…for college students by college students ■ MAY 20, 2010 / 7 SIVAN 5770 ■ Wayne State Junior Earns $500 Hillel Scholarship Love Of Judaism Jewish At OU OCC student takes on Hillel Israel advocacy role after "amazing" Birthright trip. by Alyssa McMillan I jewish@edu staff writer Freshman's involvement allows her to be comfortable with her religion. by Jennifer Goodman jewish@edu staff writer Growing up in a Modern Orthodox household,...…
…/ / 1 < - ; SOUTHEASTERN J EWISH ALLIANCE'" I \ A Great Place To Live. A Great Place ToBe / I / i PUBLISHER'S LETTER May 20, 2010 Ms. Nancy Grosfeld President Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit 6735 Telegraph Road Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48301 Dear Nancy: Welcome to this year's Cap & Gown Class of 2010, comprising more than 300 of our best and brightest high school graduates. As we look at their fresh faces and scan...…
…Our annual tribute to the Michigan Jewish community's graduating high school seniors. Sponsored by: • • - - • --- Editor: Alan Hitsky Page design: Deborah Schultz - Advertising: Jan Haskell, Dharlene Norris Production: Scott Drzewiecki, Jeff Meyer, Pam Sherevan, Michelle Sheridan Cap & Gown is archived on theJEW1SHNEWS.corn 80 May 20 • 2010 MS1.1 Jewish Studies Program …
…RYAN ACHTMAN JACOB ALLEN Walled Lake Western National Honor Society, summa cum laude, Student Council, student activities, Temple Israel Monday Night School, Shapiro AZA president, Scholastic Gold Key (art portfolio), U-M Ross Business School pre-admit, U-M Regents Scholarship. Michigan Frankel Jewish Academy Tamarack Camps counselor of the year, Shalom Street board, NCJW Youth Awards finalist, varsity tennis (All-League, regional champ), J...…
….4000011,0•101140•101/0*: Cap& Gown Yearbook CARLY BARON Zev Adler-Goldsmith I am so proud of you- You have brought light, love, happiness and strength to my life. I send it all back to you as you fly into your next journey. I love you with oll my heart! Wendy Walled Lake Central National Honor Society, highest academic honors, marching band and concert chorale section leader, state Solo and Ensemble division I rating (clarinet, voice), ...…
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…Cap 8( Gown Yearbook HUNTER COOPER On your many accomplishments and your graduation from Andover. We wish you great success at Flagler College in sunny St. Augustine, Florida. Thanks for choosing such a nice place for all of us to visit. We love you, Mom and Dad Claudia and Natalie Grandma and Grandpa CHANDLER BILLES Bloomfield Hills Andover National Honor Society, varsity ice hockey (captain/ assistant captain, Hobey Baker Character Awa...…
…ELIZABETH CANVASSER West Bloomfield Yearbook editor-in- chief, National Honor Society, OAA Scholar- Athlete, varsity ski team, Earth Club, Students Helping Others Choose Knowledgeably, Relay For Life, Temple Beth El Young Peoples' Society VP, Achayot BBG treasurer. Michigan MARISSA CERESNIE North Farmington Service Learning, BBYO regional treasurer, Kulanu BBG president, Class Board four years, National Honor Society, yearbook, Link Crew, orc...…
…rf Cap & Gown Yearbook HANNAH COHEN LAUREN COHN Frankel Jewish Academy BBG chapter secretary, tennis team (member, manager), Technology Club secretary, AIDS Awareness Club VP, Chessed Committee environmental awareness division leader, National Honor Society, Shaarey Zedek teacher aide. Michigan Berkley Berkley- Huntington Woods Youth Assistance Recognition Award, Tri- Community Coalition, DECA state finalist, Summer in the City, U-M pedia...…
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…Cap & Gown Yearbook JACOB DISKIN Frankel Jewish Academy National Honor Society, Friendship Circle volunteer, Frankel Ensemble drummer, soccer captain, baseball, basketball. Michigan ELLIOTT DISNER 1 SOUTH SAGINAW, PONTIAC 248-858-9333 WWW.THECROFOOT.COM fizeierov kr) klv, Cia% °IMO ► 1 -exp 4rea0MI ONE STOP FOR ALL OF YOUR CONFIDENCE BUILDING TUTORING TESTING STRATEGIES NEEDS Summer Sessions for ACTS GRE, and Academics are Now Being Sche...…
…Hats Off to You! Cranbrook Schools Class of 2010 Best Wishes for a Bright Future at Top Universities and Colleges Nationwide Amherst Boston College Boston University Brown Carnegie Mellon Cal Tech Columbia Cornell Dartmouth Duke Georgetown Harvard Johns Hopkins Lehigh Michigan State M.I.T. N.Y.U. Northwestern Notre Dame Olin College of Engineering Princeton Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Tufts U.S. Military Academy U.S. Naval Academy Univ...…
…Cap & Gown Yearbook Colleataittotko446 ! BRANDON EPSTEIN Bloomfield Hills Andover Tennis captain, basketball, baseball, Random Acts of Kindness, Teen Mission; volunteer: Hadassah, Yad Ezra, Bloomfield library. Leigh Grinberg What an amazing person you have become, wise beyond_your years, loving and kind. We couldn't be more proud. Good luck at Boston University. Seize the day! Undecided MEGAN EPSTEIN Your loving family Congratulations...…
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…Cap & Gown Yearbook TEMPLE BETH EL Is PROUD TO HONOR ITS 2010 GRADUATES & CONFIRMANDS SAMANTHA FINE GRADUATION CLASS Matthew Samuel Ackerman Dana Lauren Benyas Elizabeth Brooke Canvasser Benjamin Cole Rachel Samantha Fine Sarah Kolin Harper Arielle Michelle lnwald Jaclyn Ann Israel Jason Seth Leland Paul Samuels Lemire Abigail Anne Levitsky Jacqueline Brittney Potash Noah Saperstein Emily Kessler Shaw Eric Scott Singer Hilary Nicole Sircus...…
…EMAG/NE THE MAGIC OF MOVIES Et MORE EVAN FREED TYLER FRIEDMAN West Bloomfield National Honor Society, jazz band, marching band (section leader-alto sax), Student Mentor, Temple Israel library and book fair volunteer. Michigan Birmingham Groves Varsity and JV tennis (Birmingham Scholar- Athlete, JV captain), debate, I forensics, marching band, Freshman-Sophomore Shows, NHS, Temple Shir Shalom Youth (treasurer, secretary), Hebrew teacher, T...…
…Comotratidati.9446 • Drew Oliver Nemer You are our joy and our light. May your dreams come true at Brandeis! All our love, Mom, Dad and Danny Comtra ttbectitio446 ! Marisa Ariel Seltzer "The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." Eleanor Roosevelt We are so proud of you and all that you have accomplished. May you experience the joy you have brought us tenfold. Love, Mom, Papa & Gigi Bubbe Martha Seltzer and...…
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….AMMOINNINO. Cap & Gown Yearbook SAM It has been our greatest joy watching you make your dream come true. Good luck at U of M! All our love, Mom, Dad, Randee, & Alec Grandma Marcia & Papa Bernie JAKE GORDON HANNAH GROSS Bloomfield Hills Andover National Honor Society, varsity football (captain, OAA Scholar- Athlete), Andover Shield co-editor-in-chief, Michigan Interscholastic Press Association Student Journalist Award 2010, forensics st...…
…FRANKEL JEAN ISH ACADENI) SCI1( , LARSHIP • TRADITION • COVV:N: -F: SPAf FJA's Graduating Class of 2010 Alyssa Adler Jacob Allen Hunter Alpert C.J. Ape! Adina Applebaum Alec Arbit Adam Awerbuch Brandon Beigler Dena Berlin Lauren Blazofsky Amanda Cohen Hannah Cohen Carly Cykiert Dmitry Davydov Jacob Diskin Hillary Dorman Austin Dresner Justin Farber Erika Feuereisen Zachary Fursmidt Lauren Garelik Lauren Goidsten Jessica Goodman Mia Gordo...…
…Cap & Gown Yearbook AMANDA JANE SCHMERIN To our beautiful granddaughter! We love you and are so proud of you! Good luck at the University of Michigan! xxoo- Nonnie, Poppie and Mimi Emily Sherbin It has been a joy to watch you grow and we are so proud of all that you have accomplished. You truly are beautiful, inside and out. Good luck at MSU! We love you, Mom, Dad and Jessica We are so proud of your accomplishments at FJA. Good luck and...…
…J EMILY HERSCH MAX HIRSCHHORN Eton Academy National Honor Society, Friendship Circle president, play therapy, lower school teachers aide, class representative, Entrepreneur Club. West Bloomfield Summa cum laude, Eagle Scout, chemistry tutor, robotics design captain, Math Club VP, Science Olympiad, Japanese Club, National Honor Society, JV tennis, Michigan Math Prize Competition part 2 finalist, robotics MVP. California Institute of Technol...…
…Coovitr atidati, Ilya Nozhnik 'An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest." -Benjamin Franklin Congratulations on getting your MBA from Columbia Business School! We are extremely proud of your hard work and success! You are our pride and joy! With love from your family 04606G-146! & Gown Yearbook AMANDA HORWITZ North Farmington Junior varsity soccer, TV-10 intern, Service Learning community service, Henry Ford Hospital st...…
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…Cap & Gown Yearbook Male/ 7" 4"W/ Mae& Gle V124takti COURTNEY JARVIS Your entire family is extremely proud of you as you graduate with high honors from the School of Journalism at Michigan State University. Your enthusiasm, energy, and diligent hard work has certainty paid off! Though you are modest with your success, you inspire those around you. Good Luck as you embark on your career! NOA JERUSALEM Pad. tutol,l'eN GraidvareAts, Aaktt...…
…Akiva is building the future, 411(1YR? one child at a time! EMILY KATZ Bloomfield Hills Andover National Honor Society, sound crew, varsity ice hockey, Summer in the City, Temple Kol Ami madricha, Dominican Republic humanitarian mission, Bloomfield Hills Model High School. Kalamazoo EVAN KATZ Walled Lake Central Varsity golf, KLAA Scholar- Athlete, W tennis, Model United Nations. Michigan State Walled Lake Western Highest academic honors...…
…Cap & Gown Yearbook JOSH! We are so proud of you and all you have accomplished. You are so special to us and we know you are going to do great at The University of Michigan! Hugs, Love & Kisses, Mom, Dad, Sammy, Nicki and Hayden EMILY We are so proud of you!! All our love, Mom, Dad, Adam, Atli, Zack, Grandma Sandy, Grandpa Bill, Grandma Rita & Grandpa Jerry Reach for the stars! We love you and know that there are so many wonderful thing...…
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…Cap & Gown Yearbook Ka!lie Alpiner Setting an example is not the main means of influencing others; it is the only means. - Albert Einstein We are so proud of all of your accomplishments, but most important, we are proud of the person you have become. All our Love, Dad, Mom, Brett, Sean, Brendan, Kyra and Snickers (aka The Alpiner Gang) JUSTIN LAFFER RACHEL LEGGETT Birmingham Groves National Honor Society, W tennis, OAA Scholar- Athlete, ...…
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…Cap & Gown Yearbook From those early days at Michigania - to attend- ing Uncle Bruce's tailgates -to cheering on the PAUL LEMIRE Wolverines - to now becoming part of the Cranbrook Kingswood Deans List, Gold Key volunteer, Model UN, Judaism Club, Snowboard Club, JV baseball, U of M student body, your hard work has made this dream come true. May you continue to strive for success. We are so proud of you and all of your accomplishments!...…
…ALEXANDER LOEWENSTEIN Cranbrook N1/4/ Kingswood Hockey (two- time state champs, first team All-State, All-County, All-League, Academic All-State, Hobey Baker Award), baseball (captain, All-Conference), MHSAA Scholar-Athlete, Cranes Illustrated editor, Entrepreneurs Club president. Michigan CHLOE LOGAN Bloomfield Hills Andover Habitat for Humanity (co-president, regional VP of operations), NHS, BBYO (chapter VP), Future Business Leaders of Am...…
…Cap & Gown Yearbook We are s000 impressed with you and everything you do!! You have been a constant joy in our lives and we can't wait to see you knock'em dead at Michigan!! We love you, Grandma Miriam and Papa Al SARAH JAYNE You are one of life's greatest gifts and an amazing young woman. You have always made us proud of everything you do. We wish you luck at MSU and forever. Daddy got his little "Spartan!" We love you so many days! Mom,...…
…, Congratulations Graduates WE HONOR THESE 2010 GRADUATES Zachary Medow Isabella Morrison Best wishes to our 2010 graduates, lifelong learners who are matriculating to the colleges and universities of their choice. Samuel Pearlstein Aaron Pickover Eat F. Natalie Wanetick Bloomfield Hills Schools Scholarship.Opportunity.Integrity FROM YOUR BETH SHALOM FAMILY www.DiscoverBHS.org '1596180 C9.mortdatio446 ! Congratulatiohs!+- ILA...…
…1 Melanie You have surpassed all of our dreams in having a daughter like you. We are the two luckiest parents ever!! There is not a doubt in our minds you will accomplish your goals with your style, grace and endless commitment and energy to your family, friends and community. We love you to the sky forever!! Mom, Dad and Lindsey Have tons of fun at U of M next year!! Go Blue!! JORDAN We are all so proud of your accomplishments. Good luck...…
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…AM& Val) & Gown Yearbook Jason on all your accomplishments. We love you and are so proud of you All our love, Mom & Dad Ellie & Kim Grammy & Papa Schreiber Grammy & Papa Hearshen Mazel Toy! Rachel, We are so proud of all of your accomplishments, both academic and extracurricular. But, we are most proud of the mentsch that you are! Good luck at Wash U. EMILY NEFF BRODY O'MALLEY Bloomfield Hills Andover Temple Israel Youth Federation p...…
…Comfatikeati,ombel Co+w or atidati,o416 ! Maze! Toy Justin We are so proud of you! We know you will be very successful at U of M just like you have been throughout your life. We love you, Mom, Dad, Amanda & Halley Dearest Brandon, We are all so proud of your accomplishments thus far. Mazel Toy on your new and exciting adventures in college. With love, Mom, Dad, Meredith, Jonathan Ella & Miles ERICA REICH From the time you were a little...…
…atuittti,o446! [Cap & Gown Yearbook Wherever you go, go with a your heart. -Confucius Abigail You have made us so very proud of you...your stellar academic grades, your skills as an athlete, your leadership as a captain, your devotion and loyalty as a friend. You fill our hearts with pride and joy every single day. Be the best you can be and good luck at MSU Love, Mom, Dad, Jacob and Emily on your graduation from MSU. Good luck for your...…
…atodati,9416! "May the world you live in be the world of your dreams." - Debbie Friedman Jacqueline Brittany Potash We're proud of your achievements. We're proud of your passion. But...we're even prouder of the young woman you've become! Wishing you the best at OU! All our love, Mom, Dad and Katherine You have brought so much joy and happiness to our lives. We are very proud of you and your many accomplishments. Dream big — work hard an...…
…Cap & Gown Yearbook Mazel Toy! We are so proud of you and your accomplishments. We wish you continued success as you follow your path to your future. Mazel Toy on your graduation from Lyman Briggs-MSU. All our love, Mom, Dad and Lauren 'Congratulation4 Elizabeth Ashley Kirsch Lizzy you have always made us proud of helping in religious school, dance and school work. Go to M.S.U. with confidence. Grandma & Grandpa Kirsch t.....004.4•0000...…
…Comibera dati;044,4 ! DEREK SHILLMAN You have brought so much love and laughter to our family. Your smiling face, as well as your kindness, compassion and humor, make you the winning person that you are. Your gift of music brings together friends and family, whether you are playing the piano or guitar, you bring such joy to so many. We are very proud of you and all your musical achievements and academic accomplishments. Our wish is for your ...…
…Cap & Gown Yearbook DAVID ROHR Alissa Graff Bloomfield Hills Andover Symphony band prin- cipal saxo- phone, march- ing band lead drum major, Quiz Bowl captain, National Honor Society trea- surer, National Merit finalist, University of Pittsburgh Honors Scholarship, Shir Shalom Temple Youth. Pittsburgh Congratulations on your graduation! Continue being the: Amazing, Lovable, Interesting Sensitive, Smart, Athletic person you have always be...…
…Marl riesw,/ Congratulationsit Jenna Blanck To our dear grandson Last, but certainly not least... on your graduation. We are so proud of the wonderful young man you have become. We look forward to seeing you follow your dreams. Best of luck at NISU! Congratulations on graduating from Groves ... so glad you'll be close at U of M. Love, Mom, Dad, Lisa & Adam wait! 1,61-ve, Gfruatfa, 14941, out, Grotamo, ligptet Grculdmi, Q9 Cop tatatio...…
…attdatf,6446! Cap & Gown Yearbook Brett Stay It's your year and time to celebrate! Believe in all that you are and all that you can be! You know what really matters, which leads you to your next journey at the University. We love you and are so proud. Nana & Papa ,rn rif94/./ Frig, F'K. ate(, WII,I,IAMg famous Harvard students. Congratulations on graduating. Vh. 6 i/avei, KAATAe,e-A.ett Kaiikt SHELBY ROTHENBERG Walled Lake Western...…
…ERICA SACHSE AARON SANFIELD Berkley National Honor Society, JCC Teen Center co- chair, BBYO, Generation of Promise, Community Foundation Youth Advisory Committee, AJWS volun- teer, Camp Tamakwa. Pennsylvania Ann Arbor Huron National Honor Society varsity bas- ketball (2010 Class A state runner-up), varsity cross country, scholar-athlete, track, Camp Tamarack counselor, Temple Beth Israel teaching assistant and madrich, Huron High ori- entat...…
…Cap & Gown Yearbook CHAD SCHRAM EVAN on a SPECTACULAR 4 Years at the UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN ! a B.A. IN SPANISH from LS&A and a B.B.A from the STEPHEN M. ROSS SCHOOL OF BUSINESS You are truly a "leader and best"! More great things to come at your new job in NYC! Love from Mom, Pat and Cydney • Walled Lake Western Varsity water polo (Academic All-State), varsity ice hockey (cap- tain, MVP, KLAA All- Conference), varsity baseball, varsity...…
…Zack Bergman "Do not go where the path may lead; go instead where there is no path and leave a trail." xa„ ndia Marie Zack From An -clover High. School de Zack samanthciTrii From University of Michigan You have always made us proud to be your parents. You fill our lives with love and laughter. May you always be happy. -Ralph Waldo Emerson You are just beginning your journey to a wonderful future. May your trail be filled with fond memor...…
…atzbedati:ol Cap & Gown Yearbook DENI Doodles NECHAMA DINA SHAW We've always admired your independence and your incredible drive to achieve your dreams. We're so proud of your determination and know that the future will bring you great success!! Beth Jacob Fundraising head, can- teen head, Friendship Circle vol- unteer, visits the elderly at Federation Apartments. Go Green....Go White!! Love Hugs & Kisses Mom, Dad, Michael, Courtney & ...…
…Megan We are so very proud of you and all your accomplishments. Good Luck on your new adventure in college. All our love, Mom, Dad & Alana HANNAH KOWALSKY Your determination & hard work has helped to shape you and your future. We are extremely proud of you & all of your accomplishments. May the path you choose bring you success and happiness. We love you and we will always be there for you Good luck at U of M Love, Mom, Steve, Ariel, T...…
