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cap&gown
2020

JENNA SILVERMAN 

Bloomfield Hills 
High School 
Summa Cum 
Laude, AP 
Scholar, OAA 
Scholar-Athlete 
Varsity Tennis, 
Varsity Tennis 
Captain, Varsity Tennis 2018 
Division 14 Singles State 
Champion, 2017 Miami 
Maccabi Games Gold Medalist, 
Yearbook Sports Editor, Math 
Club President, National Honor 
Society Group Leader.
University of Michigan 

ISAAC SMITH 

West 
Bloomfield 
High School
National Merit 
Scholar, 
Alumni 
Distinguished 
Scholar 
(MSU), AP National Scholar, 
MSVMA Solo/Ensemble 
Excellent Rating, Jewish News 
Rising Star, MCUSY Religion 
Education Vice-President.
Michigan State University 

BROOKE SOPER

Okemos High 
School 
National 
Honor Society, 
Academic 
tutor, Greater 
Lansing 
Temple Youth 
membership director/board, 
Varsity Cross Country and 
Track (captain, All-League, All-
Region, All-Academic and four-
year state qualifier), 
Co-founder/co-race director of 
annual 5K race for charity.
Western Michigan University 

BRIDGET SPILKIN 

Groves High 
School 
University of 
Michigan

JULIA SPILKIN

Groves High 
School 
University of 
Michigan

ALEXANDRA 
STAPLETON 

West 
Bloomfield 
High School 
Co-President 
Yoga Club, Art 
Club 
Treasurer, 
National 
Honor Society, West 
Bloomfield Schools & 
Coalition volunteer, Temple 
Beth El graduate. 
Michigan State University 

DREW STONE 

Berkley High 
School
Summa Cum 
Laude, DECA 
State and 
International 
qualifier, 
National 
Honor Society, Mu Alpha 
Theta National Math Honor 
Society, Tamarack Teen Board.
University of Michigan 

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Austin Miller

Proudly wishing you continued success in your
future at Michigan State University, Lyman Briggs.
Love, Mom, Dad, Logan, Nana Bobbi,
Grandma Sharon, Grandpa Harold

Mazel T
ov!

Congratulations!

Aria and Joey 

Congratulations on your graduation from 
Groves High School. We are so proud 
of all your accomplishments and we know 
you will have much success at U of M. 

Love Mimi & Poppy

Congratulations!

Samuel Yarsike 

Congratulations MSU graduate. We hope all
your dreams come true. You make us all proud.

With love,
Helaine, Andrea, Brian and Courtney

Mazel Tov!

Ashley Krauthamer 

You make us proud every single day. Your determination 

and drive is endless. Your future is so bright and we

cannot wait to watch you fulfill your dreams.

All our Love — Mom, Dad, Ryan, & Deb

Matthew Berg 

We are so proud of you and can’t wait to see all that 
you’ll accomplish in your years at Grand Valley. We
know you’ll be “flipping” awesome in anything you do.
With tons of love — Mom, Morgan, Grampy & Roxi

Mazel T
ov!

Congratulations!

Jacob Schlussel
High school graduation is an extraordinary 
milestone along your journey of life.
We celebrate with you. 

All our love,
Nonnie and Papa