Mazel Tov! cap&gown 2018 continued from page 49 RYAN TOBY BANDALENE Berkley High School Ricki, Always remember that you are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, smarter than you think, and loved more than you’ll ever know! We are so proud of you and we can’t wait to see what your future holds. Best of luck at MSU! With so much love, Mom, Dad, Aidan, Devin Grammie, Papa and Bubi Congratulations! Student Body President, Captain Varsity Tennis, OAA Scholar- Athlete, Sportsmanship- All-Conference, Berkley Bear of the Year, MHSAA Scholar, International Thespian Society, Model U.N., UNICEF, DAR Good Citizen’s Scholarship, Michigan Youth Leadership Scholarship, National Student Leadership Conference, Oakland Leadership Conference. Michigan State University JOLIE BANOONI Bowers Academy Volunteers and works at Adat Shalom Synagogue, Reads to sec- ond-graders, B’nai B’rith Great Lakes Region Scholarship. Oakland Community College JACOB BEAN Frankel Jewish Academy Skylar & Jayden Captain Boys Varsity Tennis, MVP Frankel Varsity Tennis freshman and senior years, All-State Tennis honorable mention, Teen President Friendship Circle. Indiana University You have filled our lives with so much joy and laughter. We are so proud of you both and everything that you have accomplished! We love you more than you could ever possibly imagine. The entire Lawrence Family wishes you success and happiness in all of your future endeavors. From the time that you were born we have realized that you are truly miracle children. God has blessed us with your presence. JORDAN (J.B.) BELETSKIY West Bloomfield High School Started a sneak- er boutique in Detroit with his brother called NOJO KICKS. JAYNE BENDER Bloomfield Hills High School Phi Beta Kappa, National Honor Society, OAA Scholar-Athlete, Varsity Poms. Michigan State University REBECCA BENEZRA Farber Hebrew Day School National Honor Society, Jewish Fund Teen Board Leadership Committee, Friendship Circle President, NCSY Regional Board, Student Council Treasurer, YUNMUN delegate (twice), Girls Varsity Basketball. Gap year in Israel at Sha’alvim for Women. University of Maryland ADAM BEN-MOCHE West Bloomfield High School Summa cum laude, National Honor Society, Student Government President, Student Council/OAA rep, 4 years Debate, Kishon BBYO President, UMatter board member. Michigan State University MADISON BENNETT Bloomfield Hills High School National Honor Society, LINK Crew Leadership Team, Youth Federation of Temple Israel Board, Temple Israel Madrichim, Competitive Gymnastics. Miami University of Ohio Grand Valley State University We love you so much. Grandma Carol, Poppi, Mom and Michael continued on page 52 50 May 24 • 2018 jn HG