The Finalists to the Balanced Man Scholarship posted some impressive applications. Below is a little about each of the finalists.
Benjamin Lukas Varney
Cass City, Michigan
Ben was a four-sport athlete in high school, competing in football, track, baseball, and cross-country. Ben was academic all-conference in all four sports, and academic all-state for track and cross country. Ben was also all-county in football and baseball, and two time all-state in cross country and track. He was involved in the Big Brothers/Big Sister program for two years, served in Student Council for three years, and was a member of student advisory committee of the Tuscola County Community Foundation that reviews and awards $10,000 per year to youth projects within Tuscola County. Ben plans on majoring in Sport Management.
Vincent Caruso
Shelby Township, MI
In High School, Vincent served as President for NHS and also Key Club. Those two positions led him to numerous volunteer experiences, which included working at Turning Point, a shelter for Women who have been the victims of domestic violence, and serving as an elementary and junior high tutor. Vincent was also active in sports, as he was a member of the track and tennis teams, serving as the track captain. Vincent is undecided on his major, but he will be in the University's honor program in the fall.
Nathan Hamet
Dearborn, MI
During high school Nathan received a total of 6 athletic letters in cross-country, track, and baseball all while maintaining a 3.98 GPA and scoring a 34 on the ACT. Nathan was also involved as President of his student council as well as being involved with NHS, Key Club, along with 400 + hours of volunteering his time throughout high school. Nathan plans on majoring in Engineering.
Corbin Decker
Vicksburg, MI
Corbin was very involved in his high school's soccer team receiving All State honors his senior year. Not only was Corbin successful on the soccer field, but also achieved success in Michigan DECA, qualifying for nationals his senior year. In addition, Corbin keeps busy by running his own business. Corbin’s business specializes in selling all natural laundry detergent and general cleaner. Through his business, Corbin hopes to make a difference in the use of chemical-laden detergents and recycling. Corbin plans to apply to the Ross School of Business after his freshman year.
Jeff Petsch
Montague, MI
In high school Jeff was an All-State honor athlete. He competed in both basketball and football leading his football team to a state championship and his basketball team to a state semi-finalist position. Jeff was also President of his student council, DECA Vice-President, and captain of both his basketball and football team. In addition, Jeff was highly involved with his community by volunteering for the Red Cross, beach sweep, and was a reading buddy for an elementary school student. Jeff plans on majoring in Economics.
Joshua Kruger
Ann Arbor, MI
Joshua was an All-State soccer player in high school and also an All-Conference player in basketball. Joshua's love for soccer led him to become an Ann Arbor soccer official, and he also served as the Team Manager for his high school's girls soccer team. Joshua is also very involved in his church's youth group and has participated in numerous volunteer experiences through the youth group. Josh hopes to play club soccer at the University, and is currently enrolled in the School of Kinesiology, in hopes of one day working in Sport Medicine.
Joseph Johnson
Shelby Township, MI
Joseph played four sports: hockey, baseball, cross-country, and football during his time in high school. His main passion was hockey where he served as one of the team's captains. Aside from sports, Joey was also involved in numerous extracurricular activities, including Key Club, NHS, Spanish National Honors Society, and served as a Senior mentor through his high school's Sophomore Senior Mentoring Program. Joseph was also a member of his high school's homecoming court. Joseph graduated from high school as a Valedictorian and currently works as a pharmacy technician and plans on pursuing a career in Pharmacy.
Charles Zeller
Centennial, CO
Attending Cherry Creek High School in Colorado, Charles was captain of his football team with a runner-up finish in the state of Colorado. Charles was twice all-conference in football, and also served as captain of the basketball team. Aside from athletics, Charles was an NHS and a Spanish National Honors Society member. Charles also was extremely involved in his community, including being involved with a men's service club, a freshmen mentor for two years, and he also delivered meals to AIDS victims. Perhaps, most impressively Charles went on several three weeklong mission trips to Juarez, Mexico. He plans on applying to the Ross School of Business.
Adam M Green
Davison, MI
In High School, Adam Green was a member of the varsity hockey, where he served as captain, and football teams, where he earned All-League honors and was also named to the Academic All-State team in both sports. Among his many accomplishments, Adam was the winner of the Wendy's High School Heisman Award. Outside of the athletic fields, Adam served as a tutor, a youth hockey instructor, and a volunteer a local hospital, and a volunteer at the Buick Open. Adam plans to major in either Chemical or Biomedical Engineering.
Wesley Calvin O'Brien
Boca Raton, Florida
While attending Saint Andrew's School in Florida, Calvin was a member of both the lacrosse and football teams. He also assisted the varsity girls soccer program. Calvin was the winner of the California Institute of Technology Signature Award, which recognizes creativity in math and science. Calvin was a member of Model UN, Habitat for Humanity, and served as a camp counselor at a lacrosse camp, and served in the same role at Camp Aspen Snowmass in Snowmass, Colorado. He plans on majoring in Aerospace Engineering.
Kevin Clark
Troy, MI
Kevin attended Brother Rice High School, where he was a member of the hockey, lacrosse, cross-country and skiing teams. He was captain of his state champion ski team. Kevin also scored a perfect score on his math section of the SAT, and he also currently working on his private pilot's license. Kevin worked at an Elementary School in Detroit, where he assisted students with reading and writing and helped them to create a book of their own to publish. He also has worked at Oakland Hills Golf Course for three years as a caddie. Kevin plans on applying to the Ross School of Business.
Brenden Magnan
Grand Haven. MI
Brenden was a member of the Varsity Tennis teams for four years, and served as a captain. He was also a member of the golf team, and the ski club. Brenden was also a member of the National Honor Society, the Green Club, and he was named the Rotary Student of the Month. His community service projects include helping out a food kitchen, and cleaning up his local beach. Brenden plans on majoring in Pre-Med.
John Stewart
Bloomfield Hills, MI
John was a member of the varsity rugby, football, track and field, and ski teams, while in high school. He also was a member of the robotics team. John was a member of Phi Beta Kappa, and during his time in high school, he served as a caddy at Oakland Hills Country Club, assisted an elderly women with household chores, and helped work with his mother with Christ Child Society. John plans on majoring in Economics.
Daniel Zamler
Beverly Hills, MI
Daniel was a captain of his varsity football team, and also served as the varsity weightlifting coach. He also worked with the women's soccer team and served as a swim tutor at his high school. Outside of school, Daniel has done work at his temple, at Gleanors Food Bank, and with Lighthouse food distribution. Daniel plans on majoring in Pre-Med.
