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Homer High School announces spring recipients of Mariner Way award

Published 10:30 pm Wednesday, April 23, 2025

Spring “Mariner Way Award” honorees stand outside the Homer High School after a celebration in their honor on April 16. Students from top left to right are Ryan Holm, McKenna Black, Liam Young, Gracie High, J.J. Felice, Tilea Lockwood, Willow Hinsberger, Logan Matysczak, and Nik Macauly. (Photo courtesy of Homer High School)
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Spring “Mariner Way Award” honorees stand outside the Homer High School after a celebration in their honor on April 16. Students from top left to right are Ryan Holm, McKenna Black, Liam Young, Gracie High, J.J. Felice, Tilea Lockwood, Willow Hinsberger, Logan Matysczak, and Nik Macauly. (Photo courtesy of Homer High School)

Spring “Mariner Way Award” honorees stand outside the Homer High School after a celebration in their honor on April 16. Students from top left to right are Ryan Holm, McKenna Black, Liam Young, Gracie High, J.J. Felice, Tilea Lockwood, Willow Hinsberger, Logan Matysczak, and Nik Macauly. (Photo courtesy of Homer High School)
Spring “Mariner Way Award” honorees stand outside the Homer High School after a celebration in their honor on April 16. Students from top left to right are Ryan Holm, McKenna Black, Liam Young, Gracie High, J.J. Felice, Tilea Lockwood, Willow Hinsberger, Logan Matysczak, and Nik Macauly. (Photo courtesy of Homer High School)

Each year Homer High teachers are given the opportunity to select one outstanding student based on the exhibition of one or more of the “Mariner Way traits.” These traits include toughness, compassion, drive, integrity, character, sportsmanship and citizenship. Honorees, their families and the nominating teachers attended an April 16 celebration.

Spring semester awardees:

Ryan Holm – nominated by Lisa McCutcheon

McKenna Black – nominated by Michelle Borland

Liam Young – nominated by Andrea Stineff

Gracie High – nominated by Kyle Schneider

J.J. Felice – nominated by Sarah Boss

Tilea Lockwood – nominated by Matt Stineff

Willow Hinsberger – nominated by Olivia Philpot

Logan Matysczak – nominated by Sue Rennolds

Nik Macauly – nominated by Justin Zank