore awards included Algebra II and 4.0 GPA, and Junior year was a 4.0 GPA, too. She was in the NHS junior and senior years (vice-president). Volleyball and basketball all four high school years, as well as track – sophomore year.
“The thing that I will miss the most about Wayne Trace is the sports. The teams that I was a part of were my second families. I grew to have some great relationships with my teammates and coaches. Additionally, I always looked forward to Friday night football or basketball games where there was so much excitement and energy that you could not help getting swept up right along with it! I love the sportsmanship and competition that grew over the years between my team and our rivals, and our fans were always so supportive! I will also miss the friendly relationships I have with my teachers and academic mentors at Wayne Trace, who increased my knowledge and gave my one of the best academic experiences!”
Jobs: Miriam had her first job milking cows at her dad’s diary farm (TRT Sinn Dairy); summer help at Grover Hill Elementary from June 2019 to August 2019; comcession worker for the Payne Ballpark Association; honey extractor for Stoller Honey Farms.
She plans on attending Northwest State Community College for nursing (two-year associate’s degree). In 10 years she sees herself having completed college and holding down a steady job as a nurse working in either a hospital or private clinic. She also hopes to be married with a few children.
Nathan Gerber of Latty is the son of Shawn and Shane Gerber.
Academic Achievements & Awards include: Department Awards – Physical Science, Pre-Calculus, Chemistry; Americanism Test Award: (two years)
He was Student Council President; and helped with the following fundraisers – Relay for Life and Toys for Tots. He participated in the following sports: Football – 4 years; Basketball – 4 years, 1st team All-district, 1st team All-conference, GMC co-player of the year
He received the Capital Presidential Scholarship, and was involved in the National Honor Society, Church Youth Group, and Latty Baseball Association.
Nathan plans to attend Capital University in Columbus and study Biomedical engineering, and get into medical school
Andrew Sinn of Haviland is the son of Joy Sinn and Steve Sinn
Awards & Achievements for Andrew include: 4.0 GPA, Track, four year member of student council, two year member of NHS.
“The thing I will miss most about high school is how close I was to everyone and being able to see my friends every day.”
Andrew is employed by InSource in Paulding. He plans to attend University of Toledo for a degree in Biochemistry, and in 10 years he hopes to end up working in a lab doing research.
Max Laukhuf of Haviland is the son of Michael and Lisa Laukhuf.
“When it comes to my academic awards, I have been on the honor roll every year, and have also earned my academic letter all four years of high school. I have had perfect attendance once in high school. I have been involved in NHS for the past two years of high school as well. I have been in high school band since I was in eighth grade, and joined the choir two years ago. For four years, I have helped backstage in Wayne Trace’s musicals, and was in the musical this year. It was an honor to be a part of the 2020 class, I will miss being with my friends, and being in band. I will also miss lunch.”
Last summer and again this summer, Max will be taking care of his township’s cemeteries. He also works for my neighbor taking care of his cows.
After high school, Max plans on earning a Bachelor’s degree at Purdue University Fort Wayne majoring in business management or finance.
In ten years, Max sees himself in Michigan doing something with agriculture, and maybe working with music.
