Current Scholarship Recipients

Sanya Ahmed

Canton High School
Roger and Elaine Zatkoff Scholarship
2023/2024

Sanya is a graduate of Canton High School. She will be enrolling in the College of Engineering at UofM. She earned a 4.35 gpa, taking several AP courses including US History, Chemistry, Physics, Calc BC, and Psychology. She also participated in three varsity sports: Track, Gymnastics, and Cross Country, of which she was the captain. Additionally, she was involved in various extracurriculars at her school including National Honors Society, Science Olympiad, Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, HOSA, and Muslim Student Association.

Alexis Alati

International Academy
Frederick C Matthaei Scholarship
2023/2024
Having obtained her Certified Nursing Assistant License and having a passion for taking care of others, Alexis plans to enroll in the Nursing School this fall. She has taken a full International Baccalaureate course load throughout high school, excelling in classes such as IB Biology, Chemistry, and French, and maintaining Summa Cum Laude academic status throughout. In school, Alexis has served as a Peer Corps Mentor and Ambassador, Helping Hands Nonprofit Fundraising Officer, and National Honors Society Member. She has also been an active member of her community by serving as an Election Inspector Co-chairperson, First Company Dancer in Eisenhower Dance Detroit's Youth Ensemble, and a babysitter throughout the neighborhood. Alexis placed Top 6 for her ensemble dance at the Youth America Grand Prix and was also awarded the President's Volunteer Service Award.

Emma Behrendt

Bennie Osterbann Scholarship
2023/2024
Emma Behrendt is a senior studying English and the History of Art. Upon graduation, Emma hopes to begin her Masters in Library and Information Science before becoming a librarian or pursuing a career in literary editing and publishing. During her four years at Michigan, she has devoted time to leading Young Life, working as a Primary Copy Editor at The Michigan Daily, and has honed her library skills as the Hopwood Program Assistant. In her free time, Emma loves to bake, read, hike, and enjoy unplanned time with friends.

Lidia Capiletti

Allen Park High School
Roger and Elaine Zatkoff Scholarship
2023/2024
Lidia Cappelletti is the Valedictorian of Allen Park High School’s class of 2023 and will be attending the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan Ann Arbor. While in high school she has taken 13 AP Classes and 10 dual enrollments (9 at the University of Michigan Dearborn). She has also served as the Executive Board President of Student Council, President of the National Honor Society, President of Students Against Destructive Decisions, Captain of Mock Trial, Captain of Girls Varsity Soccer, Captain of We the People, Link Crew Commissioner, Student Vice President of the Parent Teacher Student Association, Delegate of Model United Nations, Interact Club Member, Drama Club & Tech Crew Member, Christian Club Member, Women of Tomorrow Participant, APAW Member, Book Club Member, Literary Magazine Editor, Schoolhouse World SAT Onboarding Lead, Taekwondo 3rd Degree Black Belt and Instructor. Lidia has received several awards including, the National Merit Scholarship, State Star Attorney, Outstanding Delegate, AP Scholar with Distinction, Coca-Cola Scholarship, All League Academic, and the News Herald’s Second Team. Lidia has also written a poetry book, Sparks & Ashes, and a novel, Half the Truth.

Jessica Cheng

Women's Volleyball Manager Scholarship
2023/2024

Jessica is a junior at the University of Michigan studying computer science and is currently in her second year working with the volleyball team. Growing up in Rochester, NY, she participated in various sports, but eventually found her love for volleyball in middle school. Her favorite aspect of being a manager is being able to contribute to the team's growth and success, and she aspires to become a coach herself one day.

Casey Chung

Women's Swimming Scholarship
2023/2024

Ben Cislo

Women's Soccer Manager
2023/2024

I am a sophomore from Milan, Michigan, pursuing a major in Sport Management. I have grown up with a deep love for sports, especially soccer, which has significantly influenced my academic and personal journey. I started playing at the age of two in recreational soccer all the way through playing club and on my high school team. I have even been able to intern at the Michigan State Youth Soccer Association. I am a third-generation student at the University of Michigan and am proud to carry on the legacy of attending the best university in the world! I am extremely fortunate to serve as a Student Manager for the Women's Soccer Team, a role that allows me to combine my academic pursuits with my passion for sports. This experience has been nothing short of amazing. I am truly grateful to Jennifer Klein and the entire women's team and staff for granting me this incredible opportunity to be part of the program.

Emma Clapp

Swimming Manager Scholarship
2023/2024

I am a Senior studying Sport Management at the University of Michigan. I am originally from Danville, Illinois, and I played just about every sport under the sun growing up. My favorite sport has always been swimming, which is why I’m so thrilled to be working for the Men’s & Women’s Swim & Dive Teams at Michigan again this year. I’m planning on going to law school after receiving my undergraduate degree, and I hope to continue working in the sports industry in the future. Ideally, I would like to work with player contracts, but I’d also love to be in the marketing or development spaces as well!

Claire Cogan

Ida High School
Bicentennial Scholarship
2023/2024
I plan to enroll in the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts. I graduated with an overall, unweighted GPA of 4.0 while taking a demanding course curriculum including honors classes such as Physics II and Calculus. I graduated first in my class, and earned High School Honor Roll for all four years. I earned my Varsity Letter freshman year, and earned my Academic Letter a year later. I have been the treasurer for our school's student government for four years, and the treasurer of Key Club for three. I have been a member of National Honor Society since my junior year, and have worked on several community projects over the years. I was awarded the title of Clarinet Section Leader my sophomore year, and have held the title ever since. Outside of academics, I have played on the varsity soccer team for four years, and recently earned the honor of being the captain. Additionally, I have participated in martial arts for more than a decade, and have earned my third-degree black belt.

Cara Creutz

Woodhaven High School
Bicentennial Scholarship
2023/2024
Cara Creutz graduated 6th in her class with a 4.1 GPA from Woodhaven High School. She was an active member in my school community as class and executive historian for student council, a member of NHS, an editor for Creative Writing Club, a member of Project Unity, and a member of Chamber Choir. She worked hard to celebrate and encourage diversity and inclusion in my school.

Katrina Cruz

Woodhaven High School
Lloyd & Laurie Carr Scholarship
2023/2024
Katrina plans to enroll in the College of LS&A and is the recipient of the Lloyd and Laurie Carr Scholarship. Katrina graduated with an unweighted GPA of a 4.0. She took six AP classes throughout highschool, which included Biology, Psychology, World History, Language and Composition, Environmental Science, and Calculus. She was a part of many school organizations, including student council, class council, National Honor Society, and Students Against Destructive Decisions. She served as vice president of her class, secretary of student council, and secretary of National Honor Society. Katrina is an active member in her community, and likes to volunteer at events at her local UAW hall to connect with and give back to everyone. She hopes to enroll in the College of Pharmacy later on in order to pursue her dream.

Annabel Curran

Bennie Osterbann Scholarship
2023/2024

Annabel Curran is a senior studying International Studies and Spanish. Upon graduation, Annabel intends to obtain a master's degree in business and hopes to pursue a career in international marketing. During her time at the University of Michigan, Annabel has engaged with her community as a writer and Senior Editor for the Michigan Daily, a copy writer for the Michiganensian Yearbook, and a tour guide at the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Annabel also works part-time as a marketing intern for the University of Michigan College of Engineering.

Matthew Dahlman

Bennie Osterbann Scholarship
2023/2024
I am a second year student at the University of Michigan studying Computer Engineering with a focus in embedded systems. I am an active member in the University of Michigan Solar Car team as a microsystems engineer. I also work for Rec Sports as an intramural supervisor and as a tutor for the College of Engineering part time

Chancellor Day

Bennie Osterbann Scholarship
2023/2024
Chance is a junior engineering student majoring in robotics at U of M. Upon graduation Chance is looking to either continue his education through the SUGS program or start his career working with automation. During his time at U of M Chance has been a member in ARV, the autonomous robotic vehicle team. Over last summer Chance did course development for ROB 204, a Robot Human Interaction course, where he helped design labs utilizing the new Amazon Astro and helped create an arduino based ISS arm simulation.

Alexis Fisher

Bennie Osterbann Scholarship
2023/2024

Alexis Fisher is currently a junior at the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. She is studying psychology with a goal of entering the field of Human Resources. Throughout her time in college, Alexis has been involved in many organizations, such as the Michigan Community Scholars Program, the Undergraduate Psychology Society, and university’s chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).

Haley Freer

Schmidt/Hunt Scholarship
2023/2024
My name is Haley Freer and I am from Cary, North Carolina. I am a student in the Athletic Training master’s degree program at the University of Michigan working with the football program. I am excited to be collaborating with a nationally recognized sports medicine department. After graduation, I plan to continue working in Division I football. Thank you and Go Blue

Colin Gibson

Swimming Manager Scholarship
2023/2024
I am a transfer sophomore from Kalamazoo, MI. Last year I was an NCAA Division II swimmer at McKendree University in Lebanon, IL. Unfortunately, I suffered a career ending shoulder injury which led to my transfer to the University of Michigan. I am currently studying psychology, however, I hope to move into the School of Kinesiology to study Applied Exercise Science (AES). With either of these degrees, I plan to become a college swim coach in order to continue pursuing my passion for swimming and athletics.

Sam Gonzalez

Field Hockey Manager
2023/2024

Sam Gonzalez is a sophomore transfer from a community college where he grew up in San Diego, California. He was hoping to find a community he could be a part of at the University of Michigan and was thrilled to be offered a position as team manager for the field hockey team. With a passion for athletics, he is grateful to be a part of such an amazing team. Sam is a biology major at LSA with intentions of attending med school after graduation to pursue his dreams of becoming a doctor.

Thomas Hamann

Bennie Osterbann Scholarship
2023/2024
Thomas is an undergraduate in the college of Engineering majoring in Industrial Operations Engineering and minoring in Electrical Engineering. He is involved on campus by playing rugby for the maize and blue, working at the Hatcher Graduate Library, and being a member of the Michigan Young Life service team. Outside of school he enjoys watching movies, lifting, and going up north. He was also a previous recipient of the Bicentennial Scholarship.

Ashley Holcomb

Field Hockey Manager
2023/2024

My name is Ashley Holcomb, and I am beyond grateful and honored to be the recipient of this scholarship. I am a junior majoring in Sport Management and have worked with the field hockey team since January 2023. Sports started as a way to connect and spend quality time with my dad, but as I got older, I began to get interested in the strategy of the game and the behind-the-scenes logistics of producing significant sporting events, which is why I wanted to gain experience working with a varsity program at the division one level. Being the student manager for this team has allowed me to combine my love for sports while also obtaining experience in a field I hope to break into professionally in the future. I plan to continue working with the team until graduation while also balancing an On-Campus Recruiting internship with the Michigan Football team. I would like to thank all of the players for welcoming me into the team with open arms and all of the coaches for all they have taught me throughout this incredible experience so far. Go Blue!

Allison Homeier

Schmidt/Hunt Scholarship
2023/2024
My name is Addison Homeier, and I am from Indianapolis, Indiana. I am a student in the Athletic Training Master’s Program at the University of Michigan and am currently working with football program. When people think of UM athletics, striving for excellence is always in the conversation. I am excited to be a part of this culture by getting to learn from the top medical professionals in the NCAA and having the opportunity to work with the top athletes in college. After graduation, I plan on working with football in a Division 1 or Professional setting as a certified Athletic Trainer. Eventually, after gaining some experience, I will be going back to school and obtaining my Doctorate in Physical Therapy. I am hoping to specialize in the spine and pelvis in order to work with chronic back pain/ conditions that occur in the sport of football. Thank you for this opportunity and Go Blue

Om Joshi

International Academy
Frederick C Matthaei Scholarship
2023/2024

Om Joshi is a senior at International Academy Central and plans to pursue a dual degree with Computer Science through the College of Engineering and Finance through the Ross School of Business. Om is a Varsity tennis player and has participated in FIRST Robotics for 8 years, leading the programming and electrical subsystems. Om has participated in high level research, winning 3rd Place Overall at the Michigan Science and Engineering Fair and 1st Place at the Science and Engineering Fair of Metro Detroit along with many professional awards. He has taken several IB classes as he looks to earn his IB diploma this summer while maintaining a 4.0 unweighted GPA. He is also President of his school's Math Club, Investing Club and Programming Club. He has won the Congressional App Challenge twice while creating a number of mobile apps, ranging from wildfire alert apps to gunshot detection alert systems. He founded his own coding nonprofit called Todocode while also mentoring younger FLL and FTC robotics teams.

Ahmed Kaid

Bennie Osterbann Scholarship
2023/2024
I am Ahmed, a sophomore in the College of Literature, Science, and Arts. I am originally from Dearborn, Michigan, only 35 minutes away with no traffic. I’m passionate about public health and focused on its advocacy, causing me to be on the executive board for MENA Public Health, where we aim to highlight public health issues focused on the Arab and North African communities. I’m also president of the Yemeni Student Association and love educating people on my culture. I am pursuing a Biomolecular Sciences major on the pre-med track

Samantha Kershner

Women's Basketball Manager Scholarship
2023/2024
Sam is a senior majoring in Sport Management and is from Burlingame, CA. Sam is in her second season working as a student-manager for the women’s basketball team. In addition to helping with team practices and individual player workouts, Sam also helps with tasks around the women’s basketball office, helping organize recruiting mailouts. After graduation, Sam is interested in working with a sport agency or in contract law, with an interest in helping female athletes and women’s sport organizations further their growth through policy.

Kyle Kirch

Eisenhower High School
Roger and Elaine Zatkoff Scholarship
2023/2024

Kyle Kirsch has a passion for running and is a member of both the Eisenhower High School Cross Country and Track Teams. He is also the Vice President of the German Club and a member of both the National Honor Society and the Environmental Club. Kyle took many AP Courses including World History, United States History, United States Government, Calculus BC, Chemistry, English Literature and Composition, German, and Statistics. He will graduate with a 4.10 GPA, holds a score of 1480 on the SAT, 32 on the ACT, and is a member of the Macomb All-Academic Team. Kyle also volunteers with the Humane Society of Macomb. In his free time, Kyle plays the guitar and enjoys mountain biking. Kyle owns and operates Kirsch’s Lawn Service. He has also worked at Mr. C’s Car Wash, Art and Jakes Restaurant, and is currently employed at Team Rehab Physical Therapy as a Physical Therapy Technician. Kyle is an AAPPL German Proficient Speaker and a recipient of several Academic Honors and Awards.

Madeline Macias

Women's Gymnastics Manager
2023/2024
Madeline Macias is a sophomore from Los Angeles, CA, and is currently enrolled in the School of Kinesiology where she hopes to pursue a career in medicine, hopefully as a Sports Medicine Physician. On campus, she is involved in a few extracurriculars. She is a part of the Phi Epsilon Kappa Professional Kinesiology Fraternity, Team Manager for the Michigan Women’s Gymnastics Team, a member of the Pinky Swear organization that raises money for pediatric cancer patients and spends her Wednesday mornings volunteering at CS Mott Children’s Hospital in the Hematology/Oncology Department. She is looking forward to learning and growing during her time at University of Michigan.

Enzo Mignano

Bennie Osterbann Scholarship
2023/2024
Enzo is a junior at Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning and is set to graduate with a Bachelors of Science in Urban Technology with a minor in Complex Systems in 2025. Through his academic career, he has been recognized and awarded as a Taubman Scholar, Regents Scholar, James B. Angell Scholar, and University Honors. He is also active within the Ann Arbor community where he is a member of OpenMI, Initiative for Inclusive Design, Urbanism Club, and Urban Tech Club. Enzo’s academic interests focus on understanding how users interact with the built environment and infrastructure around them, and modeling how these dynamic built systems interact with other systems. He has taken course work in User Experience Design, Interaction Design, Computer/Data Science, Agent-Based Modeling, Networks, Urban Design/Planning, and Public Policy.

Brady Miller

Dakota High School
Lloyd & Laurie Carr Scholarship
2023/2024

Brady plans to enroll in the college of Literature, Science and the Arts at The University of Michigan where he will study Mathematics and Actuarial Science. Brady maintained a 3.99 GPA throughout high school while being involved in several clubs and athletics. Brady was a four-year member of the Dakota wrestling team. Brady was also a member of The Scientific Debate Team, Mu Alpha Theta, The Key Club, The Chess Club, The Student Government, and The Detroit Economic Club Career Readiness Academy. Brady is a leader and lifelong learner. He challenged himself throughout high school by taking several AP courses and an independent study in Linear Algebra. Brady loves math and works at The Mathnasium as a math tutor. In his free time, Brady enjoys playing the piano, water skiing, snowboarding, reading and working out.

Paulina Nevin

Women's Volleyball Manager Scholarship
2023/2024

Michigan native Paulina Nevin is a senior at the University of Michigan pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Sport Management and a minor in Community Action and Social Change. This is her third year as a manager for Michigan Volleyball. This past summer Paulina worked as a Fan Experience and Community Outreach intern for Simon Sports and previously interned with the Battle Creek Battle Jacks of the Northwoods League.

Megan Ngu

Women's Gymnastics Manager
2023/2024
Megan Ngu is a student manager for the Michigan Women's Gymnastics team and is honored to receive the scholarship. She is a senior studying business administration and is originally from Vienna, VA. On campus, Megan is also on the executive board for Adaptive Gymnastics. As a former gymnast, she is looking forward to making an impact in her final year as a gymnastics manager. Go blue!

Chelsea Oryszczak

Women's Basketball Manager Scholarship
2023/2024
Chelsea is a senior studying psychology on the pre-med track and is from Flint, MI. Chelsea is in her third season working as a student-manager for the women’s basketball team and is a two-time recipient of this award. Chelsea is a
dedicated manager who works practices, individual player workouts, and games.

Makari Paige

Football Scholarship
2023/2024

Adrianna Pantanis

South Lyon High School
Bicentennial Scholarship
2023/2024
Adrianna Patanis graduated from South Lyon High school, where she was involved in cross country, track and field, National Honor Society, P.E.E.R.s, and Link Crew. For her senior seasons of cross country and track and field, she was one of the teams' captains, and she was a four-year varsity athlete for both sports as well. By taking Advanced Placement courses and challenging herself academically throughout high school, she earned a 4.158 GPA. In the fall of 2023, she will attend the College of LS&A, and her goal is to work towards a bachelor's degree in an area related to mathematics.

Keshav Patel

Bennie Osterbann Scholarship
2023/2024

Keshav is a sophomore in the College of Literature, Science, and Arts studying Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology. Keshav is a research assistant in the Exposure Research Lab exploring the health effects of high noise exposure and its burden across the U.S., as well as a lab assistant in the Department of Human Genetics investigating X-chromosome inactivation. He volunteers weekly at a local hospice and as a tutor for underserved students in Michigan. Keshav also enjoys sports, especially basketball, and is a volunteer coach for a youth basketball team. His other hobbies included gardening, reading, and music.

DaMone Payne

Bennie Osterbann Scholarship
2023/2024
Sophomore

Matthew Prince

Bennie Osterbann Scholarship
2023/2024
I'm currently enrolled in the College of Engineering getting my Bachelor's degree in Robotics. I've made the Dean's list throughout my semesters here and have a cumulative GPA of 3.8. I'm a member of the University of Michigan Autonomous Robotics Vehicles Club and have a position in the University of Michigan Departmental Computer Organization working as a computer consultant for various buildings on the North Campus. I've done volunteer work for an Overnight Shelter for the homeless here on campus and was part of the St. Mary's Welcome Team to welcome freshman and new students to the University of Michigan in the fall of 2023. I've also participated in various Intramural Sports including basketball, soccer, flag football, and volleyball.

Adhav Rajesh

Bennie Osterbann Scholarship
2023/2024

Adhav Rajesh is a sophomore student studying computer science at the University of Michigan College of Engineering. On campus, he leads the Collaborative Lab for Advancing Work in Space, a project team of 90+ students which creates augmented reality interfaces for NASA astronauts. In addition, Adhav interned at Ford Motor Company last summer and hopes to become a software engineer who learns new technologies on a daily basis.

Oliva Raymond

Bennie Osterbann Scholarship
2023/2024
I am a junior nursing student at the University of Michigan. I graduated from Trenton High school in 2021. My career goals included graduating with my BSN and going to graduate school to become a nurse practitioner. My specialty interests include pediatrics and oncology.

Jack Rickle

Bennie Osterbann Scholarship
2023/2024
Senior

Grace Romig

Women's Gymnastics Manager
2023/2024

Grace Romig is a Sophomore at the University of Michigan, studying Movement Science through the

School of Kinesiology. She is originally from Vicksburg, MI, where she competed in gymnastics through her senior year of high school. She now works as a student manager for the U of M’s Women’s Gymnastics team. Grace plans to pursue a career in physical therapy, with a particular interest in a sports specialty. Additionally, she is involved in the Pre PT/OT club and the Sports Medicine Club on campus.

Alex Saposhnik

Women's Basketball Manager Scholarship
2023/2024
Alex is a junior majoring in Business and Sport Management and is from Las Vegas, NV. This will be his second season as a student-manager with the women’s basketball team. Alex helps with team practices and individual player workouts. Alex also helps with filming practice and games, and is working with Emily Herard, the team’s Video Coordinator, to learn how to code games and practices and break down film. During the summer of 2023, Alex interned with NBA Summer League. Alex aspires to work in basketball when he graduates.

Cathy Shan

International Academy
David J. Hallissey Memorial Scholarship
2023/2024
Cathy Shan finished high school as one of the valedictorians in her class at the International Academy and is a member of her school's Student Senate. While balancing her International Baccalaureate curriculum, she is a member of the National Honor Society, the Spanish Honor Society, the Music Honor Society, and the International Academy's Acapella group. Cathy is the sub-commander for her school's Science Olympiad team, the Editor-in-Chief of her school newspaper, and the Fundraising Officer for her school's buildOn chapter. Cathy has been awarded many distinct honors, including her school's Chemistry Award for her achievements in chemistry, the Certificate of Merit awarded by the Society of Women Engineers, and the National Merit Finalist. At the University of Michigan, she intends to major in Biochemistry.

Arnav Shaw

Troy Athens High School
David J. Hallissey Memorial Scholarship
2023/2024
Arnav plans to enroll in the College of Engineering. He has maintained multiple leadership roles, which included president of Computer Science Honor Society, president of Science Olympiad, president of Future Problem Solving, and vice-president of the FIRST Robotics team. He was also a student representative board member for the Michigan Future Problem Solving program. He was named the FIRST Robotics Dean’s List State Winner and Global finalist. He has participated in various community problem-solving components for Future Problem Solving and has received 3rd place at the International Competition. He has taken 19 AP classes and dual enrollment courses throughout his high school career. He has also played soccer and varsity track for the school.

Kaitlin Showalter

Bennie Osterbann Scholarship
2023/2024
Junior

Robert Silaghi

International Academy
Roger and Elaine Zatkoff Scholarship
2023/2024
Robert attended an international baccalaureate program in high school, where he excelled academically and gained a love for learning. Robert's passion for business and finance grew as he took courses in economics. He will now be attending the University of Michigan Ross School of Business, where he plans to pursue a Bachelor of Business Administration. In addition to his academics, Robert was also heavily involved in extracurricular activities. He created Project-STEM, a non-profit organization that provided tutoring services to underprivileged students in his community. Through his leadership, the organization grew and impacted the lives of thousands of students. Robert also had a keen interest in investing and led many investment initiatives. Among other things, he was the co-president of the Investing Club, where he gained valuable experience in analyzing and managing investment portfolios.

Aiden Song

Roeper School
James H. LoPrete Scholarship
2023/2024
Aiden will be enrolling in the College of Engineering at the University of Michigan. He is graduating from The Roeper School in Birmingham, MI where he maintained all A’s in a rigorous course load of Honors and AP classes. He was an AP Scholar with Honor and a National Merit Finalist. He played four years of Varsity Soccer, earning all-state honors, and was named Team Captain his Senior year. He participated in several Jewish youth groups, was in the United States Chess Federation Top 100 in the Nation for his age group, and spent his summers at Camp Tamarack. Aiden looks forward to his time in Ann Arbor, both in and out of the classroom.

Reagan Spears

Bennie Osterbann Scholarship
2023/2024
Raegan Spear is a current sophomore studying Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology. Raegan has dreams of becoming a pediatric optometrist and her coursework is preparing her to attend a 4-year optometry school after graduation. She enjoys getting involved on campus by participating in the Social Tennis Club, Red Cross Club, and Pre-Optometry Club. In her free time, Raegan loves to read, listen to music, meet up with friends, and watch college football.

Rafe Symonds

Saline High School
Harold duCharme Scholarship
2023/2024
Rafe has enrolled in the College of Engineering and will be studying computer science. Rafe is the sole creator, developer, and designer of the video game Land of the Mage Lords, which has thousands of players across the world in 112 countries. He is the First Author of the paper “Differential MERS-CoV in Different Cell Types,” published in the Journal of Emerging Investigators. Rafe is a member of the Mircore Volunteer Program, where he does computational biology research. He is the President of Math Tutoring Center, Co-President of GIDAS, a Link Crew Leader, a Writing Center Consultant, and a member of NHS. Rafe received a perfect score on the AP Computer Science A exam, an AP Scholar with Distinction Award, and is a member of the Study of Exceptional Talent. He’s played soccer with Saline FC and runs cross country and track.

Josh Tucker

South Lyon High School
Gary & Ann Moeller Scholarship
2023/2024
Josh Tucker will be attending Michigan’s Ross School of Business to pursue his Bachelors Degree in Business Administration. He is graduating from South Lyon High School with a GPA over 4.3. Josh was heavily involved in his school, leading in the National Honor Society, Student Council, and even starting his own club. He balanced an IT internship on top of his schoolwork and takes much pride in his work. He also loves to spend his time volunteering, especially with the local recreation sports leagues. He has been awarded two Michigan Community Impact awards and does not plan to slow down with service in college.

Salem Wang

North Farmington High School
James H. LoPrete Scholarship
2023/2024
Salem Wang plans to enroll in the College of LS&A. Salem maintained a 4.0 unweighted GPA throughout high school while managing a rigorous academic schedule consisting of 13 AP classes total–including Calculus BC, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Spanish, and English Language–and 5 dual enrollment classes–including Calculus III and Differential Equations. In her junior year, she was the recipient of the Bausch and Lomb Honorary Science Award for her exceptional excellence in the natural sciences. She has been praised by teachers and peers alike as a conscientious and innovative student. Salem racked up a number of other accomplishments throughout her high school career as a HOSA international qualifier and 2nd place winner in the HOSA state conference, National Merit Finalist, Cross Country Varsity runner, and AP Scholar with Distinction. She was also an active member of the National Honor Society and tutored students online and in school. Outside of school, Salem is a pianist decorated with numerous regional, national, and international awards under the tutelage of Professor Logan Skelton of the University of Michigan. In addition, she has participated in scientific research, and her research paper is currently being considered for publication in an international high school research journal.

Thomas Woodside

Falk/Hatch Scholarship
2023/2024
As head field manager I facilitate the daily operations of practice and games. Overseeing over twenty members of our team, I ensure that these events function seamlessly in a fast-paced, flexible, and high pressure environment. I assist directly in team drills for the linebacker group and special team sessions, and I signal for the defensive units during team periods. I take utmost pride in our preparation and execution in supporting the leaders and best