Lansing Class of 2009 Graduates

: By Dan Veaner; Around Town; | Jul 2, 2009 |


	The Lansing Star Online Award honors a member of the senior class who is considering pursuing a degree in journalism or some form of visual or online media. This year's recipient was Matthew Carpenter Past Recipients: 2008 James McDonough 2007 Alexander Moolin 2006 Rebecca Mapes

Last Friday the class of 2009 graduated from Lansing High School. Principal Michelle Brantner led the proceedings, which included about 50 awards and scholarships and music by the Lansing School Orchestra.

2009 Senior Class President Matthew Hartz told his classmates that they have dreams in common. He told the class he had talked to Lansing grads who are realizing their dreams now, including Tim Dekay (1981), a professional actor who will star in his own television show, 'White Collar,' in the fall. Norm Snyder (1979) has had a successful career creating his own company and then selling it. Caylin Hardee (2003) realized her dream of traveling when she joined the Peace Corp, and now lives in Ghana.

Salutatorian Brendan Hammond

Salutatorian Brendan Hammond said that community makes Lansing High School unique. "Over the last 13 years we've been in the same buildings, studying in the same classes, going on the same field trips, played in the same playgrounds and participated in the same recess games," he said. Hammond stressed the diversity of interests and talents of his classmates.

Valedictorian Katrina Meringer

Valedictorian Katrina Meringer told her class to take the reins of their own lives, making life interesting, and thanked her classmates for helping each other grow.

Principal Michelle Brantner graduates from Lansing this year as well. She accepted a position as Superintendent of Schools in the Moravia School District this summer. Eric Hartz will be the new Principal beginning August 1.