16 MCHS Students Nominated for Pathfinder Awards

This program reflects a core belief: in a complex and rapidly changing world, education is the key to excellence, growth, and creativity. Communities thrive when led by individuals with foresight and the ability to solve problems—qualities nurtured through education.
The symbol of the Pathfinder Scholarship is the astrolabe, an ancient nautical instrument used to navigate by the stars. Just as sailors relied on the astrolabe to chart their course, the knowledge and skills gained through education will guide these nominees toward success and leadership in the future.
We are honored to present our nominees for the 2025-2026 school year:
Academic Excellence: Turner LaVelle
Art: Ella Smith
Business: Hunter Wilson
Career & Technical Education: Adam Soto
Communications: Devin Cratty
Community Involvement: Sydney Spears
Computer Engineering & Technology: Mathew Gambotz
Forensics/Speech: Ella Morey
History/Political Science: Emily Sequeira
Literature: Ava Witt
Mathematics: Carlon Crowley
Music/Instrumental: Alicea Lopez
Music/Vocal: Mallory Goddard
Reach for Excellence: Dawson Santos
Science: Isabella Calhoun
Sports: Madelyn Bussom
These outstanding students exemplify the qualities that the Pathfinder Awards celebrate: dedication, talent, and leadership. We congratulate them and look forward to cheering them on as they represent our school in this distinguished program.

Turner LaVelle
Academic Excellence

Ella Smith
Art

Hunter Wilson
Business

Adam Soto
Career and Technical Education

Devin Cratty
Communications

Sydney Spears
Community Involvement

Matthew Gambotz
Computer Engineering & Technology

Ella Morey
Forensics/Speech

Emily Sequeira
History/Political Science

Ava Witt
Literature

Carlon Crowley
Mathematics

Alicea Lopez
Music/Instrumental

Mallory Goddard
Music/Vocal

Dawson Santos
Reach for Excellence

Isabella Calhoun
Science

Madelyn Bussom
Sports
