Bellaire Public Schools

Drew Bailey, son of Rob and Kelly Bailey, has been selected as the Rotary Student of the Month for the month of January. Drew's  determination and dedication to achievement both in the classroom and in the athletic arena has set a high standard forothers to follow.

“What Would It Take to Change the World?”

“What would it take to change the world”: One to offer a kind word? One to stand as an ardent advocate with the bullied or intimidated? One to offer his/her time graciously to a community project? One to commit to the greater good of society over one’s self? Or one to care about a stranger? One really is all that it takes to change the world. One small but mighty person can ignite inspiration, craft cooperation, and trigger transformation in a copious world. One response to the Rotary’s question is Ali. Congratulations to the honoree, Alison Lampman, for the recognition as November’s Rotary Student of the Month for having a weighty work ethic, strong sense of responsibility, and intense integrity.

Whether on the court or in class, Ali plays a significant role. Ali’s athleticism is extensive on the court, on the field, and at the net:  four years playing varsity volleyball where she was captain her junior and senior years; three years on the varsity basketball team where she was captain her junior year; and four
years on the varsity softball team in which she was captain her junior year and recognized with All-District and All-Region honors.  While committing herself to athletics for a great deal of the year, she also takes a strong leadership role in the classroom as she has been on the Honor Roll and All “A” Honor since her freshman year, which is reflected in her high grade point average of 3.704. Between finding time to stand out in the and in the gym, Ali has also managed to support her community and district.

Initiative, leadership, and innovativeness are quintessential traits that create towering characters like Ali’s; traits that are validated by the many organizations she is associated.  As selected by the Yearbook adviser, Ali represents the yearbook staff as editor – in – chief, and she enthusiastically led her team to earn a “Sparty Award” at the Midwest Independent Publishers Association (MIPA) during the summer of 2012.  Furthermore, the Bellaire Chapter of the National Honor Society also celebrated Ali’s accomplishments and her contributions on fulfilling the four pillars by embracing her membership in the fall of 2011 and commended her with the “Good Citizen Award.” As a tower of strength to her peers, this dedicated student has served many roles for her class: Sophomore Class Secretary, Junior Class Vice President, and as Senior Class Vice President. However, Ali’s generosity expands beyond her school and into the community where she has volunteered with Bellaire Youth Basketball and St. Luke’s Youth Group, and partook in numerous charity activities as a member of Student Council for two years. Ali’s civic responsibility and dedication to excellence will serve her well as she transitions on to her next odyssey.

In a short four years, Alison Lampman has proved that one person can make changes in the world that will exponentially be effective.  “What does it take to change the world?” It takes citizens like Ali who help carry peers when they are at their weakest. It takes parents like Karen and Jeff Lampman who carry their child until he/she is ready to stand alone against the pressures of society. It takes a community like Bellaire that carries its students until they are ready to challenge the world’s best and worst. Ali is well deserving of this honor, not because of her academic achievements, contributions to her community, and the leadership she models, but because of the differences she will make to better the world.
Congratulations, Ali!

Michael Albers is the son of Steve and Ann Albers.  Michael has a cumulative GPA of 3.975 and is
ranked first in his class.  He has been on the "All A's" Honor roll each marking period of his
High School career.  Michael has also been honored with the TBAISD Math and Science Award
as well as the BHS Social Studies Department Award.

Michael is an active member of both the Bellaire High School Student Council and National
Honor Society.  As a member of these groups, Michael helps plan and run school activities,
takes charge of our recycling efforts and volunteers at the Bellaire Youth Center and Meadowbrook.

In his free time, Michael enjoys Hunting, Fishing and Golfing.

Michael plans on attending Michigan State University next year to pursue a career in Agriculture,
with a possible emphasis in Viticulture.

Hannah is the daughter of Tim and Jeanne Underwood.  She has two younger brothers, Adam and Nick.  Hannah has attended Bellaire Public Schools since the first grade.

Hannah is truly a well- rounded student.  She has actively participated in a diverse assortment of extracurricular activities ranging from sports, band, student government, and the National Honor Society.  She is currently serving as vice president of the student council.  She is a member of a youth grant writing committee through the Traverse Bay Intermediate school district.  This committee reviews grants and decides which program will be awarded grant money.

Hannah has proved to be a stellar athlete.  She is a member of the varsity soccer, basketball and track teams.  During her senior year she was named senior captain of both her soccer and basketball teams. To be selected by her teammates as captain for both soccer and basketball speaks volumes about her character, sportsmanship, and leadership qualities.

  In the spring of 2010, Hannah was named “most valuable player” on the Bellaire Track team.  She made 1^st team “ all conference in the 400 meter dash, and competed at the state meet in Grand Rapids.

Her favorite subjects in school are math and English, and currently maintains a 3.7 GPA

Outside of school, Hannah enjoys sports, family, church and traveling.  She is steadfast in her values and beliefs.  She is modest, humble and gracious.  It is obvious that family, friends, and community are her top priorities.

Hannah has been accepted to MSU and CMU.  She plans to attend MSU in the fall.  Congratulations, Hannah on this well deserved recognition!

The Job Winslow Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Scholarship Program awarded Emily Cybulla, daughter of Marjorie and Thomas Cybulla of Bellaire, as their second-place winner of the Good Citizenship Award. Emily was selected as the sole representative from the Bellaire senior class to compete in the program, along with 29 seniors from other schools.

The scholarship process consisted of two writing parts to demonstrate the student’s characteristics to an outstanding degree: first, a personal description about her attributes; second, a timed essay that replies to an unknown topic. To demonstrate her service to others, leadership, dependability, and patriotism, Emily’s personal description included a vast account of the many committees she has served on in her school and community. Her future plans reflected her ambition and a focus on philanthropy, for she intends to pursue a degree in the medical field and then volunteer in third-world countries in a clinical setting where she “overall hopes to make a difference.”

Emily will be honored on Saturday, April 16, 2011, at the Elks Club of Traverse City. Upon request, she will read the essay she composed about the topic, “Our American Heritage and Our Responsibility for Preserving It”.  Congratulations, Emily!