School: Okemos High School

Karrington Cosey, the daughter of Mr. Kevin Cosey and Ms. Tiffany King, proudly represented Okemos High School. Her journey in community service deeply shaped her identity and taught her the importance of giving back to others. Through the Les Meres et Debutantes Club of Greater Lansing, she built meaningful relationships with her debutante sisters and gained a profound appreciation for service and community impact. This experience strengthened her leadership skills and demonstrated how collective efforts could create lasting change.

As President of the Black Student Union at Okemos High School, Karrington worked to foster inclusion, organize cultural events, and create spaces for dialogue and learning. In her role as Teen Vice President of the Greater Lansing Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc., she helped plan initiatives that promoted leadership, community service, and cultural enrichment. Her involvement in these and other service organizations allowed her to actively contribute to her community while growing as a leader.

In 2024, she was honored with the Joe Biden President’s Volunteer Service Award for her dedication to service. Karrington also held a strong passion for environmental justice, striving to protect both the environment and communities of color from harmful pollution.

Following high school, she plans to attend North Carolina Central University to major in Environmental Science, aiming to advocate for underserved communities and promote a healthy, sustainable environment free from hazards. She was escorted by Mr. Jayce JL Branson, a senior at East Lansing High School and the son of Ms. Brandi Branson.