Farwell Area Schools

Farwell High School & Timberland Alternative Education Celebrate the Class of 2026

The Class of 2026 Awardees represent the very best of Farwell High School and Timberland Alternative Education. These seniors have distinguished themselves through exceptional academic performance, conference-level recognition, resilience, leadership, and community impact. Their accomplishments reflect years of dedication, perseverance, and commitment to excellence. Farwell Public Schools proudly celebrates this remarkable group of students whose achievements set a standard of excellence for future generations.

Valedictorian and Salutatorian, based on cumulative GPA and SAT performance, these distinctions represent the highest levels of academic achievement and consistency throughout a student’s high school career. Farwell High School is proud to announce its highest academic honors:

Valedictorian: Nolan Underhill

Salutatorian: Zane Hanna

Jack Pine Conference (JPC) Academic All-Conference, based on GPA and SAT performance, Selection to the JPC Academic All-Conference Team highlights students who have demonstrated excellence not only within Farwell, but they also represent our entire conference.

JPC First Team

• Nolan Underhill

• Zane Hanna

• Evalynne Bell

• Seth Burkhart

JPC Second Team

• Allena Wunderlich

• Asher Yarhouse

• Shelby Fitzpatrick

• Brayden Travis

High Honors include following seniors earning this distinction for achieving a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher and have demonstrated sustained academic excellence, discipline, and commitment throughout their high school careers:

• Nolan Underhill

• Zane Hanna

• Evalynne Bell

• Seth Burkhart

• Allena Wunderlich

• Asher Yarhouse

• Shelby Fitzpatrick

• Brayden Travis

• Addyson Radtke

• Jacey Stover

• Lemon Card

• Madison McClenathen

• Anna VanBuskirk

• Walker Brown

• Evelyn Nelson

• Addison Howard

• Vince Osborn

• David Dean

• Rileigh Hilyard

• Karleigh Ames

• Keagan Terrian

• Cassidy Steinert

• Zander Dewey

Honors student are recognized for achieving a cumulative GPA between 3.3 and 3.49:

• Michael Frasure

• Gabriel Hale

• Ella Norbury

• Tyrek Thrush

• Trent Amos

Turn Around Award recognizes students who have demonstrated resilience, determination, and meaningful academic growth. Each recipient is awarded six credit hours at Mid Michigan College, providing a valuable head start toward postsecondary success.

Farwell High School Recipients

• Austin Krauziewicz

• Jacob Schovan

Timberland Alternative Education Recipients

• Jayda Groh

• Chris Lake

Clare Community Scholarship Recipients includes seniors honored with local scholarships made possible through the generosity of community donors committed to investing in the next generation.

$1,000 Scholarships

• Robert Hunt — Larry L. and Mignon Laverty Scholarship

• Jacey Stover — Paula Sullivan Memorial Scholarship

$500 Scholarships

• Madison McClenathen — Steven Lee Grimm Scholarship

• Allena Wunderlich — Paesens Family Memorial Scholarship

The Class of 2026 Awardees exemplify academic excellence, resilience, leadership, and community pride. Farwell High School and Timberland Alternative Education congratulate each of these outstanding seniors and looks forward to the continued success they will achieve in college, career, and beyond.

Farwell Elementary Book Fair is Coming Soon!

Here are our High School February Students of the Month:

Timberland
Izabelle Wilson

Farwell
8th: Harlee Williamson
11th: Gracelyn Hockemeyer
10th: Aaliyah Jones
12th: Devon Towery
9th: Devin Olson

The elementary school had a raffle for some sleds yesterday! We had one winner from each grade level as well as a preschool winner.

Friday was our 100th day of school! Our students are 100 days smarter!