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Autrey named LHS All Around Senior

May 15, 2026

By Jeff Kiessel, MCP contributor  LUDINGTON — Ludington High School senior Walt Autrey was named the All Around Senior during Thursday’s academic assembly. Autrey was selected from a group of 10 finalists by Ludington High School staff members. He is the 88th senior to receive the award since it was established in 1938. The award has been presented every year…

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LASD’s Kuczynski named band teacher of the year

May 15, 2026

LUDINGTON — Ludington Area School District Director of Bands Keith Kuczynski has been named the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association District 1 Teacher of the Year for 2026. Kuczynski was selected as the district’s nominee for the statewide Teacher of the Year honor for the 2026-27 school year. MSBOA District 1 includes Lake, Mason, Mecosta, Missaukee, Oceana, Osceola and…

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LHS Honors 36 Alpha Graduates at annual banquet

May 8, 2026

By Jeff Kiessel, MCP contributor  HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Ludington High School honored 36 students Thursday during its annual Alpha Graduates’ Banquet, held at Lincoln Hille Golf Club. The event recognized seniors who achieved a cumulative grade point average of 3.75 or higher during their high school careers. The students were recognized for their academic excellence ahead of Ludington High School’s…

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LHS announces 10 finalists for All-Around Senior

May 5, 2026

Story and photo by Jeff Kiessel, MCP contributor  LUDINGTON — Ten Ludington High School seniors have been selected by their classmates as finalists for the Class of 2026 All-Around Senior Award, continuing a long-standing tradition within Ludington Area School District. The finalists are Walton Autrey, Ava Carlson, Amelia Hatch, Luke Kwietniewski, Lydia Kwietniewski, Ian Lundberg, Madilyn Lynn, Colin Shelton, Lilly…

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Ludington High School announces citizenship award recipients

April 24, 2026

LUDINGTON — Ludington High School has announced the recipients of the American Citizenship Award for Trimester 2 of the 2025-26 school year. The award, presented in partnership with the National Association of Secondary School Principals, recognizes students who demonstrate strong character, leadership and commitment to their school and community. Recipients are selected based on their actions and attitudes, including positive…

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