Your journey is just beginning, and your community is cheering you on every step of the way.
Since its humble beginnings in the 1980s, the Cap & Gown issue has become one of our favorite issues. What started as scattered announcements in the Detroit Jewish Chronicle has grown into a full-fledged celebration of achievement, unity and pride. This annual edition honors the milestones of Jewish high school graduates across the region.
To all our graduates of 2025, we say: Mazel Tov! Your journey is just beginning, and your community is cheering you on every step of the way.
ALLIE APPLEBAUM
Frankel Jewish Academy
JARC Teen Action Council, National Honor Society, Varsity Diving and Volleyball, Model U.N., Temple Israel Madricha, School News Anchor, Excellence in Mathematics Award, 8 over 80 Student Partner, FJA Student Ambassador.
National Honor Society, Dale Carnegie Leadership graduate, Gorosh Building Entrepreneurship Program, Co-founder of BBG Chapter, President of Zachal BBG, Varsity Golf, Junior Varsity Golf Captain.
Captain of the Forensics Team, National Honor Society, studied at Alexander Muss High School in Israel, Israel Impact Fellowship, works at Temple Beth El Early Childhood Center.
Magna cum laude, VP National Honor Society, Varsity Field Hockey Captain, Varsity Ice Hockey, All-State Academic Achievement Award, Scholar-Athlete Award, Project Prom volunteer.
Varsity Tennis, Student Senate Executive Board, Pistons Academy Head Coach, Dale Carnegie graduate assistant, Raider Rage, Co-Founder/President of Jewish Student Union, PeerCorps, Link Leader, Building Entrepreneurship, National Honor Society.
Summa cum laude, National Honor Society, Student Leadership Executive Board, Student Ambassador, Youth Federation of Temple Israel Executive Board, BBYO Chapter Vice President, Med Talks President, Generations to Generations Executive Board, National Honor Society Small Group Leader.
BBYO Regional President, Class President, National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society Treasurer, AP Scholar with distinction, AP Capstone diploma candidate, Temple Israel Madrich, Jewish Fund Teen Board, Coalition for Black & Jewish Unity Leadership Academy, Oakland Press Top Scholar.
National Honor Society, Valedictorian, Student Council, Bnei Akiva Mazkira, VA Hospital volunteer, Dale Carnegie graduate assistant, 3 varsity sports, JARC Teen Action project, Teen Board, JN Rising Star Award, Soccer Award, National Council of Synagogue Youth, Hachi Yisraeli Club leader, Yad Ezra volunteer.
National Honor Society, FJA Student Ambassador, Frankel Forum Editor-in-Chief, Varsity Soccer and Golf, Jolson AZA Chapter Board, BBYO Regional Board, Jewish Fund Teen Board, Building Entrepreneurship, Tamarack Teen Council.
Varsity Tennis Captain, Oakland Press top scholar, Giving Tree and Jewish Cultural Club Executive Boards, AP Statistics Award, Spanish Award, National Honor Society.
Summa cum laude, National Honor Society, French Club President, Model U.N., Co-Captain Football and Soccer, Dale Carnegie for Teens, Jolson AZA Vice President and Regional Convention Coordinator.
Tanzman Tournament Decor Committee Head, Early Childhood Center Camp Counselor, high school volunteer for Elementary STEAM events, Bnei Akiva volunteer.
National Honor Society, Peer-to-Peer-Link, Social Connection Club Executive Board, Adat Shalom Madrichim, Better to Serve, Max Fisher AZA, Bloomfield Youth Assistance Outstanding Citizen Award.
Summa cum laude, Exec Board Technology Adviser, Youth Federation Temple Israel VP Communications, National Honor Society small group leader, President Jewish Student Alliance, Youth Action Board Outstanding Youth Citizen Award, Founder Generations Club, Yearbook Section Editor, ClubLink Events Manager, Student Senate, Brenda Bloomberg High School Award.
Summa cum laude, Varsity Tennis Captain & State Champion, Varsity Lacrosse Captain, Distributive Education Clubs of America President of Career Development & State Champion, ClubLink Communications Director, Athletics Booster Student Board, National Honor Society, Michigan High School Athletics Association/Farm Bureau Insurance Scholar-Athlete Award, Oakland Activities Association Scholar-Athlete.
Summa cum laude, National Merit Scholarship, Coca Cola Scholarship semi-finalist, History Department Award, 6 Silver Keys Poetry Scholastic Writing Awards, Tri-M Music Honor Society, Varsity Track Captain & Scholar Athlete, Michigan-Democratic Jewish Caucus, Chief of Staff for Charlie Cavell - Oakland County Commissioner.
National Honor Society, Captain Varsity Basketball- Volleyball-Soccer- Tennis, Model U.N., Senior Class President, Jewish Federation Teen Board, 8 over 80 interviewer, American Jewish Committee Leaders for Tomorrow, Female Athlete of the Year, Student Ambassador, MVP Basketball & Soccer, All-Academic for Basketball and Soccer.
Varsity Dance, Studio A Competitive Dance, Youth Federation of Temple Israel and Graduate, National Honor Society, Aliyah BBG Regional Convention Coordinator, Jewish Student Alliance.
Summa cum laude, Varsity Tennis Doubles State Champion and Team Captain, Varsity Golf State Finalist and Team Captain, Michigan High School Athletic Association Scholar-Athlete Scholarship, Distributive Education Clubs of America Retail Merchandising State Champion and VP of Marketing, National Honor Society, Community Service Club.
Student Council President, Captain Basketball Team, National Honor Society. National Council of Synagogue Youth, Jewish Scholar Program at Aish Detroit.
Varsity Golf Captain, Oakland Activities Association Scholar-Athlete, U Matter Club Vice President, National Honor Society, Founder Detroit Chapter 100+ Teens Who Care.
Summa cum laude, National Honor Society, Student Government Co-President, Girls Tennis Captain, Varsity Tennis, National Council of Jewish Women Youth Award, Warrior Leadership Award, Michael Camilieri Memorial Scholarship, Bronco Merit Scholarship.
Varsity Basketball Captain, B’nai Akiva Madrich, Black/Jewish Coalition, Varsity Baseball, Kehillat Etz Chayim, Tanzman Tournament Commissioner, National Honor Society, National Council of Synagogue Youth, Detroit Jewish Basketball League, Founder of Two Guys Without A Truck, Beit Midrash program, Sarachek Basketball Tournament All-Star Team, American Jewish Committee Leadership For Tomorrow, Student to Student.
Varsity Hockey (Senior Captain, Academic All-State, All-League), Varsity Golf, Co-Founder/Co-President Country Day Jewish Student Union, President Youth in Government, Birmingham Bloomfield Community Coalition Youth Action Board Chairperson.
Varsity Tennis, Team State Championship, All-State, Team Captain, Dean’s List/Honors, Michigan Youth in Government President, Teen Board, JARC Adviser, Mock Trial State Finalist, Strickland Writing Award, Excellence in Computer Science Award.
National Honor Society, Regional Vice President of Membership BBYO, Yearbook Editor in Chief, 8 over 80 interviewer, JARC Teen Action Council, Friendship Circle Board, Coalition for Black and Jewish Unity, Tamarack Teen Board, AP Scholar with Honors, Youth Federation of Temple Israel Purim Carnival Coordinator.
Varsity Hockey Captain, Hobey Baker High School Character Award, Bloomfield Hills Youth Outstanding Citizen Award & Scholarship, National Honor Society, Distributive Education Clubs of America State Champion, Advisory Council Bloomfield Hills Board.
National Honor Society Committee Leader, Varsity Girls Soccer, Detroit City Football Club Girls Travel Soccer, Yad Ezra volunteer & Teen Board, Camp Tamarack Teen Council, Caleb White Project volunteer, Link Student Support.
Summa cum laude, National Honor Society, French National Honor Society, Aliyah BBG Chapter Board, Adat Shalom Religious School Madricha, Studio A competitive dance.
Summa cum laude, National Honor Society, 75+ hours community service, Varsity Baseball, Academic All-Region, OAA Scholar-Athlete, Founding member of Berkley Jewish Student Union.
Summa cum laude, National Honor Society, 75+ hours community service, Varsity Swim letter (Rookie of the Year 9th, MVP 11th, Captain 12th, Varsity Cross Country letter (Rookie of the Year 9th).
Cum Laude Society, School Ambassador, Jewish Student Community leader, Varsity Volleyball (Captain senior year), Jewish Fund Teen Board, ADL intern, ADL Words to Action Facilitator, U-M Hillel intern.
Ahavah BBG Chapter Orechet, Temple Shir Shalom Machonik and Camp Counselor, National Honor Society Vice President, Distributive Education Clubs of America, Business Professionals of America, Dale Carnegie Graduate assistant, AP Scholar, Building Entrepreneurship Shark Tank winner, Class Board.
All-School Vice President, Captain of Basketball and Soccer teams, Black & Jewish Coalition, Shaarey Zedek Religious School Madrich, National Honor Society.
Varsity tennis (#3 singles Division 2 state champion), Junior Optimist President, Debate Club President, Law Club Vice President, Business Professionals of America Treasurer, BPA National Conference qualifier, National Honor Society senior representative, Link Crew leader, AP Scholar with Distinction, Varsity Golf.
National Merit commended, AP Scholar with Honors, Summa cum laude, National Honor Society, U-M Regents Scholarship, Symphonic Winds Principal Trombonist, Tri-M Music Honor Society Board, Varsity Swim Team Captain/Team Leader Award/Michigan Independent Athletic Conference Academic All-State, Varsity Track, Michigan High School Athletic Association. Scholar-Athlete finalist.
National Merit Scholar, Magna cum laude, Temple Youth Group Religious and Cultural VP, Programming VP, National Math Honor Society, Math Department Excellence in Math Award, Two-Time Robotics Award, Student Government, Boy Scouts of America Life Scout.
Summa cum Laude, Kingston Lakes Activities Association Scholar-Athlete, National Honor Society, National Technical Honor Society, Richard Erwin Memorial Scholarship, Oakland Schools Scholarship for Success, Novi 4 All-Rotary Scholarship, UK Bluegrass Scholarship, Novi Athletic Boosters Scholarship, BBYO, Varsity Football, Varsity Snowboard Cross.
Summa cum laude, National Honor Society, Distributive Education Clubs of America State Finalist and International Qualifier, AP Scholar, Student Government, Merit Scholarships recipient, USEF/USHJA Junior Hunter Championships, U.S. Equestrian Interscholastic Athlete, IEA Zone finalist.
JARC Teen Action Council, National Honor Society, Varsity Diving and Volleyball, Model U.N., Temple Israel Madricha, School News Anchor, Excellence in Mathematics Award, 8 over 80 Student Partner, FJA Student Ambassador.
National Honor Society, Dale Carnegie Leadership graduate, Gorosh Building Entrepreneurship Program, Co-founder of BBG Chapter, President of Zachal BBG, Varsity Golf, Junior Varsity Golf Captain.
Captain of the Forensics Team, National Honor Society, studied at Alexander Muss High School in Israel, Israel Impact Fellowship, works at Temple Beth El Early Childhood Center.
Magna cum laude, VP National Honor Society, Varsity Field Hockey Captain, Varsity Ice Hockey, All-State Academic Achievement Award, Scholar-Athlete Award, Project Prom volunteer.
Varsity Tennis, Student Senate Executive Board, Pistons Academy Head Coach, Dale Carnegie graduate assistant, Raider Rage, Co-Founder/President of Jewish Student Union, PeerCorps, Link Leader, Building Entrepreneurship, National Honor Society.
Summa cum laude, National Honor Society, Student Leadership Executive Board, Student Ambassador, Youth Federation of Temple Israel Executive Board, BBYO Chapter Vice President, Med Talks President, Generations to Generations Executive Board, National Honor Society Small Group Leader.
BBYO Regional President, Class President, National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society Treasurer, AP Scholar with distinction, AP Capstone diploma candidate, Temple Israel Madrich, Jewish Fund Teen Board, Coalition for Black & Jewish Unity Leadership Academy, Oakland Press Top Scholar.
National Honor Society, Valedictorian, Student Council, Bnei Akiva Mazkira, VA Hospital volunteer, Dale Carnegie graduate assistant, 3 varsity sports, JARC Teen Action project, Teen Board, JN Rising Star Award, Soccer Award, National Council of Synagogue Youth, Hachi Yisraeli Club leader, Yad Ezra volunteer.
National Honor Society, FJA Student Ambassador, Frankel Forum Editor-in-Chief, Varsity Soccer and Golf, Jolson AZA Chapter Board, BBYO Regional Board, Jewish Fund Teen Board, Building Entrepreneurship, Tamarack Teen Council.
Varsity Tennis Captain, Oakland Press top scholar, Giving Tree and Jewish Cultural Club Executive Boards, AP Statistics Award, Spanish Award, National Honor Society.
Summa cum laude, National Honor Society, French Club President, Model U.N., Co-Captain Football and Soccer, Dale Carnegie for Teens, Jolson AZA Vice President and Regional Convention Coordinator.
Tanzman Tournament Decor Committee Head, Early Childhood Center Camp Counselor, high school volunteer for Elementary STEAM events, Bnei Akiva volunteer.
JARC Teen Action Council, National Honor Society, Varsity Diving and Volleyball, Model U.N., Temple Israel Madricha, School News Anchor, Excellence in Mathematics Award, 8 over 80 Student Partner, FJA Student Ambassador.
Elon University
AVA ASHMANN
Bloomfield Hills High School
National Honor Society, Dale Carnegie Leadership graduate, Gorosh Building Entrepreneurship Program, Co-founder of BBG Chapter, President of Zachal BBG, Varsity Golf, Junior Varsity Golf Captain.
Michigan State University
RUBY BAGDADE
Bloomfield Hills High School
Captain of the Forensics Team, National Honor Society, studied at Alexander Muss High School in Israel, Israel Impact Fellowship, works at Temple Beth El Early Childhood Center.
University of Central Florida
ELLORY BECKER
Bloomfield Hills High School
Magna cum laude, VP National Honor Society, Varsity Field Hockey Captain, Varsity Ice Hockey, All-State Academic Achievement Award, Scholar-Athlete Award, Project Prom volunteer.
Indiana University
MAYA BELEN
Bloomfield Hills High School
BBYO Regional Nefesh, National Honor Society, Brenda Bloomberg High School Award, Youth Federation of Temple Israel graduate.
Michigan State University
AIDEN BINDER
North Farmington High School
Varsity Tennis, Student Senate Executive Board, Pistons Academy Head Coach, Dale Carnegie graduate assistant, Raider Rage, Co-Founder/President of Jewish Student Union, PeerCorps, Link Leader, Building Entrepreneurship, National Honor Society.
University of Michigan
MADISON BROAD
Bloomfield Hills High School
Summa cum laude, National Honor Society, Student Leadership Executive Board, Student Ambassador, Youth Federation of Temple Israel Executive Board, BBYO Chapter Vice President, Med Talks President, Generations to Generations Executive Board, National Honor Society Small Group Leader.
University of Michigan
ELIZA BROWN
Groves High School
Varsity Pompon, Scriptor Editor-in-Chief, Groves Student Congress, Jewish Student Union, Groves Big Brothers Big Sisters, Yad Ezra volunteer.
Michigan State University
RYAN CALANCHI
Novi High School
Varsity Soccer, Travel Soccer.
Michigan State University
RACHEL CHYNOWETH
Frankel Jewish Academy
Varsity Volleyball, Quiz Bowl Team, Model U.N., Adat Shalom Madricha, Teen Counsel Board at Tamarack Camps.
Michigan State University
SETH COHEN
North Farmington High School
Varsity Baseball Captain, Varsity Tennis Captain, Student Senate President, National Honor Society, Founder of Jewish Club.
Michigan State University
HAYDEN DEAN
Frankel Jewish Academy
National Honor Society, JARC Board, Varsity Golf and Tennis Captain, Regional Tennis Champion, All-Catholic League Tennis, All-League Golf.
University of Michigan
MATTHEW DEVANEY
Walled Lake Northern High School
BBYO Regional President, Class President, National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society Treasurer, AP Scholar with distinction, AP Capstone diploma candidate, Temple Israel Madrich, Jewish Fund Teen Board, Coalition for Black & Jewish Unity Leadership Academy, Oakland Press Top Scholar.
Ohio State University
NAOMI DOPPELT
Farber Hebrew Day School
National Honor Society, Valedictorian, Student Council, Bnei Akiva Mazkira, VA Hospital volunteer, Dale Carnegie graduate assistant, 3 varsity sports, JARC Teen Action project, Teen Board, JN Rising Star Award, Soccer Award, National Council of Synagogue Youth, Hachi Yisraeli Club leader, Yad Ezra volunteer.
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ZACHARY ELBINGER
Frankel Jewish Academy
National Honor Society, FJA Student Ambassador, Frankel Forum Editor-in-Chief, Varsity Soccer and Golf, Jolson AZA Chapter Board, BBYO Regional Board, Jewish Fund Teen Board, Building Entrepreneurship, Tamarack Teen Council.
Michigan State University
LUKE FENBERG
Walled Lake Central High School
Varsity Tennis Captain, Oakland Press top scholar, Giving Tree and Jewish Cultural Club Executive Boards, AP Statistics Award, Spanish Award, National Honor Society.
University of Michigan
SOPHIE FRANK
Frankel Jewish Academy
National Honor Society, BBYO Teen Leader, Tamarack Teen Board, Varsity Tennis, Lacrosse and Basketball.
University of Kansas
NOAH FREEDLAND
Bloomfield Hills High School
Summa cum laude, National Honor Society, French Club President, Model U.N., Co-Captain Football and Soccer, Dale Carnegie for Teens, Jolson AZA Vice President and Regional Convention Coordinator.
University of Michigan
AVERY GACH
Groves High School
Honor roll, Varsity Football Captain (All-State, Dream Team from the Detroit News and Free Press, football scholarship to U-M.
University of Michigan
JACK GANEZER
Bloomfield Hills High School
Summa cum laude, Symphony Orchestra, Marching Band, All-District Jazz Band, Tri-M Music Honor Society.
Michigan State University
ABIE GARDIN
Farber Hebrew Day School
National Honor Society, Varsity Basketball, All-Star Sarachek 2025, Varsity Baseball, Bnei Akiva Madrich, National Conference of Synagogue Youth.
Yeshivat Torat Shraga/Yeshiva University
TRUDY GECHTER
Bloomfield Hills High School
Ball State University
ADYSON GEDRICH
North Farmington High School
Raiders of the Performing Arts, National Honor Society, Student Senate, Class Board.
Slippery Rock University
ETHAN GISKE
Farmington High School
BBYO, Jewish Senior Life employee, Tennis, School clubs. IB and AP Exams.
Michigan State University
LIBBY NATALIE GOMEZ
Farber Hebrew Day School
Tanzman Tournament Decor Committee Head, Early Childhood Center Camp Counselor, high school volunteer for Elementary STEAM events, Bnei Akiva volunteer.
Oakland Community College
ELI GORIN
Farber Hebrew Day School
National Honor Society, Maimonides Moot Court Competition, Southfield Parks & Rec Flag Football, Murder in the Heir actor.
Oakland University
RILEY GRAFF
Hartland High School
Grand Valley State University
AVI GRAHAM
Bloomfield Hills High School
National Honor Society, Peer-to-Peer-Link, Social Connection Club Executive Board, Adat Shalom Madrichim, Better to Serve, Max Fisher AZA, Bloomfield Youth Assistance Outstanding Citizen Award.
Oakland University
JOSHUA GREENBLATT
North Farmington High School
National Society of High School Scholars, National Honor Society, Varsity Academic Letter Awards, Jolson AZA Gizbor Chapter Treasurer, BBYO.
Michigan State University
JACOB HACKNEY
Belleville High School
Varsity Soccer, Varsity Swimming, National Honor Society.
Michigan State University
LOLA HAFRON
Bloomfield Hills High School
Summa cum laude, Exec Board Technology Adviser, Youth Federation Temple Israel VP Communications, National Honor Society small group leader, President Jewish Student Alliance, Youth Action Board Outstanding Youth Citizen Award, Founder Generations Club, Yearbook Section Editor, ClubLink Events Manager, Student Senate, Brenda Bloomberg High School Award.
University of Michigan
ARIELLA HERNANDEZ
Frankel Jewish Academy
Michigan State University
ADDISON JACOB
Groves High School
National Honor Society, Varsity Tennis Captain, JARC Board.
Indiana University
ELIANNA JACOBS
Farber Hebrew Day School
National Council of Synagogue Youth Regional Board Vice President, Bnei Akiva, National Honor Society, Lawyer assistant, Tanzman Commissioner, Dancer, Varsity Basketball.
Touro University
BAILA JASGUR
Bloomfield Hills High School
Student Leadership, B’nai Brith Youth Organization Michigan Region Board.
Michigan State University
RENA KANTOR
Frankel Jewish Academy
Keshet National Intern and Leader, Varsity Volleyball, Theater, Quiz Bowl.
Young Judaea Year Course and University at Buffalo
NOAH KAPLAN
Bloomfield Hills High School
Summa cum laude, Varsity Tennis Captain & State Champion, Varsity Lacrosse Captain, Distributive Education Clubs of America President of Career Development & State Champion, ClubLink Communications Director, Athletics Booster Student Board, National Honor Society, Michigan High School Athletics Association/Farm Bureau Insurance Scholar-Athlete Award, Oakland Activities Association Scholar-Athlete.
Indiana University
JAXSON KAPLAN-RUDOLPH
International Academy
Summa cum laude, National Merit Scholarship, Coca Cola Scholarship semi-finalist, History Department Award, 6 Silver Keys Poetry Scholastic Writing Awards, Tri-M Music Honor Society, Varsity Track Captain & Scholar Athlete, Michigan-Democratic Jewish Caucus, Chief of Staff for Charlie Cavell - Oakland County Commissioner.
University of Michigan
Chayim
ABIGAIL KLEIN
Roeper School
Jewish Student Union President, Jewish Fund Teen Board Leadership, Model U.N., Tamarack Camp, Senior Class Secretary.
University of Wisconsin
GRACE KLEINFELDT
Frankel Jewish Academy
National Honor Society, Captain Varsity Basketball- Volleyball-Soccer- Tennis, Model U.N., Senior Class President, Jewish Federation Teen Board, 8 over 80 interviewer, American Jewish Committee Leaders for Tomorrow, Female Athlete of the Year, Student Ambassador, MVP Basketball & Soccer, All-Academic for Basketball and Soccer.
University of Michigan
MICHAELA KOLCHINSKY
North Farmington High School
National Honor Society, Marching Band, Theater tech crew, TV-10, Class Board, Temple Beth El graduate, Emunah BBG, Tamarack camper.
Michigan State University
MADISON KRAFT
Bloomfield Hills High School
Varsity Dance, Studio A Competitive Dance, Youth Federation of Temple Israel and Graduate, National Honor Society, Aliyah BBG Regional Convention Coordinator, Jewish Student Alliance.
Michigan State University
BRIANNA KRONENBERG
Bloomfield Hills High School
Varsity Lacrosse, Varsity Field Hockey, Youth Federation of Temple Israel Board.
Michigan State University
EVE KUTINSKY
Groves High School
Advanced Placement biology, literature, psychology and statistics.
Colorado State University
ASHER LANGWELL
Bloomfield Hills High School
Summa cum laude, Varsity Tennis Doubles State Champion and Team Captain, Varsity Golf State Finalist and Team Captain, Michigan High School Athletic Association Scholar-Athlete Scholarship, Distributive Education Clubs of America Retail Merchandising State Champion and VP of Marketing, National Honor Society, Community Service Club.
University of Michigan
MARGALITA LEVENZON
Farber Hebrew Day School
Student Council President, Captain Basketball Team, National Honor Society. National Council of Synagogue Youth, Jewish Scholar Program at Aish Detroit.
Michigan State University
LINDSAY LEVIN
Seaholm High School
Varsity Golf Captain, Oakland Activities Association Scholar-Athlete, U Matter Club Vice President, National Honor Society, Founder Detroit Chapter 100+ Teens Who Care.
University of Michigan
Chayim
EDEN LEVY
Walled Lake Western High School
Summa cum laude, National Honor Society, Student Government Co-President, Girls Tennis Captain, Varsity Tennis, National Council of Jewish Women Youth Award, Warrior Leadership Award, Michael Camilieri Memorial Scholarship, Bronco Merit Scholarship.
Western Michigan University
GIDEON LOPATIN
Farber Hebrew Day School
Varsity Basketball Captain, B’nai Akiva Madrich, Black/Jewish Coalition, Varsity Baseball, Kehillat Etz Chayim, Tanzman Tournament Commissioner, National Honor Society, National Council of Synagogue Youth, Detroit Jewish Basketball League, Founder of Two Guys Without A Truck, Beit Midrash program, Sarachek Basketball Tournament All-Star Team, American Jewish Committee Leadership For Tomorrow, Student to Student.
Yeshivat Orayta/Binghamton University
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JESSICA LOVY
West Bloomfield High School
Varsity Tennis Captain, Friendship Circle volunteer fundraiser.
Varsity Soccer, Varsity Basketball, Excellence in Mathematics Award, Dale Carnegie Course Highest Award for Achievement.
Aardvark Israel Gap Year, University of Maryland
MASON MARCUS
Detroit Country Day School
Varsity Hockey (Senior Captain, Academic All-State, All-League), Varsity Golf, Co-Founder/Co-President Country Day Jewish Student Union, President Youth in Government, Birmingham Bloomfield Community Coalition Youth Action Board Chairperson.
University of Michigan
RYAN MICHAELS
Cranbrook Kingswood
Varsity Tennis, Team State Championship, All-State, Team Captain, Dean’s List/Honors, Michigan Youth in Government President, Teen Board, JARC Adviser, Mock Trial State Finalist, Strickland Writing Award, Excellence in Computer Science Award.
University of Michigan
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DANIEL MICHAELSON
Cranbrook Kingswood
Crew Coach Award, National Merit Scholarship contender.
University of Michigan
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LILLY MOSS
Frankel Jewish Academy
National Honor Society, Regional Vice President of Membership BBYO, Yearbook Editor in Chief, 8 over 80 interviewer, JARC Teen Action Council, Friendship Circle Board, Coalition for Black and Jewish Unity, Tamarack Teen Board, AP Scholar with Honors, Youth Federation of Temple Israel Purim Carnival Coordinator.
University of Michigan
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JORDAN NEWMAN
Bloomfield Hills High School
Varsity Hockey Captain, Hobey Baker High School Character Award, Bloomfield Hills Youth Outstanding Citizen Award & Scholarship, National Honor Society, Distributive Education Clubs of America State Champion, Advisory Council Bloomfield Hills Board.
University of Michigan
DANIELLE NODLER
Berkley High School
National Honor Society Committee Leader, Varsity Girls Soccer, Detroit City Football Club Girls Travel Soccer, Yad Ezra volunteer & Teen Board, Camp Tamarack Teen Council, Caleb White Project volunteer, Link Student Support.
University of Wisconsin
BRODY OLESHANSKY
Bloomfield Hills High School
National Honor Society, Varsity Tennis, Student Council Treasurer, Distributive Education Clubs of America State Finalist, Scholastic Art Award.
University of Michigan
BROOKE RADNER
Bloomfield Hills High School
Summa cum laude, National Honor Society, Youth Volunteer Leadership Award.
University of Wisconsin
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JULIE RAPP
Bloomfield Hills High School
National Honor Society, BBYO Regional Vice President, BBYO Chapter Vice President, BBYO Chapter Mazkirah, Friendship Circle Teen Board, Friendship Circle volunteer, Varsity Dance Team, Teen Impact Fellowship, Tamarack Teen Board, Youth Action Board, Student Ambassador.
Michigan State University
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ELIANA REITER
Berkley High School
Summa cum laude, National Honor Society, French National Honor Society, Aliyah BBG Chapter Board, Adat Shalom Religious School Madricha, Studio A competitive dance.
University of Michigan
ELI ROSENZWEIG
Frankel Jewish Academy
National Honor Society, President Finance Club, Captain Boys’ Tennis Team, Regional Tennis Team Champion, Election volunteer, JARC volunteer leader.
Indiana University
ETHAN ROTH
Berkley High School
Summa cum laude, National Honor Society, 75+ hours community service, Varsity Baseball, Academic All-Region, OAA Scholar-Athlete, Founding member of Berkley Jewish Student Union.
Indiana University
EVAN SACHS
Seaholm High School
Varsity Soccer, Jewish Culture Club, National Honor Society, Sports Cycle, Dale Carnegie graduate, Jewish Fund Teen Board Leader, ADL Peer Leadership training, 1st chair, 1st violin in Orchestra, JCC Opening the Doors Madrachim Leadership Institute Program, Gold Key, Bridge the Divide, Madrich at Shaarey Zedek, Ultimate Frisbee.
University of Michigan
JACK SALTSMAN
Berkley High School
Summa cum laude, National Honor Society, 75+ hours community service, Varsity Swim letter (Rookie of the Year 9th, MVP 11th, Captain 12th, Varsity Cross Country letter (Rookie of the Year 9th).
Georgia Institute of Technology
RYAN SCHWARTZ
Bloomfield Hills High School
AZA Board, BBYO Regional Board, National Honor Society, Varsity Football, Biff Radio Host, Play-by-Play Announcer school sports.
Michigan State University
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MADDIE SHAPIRO
North Farmington High School
National Honor Society, Link Leader, Class Board, Student Senate, Varsity Poms Team, Competitive Dancer at Studio A, Ice cream scooper.
Michigan State University
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KAYLA SILBERG
Greenhills School
Cum Laude Society, School Ambassador, Jewish Student Community leader, Varsity Volleyball (Captain senior year), Jewish Fund Teen Board, ADL intern, ADL Words to Action Facilitator, U-M Hillel intern.
George Washington University
Nicole Rollin
LEVI SILVERMAN
Cranbrook Kingswood
Northeastern University
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JULIA SINGER
North Farmington High School
Ahavah BBG Chapter Orechet, Temple Shir Shalom Machonik and Camp Counselor, National Honor Society Vice President, Distributive Education Clubs of America, Business Professionals of America, Dale Carnegie Graduate assistant, AP Scholar, Building Entrepreneurship Shark Tank winner, Class Board.
Indiana University-Bloomington
JACK SOBLE
Detroit Country Day School
Magna cum laude, Varsity Track and Field, Varsity Basketball, Jewish Student Alliance, BBYO Jolson AZA Mazkir.
University of Michigan
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CALEB STARR
Frankel Jewish Academy
All-School Vice President, Captain of Basketball and Soccer teams, Black & Jewish Coalition, Shaarey Zedek Religious School Madrich, National Honor Society.
University of Michigan
JACOB TENNENHOUSE
Athens High School
Honors Convocation, National Art Honors Society, Leader at Athens mentor, Art Club, Forensics Club, Drama Club.
University of Michigan
BROCK VINTER
International Academy West
Captain-Ski Team (All-Region, All-Division, State Championship Qualifier), Soccer Team, Track/Pole Vault (All-Conference), Vice President of Membership-Temple Shir Shalom Youth Group, Shir Shalom Machonik, Science Olympiad, National Honor Society, Environmental Science & Societies Award, Michigan Education Association Scholarship, Andrew Katz Memorial Scholarship.
University of Michigan
ALEXA WEINBERG
Seaholm High School
Jewish Culture Club Secretary, Soccer and travel team, National Honor Society and SHS, Distributive Education Clubs of America.
University of Colorado, Boulder or University of Michigan
JACK WEINGARDEN
North Farmington High School
Varsity tennis (#3 singles Division 2 state champion), Junior Optimist President, Debate Club President, Law Club Vice President, Business Professionals of America Treasurer, BPA National Conference qualifier, National Honor Society senior representative, Link Crew leader, AP Scholar with Distinction, Varsity Golf.
University of Michigan
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NATALIE WEISSMAN
West Bloomfield High School
National Merit commended, AP Scholar with Honors, Summa cum laude, National Honor Society, U-M Regents Scholarship, Symphonic Winds Principal Trombonist, Tri-M Music Honor Society Board, Varsity Swim Team Captain/Team Leader Award/Michigan Independent Athletic Conference Academic All-State, Varsity Track, Michigan High School Athletic Association. Scholar-Athlete finalist.
Carlton College
PETER WILLNER
International Academy
National Merit Scholar, Magna cum laude, Temple Youth Group Religious and Cultural VP, Programming VP, National Math Honor Society, Math Department Excellence in Math Award, Two-Time Robotics Award, Student Government, Boy Scouts of America Life Scout.
University of Alabama
LEAH WINEBerkley High School
Summa cum laude, National Honor Society, Jewish Fund Teen Board, Student Leadership, Varsity Soccer Team Manager, Shir Shalom Temple Youth.
Michigan State University
HARRISON RUSKIN
Novi High School
Summa cum Laude, Kingston Lakes Activities Association Scholar-Athlete, National Honor Society, National Technical Honor Society, Richard Erwin Memorial Scholarship, Oakland Schools Scholarship for Success, Novi 4 All-Rotary Scholarship, UK Bluegrass Scholarship, Novi Athletic Boosters Scholarship, BBYO, Varsity Football, Varsity Snowboard Cross.
University of Kentucky
CAITLYN GRIMES
West Bloomfield High School
Summa cum laude, National Honor Society, Distributive Education Clubs of America State Finalist and International Qualifier, AP Scholar, Student Government, Merit Scholarships recipient, USEF/USHJA Junior Hunter Championships, U.S. Equestrian Interscholastic Athlete, IEA Zone finalist.
Auburn University
NOAH GORDON
North Farmington High School
Magna cum laude, BBYO, Shir Shalom Temple Youth.
Michigan State University
ARI ZIMMERMAN
Walled Lake Northern High School
Football team, Max Fisher AZA #337 Aleph Shaliach.
Western Michigan University
TORI ZIMMERMAN
Walled Lake Northern High School
Dance Team, UDA nationals POM champion, Joe Cornell instructor, Star Trax dancer, Friendship Circle.
Grand Valley State University
ALLIE APPLEBAUM
Frankel Jewish Academy
JARC Teen Action Council, National Honor Society, Varsity Diving and Volleyball, Model U.N., Temple Israel Madricha, School News Anchor, Excellence in Mathematics Award, 8 over 80 Student Partner, FJA Student Ambassador.
Elon University
AVA ASHMANN
Bloomfield Hills High School
National Honor Society, Dale Carnegie Leadership graduate, Gorosh Building Entrepreneurship Program, Co-founder of BBG Chapter, President of Zachal BBG, Varsity Golf, Junior Varsity Golf Captain.
Michigan State University
RUBY BAGDADE
Bloomfield Hills High School
Captain of the Forensics Team, National Honor Society, studied at Alexander Muss High School in Israel, Israel Impact Fellowship, works at Temple Beth El Early Childhood Center.
University of Central Florida
ELLORY BECKER
Bloomfield Hills High School
Magna cum laude, VP National Honor Society, Varsity Field Hockey Captain, Varsity Ice Hockey, All-State Academic Achievement Award, Scholar-Athlete Award, Project Prom volunteer.
Indiana University
MAYA BELEN
Bloomfield Hills High School
BBYO Regional Nefesh, National Honor Society, Brenda Bloomberg High School Award, Youth Federation of Temple Israel graduate.
Michigan State University
AIDEN BINDER
North Farmington High School
Varsity Tennis, Student Senate Executive Board, Pistons Academy Head Coach, Dale Carnegie graduate assistant, Raider Rage, Co-Founder/President of Jewish Student Union, PeerCorps, Link Leader, Building Entrepreneurship, National Honor Society.
University of Michigan
MADISON BROAD
Bloomfield Hills High School
Summa cum laude, National Honor Society, Student Leadership Executive Board, Student Ambassador, Youth Federation of Temple Israel Executive Board, BBYO Chapter Vice President, Med Talks President, Generations to Generations Executive Board, National Honor Society Small Group Leader.
University of Michigan
ELIZA BROWN
Groves High School
Varsity Pompon, Scriptor Editor-in-Chief, Groves Student Congress, Jewish Student Union, Groves Big Brothers Big Sisters, Yad Ezra volunteer.
Michigan State University
RYAN CALANCHI
Novi High School
Varsity Soccer, Travel Soccer.
Michigan State University
RACHEL CHYNOWETH
Frankel Jewish Academy
Varsity Volleyball, Quiz Bowl Team, Model U.N., Adat Shalom Madricha, Teen Counsel Board at Tamarack Camps.
Michigan State University
SETH COHEN
North Farmington High School
Varsity Baseball Captain, Varsity Tennis Captain, Student Senate President, National Honor Society, Founder of Jewish Club.
Michigan State University
HAYDEN DEAN
Frankel Jewish Academy
National Honor Society, JARC Board, Varsity Golf and Tennis Captain, Regional Tennis Champion, All-Catholic League Tennis, All-League Golf.
University of Michigan
MATTHEW DEVANEY
Walled Lake Northern High School
BBYO Regional President, Class President, National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society Treasurer, AP Scholar with distinction, AP Capstone diploma candidate, Temple Israel Madrich, Jewish Fund Teen Board, Coalition for Black & Jewish Unity Leadership Academy, Oakland Press Top Scholar.
Ohio State University
NAOMI DOPPELT
Farber Hebrew Day School
National Honor Society, Valedictorian, Student Council, Bnei Akiva Mazkira, VA Hospital volunteer, Dale Carnegie graduate assistant, 3 varsity sports, JARC Teen Action project, Teen Board, JN Rising Star Award, Soccer Award, National Council of Synagogue Youth, Hachi Yisraeli Club leader, Yad Ezra volunteer.
Midreshet Lindenbaum and Binghamton University
ZACHARY ELBINGER
Frankel Jewish Academy
National Honor Society, FJA Student Ambassador, Frankel Forum Editor-in-Chief, Varsity Soccer and Golf, Jolson AZA Chapter Board, BBYO Regional Board, Jewish Fund Teen Board, Building Entrepreneurship, Tamarack Teen Council.
Michigan State University
LUKE FENBERG
Walled Lake Central High School
Varsity Tennis Captain, Oakland Press top scholar, Giving Tree and Jewish Cultural Club Executive Boards, AP Statistics Award, Spanish Award, National Honor Society.
University of Michigan
SOPHIE FRANK
Frankel Jewish Academy
National Honor Society, BBYO Teen Leader, Tamarack Teen Board, Varsity Tennis, Lacrosse and Basketball.
University of Kansas
NOAH FREEDLAND
Bloomfield Hills High School
Summa cum laude, National Honor Society, French Club President, Model U.N., Co-Captain Football and Soccer, Dale Carnegie for Teens, Jolson AZA Vice President and Regional Convention Coordinator.
University of Michigan
AVERY GACH
Groves High School
Honor roll, Varsity Football Captain (All-State, Dream Team from the Detroit News and Free Press, football scholarship to U-M.
University of Michigan
JACK GANEZER
Bloomfield Hills High School
Summa cum laude, Symphony Orchestra, Marching Band, All-District Jazz Band, Tri-M Music Honor Society.
Michigan State University
ABIE GARDIN
Farber Hebrew Day School
National Honor Society, Varsity Basketball, All-Star Sarachek 2025, Varsity Baseball, Bnei Akiva Madrich, National Conference of Synagogue Youth.
Yeshivat Torat Shraga/Yeshiva University
TRUDY GECHTER
Bloomfield Hills High School
Ball State University
ADYSON GEDRICH
North Farmington High School
Raiders of the Performing Arts, National Honor Society, Student Senate, Class Board.
Slippery Rock University
ETHAN GISKE
Farmington High School
BBYO, Jewish Senior Life employee, Tennis, School clubs. IB and AP Exams.
Michigan State University
LIBBY NATALIE GOMEZ
Farber Hebrew Day School
Tanzman Tournament Decor Committee Head, Early Childhood Center Camp Counselor, high school volunteer for Elementary STEAM events, Bnei Akiva volunteer.
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