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May 19, 2005 • Page Image 17

…Commercial Real Estate Solutions "Death in itself has a measure of atonement," Rabbi Levin says. "The balance will be in the hands of the .true judge, God." Representatives from Hebrew Memorial drove to Jackson to retrieve Michael Knell's body. Later, tahara would be performed — ritual washing of the body. There it was determined that Knell did indeed have a brit milah — not a guarantee, but certainly another sign that he was Jewish. Rabbi Le...…

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…e els like home. It's a comfort to know Marvin 's days • A safe haven, aprofessional staff • Respite for fami+y members and caregivers • Therapeutic and social activities • Caregiver support and education • Health care monitoring • Kosher meals and snacks • Personal care and transportation available Dorothy & Peter Brown Jewish Community Adult Day Care Program For older adults with Hammy disorders Southfield (248) 233-4000 West B...…

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…2005 Volvo S40 2.41 T he dining room moved to the middle of the house, the kitchen moved to the back of the house, the master bedroom got new space all its own and after rockin' and rollin' through their most extended remodeling gig ever, Jim and Carolyn Johnson finally pronounce their classic 1955 ranch-style home "done." "Now we are just going to enjoy it," said Johnson, who counts 6 different projects begun and completed by the impeccable...…

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…Above left: At Akiva, Hannah Fischer, 3, of Southfield makes a visit to the drinking fountain, care- I not to douse her painted face. Happy Birthday, Israel! Community events celebrate 57 years of independence. everal spirited celebrations marked Israel's 57th anniversary of independence. The Southfield-based Yeshivat Akiva held its annual Yom HaAztmaut event May 12. The Jewish Community Center of Washtenaw County celebrated all day May 15,...…

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…Left: Flag wavers Estee Levi, 11, of Southfield and Heather Grossman, 11, of Oak Park get into the spirit of Yom HaAtzmaut at Akiva. Left: Rachel Lory of Farmington Hills lights candles on two cakes to celebrate Israel's 57th anniversary of independ- ence at the party at Hash browns. Left: Dancing the night away, more than 100 local Israelis gath- ered for a celebration of Yom HaAtzmaut. • Elana Lehein, 7, Danielle Lehady, 8, twins Shira an...…

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…Metro Together In Mourning Jews gather for Yom HaZikaron ceremony. HARRY KIRS BAUM Staff Writer 0 0 cr A somber mood filled the room as hundreds gathered to mourn the deaths of Israeli soldiers during the Yom HaZikaron Memorial Ceremony at the Jewish Community Center of Metropolitan Detroit in West Bloomfield on May 10. "From generation to generation, we are linked by our collective memories," said Peter Alter, president of the Jewish ...…

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…CAMP 2005! June 6- September 2 Daily or weekly • Swimming • Sports • Games • Art • Field Trips • And More! • Contact Melissa Geers at ext 222. Franklin All Star Basketball Camps (Ages 7015) mps lead by Perry Watson, Greg Keiser, Mark White and more. • Contact Greg Russell at ext. 271. 14) Junior I Specialized tennis instruction, swimming and games. • Contact Linda Miller at ext 238. Swim lessons and clinics during or following the camp...…

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…, twliWkOOMPlimin AMININSIMINOIAMMINISIN Our High Yield Premier Money Market Rates Can Send Your Future Soaring Metro TOGETHER IN MOURNING from page 22 Inves . the t Best * Apy Account Balances of $1 00.000 or more Ronen Meir of Southfield lights a candle. the specialness of this day. "On this day, all the debate and dis- putes are put aside and we stand together shoulder to shoulder," said Admiral Marum, who lit a candle of remembra...…

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…Wayne State University Congratulates 2005 High School Graduates in Detroit's Jewish Community Did you know ... ... Wayne State's Cohn-Haddow Center for Judaic Studies and Judaica Resource Center offers an impressive array of books, journals and interactive media in the field of Jewish studies. ... The National Science Foundation ranks Wayne State among the nation's top 50 public research universities. ... Wayne State offers a minor in Hebr...…

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…Metro Looking Forward Ann Arbor JCC plans for the future as it marks 20 years. ELLEN HALTER Special to the Jewish News Ann Arbor he Jewish Community Center of Washtenaw County will celebrate its 20th anniversary May 22 at its biannual auction, including a dinner honoring its nine presidents. Eva Solomon, slated to become the new JCC presi- dent, remembers with gratitude how easy the JCC made her move to Ann Arbor six years ago. Because he...…

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…The Jewish Federation, the Jewish Commun of Metropolitan Detroit, and the entire Jewish community wis have been in the founding group. A president for five years, he feels blessed to have had high-caliber directors like Margolis and Bash, and to have worked with board members who never allowed their differences to overcome their need to work together. Smith feels that even some of the shortcomings have turned to strengths. For example, becaus...…

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…THE FOOT CARE INSIITUTE OF MICHIGAN Char es R. Young, D.P.M. Marshall G. Solomon, D.P.M. Is pleased to introduce Dr. Jeffrey Y . As a Partner on Our Board-Certified Specialty Team Hope, where an average of 40 people are seen each week. In the last week, Dana has received phone calls from two patients in dire need of a physician. "Somebody gave them our name and we had to turn them down and recom- mend another clinic," she said. "It broke...…

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…World War II veter- an Alexander Kalish of Southfield cuddles his grandchildren Alyssa, 4, and Daniel Kalish, 1 1/2, of West Bloomfield. .-0 A Lasting Victory Local Russian vets dedicate monument on 60th anniversary of defeat of Nazi Germany. fIciNOR. AND 'MEMORY OF WORLD WAR - THE -6,0TH ANNIVERSARY Of THE -VICTORY OVER - THE GERMAN NABSM_ ut ABA• rimuffrEs ii m! Story by LEV PERANSKY Photography by BILL HANSEN I Viewing the monument...…

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…Leonid Erlich of Southfield, who entered the Soviet army at the very beginning of the war, chats with a friend. Erlich came from Odessa where many of his relatives died in the camps during the German occupation. .racob Siegal of Southfield, as a Soviet Mier, escaped from _a•German POW camp rid then led a partisan.unit for most of the (it The medal he grasp3-4.41r "Partisans atriotic War." ' Left; Lev Kuperstein of Southfield addresses the c...…

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…World Save the Date... NPR Probed National Public Radio may be monitored on Israel; Jewish reaction is cautious optimism Yad Ezra's 15th Annual Dinner CHANAN TIGAY Jewish Telegraphic Agency Joel E. Jacob, honoree New York Sunday, October 16, 2005 W Congregation Shaarey Zedek Lawrence Jackier Terri Farber Roth Fundraising Dinner Co-Chairpersons Margie Krasnick Shayna Silverman Dinner Arrangements Co-Chairpersons Bryce Sandler D...…

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…Digest Diamonds Into Paintings New York/JTA — An Anglo-Jewish diamond mogul paid more than $12.6 million for an Andy Warhol portrait of Elizabeth Taylor. London-based jeweler Laurence Graff bought the iconic 1963 image, one of 13 silkscreens made from a publicity photo of Taylor in the year she filmed Cleopatra" at a Sotheby's auction in New York. Graff, 65, outbid five other con- tenders last week for the canvas, which had been owned by a L...…

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…World WORLD from page 33 Arab newspaper Asharq al-Awsat on Monday. He was referring to a March deal whereby Hamas and other armed factions in the West Bank and Gaza Strip agreed to honor the truce declared by Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas and Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon the previous month. Berlin Memorial Toothless Berlin/JTA — One of the driving forces behind Germany's new Holocaust memorial dropped her plan to pl...…

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…Dry Bones aDM Editorials are posted and archived on JNOnline.com MEANWHILE, IN UNRELATED NEWS, Fear The Silence he beat goes on — and it's unsettling. The Jewish world is told to believe that the Palestinian Authority, under new leader Mahmoud Abbas, truly wants peace with Israel, yet Islamic religious leaders in the terror-laden territo- ries continue to preach virulent anti-Zionism. In a sermon last Friday, Ibrahim Mudayris claimed that...…

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…{33 r PTCDR'WeCn&E The Next ■ Thing Mark Sims is with a three-dimensional model of a molecule. DIANA LIEBERMAN Special to the Jewish News lia ark Sims is a bit of a vision- ary on the subject of nan- otechnology, the so-far impossible task of manufacturing really, really, really small things. How small? The basic unit of measurement for nanotechnology is the nanometer, a par- ticle totaling a billionth of a meter. "If you were a nanome...…

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…Our annual tribute to the Michigan Jewish community's brightest high school seniors. These pages include submissions from 197 graduating seniors. All of these students have a 3.50 or higher unweighted cumula- tive, high school grade point average (with an 'A" being 4.00). Cap Gown is archived on JNOnline.com. ALAN HITSKY, Associate Editor MICHELLE RESKA, Art Director SHAWN ACHTMAN Walled Lake Western Friendship Circle and Jewish Federation...…

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…STEPHANIE BLOOM West Bloomfield Yearbook editor in chief, SHOCK president, National Honor Society, Youth Federation of Temple Israel and Humanities Club vice president, Senior Class graduation chair, Presidents Club, DECA state finalist, Relay for Life, Temple Israel Evan Shapiro Scholarship, National Journalism Scholarship, National Scholastic Press Association Award, Taylor Publishing "Yearbook-Yearbook" Award. Michigan JORDYN BELLET West B...…

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…JONATHAN SHERMAN Class of 2005: WBHS & Congregation Shaarey Zedek May these very special milestones be followed by many more in the years to come. We wish you a future filled with health, happiness and success. Go Blue! with much love and pride, Mom, Dad, Stefanie & Jeremy & Nadi Grandma Esther & Grandpa Eddie Abuela Sara y Abuelo Noel Mallory Isenberg We are so proud of you and all your accomplishments! We know whatever you end up doing ...…

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…Dr. Craig Goldin and Dr. Marcy Goldin Dr. Craig Goldin and Dr. Marcy Goldin of the Cosmetic Dentistry Institute were recently named first runner-up for the nationally acclaimed Cosmetic Practice of the Year Award. Dr. Craig Goldin also received two gold medals in the Smile Gallery Competition at this year's Scientific Session of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. Both the Cosmetic Practice of the Year Award and the Smile Gallery C...…

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…CONGRATUL ILANA BROOKS West Bloomfield Spectrum business editor, SHOCK (Students Helping Others Choose Knowledgably), Humanities Club, Student Leadership, Friendship Circle, Temple Israel graduate, Youth Federation of Temple Israel, National Honor Society. Michigan ESTHER CARMEN Akiva Varsity basketball, Student Council vice president and class representative, yearbook editor, class secretary, Book Club vice president and secretary. Machon G...…

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…Orr Never stop dreaming. Reach for the stars and when you get the chance to sit it out or dance, we hope you dance! We're proud of all you've accomplished! love Akm-, PAW v71-‘410, RYAN COHN Bloomfield Hills Andover Four-year varsity swimming and diving, Academic All- American, OAA Sportsmanship Recognition Award, MISCA All-State Academic swimming and diving, National Honor Society. Michigan -- JENIFER COLBURN West Bloomfield National H...…

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…Ittatai ► ta Btodokg DANNY DEVRIES Bloomfield Hills Andover Adat Shalom USY president, Nosh 'n Drash high school program, Mock Trial team captain, Midsummer Night's Dream, Habitat for Humanity volunteer, Housing the Homeless volunteer. Michigan "May the world you live in be the world of your dreams." Maze! Tov on your graduation from West Bloomfield High School and Adat Shalom Hebrew High School. HEIDI DREYFUSS Bloomfield Hills Andover Nat...…

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…We are so proud of you! All our best wishes next year at Michigan State. Love, Mom, Dad & Jason Ariel We are so proud of you! May this be a springboard for many future accomplishments. Know that we will be there with you as your journey continues. We love you, Dad & Hannah AMANDA EMMER West Bloomfield National Honor Society, school newspaper business editor, girls ski team captain, Academic All-State, OAA Scholar-Athlete, Youth Federation...…

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…aeir THIS IS THE FACE OF IAA 1..1 () 1=1 What is IcALLAH? 10 LLAH is a unique, 10-session family school geared toward teaching parents and their children together. This exciting program provides an alternative to traditional Sunday school for families with children in Pre-K through 3rd grade. Dates and Times? Sessions occur once a month on Sunday mornings, 9:30 AM until noon, from September 2005 to May 2006, Location? Pierce Elementary...…

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…Congratulations Brett & Daniel Ehrmann We are so proud of all your accomplishments and most of all, the "menches" you have become! We wish for you both a lifetime filled with health, happiness and success. We love you! Mom, Dad, Zack, Bubba and Dakota gabby Shay Saltsman Your entire family wishes you a Mazel Tov! Your uniqueness & individuality have always been a source of pride. Continue following your heart. Love you always, Mom, Dad ...…

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…JENNIFER GARFINKLE West Bloomfield Marching band four years, jazz band three years, Art Club, National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine, B'nai Brith Youth Organization, Greater West Bloomfield Community Coalition for Youth, National Honor Society. Michigan JAIME GERSTEIN Bloomfield Hills Andover Varsity poms captain, varsity soccer, competitive dancer, Student Leadership, Mentor Program, OAA .Scholar-Athlete, school musicals, Temple Israe...…

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…To the U-M Class 2009 & their families on their High School graduation. We look forward to welcoming you to campus. HAILEE GOLDENBERG West Bloomfield URJ High School in Israel program, Eisendrath International Exchange participant, National Honor Society, Youth Federation of Temple Israel 2003-04 social action vice president, school newspaper news editor. Michigan MICHAEL GOLDSMITH Interlochen National Merit commended student, Arts Recognit...…

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…T E MP L E ISR AE L CONGRATULATES ITS GRADUATES &THEIR FAMILIES! ALEXANDER MATTHEW ALTMAN MARISSA ELYSE GERBER BRETT ADAM MANCHEL ADAM NOAH BLANCK JAIME BLAIR GERSTEIN MELISSA MAXON STEPHANIE MORGAN BLOOM MELISSA ASHLEY GOLD SARAH RACHEL MICKELSON JOSHUA BORSON HAILEE BROOKE GOLDENBERG RACHEL MARLA ROBINSON JAIME BORTNICK LAUREN BROOKE GOOEL ERICA HALLIE ROSMAN ILANA MORGAN BROOKS KENNETH HANSEN JOSHUA ROTT DANIELLE BUGBEE ...…

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…Max Berman From Hillel to the Jewish Academy to MSU/Lyman Briggs. Congratulations on your high school graduation. You have always made us so proud! Love Always, Mom, Dad and Nicole Charlotte, Jeff and Jamie, Grandma Ida & Papa Ray Congratulations Josh Sattler We are so proud of you, Hoping the future brings you health, happiness and success. Good Luck at MSU. With all our love, Mom, Dad, Ashley & Courtney KARI GUTTMAN Berkley National ...…

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…av eratatatiorm- ALEX ALTMAN You have always made us so proud! Continued success at MSU. RAISA ILKANAYEVA Berkley HDS services volunteer, school choir, Jewish Community Center Intergenerational Choir, Russian Language Group president, national Russian essay contest gold medal. lov6 Aktrr, ■ PaiK Oakland eaaratedareetua DANA ISENSTEIN West Bloomfield National Honor Society, Student Leadership, Koach BBG president, newspaper editor, Mich...…

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…DR. OLGA ELIZABETH FLOWN, MD We take great pride in your outstanding achievements as you graduate from Wayne State University School of Medicine. We look forward to watching you succeed as you start your OB/GYN residency at William Beaumont Hospital. We love you very very much and wish you a lifetime filled with Health, Happiness and Love. Mom, Dad and Grandparents Temple Israel 2005 West Bloomfield 2005 Justin Corlin Congratulate yours...…

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…Congratulations, Kari Guttman 'eeri e a Graduation... ...Keep it Clean You have exceeded all our expectations as a student and as our daughter. Be true to yourself and your goals then happiness and success will follow. Enjoy U of M. I With Pride & Love Morn, Dad, Grandma & Grandpa eongratu6tions Erica Byer Ve are so proud of you. You're an amazing daughter and sister with an incredible future ahead of vou. We are North America's Lar...…

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…AMAPIDA KIRSCH RACHEL KAY West Bloomfield National Honor Society, International Thespian Society treasurer, Drama Club, MIFA One Act Company, Humanities Club, Ahava BBG, B'nai B'rith Youth Organization Regional Convention, Milan and Mr. AZA coordinator. Michigan on graduating from U of M Engineering School We are so proud of you!!! Good luck on your new job ANNE KIRSCH Berkley Honor societies: National, Science National and Tri-M Music, Fut...…

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…Mazel Toy, Melissa Morof! We are very proud of you and all your KYLE LAPPIN International Academy National Honor Society, Student Council, Sudan Relief Club founder, Make A Difference Day Planning Committee volunteer, Jewish Student Association. Michigan State accomplishments! You are the quintessential daughter and sister! Love, Mom, Dad and Jonathan LAUREN LEFKOWITZ West Bloomfield National Honor Society, Friendship Circle and Bear ...…

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…Hillel Day School of Metropolitan Detroit Extends a Hearty Mazel Toy to the Class of 2005 Hillel Day School Class of 2001 LeeAnn Acker Elana Ackerman Jessie Alperin Natasha Aronson Michelle Attar Josh Blechman Danielle Borovoy Oren Brandvain Max Braverman Josh Breshgold Tamara Brodsky Rachel Brody Erica Byer Cory Charlupski Josh Cohen Denise Cykiert Emma Darvick Daniel Devries Benjamin Friedman Bradley Garden Andrew Garon Jason Goldis Ben Go...…

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…Wa/sie, scq oitosii, Just over 18 years ago, we prayed for a SANDRA LIBERMAN West Bloomfield Senior Class and Junior Class president, Student Government, Student Leadership, school newspaper editor- in-chief, National Honor Society, Japanese Club, Savage BBG, Youth Federation of Temple Israel. Michigan AWE LINDEN Birmingham Groves National Honor Society, varsity softball -starter four years, Scholar-Athlete, "Hold the Rope" Award, All- Are...…

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…ANNE KIRSCH on your graduation from Berkley High School with honors. We are very proud of your accomplishments. Good luck at U of M Engineering School in the fall. ERIC MANILOFF West Bloomfield JARC and Fleischman Residence volunteer, auditorium technician, drama, Rabin AZA president, Kitzoni AZA website chair, National Honor Society, JV tennis, thespi- ans, forensics, "The Spectrum Show" director, Medical Mentorship, 2005 senior video produ...…

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…Co adatigelli RACHEL BEIDER We are very proud of you, a college graduate of the BETH MIKON Berkley Marching band drum major, symphonic band first chair and section leader, pit orchestra, jazz band, clarinet tutor, Students Against Destructive Decisions, National, Spanish National, Tri-M Music honor societies (Tri-M secretary), Huntington Woods Teen Council coordinator, Genesis BBG vice president and newspaper editor, Temple Emanu- El Religi...…

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…Let Chef Carl and the Market Basket Cater your Summer Events! ERICA NEDELMAN It at rif 6! Takeith.stre got of we,mak-e, bird/id/14 kfp,e,r; North Farmington Varsity cheerleader, BBYO, Yad Ezra volunteer, Temple Beth El graduate and Young People's Society member, National Honor Society, Phi Beta Kappa, OAA Scholar- Athlete, 2005 Scholastics Art Competition winner, 2004 Farmington Art Contest winner, 2004 Teen Mission to Israel. scA,c,e, I...…

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…Congratulations, Vaddy STEVEN OLENDER International Academy Drama Club president, actor, director, or tech crew mem- ber in every production for four years, forensics captain, Gay-Straight Alliance vice president, Temple Emanu-El Religious School student and high school choir member. New York University SARAH OPPENHEIM Walled Lake Western Habitat for Humanity, Yad Ezra, Lion's Club bunny sales and Jewish War Veterans Poppy Day volunteer, fo...…

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…Dear Ilyusha- Congratulations on earning your Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering from University of Michigan! Congratulations on your new job! We are extremely proud of you! We wish you never-ending success! Enjoy every minute of your life! We love you very much! Mom, Dad, Grandma Manya, Grandma Ida, Uncle Vova, Sonya, Slava, Marina, Alyona and Musya. ALEXANDRA PERI West Bloomfield Symphony orchestra concert master, National Honor S...…

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…a adatiolli Ariel Kowalsky We are so proud of the young woman you have become and hope that your future brings you good health, happiness and fulfillment. To Our Graduates LISA BLANCK ADAM BLANCK Indiana University, Kelly School of Business Groves High School We love you! Mom, Steve, Hannah, Tracie, Andy, Oma, Uncle Arnie and Uncle Larry We are so proud of your accomplishments. Love, Mom, Dad & Jenna Good luck at MSU! We wish you ...…

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…We are so proud of you. May you go from strength to strength. STEPHEN ROBERTS Walled Lake Western Lakes Area Youth Assistance Recognition Award, television production outstanding student, mathematics outstanding achievement, National Honor Society, Michigan Student Film and Video Festival best of show and excellence awards, Ferris State Video Festival first place, SMPTE, CMU Board of Trustees Academic Honors Scholarship. Central Michigan BEC...…

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