Nyvaeh Wendt
Mason County Central - Life Lesson Awards Honorees
Cross Country, Softball, Track & Field, Wrestling
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...
Jaxon Munoz
Mason County Central - Life Lesson Awards Honorees
Basketball, Football
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...
Lucy Shoup
Mason County Eastern - Life Lesson Awards Honorees
Basketball, Cross Country, Softball, Track & Field
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...
Donna Nichols
Area 24 - Life Lesson Awards Honorees
Basketball, Swimming, Track & Field
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...
Alexander Tyndall
Mason County Eastern - Life Lesson Awards Honorees
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Track & Field
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...