Valedictorian: Aubree Dean
GPA: 4.045
Aubree lives in Napoleon Township. She is the daughter of Tina R. Dean and Nicholas W. Dean. Aubree participated in band for 4 years, robotics for 3 years, a Cadet at Napoleon Township Fire Department for 1 year, attended the Jackson Area Career Center Fire Academy for 1 year, National Honor Society for 2 years, and National Technical Honor Society for 6 months. She was the Skills USA Michigan Firefighting Champion for 2024-2025, Napoleon High School Board Scholar, and on the Honor Roll for 4 years. Aubree's future plans include firefighting at Napoleon Township Fire Department and attending Jackson College where she will obtain an Emergency Medical Technician License.
Salutatorian: Emma Darnell
GPA: 4.033
Emma lives in Napoleon Township. She is the daughter of Erin E. Darnell and Martin L Darnell. Emma participated National Honor Society for 2 years, is the current class President, Basketball and Volleyball for 4 years, and American Cancer Society for 2 years. She was All Conference Honorable Mention, MVP, and Academic all State as a Senior Basketball athlete. For Volleyball she was Defensive Player of the Year, Coach's Award, and Academic All State as a Senior. Emma was Student of the Month (Sophomore & Junior), Jackson Breakfast Rotary Club Scholar of the Month (Senior), and Big Brother Big Sister of Jackson Big Sister of the year (Junior). She plans to attend Western Michigan University to study Elementary Education.
#3: Sadie Moeckel
GPA: 4.01
Sadie lives in Napoleon Township. She is the daughter of Matthew L. Moeckel and Denise R. Moeckel. Sadie participated in Cross Country for 3 years, Track 2 years, Soccer 1 varsity year and 1 club year, Equestrian Team 2 years, Powerlifting 1 year, and National Honor Society 2 years. She was All Conference Honorable Mention, Most Improved, 3RD year varsity for Cross Country. All District Hunt Seat Equitation (Junior), All District Equitation Over Fences (Senior), Most Versatile for the Equestrian Team. She received 1st year varsity in Soccer, 2nd year varsity in Track, 1st year varsity in Powerlifting. Sadie plans to complete the 13th year program at Jackson College, then transfer to University of Michigan - Dearborn for their pre- chiropractic program before attending Chiropractic school.
#4: Kirk Stage
GPA: 4.009
Kirk lives in Jackson. He is the son of Kirk David Stage and Teresa Kelly Stage. Kirk participated in Volleyball 10th-12th grade, Track 6th-12th grade, and National Honor Society 11th - 12th grade. He received Track All Region (2024), All County (2022, 2024, All Conference (2022, 2024), Most Improved (2022), and Big Brother of Year (Big Brothers Big Sisters). Kirk plans to study for a BBA at Michigan State University specializing in finance. He also plans to further his education with an MBA.
#5: Joy Flack
GPA: 4.0
Joy lives in Napoleon Township. She is the daughter of Jennifer L. Flack and Dan T. Flack. Joy participated in Softball 1 year, Cross Country 1 year, Volleyball 3 years, Basketball 3 years, Soccer 3 years, and National Honor Society 2 years. Joy received Soccer All Conference and All District 1st Team (Top 3 Goal Keeper), MVP, and the Golden Glove Award. She received Most Improved 2 years for Basketball. Joy plans to go to Grand Valley State University to get a degree in elementary education.
#6: Mason Keith
GPA: 3.991
Mason lives in Jackson. He is the son of Timothy P. Keith and Nicky T. Keith. Mason has participated in Robotics for 4 years, Band 4 years, Bridge Team for 1 year, and Quiz Bowl for 4 years. His Robotics team made it to the VEX Robotics State Tournament 4 times, The U.S. Open Robotics Tournament 2 times, and the Vex Robotics World Championships once. Mason plans on attending Eastern Michigan University to become a Pilot.
#7: Ethan Rose
GPA: 3.966
Ethan lives in Jackson. He is the son of Carly Schmitz and Grandson of Susan Schmitz. He participated in Bowling for 4 years receiving Honorable Mention, All Conference, Most Valuable Player, Senior Academic All Conference, Regional Champion, and All State. He also participated in Quiz Bowl for 4 years and is a Board Scholar. His future plans include going to college for meteorology, travel, and the PBA Tour.
#8: Camryn Smilowski
GPA: 3.96
Camryn lives in Napoleon Township. She is the daughter of Brandy D. Smilowski and Jared L. Smilowski. Camryn participated in Softball for 4 years, Basketball 4 years, Volleyball 3 years, and FFA 2 years. She was a Nation Finalist for Agriculture Science (4th place), State Championship for the Agriculture Science Fair (2 years), FFA Leadership District Champion (2 years), FFA Leadership Regional Champion (2 years), FFA State Runner-Up Veterinary Skills Contest. She also had highest Honors for Academics (4 years), Softball Dream Team (1 year), Honorable Mention (2nd Base), Academic All State (4 years). Camryn plans on going to Jackson College with an interest in Agriculture Science.
#9: Dallas Smith
GPA: 3.955
Dallas lives in Napoleon Township. He is the son of Linda Smith and William Smith. He participated in Football for 4 years, Wrestling 4 years, Track 4 years, and Powerlifting 2 years. Dallas was 5th in the State for Wrestling (215 Weight Class), All Region Tight End for Football, 4th in the State for Powerlifting (220 Weight Class). He plans on attending Adrian College for Secondary Mathematics Education and Wrestling. He is also in the process of becoming a National Guardsman focusing on Combat Engineering.
#10: Gracie Tallman
GPA: 3.928
Gracie lives in Brooklyn. She is the daughter of Carrie L. Tallman and Richard D. Tallman. Gracie participated in Volleyball for 4 years, Club Volleyball 4 years, Basketball 4 years, Track and Field 4 years, Big Brothers Big Sisters 2 years, and National Honor Society 2 years. She was Volleyball All Conference (2023/2024), All Region (2024), Academic All State (2024), All State Honorable Mention (2024). She was Basketball All Conference Honorable Mention and Academic All Conference (2024). She was Track All Conference (2022/2024), All Region (2022/2024), and State Qualifier (2024). Gracie was also Sister of the Year for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Jackson (2025). She plans on attending Michigan State University to study Journalism.