Kira Buchholtz is enlisting in the U.S. Navy, where she will serve as an Operations Specialist. During her time at Meridian, she participated in the Bay-Arenac ISD Veterinary Science Program, the Culinary Arts and Hospitality Program, and was a member of the Meridian Ski Club. Following her service, Kira hopes to pursue a career in photography. Congrats on this next milestone, Kira!
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about 5 hours ago, Jordyn Landon
Kira Buchholtz, Navy, Operations Specialist, Photography etc.
Noah Thompson is attending Delta College through Meridian’s 5th-year program, where he will earn credits before transferring to Northwood University or Michigan Technological University, where he plans to major in Cybersecurity Management with minors in Cybersecurity and Economics. During his time at Meridian, he was a part of the Bay-Arenac ISD Cybersecurity Program and a member of the Bowling team. Congrats on your next endeavor, Noah!
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about 6 hours ago, Jordyn Landon
Noah Thompson, Delta College, Cybersecurity, Economics, etc.
Lucas Bunn is attending Delta College through Meridian’s 5th-year program. During his senior year, he completed welding courses through Midland High’s CTE program and plans to continue his education at Delta College to earn his advanced welding certification. Congrats on your next step, Lucas!
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about 7 hours ago, Jordyn Landon
Lucas Bunn, Delta College, Welding, etc.
Christian Card is attending Delta College through Meridian’s 5th-year program. He plans to follow the credit articulation plan, also known as the 3+1 program, with Northwood University to earn a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science. Christian’s career goal is to become a software engineer. During his time at Meridian, he attended the Bay-Arenac Career Center for computer programming and was actively involved in Business Professionals of America. You will do amazing things in your future, Christian!
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about 8 hours ago, Jordyn Landon
Christian Card, Delta College, Computer Science, etc.
Isabella Ebach will be attending Eastern Michigan University to pursue a bachelor’s degree in marketing. She aspires to build a career as a marketing specialist. During her time at Meridian, she particularly enjoyed taking advanced art classes. Congrats on your next big step, Isabella!
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about 9 hours ago, Jordyn Landon
Isabella Ebach, Eastern Michigan University, Marketing, Advanced art
On Friday, MECHS celebrated the Class of 2026 with our annual Decision Day ceremony! College decisions were announced, workforce careers showcased, awards were presented, and scholarships awarded to this amazing group of students! Here’s to the future Class of 2026! We are so proud of you all! #ReachHigher #MeridianMustangs #DecisionDay2026
about 9 hours ago, Noah Kent
Students sitting in an auditorium posing for a photo for Decision Day 2026 at Meridian Early College High School
Students standing on a stage celebrating decision day at Meridian Early College High School
Maceson Hoyer is beginning a union apprenticeship to pursue a career as a journeyman lineman. With a strong foundation from the Bullock Creek Building Trades Program and the Tri-County Lineman Program, he aims to earn his Journeyman Lineman certification and continue advancing in the electrical trade. You will do great things, Maceson!
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about 10 hours ago, Jordyn Landon
Maceson Hoyer, Journeyman Lineman, Workforce, Future Lineman, etc.
Renee Parsons is attending Delta College through Meridian’s 5th-year program, where she plans to earn credits before transferring to Ferris State University to pursue a degree in Dental Hygiene. During her time at Meridian, Renee earned Cum Laude honors and participated in the Bay-Arenac ISD Dental Occupations program. She also completed a co-op at Lavender Dental and was involved in the National Honor Society, National Technical Honor Society, and Track and Field. We are wishing you the best in your next journey, Renee!
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about 11 hours ago, Jordyn Landon
Renee Parsons, Delta College, Dental Hygiene, etc.

Jazmen Compton is entering the workforce after gaining experience in the Coleman Culinary program, where she developed a passion for becoming a chef. Jazmen was also recognized as one of the turnaround students of the Class of 2026. Congrats, Jazmen!

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about 12 hours ago, Jordyn Landon
Jazmen Compton, Culinary, Workforce, Turn-Around Student 2026, etc.

Levi Compton will be attending Hiram College in Hiram, Ohio, on a full-ride scholarship. He plans to study Secondary Education with a focus on English. During his time at Meridian, Levi participated in the Dow College Opportunity Program and was a member of the Coleman Culinary Program. Congrats on your bright future, Levi!

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about 13 hours ago, Jordyn Landon
Levi Compton, Hiram College, Secondary Education (English)
Alyvia Dorman is attending the Michigan College of Beauty in Troy, Michigan. She plans to become a nail technician and, in the future, hopes to own her own nail salon. During her time at Meridian, she participated in the Coleman Culinary Program and served as a teaching assistant for elementary art. Congrats on your next step, Alyvia!
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about 14 hours ago, Jordyn Landon
Alyvia Dorman, Michigan College of Beauty, Nail Tech, etc.
Matthew Krawczak is attending Delta College through Meridian’s 5th-year program. He plans to study Residential Construction Management while working for Krawczak Builders. Matt also attended Delta College earning several credits this past year. He also attended Dow High’s Marketing and Business Management CTE program. Congrats on your next endeavor, Matthew!
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3 days ago, Jordyn Landon
Matthew Krawczak, Delta College, Residential Construction Management, Etc.
Alexander Curly is attending Delta College through Meridian’s 5th Year Program, where he will work toward completing the credit articulation (3+1) program with Northwood University. He plans to earn his bachelor’s degree in Finance and aspires to become a financial advisor. During his time at Meridian, Alex participated in Delta College dual enrollment and was actively involved in track and field, cross country, basketball, and football. Congrats on your next step, Alex!
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3 days ago, Jordyn Landon
Alex Curley, Delta College, Finance, Etc.
Makala Gould is attending the Midland Post-Secondary Program, where she will develop skills to care for others in a career setting. During her time at Meridian, she was a member of Café 101, participated in Art throughout her high school career, and was involved in Life Skills. She also enjoyed Speed and Strength and competed in Track and Field for two years. Best of luck on this next step, Makala!
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3 days ago, Jordyn Landon
Makala Gould, ESA, Human Career Services, Etc.
Isaac Hoffman is attending Delta College through Meridian’s 5th-year program, where he is earning college credits in preparation for transferring to Michigan Technological University, the University of Michigan, or MIT to pursue a degree in Aerospace Engineering. He aspires to a career in rocket engineering. During his time at Meridian, Isaac was dual enrolled at Delta College, a member of the robotics team, and actively involved in track and field, ski club, and Gina and Bebe’s Dance Studio. We are wishing you the best in your next endeavor, Isaac!
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3 days ago, Jordyn Landon
Isaac Hoffman, Delta College, Aerospace Engineering, etc.
Allison Ortwein is attending M.J. Murphy Beauty College in Mt. Pleasant, where she plans to study cosmetology. During her time at Meridian, she participated in Dual Enrollment at Delta College and was involved in the Bullock Creek Careers in Education Program. She also served as a Teaching Assistant and Mustang Mentor, volunteered with the Midland Humane Society, and was a member of the Track team. Congrats on this next chapter, Allison!
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3 days ago, Jordyn Landon
Allison Ortwein, M J Murphy Beauty College, Cosmetology, Etc.

Luke Sanik is attending Delta College through Meridian’s 5th-year program, where he will earn credits before transferring to Central Michigan University or Saginaw Valley State University to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education. He hopes to become a high school art teacher. During his time at Meridian, Luke earned Magna Cum Laude honors and was named to the Jack Pine All-Academic First Team. He also participated in dual enrollment at Delta College and was involved in the Bullock Creek Careers in Education program. Congrats on this next step, Luke!

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3 days ago, Jordyn Landon
Luke Sanik, Secondary Education (Art), Delta College, etc.
Josiah Ross is attending Delta College through Meridian’s 5th-year program, where he will earn his general associate degree before transferring to Central Michigan University to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Education. During his time at Meridian, Josiah earned Magna Cum Laude honors, was named to the Jack Pine All-Academic Second Team, participated in dual enrollment at Delta College, and was involved in the Delta College Esports Club. Congrats on your next adventure, Josiah!
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4 days ago, Jordyn Landon
Josiah Ross, Education, Delta College, etc.
Levi Williette is attending Delta College through Meridian’s 5th-year program, where he will earn credits before transferring to Michigan Technological University or Northwood University to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity and Administration. During his time at Meridian, Levi earned Summa Cum Laude honors and participated in the Bay-Arenac Cybersecurity program, Business Professionals of America, Robotics, and Ski Club. We are wishing you all the best in your future plans, Levi!
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4 days ago, Jordyn Landon
Levi Willette, Delta College, MTU, Cybersecurity, Administration, etc.
Randy Yager is entering the workforce in the electrical field with plans to become an electrician. During his time at Meridian, he participated in the GMCA Electrical Program, earned his Electrical I and II certifications, and was involved in band, track and field, and the wrestling team. Congrats on your next adventure, Randy!
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4 days ago, Jordyn Landon
Randy Yager, Electrician, Workforce, etc.