The Southern Door School District announced that seniors Ben Grota and Marissa Shefchik have received the honor of valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively, for the 2025 Class of Southern Door High School.
Grota achieved a perfect ACT store and utilized the Early College Credit Program, earning 25 college credits already. His accomplishments include being chosen for the DAR Good Citizen Award, National Merit Scholarship Finalist, and AP Scholar Award. He attended Boys Badger State, performed for the WSMA State Honors Band, and serves as a student representative on the School Board. Participating in football, track, and cross country, Grota earned nine varsity letters and set the school record in the 5K distance. With plans to major in mathematics with a minor in finance, Grota has not decided on his choice of college yet.
The salutatorian, Shefchik, has been involved in the National Honors Society, Forensics, Math Team, Solo Ensemble, Track, and Cross Country. She plans to attend a four-year university and hopes to travel to different countries, including Japan, Italy, and Norway.
Southern Door High School’s graduation is planned for Sunday, May 25 from 2:00 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. at the Southern Door Auditorium.
