Senior Spotlight - Class of 2024 Name: Troy Gordon Goals for my future: my goals are to go to college to get education towards my pursuit to get a high paying network Engineer job Most memorable Gobles Public Schools memory:  The number one skill I am taking with me after graduation is: the ability to seek opportunity What sports, hobbies, and extracurriculars have you participated in in high school?   I have participated in band, been in student council for 2 years, been In quiz bowl, currently going to votech. Superpower you wish you had:  the ability to learn specific knowledge when needed Favorite restaurant: Big Apple Bagels Fun fact about me:  I am a huge networking nerd. My advice to future GHS students: do your work and make sure your GPA is around a 3.0 or higher. What I want the community to know about GHS:  it provides many opportunities to high-schoolers.
Senior Spotlight - Class of 2024 1.   1. Name: Charlotte Zantello  2. Goals for my future: My goal for the future is to attend SMC and go into a Nursing program.  3. Most memorable Gobles Public Schools memory: My most memorable moment at Gobles would be the middle school dances, CRAZY stuff happened then.  4. The number one skill I am taking with me after graduation is: Having time management, I am always late…  5. What sports, hobbies, and extracurriculars have you participated in in high school? I have done Volleyball, Basketball, and track all 4 years of high school  6. Superpower you wish you had: The ability to read people's minds  7. Favorite restaurant: Noodles in Kalamazoo, Noodles mac n cheese is the best thing I have ever eaten  8. Fun fact about me: I love coffee and I will do anything to get coffee…  9. My advice to future GHS students: Always do your work, it pays off in the end. Junior year is most definitely the worst, but then senior year is relaxing and fun.  10. What I want the community to know about GHS: This school is very spirited and we are all like a huge family.
Senior Spotlight - Class of 2024 1.   1. Name: Charlotte Zantello  2. Goals for my future: My goal for the future is to attend SMC and go into a Nursing program.  3. Most memorable Gobles Public Schools memory: My most memorable moment at Gobles would be the middle school dances, CRAZY stuff happened then.  4. The number one skill I am taking with me after graduation is: Having time management, I am always late…  5. What sports, hobbies, and extracurriculars have you participated in in high school? I have done Volleyball, Basketball, and track all 4 years of high school  6. Superpower you wish you had: The ability to read people's minds  7. Favorite restaurant: Noodles in Kalamazoo, Noodles mac n cheese is the best thing I have ever eaten  8. Fun fact about me: I love coffee and I will do anything to get coffee…  9. My advice to future GHS students: Always do your work, it pays off in the end. Junior year is most definitely the worst, but then senior year is relaxing and fun.  10. What I want the community to know about GHS: This school is very spirited and we are all like a huge family.
Senior Spotlight - Class of 2024     1. Name: Emma Nuyen  2. Goals for my future: My plan after High School is to pursue a degree in Music Performance at Western Michigan University under the study of Dr. Lin Foulk-Baird.  3. Most memorable Gobles Public Schools memory: The most memorable thing that happened at Gobles Public School was my junior prom. It was overall a very fun night and there are some memories I will definitely take with me!  4. The number one skill I am taking with me after graduation is: The number one skill I am taking with me after graduation is to savor some moments as they are experiences you will never get again.  5. What sports, hobbies, and extracurriculars have you participated in in high school? I was in our school’s band and marching band since freshman year. Since my sophomore year, I have been our marching band’s Drum Major.  6. Superpower you wish you had: Teleportation  7. Favorite restaurant: Kyoto Japanese Steakhouse  8. Fun fact about me: I love to attend live music and will take the chance to attend a concert whenever I can.  9. My advice to future GHS students: Don’t procrastinate. It’s just a rabbit hole that will lead to more stress later on.  10. What I want the community to know about GHS: Since it is a small school, you have the opportunity to do anything you want to do. It’s really easy to join and play on a sports team or to join the student council during your junior year.
Senior Spotlight - Class of 2024 Name: Totiyana Graves  Goals for my future:  Attend LMC and become a RN.  Most memorable Gobles Public Schools memory:  Making history in a varsity football game.  The number one skill I am taking with me after graduation is:  Communication skills  What sports, hobbies, extracurriculars have you been a part of since 9th grade?  Choir since 9th grade, Wrestling since 10th grade, and Football since 11th grade. Superpower you wish you had:  Teleportation  Favorite restaurant: Olive Garden  Fun fact about me: I love Red Bull  My advice to future GHS students: Get involved with the community and stay connected throughout your highschool career.  What I want the community to know about GHS:  We’re a family!
Senior Spotlight  Gobles Tigers  1.	Name: Olivia Sweet 2.	Goals for my future:  My plan A is to major in engineering and minor in English. I'm not sure yet where I will study.  3.	Most memorable Gobles Public Schools memory:  I cannot choose one specific memory, but generally, anytime I could goof off with my friends (whether we were supposed to or not).  4.	The number one skill I am taking with me after graduation is: I am taking with me the ability to balance school work and fun!  5.	What sports, hobbies, extracurriculars have you been a part of since 9th grade?  I play basketball, run track, and I'm in my first year of cross country. Outside of school, I train in TaeKwonDo.  6.	Superpower you wish you had: Teleportation 7.	Favorite restaurant: The Rock  8.	Fun fact about me is that I am a Deputy Black Belt 9.	My advice to future GHS students: 	Live in the moment, take fun classes, and don't stress out too much.  10.	What I want the community to know about GHS: 	It is very helpful that the teachers are willing and able to help students on an individual level.
Senior Spotlight - Class of 2024 Name: Hailey Holland  Goals for my future: I plan to attend Kalamazoo Valley Community College, getting my associate degree in nursing or physical therapy then transferring to the University of Central Florida. My most memorable memory at Gobles Public Schools is winning homecoming my junior and senior year and being on homecoming court my senior year.  The number one skill I am taking with me after graduation is to stay ahead in my classes and to make sure I have good time management.  What sports, hobbies, extracurriculars have you been a part of since 9th grade? I have been a part of the Softball and Volleyball teams since freshman year. The National Honor Society since 10th grade and band for a brief time.  Superpower you wish you had: Mind Reading   Favorite restaurant: My favorite restaurant is either the Cheesecake Factory or Dog and the Bank.  Fun fact about me: I have been injured at some point almost every year of high school.  My advice to future GHS students is to have fun but also work hard, and make memories because before you know it, it will all come to an end. I would also say to remember the teachers and staff have your best interest at heart even though you may not see it, they want you to succeed.  I want the community to know that Gobles is a very successful school, we are community-oriented. The school is very successful at teaching the students and keeping them safe. I want the community to know that we are very big into homecoming, that as a school we support every sport we have, and although we are small we are mighty. The faculty are hardworking and would do anything to make sure that their students succeed, and are always extremely proud of their kids and that in the end, we are all one big family.
Senior Spotlight of the week Amelia Fortis Senior Spotlight - Class of 2024 Name: Amelia Fortis Goals for my future: I’m from Spain, so I want to continue my studies there, go to college in the degree of aerospace engineering. Most memorable Gobles Public Schools memory: My first day of Senior year. The number one skill I am taking with me after graduation is: Continue being able to discover new places and being able to put myself out there. What sports, hobbies, extracurriculars have you been a part of since 9th grade? I’ve been going to extra classes in the evenings, I also played basketball and now I’m in cross country. Superpower you wish you had: Teletransportation Favorite restaurant: Chick-fill-a Fun fact about me: I love sour patch My advice to future GHS students: Be open, make new friends and have fun. Also, join some sport or club, you will regret if you don’t do it What I want the community to know about GHS: We are a small school but we know one each other and is really good.
Senior Spotlight - Class of 2024 Name: Christian Witt  Goals for my future: My plan A is to pursue Meteorology at Central Michigan University with a Master’s Degree in Atmospheric Sciences. My plan B is to take a Gap Year and find a full time job immediately after graduation and save up money and then see where I am at with my life at that time.  Most memorable Gobles Public Schools memory: Going to the Lakeshore Marching Invitational in 2019 during the “One Giant Leap” show and winning 1st place at the competition, scoring a new school record for the highest score at the competition.  The number one skill I am taking with me after graduation is: Taking time to do things. High School taught me not to rush through things and enjoy where I am at and what I am doing because it won’t last forever.  What sports, hobbies, extracurriculars have you been a part of since 9th grade? Some extracurriculars I have participated in since 9th grade is Marching Band and Quiz Bowl. Also being the secretary officer of the Gobles Chapter of the National Honor Society.  Superpower you wish you had: Teleportation from Point A to Point B  Favorite restaurant: Olive Garden  Fun fact about me: I’ve been working in the summer camp setting since I was 13 years old. I am also a twin to my brother Connor, which if you know us, we don’t look or act anything alike.  My advice to future GHS students:  Respect your teachers and faculty staff. They give up their personal time to make curriculum and assignments to help each one of us be successful young individuals. Without them, we wouldn’t be where we are today. Also, be kind to the school buildings. Throwing things all over the bathroom walls (boys, I’m talking to you specifically) is highly disrespectful. There are people who already work hard at the school to keep things clean, and nobody thinks you're cool doing that kind of stuff.  What I want the community to know about GHS: Gobles is a school that is successful in keeping its students safe. The provisions the school board oversees has been something that has been controversially point-in-reach succeded to help the students and community have a better repetoir to the outside public. Respect is very carefully constructed at the school through the rules they have, and if you are respectful, then you will be successful.
Senior Spotlight - Class of 2024 Name: Michaela Goerke Goals for my future: I am thinking of going into the Air Force or Architect Major as an interior designer.  Most memorable Gobles Public Schools memory: Walking to Harvest Moon Acres on the Kal-Haven Trail in kindergarten.  The number one skill I am taking with me after graduation is: Definitely perseverance What sports, hobbies, extracurriculars have you been a part of since 9th grade?: I've been a part of the band since 5th grade! This is my 9th year in band Superpower you wish you had: Teleportation Favorite restaurant: Steak n Shake Fun fact about me: I can actually draw/paint very well and I can touch my tongue to my nose! I've been to the top of the Arch in St. Louis twice. My advice to future GHS students: Do your best. Be nice to everyone even if they are mean to you. If you fall, get back up and keep going! High School is hard but only if you make it that way. But most importantly have fun and make memories you won't be able to forget you only go through high school once.  What I want the community to know about GHS: The teachers here aren't mean it's tough love because they want us to pass. Everyone here wants to see people succeed and do their best.
Senior Spotlight - Gobles Tigers Name: Ella Ringel  Class of  2024 Goals for my future: I hope to go to college to either pursue a career involved with ending climate change or in microbiology.  Most memorable Gobles Public Schools memory: The homecoming competitions and the muddy games. I love to see everyone working together and cheering on their classmates. It is a great time to bond with your class and see everyone’s skills at work.  The number one skill I am taking with me after graduation is: Not being afraid to ask others for help.  What sports, hobbies, extracurriculars have you been a part of since 9th grade? I have been involved in Marching Band, Track, and Bowling.  Superpower you wish you had: The ability to control or manipulate wind.  Favorite restaurant: Studio Grill.  Fun fact about me: I love hunting for four-leaf clovers.  My advice to future GHS students: Take risks and push yourself to try new things.  What I want the community to know about GHS: Everyone is here to help you learn and succeed, so if you need help, don’t be afraid to ask for it.
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Senior Gobles Tigers Spotlight. Senior Spotlight - Class of 2024  Name: Cassie Johnson  Goals for my future: I want to be an accountant    Most memorable Gobles Public Schools memory: My most memorable memories at Gobles are the homecoming traditions.   The number one skill I am taking with me after graduation is: To always be ahead in your classes if possible.    What sports, hobbies, extracurriculars have you been a part of since 9th grade? I have been a part of the choir class.    Superpower you wish you had: Teleportation   Favorite restaurant: Chick-fil-A    Fun fact about me: I plan to have my associates degree by the time I turn 18.    My advice to future GHS students: Find a group of friends who have similar interests to you.   What I want the community to know about GHS: How much your support has helped the school and my graduating class.
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Senior Spotlight - Class of 2023  Name: Alyssa Martin  Goals for my future (Education, career or military. If college, list the major you are interested in pursuing.):  After high school, I plan to go to college for a Biology or Environmental Studies degree. I plan to go to KVCC for prerequisites then I’ll transfer to a university for a bachelor's degree.  Most memorable Gobles Public Schools memory:  All of the fun we had on the marching band bus on the way to and from competitions.  The number one skill I am taking with me after graduation is:  One skill I will take with me is note-taking.  What sports, hobbies, extracurriculars have you been a part of since 9th grade?  Since 9th grade, I have been a member of the band and Quiz Bowl.  Superpower you wish you had:  Teleportation  Favorite restaurant:  Hunan Gardens  Fun fact about me:  My favorite thing to do outside of school is photography and I love taking pictures of nature.  My advice to future GHS students:  Don’t get caught up in unnecessary drama. It’s not worth your time or stress. It’s always better to make your schoolwork a priority and enjoy the happier moments.  What I want the community to know about GHS:  Gobles High School may be a small school but there is a strong sense of community within the school and the staff truly want the best for their students.
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Picture of Gobles School Quiz Bowl Team members: Christopher Witt, Dulce Ramos-Martinez, Alyssa Martin, Troy Gordon,  Shawn Martin, Ishmael Ram0z-Martinez, Tyler Johnson, Chloe Kneller,  Cole Stapert, Dante Clemence, Alex Platt, and Lily Garcia.