Grand Rapids Christian Schools is blessed to enroll thousands of students, each with a variety of wonderful gifts and talents. Students created in God’s image who, through the loving prayers of parents, grandparents, and staff, are nurtured in their faith and prepared to be effective servants of Christ.
On May 19, 2020, Grand Rapids Christian High School graduated 212 seniors who join more than 25,000+ alumni living throughout the world. Their graduation, although different than what they had expected, represents a culmination of educational and life experiences they will not forget.
Each graduating class is comprised of students whose academic accomplishments are truly remarkable. The Class of 2020 is no exception. Join us as we recognize the Class of 2020’s top graduates for their outstanding academic achievements!
Students are listed in alphabetical order.
Miriam DeVries
GPA: 4.361
Parents: Alan and Karen DeVries
What activities did you participate in during high school?
Co-Concertmaster of the Grand Rapids Youth Symphony
Science Olympiad
Member of the Mayor's Youth Council
National Honor Society
Tutoring
Orchestra (Violin)
Awards and Honors:
National Merit Finalist
Anderson Award from the GR Youth Symphony
Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association (MSBOA) and Michigan Youth Arts Festival(MYAF) Honors
National Orchestra Award
Outstanding Student in Social Studies (GRCHS)
College: Yale University
Major/Course of Study: Political Science
Aaron Gronsman
GPA: 4.266
Parents: Ana Gronsman-Francis and John Francis
What activities did you participate in during high school?
National Honor Society
Soccer team
Ski team
Awards and Honors:
AP Scholar with distinction
College: University of Michigan College of Engineering
Major/Course of Study: Mechanical Engineering
Anna Hart
GPA: 4.292
Parents: Brian and Lindsay Hart
What activities did you participate in during high school?
National Honor Society
Student Ambassadors
Cross Country
Track and Field
Lacrosse
College: University of Michigan
Major/Course of Study: Pre-med
Luc Hascall
GPA: 4.313
Parents: Dag and Jennifer Hascall
What activities did you participate in during high school?
Soccer (4 years)
Swimming (2 years)
Rotary Interact
Awards and Honors:
National Merit Commended Scholar
AP Scholar with distinction
1st place in school for AMC
College: University of Michigan, College of Engineering
Major/Course of Study: Aerospace Engineering
Benjamin Peterson
GPA: 4.354
Parents: Marc and Dawn Peterson
What activities did you participate in during high school?
Cross Country
Track
Science Olympiad
Student Congress
National Honor Society
Tutoring
Awards and Honors:
National Merit Finalist
GRCHS Scholar-Athlete Award
College: University of Alabama
Major/Course of Study: Engineering
Benjamin Scofield
GPA: 4.264
Parents: Thomas and Pamela Scofield
What activities did you participate in during high school?
National Honor Society
Youth Culture Club (YCC)
Theater
Chamber Chorale
Soccer
Awards and Honors:
Certificate of Academic Achievement (Highest Honors)
College: Calvin University
Major/Course of Study: Pre-Med, Psychology, Biochemistry
Hyeonsu (Brian) Shin
GPA: 4.291
Parents: Yeonjin Kong and Myungsig Shin
What activities did you participate in during high school?
National Honors Society
Forensics
Global Ambassadors
Cross Country
Awards and Honors:
Certificate of Academic Achievement — Highest Honors
College: Purdue University. Brian is also waiting for entrance results from Nanyang University, located in Singapore
Major/Course of Study: Engineering (Purdue) or College of Engineering, Undecided
Lauren Timmer
GPA: 4.286
Parents: Jeff and Carolyn Timmer
What activities did you participate in during high school?
National Honor Society
Soccer
Cross Country (9th)
Adventure Club
Props Committee (the Little Mermaid)
German American Partnership Program (GAPP)
Awards and Honors:
Bausch and Lomb Honorary Science Award (11th)
Rainbow Scholarship
Outstanding Student in Science (GRCHS)
College: Calvin University
Major/Course of Study: Pre-Med
Margaret VanderWoude
GPA: 4.266
Parents: Doug and Amy VanderWoude
What activities did you participate in during high school?
National Honor Society (11-12)
Science Olympiad (9-12)
Basketball (9-10)
Track & Field (9-12)
Cross Country (9-12)
Orchestra (9-12)
Kids’ Food Basket Youth Action Board
Awards and Honors:
Academic Highest Honors (9-12)
Grand Rapids Econ Club Essay Contest Finalist
College: University of Michigan
Major/Course of Study: LSA Honors College, Undecided
Josiah Woltjer
GPA: 4.268
Parents: Vince and Tricia Woltjer
What activities did you participate in during high school?
National Honor Society
Football
Track
Awards and Honors:
National Merit Commended Scholar
Rensselaer Medalist
College: Wheaton College
Major/Course of Study: Mechanical Engineering