2025 Senior Awards
2025 Top 10 students (listed alphabetically):
- Valedictorian: Adam Alderson (4.476 GPA)
- Salutatorian: Gabriel Bos (4.442 GPA)
- Alexander French
- Hadleigh Hilgert
- Hailey Huggett
- Hannah Maginnis
- Emma Margaron
- Eleanor McMullen
- Ruby VanHuis
- Ryland VanderPloeg
An additional 31 students earned Gold Cords for a GPA of 3.5–4.0, and 29 students receiving Red & White Honor Cords for maintaining a GPA above 4.0.
Over 75% of HHS graduates—193 students—are continuing their education after high school, an increase from previous years. Top college destinations include Grand Valley State University, Davenport University, Michigan State University, and Grand Rapids Community College. Popular fields of study include nursing and healthcare, business, engineering, psychology, and counseling. Additionally, many students are entering the workforce and skilled trades, pursuing careers in welding, cosmetology, construction, and automotive technology.
The Class of 2025 has reported nearly $500,000 in scholarships to date, with an estimated four-year total of $1.6 million.
- During the Senior Awards event on Sunday, dozens of students were also recognized with
- Memorial scholarships
- Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area scholarships
- Holland High School Departmental awards
In addition, 33 Distinguished Athlete Awards were presented based on a point system that considers athletic participation, individual and team success at the conference or state level, and academic performance.
We look forward to honoring the Class of 2025 once more at Commencement on Tuesday at 7:00 PM at DeVos Fieldhouse.