Bad Axe High School proudly recognizes Brandon Ma as the top student of the Bad Axe High School Class of 2025. Ma credits his brother as an influential part of his life. “I’ve never stopped looking up to him for his knowledge and proficiency for computer programming and designing abilities.” Family has also impacted Ma’s future goals in other ways. It was on a family trip to Niagara Falls “when it was freezing and I stood infatuated with the falling pieces of ice as well as the waterfall’s deep sea blue-green color” that Brandon Ma realized he “wanted to recreate these colors, these ripples.”
A passion for art and design morphed into a Robotics Design and Excellence Competition Award and an entry in the Congressional Art Competition, an experience that allowed him to compare his art with others and craft a hope for a future art career. Ma recognizes the role of curiosity and creativity as key to his progress. “Curiosity is the mother of all progress; never seek to satiate it at the end of the journey.” His interests and reasons to learn are credited to curiosity and questions. “For topics such as math, science, and art, I keep feeling like I am only learning the surface-level information and am always wanting to know more, to go in-depth.” To that end, he recommends to underclassmen to “Always look back on your previous years as motivation to continue in specific topics such as art or math.” This will be his motivation as he attends the Maryland Institute College of the Arts to study graphic design. “I would love to one day be able to proudly hang paintings up in an art gallery, to see my art become valuable enough to be educational for anyone learning."
Congratulations to 8th grader Jackson Wolschlager for setting a new JH school track record in the 400m with a time of 55.57! The previous school record was from 2010. Way to go, Jackson!
Taylor Osminski has earned recognition as the second-highest academic student in the Bad Axe High School Class of 25. This two-time winner of the Best Attitude Award in basketball credits her dad with teaching her the essential life skills. “He taught me patience, hard work, and perseverance, skills I have needed and will need in my academic pursuits.” She recognizes that as she attends Grand Valley State University to study pre-medical sciences with the eventual goal of forensic pathology, these skills will be in high demand.
Osminski recommends to underclassmen, “Don't stress about what you have no control over. Only worry about what you can change.” Horse training taught her that sometimes you have to change to be successful. “I had to change my saddle position to hit different pressure points…I had to adapt my strategy to the horse’s personality, the stubbornness of the horse.” Perhaps this is why her motto is “Sometimes you have to fail before you can succeed,” a motto she also applied to AP Calculus, “a very difficult class.” Patience, perseverance, hard work, adaptation, and willingness to fail before succeeding will be key in completing the eight to twelve years of schooling required for forensic pathology - and Osminski’s bucket-list goal of publishing her own book.
Congratulations to our Art Show winners and honorable mentions
Class of 2025 Countdown to Graduation
Through dedication to high grade point achievement and perseverance through testing, these individuals have earned 3-6 in the Top Ten of the Class of 2025. Congratulations to our academic achievers.
Class of 2025 Countdown to Graduation
Today we begin recognition of the Top Ten of the Class of 2025. These individuals have earned their placement through a combination of testing scores and grade point averages. They will be graduating cum laude on May 18, 2025. Kudos.
Join us tonight for our high school art show and band/choir concert. Art show begins at 5:00pm in the cafetorium followed by the high school band and choir who will take the stage at 6:30pm.
Class of 2025 Countdown to Graduation
Through their dedication and perseverance, these individuals will be graduating with distinction on May 18. Well done, scholars.
Time to get your teams together and come have some fun while supporting a good cause!
Happening this afternoon!
Class of 2025 Countdown to Graduation
The backbone of the United States will always be our treasured workforce. Join us in honoring today’s Class of 2025 seniors as they move into much-needed industries.
On March 17, 2025 at the Verona Hills Golf Club, the Delecti Duces Chapter of the National Honor Society inducted fifteen new members. With this addition to their chapter, the membership is now 35 students.
New members are:
Front: Daniel Ma, Jenny English, Iva, Davis, Lucie Kaczuk, Jade Bolzman, Megan Sievert, Anais Martin Rodriguez , Emma Bucholz
Back: Wyatt Clarent, Chase Murawski, Ben Kubacki, Grant Smith, Ian Harris, Brady Bachman
Missing: Kailyn Hagan
Pictures courtesy of Matt V. Photography.
Class of 2025 Countdown to Graduation
While next year these seniors may be known as Wildcats, Grizzlies, Chippewas, Lakers, and Herons, remember once a Hatchet, always a Hatchet. Congratulations to today’s Class of 2025 members.
Class of 2025 Countdown to Graduation
Today’s graduate recognition includes a diverse set of individuals seeking some form of post-secondary education, whether it be through college, apprenticeship, trade schools, or missionary work. May your journey be filled with laughter and success.
Class of 2025 Countdown to Graduation
We continue to recognize those who are attending Delta College in the fall of 2025. We wish you a lifetime of adventures.
Happening this week! You don't want to miss out on this event. We have so many talented students in the Thumb and they cannot wait to share their projects with you.
Class of 2025 Countdown to Graduation
Today, we recognize those who have chosen to begin their next chapter at Delta College. Congratulations to those entering the medical, engineering, business, and educational fields. We appreciate you.
Class of 2025 Countdown to Graduation
Today is Decision Day for the Class of 2025. Traditionally, this is the day colleges require deposits and seniors begin to solidify their future plans. We would like to recognize their dreams and aspirations as we count down the days to graduation on May 18, 2025, in the BAHS gymnasium. To begin, we would like to honor those who will be joining our armed forces.
Bad Axe High School Art Exhibition:
The Bad Axe High School Art Exhibition will showcase artwork from all 7-12 art students on Monday May 12th at 5:00 with concerts to follow.
Don't miss out on the After Prom Party!
