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Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy
Alexander Clark
Alexander is from Kawkawlin and will be attending Delta College to study cyber defense. He is the son of Amy Clark, Water Resources Division, Bay City District Office.
Josh Geyer
Josh is from Mason and attends
Grand Valley State University to study film and video production. He is the son of Carrie Geyer, Remediation and Redevelopment Division, Constitution Hall.
Sophia Herb
Sophia is from Williamston and will be attending the University of Michigan to study biopsychology. She is the daughter of David Herb, Materials Management Division, Constitution Hall.
Grace Klang
Grace is from Kalamazoo and will be attending Western Michigan University to study Aerospace Engineering. She is the daughter of Jen Klang, Water Resources Division,
Kalamazoo District Office.
Aaron O'Leary
Aaron is from Petoskey and will be attending Ferris State University to study automotive engineering technology. He is the son of Elaine Pelc, Remediation and Redevelopment Division,
Gaylord District Office.
Niya Patel
Niya is from Okemos and will be attending the University of Michigan to study law and business. She is the daughter of Vrajesh Patel, Air Quality Division, Constitution Hall.
Department of Natural Resources
Frances Heldt
Frances is attending Wayne State University seeking a master’s degree of Library and Information Sciences with a graduate certificate in Archival Administration. She is an employee of the Michigan History Center in Lansing.
Alix Matzke
Alix will be attending Michigan State University seeking a bachelor’s degree in Pre-Law. Her mother, Sandra, works for the Finance and Operations Division at the Cadillac Customer Service Center.
Emilee McDaniel
Emilee is attending Lake Superior State University seeking a bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Medicine. Her father, Troy, works in the Fisheries Division at Thompson State Fish Hatchery.
Meghan Stevens
Meghan is attending Michigan State University seeking a master’s degree of Legal Studies. She is an employee of the Finance and Operations Division in Constitution Hall.
Stephanie Tkaczyk
Stephanie is attending University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee seeking a master’s degree in Occupational Therapy. Stephanie’s mother, Judy, works for the Executive Division in Constitution Hall.
Derek Tonello
Derek is attending Grand Valley State University seeking a bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Sciences. His father, Mark, works for the Fisheries Division in Cadillac.
Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
Bridgett Lally
Bridgett is from Ada and will be attending the University of Michigan seeking an Masters of Public Health-and an Environmental Health Promotion and Policy degree. Her father Michael works for the Food and Dairy Division.
Robert Witgen
Robert is from Saginaw and will be attending Delta College seeking an Associate Degree in Applied Science. He works for the Pesticide and Plant Pest Management Division.
Zoey Zupin
Zoey of Kentwood will be attending Michigan State University seeking a degree in Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources. Her father Mike works for the Pesticide and Plant Pest Management Division.
