Salute to Excellence

The Michigan Catholic congratulates the honorees — and all the members — of the Class of 2012. We join 22 Catholic high schools in the Archdiocese of Detroit in giving special recognition to the top students among this year’s graduating seniors. This year, two Catholic high schools — Everest Academy and Detroit Cristo Rey — are graduating their first senior classes. We especially congratulate them and look forward to when two others — St. Catherine of Siena Academy and Austin Catholic Academy — offer senior classes in the coming years.

May the pursuit of excellence mark the future for all graduates, as it has their high school years.

Academy of the Sacred Heart


Valedictorian: Telissa Portis
Parents: Marvin Robinson and Nicolette Robinson
College: Undecided

Bishop Foley Catholic High School


Valedictorian: Olivia Tuck
Parents: Matthew and Mary Tuck
Parish: Our Lady of La Salette, Berkley
College: University of Notre Dame

Salutatorian: Nicole Murley
Parents: James and Mary Murley
Parish: Our Lady of La Salette, Berkley
College: University of Pittsburgh

Salutatorian: Brandon Ko
Parents: Alan and Marinela Ko
Parish: Guardian Angels,Clawson
College: Northwestern University

Brother Rice High School


Valedictorian: Maxwell Q. Odena
Parents: Thomas and Jaye Odena
College: University of Michigan

Valedictorian: Christopher A. Sesi
Parents: Steve and Eman Sesi
Parish: St. Thomas(Chaldean), West Bloomfield
College University of Michigan

Cabrini


Valedictorian: Steven Sikora
Parents: Steven and Jill Sikora
Parish: St. Constance,Taylor
College: University of Michigan

Cabrini


Valedictorian: Brendan Wilson
Parents: Melvin and Abigail Wilson
Parish: St. Constance,Taylor
College: Wayne State University

Salutatorian: Mary Lennon
Parents: Michael and Katherine Lennon
Parish: St. Sebastian, Dearborn Heights
College: Northwestern University

Cardinal Mooney Catholic Prep High School


Valedictorian: Rachael Torey
Parents: Michael and Kathleen Torey
Parish: St. Anne, Warren
College: Undecided

Salutatorian: Kathryn Shepherd
Parents: James and Christine Shepherd
Parish: Our Lady on the River, Marine City
College: University of Michigan

Detroit Cristo Rey School


Valedictorian: Anti’Shay L.Taylor
Parents: Anthony and Esther Taylor
College: University of Michigan

Salutatorian: Mia M. Madison
Parents: Jeff Madison
College: Wayne State University

De La Salle Collegiate High School


Valedictorian: Adam D. Farchone
Parents: Daniel and Ann Marie Farchone
Parish: St. Mary Queen of Creation, New Baltimore
College: University of Notre Dame

Salutatorian: Alexander J. Swantek
Parents: Roger and Donna Swantek
Parish: St. Peter, Mount Clemens
College: University of Michigan

Detroit Catholic Central


Valedictorian: James Haubert
Parents: Daniel Haubert and Mari-Kay Haubert
Parish: Our Lady of Sorrows, Farmington
College: University of Notre Dame

Salutatorian: Hunter McDaniel
Parents: Robert McDaniel and Lori McDaniel
Parish: Our Lady of Sorrows, Farmington
College: University of Notre Dame

Divine Child High School


Valedictorian: Louise Sawaya
Parents: Parish: St. Raphael, Garden City
College: Centra lMichigan University

Salutatorian: Michelle Kerr
Parents: Timothy and Denise Kerr
Parish: Divine Child, Dearborn
College: Hope College

Everest Academy


Valedictorian: Miranda Ferguson
Parents: Paul and Marietta Ferguson
Parish: St. Joseph the Worker, Lake Orion
College: Madonna University

Valedictorian: Sam Bellestri
Parents: Sam and Julie Bellestri
Parish: St. Joseph the Worker, Lake Orion
College: University of Alabama

Salutatorian: Alexandra Lis-Planells
Parents: Miguel and Irene Lis-Planells
Parish: St. Joseph the Worker, Lake Orion
College: Ave Maria University

Salutatorian: Patrick Nalepa
Parents: Michael and Kathie Nalepa
Parish: St. Daniel, Clarkston
College: Hillsdale College

Gabriel Richard High School


Valedictorian: Samantha Lyons
Parents: Steve and Alisa Lyons
Parish: St. Joseph, Trenton
College: University of Michigan

Salutatorian: Adam Baginski
Parents: Richard and Karen Baginski
Parish: St. Pius X, Southgate
College: University of Michigan

Ladywood High School


Valedictorian: Claire McCarthy
Parents: Jeff and Christine McCarthy
Parish: Our Lady of Good Counsel, Plymouth
College: University of Notre Dame

Valedictorian: Bridget Murphy
Parents: John and Susan Murphy
Parish: Our Lady of Victory, Northville
College: Purdue University

Salutatorian: Sarah Langford
Parents: Dan and Ann Langford
Parish: St. Mary, Pinckney
College: University of Kentucky

Loyola High School


Valedictorian: Kwaishon Bell
Parents: Amanda R.BellLucas
College: Dartmouth College

Salutatorian: Devonte Jones
Parents: Mr. and Mrs. James W. Jones
College: Wayne State University

Marian High School


Valedictorian: Alyssa Anne Kulesza
Parents: Greg and Lisa Kulesza
Parish: St. Martin de Porres, Warren
College: Grand Valley State University

Valedictorian: Grace Elizabeth Lutfy
Parents: Michelle Lutfy and Paul Lutfy
Parish: Holy Name, Birmingham
College: University of Michigan

Salutatorian: Shae MaryRose Boguslawski
Parents: Mitchell and Kathleen Boguslawski
Parish: Our Lady of Sorrows, Farmington
College: Undecided

Mercy High School


Valedictorian: Kelly Redmond
Parents: Steven and Patricia Redmond
Parish: St. Patrick, Brighton and St. John, Howell
College: United States Military Academy at West Point

Salutatorian: Lilliana Haddad
Parents: Shaker and Juliet Haddad
Parish: Our Lady of Sorrows, Farmington
College: University of Michigan

Salutatorian: Elaina Jacqulene Wiljanen Weber
Parents: Michael Weber and Kari Wiljanen-Weber
Parish: St. James, Novi
College: Fordham University

Notre Dame Preparatory


Valedictorian: Robert J. Boniface
Parents: Robert and Amy Boniface
Parish: St. Hugo of the Hills, Bloomfield Hills
College: Vanderbilt University

Valedictorian: Jaclyn C. Borgiel
Parents: William and Gail Borgiel
Parish: SS. John andPaul, Washington Township
College: University of Michigan

Valedictorian: Brian P. Cain
Parents: Walter and Sheila Cain
Parish: St. Joseph, Lake Orion
College: University of Dayton

Valedictorian: Christina E. Casali
Parents: Frank and Lisa Casali
Parish: St. John Vianney, Shelby Township
College: Michigan State University

Valedictorian: Palmer J. D’Orazio
Parents: Robert and Linda D’Orazio
College: Hope College

Valedictorian: Michael W. Fakhoury
Parents: Walid and Rita Fakhoury
College: University of Michigan

Valedictorian: Michael H. Guerra
Parents: Michael and Natalie Guerra
Parish: St. Hugo of the Hills, Bloomfield Hills
College: University of Michigan

Valedictorian: Lisa R. Savagian
Parents: Peter and Josie Savagian
Parish: St. Thomas More,Troy
College: Hope College

Valedictorian: Matthew P. Siatczynsk
Parents: Paul and Jill Siatczynski
Parish: St. Andrew, Rochester
College: University of Notre Dame

Valedictorian: Maxwell T. Spadafore
Parents: Michael and Sue Spadafore
Parish: St. Andrew, Rochester
College: University of Michigan

Valedictorian: Nicholas R. Watson
Parents: Robert and Mary Watson
Parish: St. Andrew,Rochester
College: University of Chicago

Valedictorian: Kevin W. Ziegler
Parents: William and Paula Ziegler
Parish: Sacred Heart of the Hills, Auburn Hills
College: University of Michigan

Our Lady of the Lakes High School


Valedictorian: Samantha Campbell
Parents: Richard and Nichole Campbell
Parish: Our Lady of the Lakes, Waterford
College: Aquinas College

Valedictorian: Patrick Coyle
Parents: Larry and Mary Coyle
Parish: Our Lady of the Lakes, Waterford
College: University of Michigan

Valedictorian: Lauren Juliano
Parents: Lawrence and Barbara Juliano
Parish: Our Lady of the Lakes, Waterford
College: University of Michigan

Valedictorian: Amanda Wolanin
Parents: Dave and Sue Wolanin
Parish: Our Lady of the Lakes, Waterford
College: Michigan State University (James Madison College)

Regina High School


Valedictorian: Abigail Basirico
Parents: David and Jennie Basirico
Parish: St. Therese of Lisieux, Shelby Township
College: University of Michigan

Valedictorian: Sarah Cornwell
Parents: Peter and Janis Cornwell
Parish: Immaculate Conception, Anchorville
College: John Carroll University

Valedictorian: Tory Harris
Parents: John and Jan Harris
Parish: St. Isaac Jogues, St. Clair Shores
College: Hillsdale College

Valedictorian: Allison Pellerito
Parents: Joseph and Leslie Pellerito
Parish: St. Isaac Jogues, St. Clair Shores
College: University of Michigan

Shrine Catholic High School


Summa Cum Laude: William Bolton
Parents: Wyman and Maureen Bolton
Parish: National Shrine of the Little Flower,Royal Oak
College: Boston College

Summa Cum Laude: Alyssa Cramer
Parents: Dale and Renee Cramer
Parish: National Shrine of the Little Flower, Royal Oak
College: University of Michigan

Summa Cum Laude: Theresa Dierker
Parents: Joseph and Julia Dierker
Parish: National Shrine of the Little Flower,Royal Oak
College: University of Detroit- Mercy

Summa Cum Laude: Kent Peaslee
Parents: Brian and Chestra Peaslee
Parish: National Shrine of the Little Flower,Royal Oak
College:Duke University

Summa Cum Laude: Mallory Uchalik
Parents: David and Gail Uchalik
Parish: National Shrine of the Little Flower,Royal Oak
College: University of Michigan

Summa Cum Laude: Donald York
Parents: Matthew and Joanne York
Parish: National Shrine of the Little Flower,Royal Oak
College: University of Michigan

St. Mary Catholic Central High School


Valedictorian: Lauren Coseo
Parents: David and Susan Coseo
Parish: St. John the Baptist, Monroe
College: University of Michigan
 
Salutatorian: Kelsy Dimeff
Parents: Ty and Kirsten Dimeff
College: University of Toledo

St. Mary's Preparatory


Valedictorian: Kyle Christopher Anderson
Parents: Bob and Teresa Anderson
Parish: St. Mary of the Snows, Milford
College: University of Michigan

Salutatorian: Mavis Musib Gappy
Parents: Musib and Ban Gappy
Parish: St. Thomas (Chaldean),West Bloomfield
College: University of Michigan

University of Detroit Jesuit High School & Academy


Valedictorian: Ryan J. Furdock
Parents: Douglas and Sandra Furdock
Parish: Our Lady of Refuge, Orchard Lake
College: Michigan State University

Valedictorian: Sean P. O’Leary
Parents: Paul and Suzanne O’Leary
Parish: Holy Name, Birmingham
College: Undecided
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