Congratulations to  Erika L. Buhk , who is the recipient of the $1000 Ted terHaar Community Leadership Scholarship.

Erika is the daughter of Ruth and Tobin and plans to attend Lyman Briggs Residential Science College at Michigan State University to double major in Human Biology and Statistics.  Erika is the Team Captain for the Varsity Dive Team, Executive Board Member of the National Honor Society and is part of the pit orchestra for theater productions.

Her leadership skills extend outside the class room as she is highly involved with Girl Scouts for 12 years.

” Erika is kind, thoughtful and well-liked and respected by her peers. As long as I have known her, she has been a leader and a role model to other students. I have enjoyed watching Erika mature and grow into the fine young woman that she is.” Shelly Eddington, French Instructor , Jenison High School.

Erika will be celebrated at the Chamber’s Community Awards Celebration held on Thursday, April 25 from 6 pm – 8 pm.  The event is free to attend and open to the public, but registration is required.      More info and to register!