Mazel Tov! cap&gown 2017 continued from page 64 Sydnee~ “The harder I work, the luckier I get” is our family motto and you have taken that statement to a whole new level! We are all so proud of you and your achievements. Your determination and laser focus on your goal has been amazing and inspirational. Congratulations on graduating from MSU and a big Mazel Tov on your acceptance to U of M School of Social Work in the Integrated Health Scholarship program. The best is yet to come as you take this next journey and SAMANTHA BUYERS Bloomfield Hills High School ALEC COHEN Vice President Honors Thespian Society, Superior Honors Michigan classical solo vocal competitions, HuJew Teen Conclave and volunteer, Sanctum House Sacred Balance volunteer, emerging vocal artist Brancaleoni International Music Festival. University of Michigan Student Council President, Relay for Life of West Bloomfield Youth Engagement Chair, Theater Department Student Director and Stage Manager, Max Fisher AZA Officer, National Honor Society, Link Crew, owner of AC Productions. University of Michigan we are with you at every step. We hope you are as proud of yourself as we are. We love you~ Mom, Dad, Jillian and Dean Congratulations! Tatum Partrich Your journey through Hillel and Frankel Jewish Academy has been with the brightest smile and best attitude. You have a sparkle in your beautiful blue eyes and you fill each and every day with laughter and fun. No one tackles life with the light and enthusiasm that you do. You fill us with pride, you remind us how to live life to the fullest, and you make us feel so lucky to know and love you. May every day be a happy and exciting adventure. Wishing all of your dreams become real. We love you so much and cannot wait for your amazing journey to continue. Love, Mom, Dad, Jackson and Ari ZACHARY CANTOR Frankel Jewish Academy National Honor Society, President Ambassador Club twice, All-School Vice President. University of Michigan JONATHAN CHER Berkley High School National Merit Finalist, AP Scholar with Distinction, Varsity Swim Team Captain, School Orchestra Concertmaster, MYAF Honors Orchestra, Solo and Ensemble superior ratings, Generation of Promise, MISCA Academic All-State, National Honor Society, Math Honor Society, Science Honor Society, Music Honor Society. Washington University, St. Louis GABRIELLA CHERNYAK Walled Lake Northern High School National Honor Society, French Honor Society, Math and Science Honor Society, Academic letter, JV Tennis and Soccer, Emunah BBG Sh’licha and Orechet, Friendship Circle volunteer. University of Michigan North Farmington High School LACEY COHEN Bloomfield Hills High School Academic tutor, BBYO Regional VP of Jewish Programming, BBYO Regional President, BBYO Gold Star of Deborah, BBYO Eternal Light Recruitment Award, BBYO Menorah Pledge Principles Award. University of Michigan MAX COHEN Groves High School National Honor Society, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Golf Team, Chess Club, BBYO, Temple Israel graduate. University of Michigan ADAM COHN Berkley High School Honor Roll, National Honor Society, President of Berkley Entrepreneurial Club, Student Leadership, Varsity Tennis, Jewish Fund Teen Board member. University of Michigan continued on page 68 66 May 25 • 2017 jn