Life Lesson Awards Honorees

Alexander Tyndall, son of Scott and Rebecca Tyndall, was chosen as MCE’s Life Lesson Award recipient for his teamwork and leadership. Alex participated in basketball, baseball, indoor and outdoor track, and cross country. Alex maintained a 3.7 grade point average and attended West Shore Community College during his junior and senior years, earning 15 college credits. Alex earned 10 varsity lette ...Read More...

2025 Area 24 Life Lesson Award Recipient Donna Nichols is the 2025 Mason County Sports Hall of Fame Area 24 Life Lesson Award recipient. Donna joined Area 24 Special Olympics in 1975 as a basketball player and is celebrating her 50th year as an active participant this year. “Special Olympics in Michigan initiated with a summer games delegation that travelled to Chicago in 1969,” Area 24 ...Read More...

Lucy Shoup – Teamwork & Perseverance Lucy, daughter of Paul and Susan Shoup, was chosen as the Life Lesson Award recipient from Mason County Eastern for her teamwork and perseverance. Lucy ran cross country and played basketball in high school for four years, was a captain in those sports for two years, competed in track & field for two years as well as softball her senior year, earning 11 ...Read More...

Jaxon Munoz Jaxon, son of Tonya Munoz and Terrell Williams, arrived at Mason County Central in his sophomore year. He struggled to find his place at his previous school and came to MCC looking for a new start. Jaxon first joined the basketball team where he found some success and comradery with teammates. He steadily improved in the classroom and found himself a new home as a Spartan. Jaxon h ...Read More...

Nyvaeh Wendt Nyvaeh, daughter of Syerra Wendt and the late Josh Boerma, started her freshman year at Mason County Central and struggled a bit academically. She was determined to improve, and she did. Through focus and hard work, Nyvaeh has improved her grade point average each year to a 2.8. All-State twice in wrestling, Nyvaeh has a scholarship to wrestle at Sienna Heights University in the f ...Read More...

Maksim “Maks” Flanery – Perseverance & Respect Maksim “Maks” Beau Flanery, son of Brian and Jennifer Flanery, has been selected as the recipient of the Life Lesson Award at Ludington High School for demonstrating perseverance and respect. Maks earned a 3.010 grade point average while participating in a rigorous course load including participation in the Career and Technical Educatio ...Read More...

Reese Willis – Leadership & Respect Reese Margaret Willis, the daughter of Mark and Jeanne Willis, has been selected as the Life Lesson Award recipient for Ludington High School for demonstrating leadership and respect. Reese is an Alpha Graduate, having obtained a 3.846 grade point average while participating in a rigorous course load including Advanced Placement courses in World Histo ...Read More...

2024 Life Lesson Award Recipients from Mason County Eastern High School Olivia Wing, daughter of Diane and Daniel Wing, is one of the individuals selected for the 2024 Mason County Sports Hall of Fame Life Lessons Award and has selected Friends of Ludington State Park to receive the donation given in her honor. Olivia participated in cross country, basketball, and track and was selected all-co ...Read More...

2024 Life Lesson Award Recipient – Mason County Eastern Clayton Shoup, son of Robert and Amanda Shoup, is one of the Life Lesson Award honorees from Mason County Eastern High School and has selected St. Mary’s Caritas Food Pantry for a donation given in his honor. Clay played basketball and baseball and ran cross country and track at MCE. He maintained a 4.0 gpa while earning 15 varsity le ...Read More...

JocQuin Slappey's journey in the Special Olympics is a testament to resilience, leadership, and an unwavering positive spirit. Despite facing adversities, including personal losses, JocQuin has maintained a respect for life and the games he plays.  On the basketball court, his selflessness shines bright.  He consistently chooses teamwork over personal glory, ensuring everyone is invol ...Read More...