Class of 2020
We understand the challenges that your class has now been presented due to the current health crisis, and we continue to make your health and safety a priority. We know this isn't what you had in mind when envisioning your senior years. No matter what happens moving forward, we promise to do everything we can to support and celebrate you and your accomplishments at every opportunity.
Stay strong, and continue to lead. WBHS and OEC graduates are some of the most prepared and forward thinking graduates in the country. We will overcome and bring others on the path to success with us.
Senior Spotlights
To help celebrate our seniors at OEC and WBHS, we've created our Senior Spotlight social media posts. We will be posting these recognitions to our seniors throughout the spring and summer. Please find your school's Senior Spotlight Google Form and share their information including a high resolution senior photo with the PR and Marketing department today:
WBHS - Senior Parent Webinar April 15
The WBHS admin team hosted a special webinar on April 15 for the parents of seniors to discuss important updates and answer questions for the class of 2020. Please find the link to the recording linked below:
OEC - Parent Webinar April 20
The OEC admin team hosted a webinar on April 20 for parents to discuss important updates and answer questions. Please find the link to the recording below, the password for the recording is 8h#R35*5
Words for our Seniors
The story of the class of 2020 has taken unexpected turns, with added chapters and obstacles. Class of 2020, this is your senior year. This is your moment to celebrate. This is your time. We are so excited to see the legacies you leave, and to see how you come out on the other side.
Class of 2020 - May Update
WBHS Principal, Eric Pace and his admin team have prepared the following update to inform seniors and their families on any and all updates regarding the end of the school year.
Frequently Asked Questions
We will continue to update this page as we receive more information. Have a question? Reach out to your building administrator.
- WBHS Class of 2020 FAQ - Coming Soon!
🛑RED ALERT🛑NEW CHALLENGE FOR TEACHERS🛑 this is the SENIOR SHOUTOUT CHALLENGE: take 2 seniors and make them feel loved! Nominate 3 teachers and keep this trend going using #seniorshoutout @MsStro_WBHS @LandonWBHS @jakewaytweetswb y’all are up! pic.twitter.com/pbiwat8Lf1
— Kevin Cody Reed (@Kevreed91) April 6, 2020
Shoutout to @ameliadallo and @BrienBecks24. Proud of both of you. It was an honor to have you in class and to see you grow from Abbott to WBHS. Best wishes. I nominate @Jonesfam0451 @WBHSTeacher @MervetIsmail. #seniorsshoutout #wb2020 pic.twitter.com/p5sjqYfhWO
— Ajay Bedi (@bedimath) April 6, 2020
🛑RED ALERT🛑NEW CHALLENGE FOR TEACHERS🛑 this is the SENIOR SHOUTOUT CHALLENGE: take 2 seniors and make them feel loved! Nominate 3 teachers and keep this trend going using #seniorshoutout. Shoutout to @_sammiescott and @ChaseGR_ !!! @19Bellamy @Abeska @msnowakwbhs y'all are up! pic.twitter.com/9CDCmrOOKa
— Kevin Jakeway (1) (@jakewaytweetswb) April 6, 2020
📣NEW CHALLENGE FOR TEACHERS. THE SENIOR SHOUTOUT CHALLENGE: take 2 seniors and make them feel loved! Nominate 3 teachers and keep this thread going using #seniorshoutout. Shoutout @Camden_Bradley3 and @_leah_morton 2 outstanding seniors.
— Jed Jones (@Jonesfam0451) April 6, 2020
Nominate @nuribye @jennkozicki @jdenha45 pic.twitter.com/BemYc2dErL
Thanks for the nomination @MsStro_WBHS! Let’s keep this rolling @ericpaceWBHS, @19Bellamy and @WMentors! @CWheeler__ and @vincent_lafata, I’m going to miss you guys! pic.twitter.com/XveqNrCKDo
— Mr. Woodberg (@wbwoodberg) April 6, 2020
🛑NEW CHALLENGE FOR TEACHERS🛑this is the SENIOR SHOUTOUT CHALLENGE: take 2 seniors and make them feel loved! Nominate 3 teachers and keep this trend going using #seniorshoutout. Shoutout @lydia__Gill @kay_latrice1 I nominate @IvanMathWB @NoelleEssig @LarkinWBAP pic.twitter.com/4gBtVu2hpc
— Nicole Lafata (@NickiLafata) April 7, 2020
🛑NEW CHALLENGE FOR TEACHERS🛑this is the SENIOR SHOUTOUT CHALLENGE: take 2 seniors and make them feel loved! Nominate 3 teachers and keep this trend going using #seniorshoutout. Shoutout @_vidhipandya @maxbarash03 @brettbradley77
— Kyle Landon (@LandonWBHS) April 6, 2020
I nominate @Jonesfam0451 @NickiLafata @19Bellamy pic.twitter.com/VkT4icmzFZ
🛑RED ALERT🛑NEW CHALLENGE FOR TEACHERS🛑 this is the SENIOR SHOUTOUT CHALLENGE: take 2 seniors and make them feel loved! Nominate 3 teachers and keep this trend going using #seniorshoutout. Shoutout @laurenkxng and @jacob_nafso. I nominate @WBHS_DECA @wbwoodberg @bedimath pic.twitter.com/WqqbrZ2F2b
— Taylor Strobridge (@MsStro_WBHS) April 6, 2020
Class of 2020 Laker Choir Seniors
Our next Laker Spring Sport Senior Spotlight is on Sara Filby. A long distance specialist, Sara participated in the State Championships in both Cross Country and Track. Sara will attend Jacksonville University in the Fall and study Marine Science. #LakerNation thanks you Sara! pic.twitter.com/LoDz5i7Jjt
— Eric Pierce (@therealepap) April 23, 2020
Our next Laker Spring Sport Senior Spotlight is on Parker Semanson. Parker was the goalie and a team captain for our Girls Lacrosse team. A scholar-athlete, Parker will be attending Northern Michigan this fall. #LakerNation thanks you for all your hard work! #OnlyWB pic.twitter.com/78Gnc0QZju
— Eric Pierce (@therealepap) April 17, 2020
Our next Laker Spring Sport Senior Spotlight is on Chloe Barnthouse. Chloe has been a star striker for our Soccer program for four years. She will continue her academic and athletic career at Murray State next year. #LakerNation is proud of all your accomplishments. #OnlyWB pic.twitter.com/Yf2R1sxMYN
— Eric Pierce (@therealepap) April 9, 2020
Our next Laker Spring Sport Senior Spotlight is on Dhiya Krupashankar. Dhiya is a two sport captain, cross country and tennis, a league champion in tennis, and a scholar-athlete. She will be attending U of M next year. Great job representing #LakerNation Dhiya! #OnlyWB pic.twitter.com/zlZDsgIQTE
— Eric Pierce (@therealepap) April 8, 2020
Our next Laker Spring Sport Senior Spotlight is on Margo Budde. Margo is a center defender for our 2019 League Champion Soccer Team. An outstanding scholar-athlete, she will attend MSU next year. #LakerNation thanks you Margo!!! #OnlyWB pic.twitter.com/3Qiv6vlBQ9
— Eric Pierce (@therealepap) April 7, 2020
Our next Laker Spring Sport Senior Spotlight is on Steven McCotter. Steven is a two sport standout at WBHS playing four years on Varsity Hockey and the last two on Varsity Baseball. #LakerNation appreciates all your hard work over the last four years! #OnlyWB pic.twitter.com/9NdbJCz9iu
— Eric Pierce (@therealepap) April 6, 2020
Our next Laker Spring Sport Senior Spotlight is on Abbaas Hakim. Abbaas plays as an attack on the lacrosse team. A high achieving scholar-athlete, Abbaas will study at the University of Michigan this fall. #LakerNation appreciates all your hard work Abbaas! #OnlyWB pic.twitter.com/PmNoTPlbCK
— Eric Pierce (@therealepap) April 23, 2020
Our next Laker Spring Sport Senior Spotlight is on Alexis Carnley. Alexis was a 4 year member of our Girls Lacrosse Team and 2 year captain. A scholar-athlete, she will be attending Western Michigan next year. #LakerNation thanks you for your dedication! #OnlyWB pic.twitter.com/WH4uRaytcf
— Eric Pierce (@therealepap) April 17, 2020
Our next Laker Spring Sport Senior Spotlight is on soccer sensation Lara Mathias. Lara is a 4 year Varsity player who played defender/forward. A league champ, she is looking forward to attending Ross at U of M in the fall.#LakerNation thanks you for all your hard work! #OnlyWB pic.twitter.com/1MeBrGsncu
— Eric Pierce (@therealepap) April 8, 2020
Our next Laker Spring Sport Senior Spotlight is on softball player Alexis Kill. Alexis was a key contributor as a pitcher and 1B on last year's league championship team. She will continue playing at Schoolcraft. Thanks for all you have done for #LakerNation Alexis! #OnlyWB pic.twitter.com/7whImzI8QE
— Eric Pierce (@therealepap) April 8, 2020
Our next Laker Spring Sport Senior Spotlight is on Jacqueline Thomas. Jackie is another member of our 2019 League Champion softball team that played outfield. An outstanding student-athlete, we are going to miss her devotion to her teammates. #LakerNation thanks you! #OnlyWB pic.twitter.com/VfBacMwyQz
— Eric Pierce (@therealepap) April 7, 2020
Our first Laker Spring Sport Senior Spotlight is on Kara Erickson. Kara is a Senior Captain for our softball team. She is a wonderful leader and a two sport athlete. We thank her for her years of dedication to Laker athletics. #LakerNation #OnlyWB pic.twitter.com/eYxwbDPyOM
— Eric Pierce (@therealepap) April 6, 2020
Our next Laker Spring Sport Senior Spotlight is on Matthew Elliott. This lead skipper and two-time captain for the sailing team has earned 8 varsity letters. A scholar-athlete, Matthew will continue on the sailing team at MIT. #LakerNation is proud of you Matthew! #OnlyWB pic.twitter.com/Swu5gE5rDC
— Eric Pierce (@therealepap) April 21, 2020
Our next Laker Spring Sport Senior Spotlight is on JP Ayar. A two sport standout and a scholar-athlete, JP played hockey and lacrosse at WBHS. He will continue playing hockey next year at Oakland University. #LakerNation is proud of you! #OnlyWB pic.twitter.com/QzzugAyYHx
— Eric Pierce (@therealepap) April 16, 2020
Our next Laker Spring Sport Senior Spotlight is on Rebecca Bienstock. Becca was a 4 year member of the softball team. She is a dedicated, high achieving scholar-athlete and will be attending MSU in the fall. #LakerNation thanks you for all your hard work! #OnlyWB pic.twitter.com/SxtL8ocxjh
— Eric Pierce (@therealepap) April 8, 2020
Our next Laker Spring Sport Senior Spotlight is on Isabela Tatem. Isabela is a pitcher and outfielder for our softball team. Her hard work has helped her to earn an athletic and academic scholarship at Roosevelt University. #LakerNation is proud of you! #OnlyWB pic.twitter.com/0lJf4Evsvo
— Eric Pierce (@therealepap) April 8, 2020
Our next Laker Spring Sport Senior Spotlight is on Julianne Thomas. Julianne has spent four years in the softball program. An outstanding student-athlete, she will be attending U of M in the fall. #LakerNation thanks you for all you have done over the last four years. #OnlyWB pic.twitter.com/oh84OWmAVl
— Eric Pierce (@therealepap) April 7, 2020
Our next Laker Spring Sport Senior Spotlight is on Lydia Gill. Lydia has participated in many sports at WBHS including basketball, cheerleading, and track. She is a sprinter and participated in the 100 and 200. #LakerNation thanks you for your dedication! #OnlyWB pic.twitter.com/jx2J8BAlv5
— Eric Pierce (@therealepap) April 24, 2020
Our next Laker Spring Sport Senior Spotlight is on Parker Semanson. Parker was the goalie and a team captain for our Girls Lacrosse team. A scholar-athlete, Parker will be attending Northern Michigan this fall. #LakerNation thanks you for all your hard work! #OnlyWB pic.twitter.com/78Gnc0QZju
— Eric Pierce (@therealepap) April 17, 2020
Our next Laker Spring Sport Senior Spotlight is on Sam Hughes. Sam was a 4 year player in our lacrosse and football programs. Sam will continue his playing career while on the football team at Kalamazoo College next fall. #LakerNation is proud of you! #OnlyWB pic.twitter.com/G2D8zgPCko
— Eric Pierce (@therealepap) April 11, 2020
Our next Laker Spring Sport Senior Spotlight is on Diana Hanko. Diana participated in Track and Tennis while at WBHS. A high-achieving scholar-athlete, Diana is looking to go into pre-med when she begins college next year. #LakerNation appreciates all your hard work! #OnlyWB pic.twitter.com/BS1weMZQdL
— Eric Pierce (@therealepap) April 8, 2020
Our next Laker Spring Sport Senior Spotlight is on Jenna Frommer. Jenna is another leader from our 2019 League Champion Softball team. This scholar-athlete plays first base and plans on attending MSU next fall. #LakerNation appreciates you! #OnlyWB pic.twitter.com/DgRv01FFom
— Eric Pierce (@therealepap) April 8, 2020
Our next Laker Spring Sport Senior Spotlight is on Vincent Lafata. Vincent is a two sport athlete at WBHS, playing both Varsity Golf and Varsity Football. He will continue playing golf for Adrian College next year. #LakerNation appreciates you Vince! #OnlyWB pic.twitter.com/YP4z7EAfB9
— Eric Pierce (@therealepap) April 6, 2020