Gracie Ford – May Student of the Month

At our May 20 meeting, the Kiwanis Club of Coeur d’Alene was proud to recognize Gracie Ford as our May 2026 Student of the Month.

A senior at Lake City High School, Gracie has compiled an outstanding record of academic achievement, leadership, athletics, music, and community service throughout her high school career. She has maintained an impressive 4.1 GPA while completing a challenging schedule of honors and Advanced Placement coursework, including AP World History, AP U.S. History, AP European History, AP Statistics, AP Language and Composition, and AP Government.

In addition to her academic success, Gracie has been heavily involved in extracurricular activities and service organizations. She has participated in Honors Speech and Debate, Key Club, Student Council, Socratic Seminar Club, Forestry Club, Outdoor Recreation Club, Lake City Cheer, Lake City Golf, and the school’s auditioned choir program. Her dedication to serving others is reflected in more than 200 hours of community service through programs such as the Kootenai County Fair, Special Needs Recreation through Key Club, and the TESH program through Student Council.

Gracie’s accomplishments extend well beyond the classroom. She has been a four-year member of both the cheerleading and golf teams, served as Student Council Secretary during both her junior and senior years, and earned recognition as an Idaho IHSAA Interscholastic Star Scholar. She is also a two-time state champion in Treble Solo and Ensemble competition, earning state titles in both her junior and senior years.

Following graduation, Gracie plans to attend Texas Christian University, where she will pursue a degree in Business Administration and Accounting on a pre-law track. She hopes to later attend the University of Washington School of Law and ultimately serve as a JAG officer in the United States Navy.

Gracie was joined at the meeting by her mother Jocelyn, as club members celebrated her many accomplishments and bright future ahead. The Kiwanis Club of Coeur d’Alene congratulates Gracie on this well-deserved recognition and wishes her continued success in the years to come.

Photograph: Gracie Ford and Jim DeShazer