PETERSBURG — Summerfield Schools announces the top Class of 2025 scholars at Summerfield High School.
Although high school graduation ceremonies are still months away, school districts across Monroe County are already preparing for them. Early in second semester, most districts determine the ranking of students according to grade point average.
For years, The Monroe News has showcased the top 10 scholars in each Monroe County school district. We list some of what these honor students have already accomplished as well as their plans for after graduation. The Monroe News’ tradition continues in 2025. Announcements from other Monroe County schools will follow in the coming weeks.
Name: Delilah Baugher
Parents: Jason and Meredith Baugher of Petersburg
Activities and honors: National Honor Society treasurer; Student Council; Student Prevention Leadership Team; Nursing Prep program at LISD Tech Center; Dundee United Methodist Youth Group and Youth Works Mission Service
Future plans: Study at Monroe County Community College and eventually become a nurse practitioner
Name: Tyler Dafoe
Parents: Scott and Kendra Dafoe of Petersburg
More: Summerfield’s Dafoe named to Michigan Sportswriters All-State team
Activities and honors: All-Region football and basketball; football and basketball team captain; National Honor Society; Fellowship of Christian Athletes; Academic All-State for football
Future plans: Study business at Lourdes University
Name: Jackson Iott
Parents: Justen and Katie Iott of Petersburg
Activities and honors: National Honor Society; track & field; bowling; Scholar Athlete Award; Certificate of Classroom Excellence in chemistry
Future plans: Attend Owens Community College to become a John Deere technician
Name: Mia Miller
Parents: Josh and Racheal Miller of Petersburg
Activities and honors: National Honor Society president; class vice president; Girls State Award; Fellowship of Christian Athletes; plays four sports: volleyball, basketball, softball and track & field
Future plans: Major in art/communications and minor in marketing at the University of Toledo
Name: Kylee Nevel
Parents: James Jr. and Elizabeth Nevel of Petersburg
Activities and honors: National Honor Society secretary; varsity softball and golf; Academic Excellence Award; Student Prevention Leadership Team
Future plans: Study biochemistry with a pre-med focus at the University of Toledo
Name: Gabe Ostrosky
Parents: Mark and Veronica Ostrosky of Petersburg
Activities and honors: National Honor Society vice president; All-Region football; Academic All-State; varsity golf
Future plans: Study mechanical engineering at the University of Toledo
More: Tri-County Conference honors five Summerfield basketball players
Name: Sarah Prati
Parents: Dave and Aimee Prati of Petersburg
Activities and honors: Varsity volleyball; class secretary; band; All-Conference Sportsmanship Award;. National Honor Society
Future plans: Study nursing at Lourdes University
Name: Owen Roop
Parents: Randy and Debbie Roop of Petersburg
Activities and honors: Band; Student Prevention Leadership Team chair; Student Council; National Honor Society; high school play set-builder
Future plans: Study biochemistry at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Name: Zoe Stanger
Parents: Joe and Abby Stanger of Dundee
Activities and honors: Class president; showed steer at the Monroe County Fair through 4-H; Whiteford FFA Star in agribusiness; plays piano for church services at Dundee Community Church of the Nazarene; National Honors Society public relations officer
Future plans: Study animal science/industry at the University of Findlay
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Name: Owen Thomas
Parents: Brian and Teresa Thomas of Petersburg
Activities and honors: National Honor Society; Scholar Athlete Award for three school years
Future plans: Study mechanical engineering at the University of Toledo
— Contact reporter Suzanne Nolan Wisler at swisler@monroenews.com.
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