Saline High School held its 2010 graduation ceremonies’ June 6 at Hornet Field. The class had 465 graduates.

Sarah Abdallah

Parents: George and Alexa Abdallah Activities and Awards: Sarah received the National Merit Scholarship and Destination Imagination Scholarship. She was selected Southeastern Conference All-Academic Scholar and won a Michigan Math Prize Competition Award. Sarah was also a member of Science Olympiad, Destination Imagination and has served as both historian and service committee leader for the National Honor Society. She participated in the Discover Hopkins Summer Program and Science Technology Engineering Preview Summer Camp. Sarah ran cross country all four years and served as cross country running group leader. Plans after graduation: Sarah plans to attend Yale University. She will study medicine.

Emily Cannell

Parents: Roger (Scot) and Jacquelyn Cannell Activities and Awards: Emily has participated in Varsity Field Hockey all four years, received Field Hockey All State First Team Award for two years and honorable mention recognition for one year. She has held leadership positions as a squad leader in marching band and as a Middle School field hockey coach. Emily took part in Eastern Michigan University’s Honors Band, is a member of the National Honor Society and a volunteer at Saint Joseph Mercy Saline Hospital Plans after graduation: Emily will attend Michigan Sate University, Lyman Briggs to study Zoology.

Jillian Carey

Parents: Jim and Jane Carey Activities and awards: Jillian received an Elite Honors Scholarship as well as the Academic Honors Scholarship. She earned a Four-Year Honor Roll Award and Advanced Placement Scholar Award. Jillian was been involved with both the Counting on Math Tutoring program and the Connecting program. She has participated in People to People as a Student Ambassador, Special Olympics and varsity soccer. Plans after graduation: Jillian will attend Central Michigan University Honors College to study pre-dentistry.

Joshua Cimpian

Parents: Vasile and Ileana Cimpian Activities and awards: Joshua was a recipient of a Scholarship for the University of Michigan, a Four-Year Gold Honor Roll Award, and Social Studies department award for two years. He also was invited to attend the Southeastern Conference All-Academic banquet. Joshua is actively involved in the Saline Area Soccer Association, and has been a band and choir section leader for First Romanian Pentecostal Church. Joshua currently plays soccer and has been a certified soccer referee for the past three years. Plans after graduation: Joshua will attend the University of Michigan, Literature, Science and Arts (LSA) Honors College to study Pharmacy or Genetics.

Colleen Cunningham

Parents: John and Jackie Cunningham Activities and awards: Colleen was the recipient of all A’s first trimester 2009, a Four-Year Honor Roll Award and the distinction of being a national qualifier for Grand Valley State statistic poster competition. Colleen was a member of the National Honor Society, Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA) and Freshman Orientation Link Crew. She has participated in HOSA at the district and state level. Colleen was actively involved in Competitive Dance Teams all four years she participated in the National Dance competition held in Tennessee 2009 and Choir Festival 2007. Plans after graduation: Colleen will study pre-dentistry at the University of Michigan.

Dylan Davis

Parents: Stephen and Nancy Davis Activities and awards: Dylan is the recipient of a National Merit Letter of Commendation, Social Studies Certificate of Achievement and an Advance Placement Scholar Award. He is involved in Science Olympiad and is currently working for Occams Creative Technologies, a local web development company. Dylan has attended the University of Michigan’s Computer Aided Engineering Network (CAEN) camp for the past four summers. He was a finalist for the Courageous Persuader Video Competition and nominated for the Michigan Youth Leadership Program. Plans after graduation: Dylan will attend the University of Michigan, College of Engineering and study Computer Science.

Abigail Dotz

Parents: Michael and Melissa Dotz Activities and awards: Abigail received a Social Studies Department Award both in 2007 and 2008, a Music Department Award in 2009. She has participated in Saline High School's drama club, marching band and is a National Honor Society member. Abigail has been involved with the University of Michigan’s MPulse Musical Theatre Workshop and was first runner-up in the Miss Saline Pageant 2009. She has held numerous leadership roles including president and vice-president for Saline High School's drama club and was sousaphone section leader for the marching band for 2009-2010 Plans after graduation: Abigail plans on attending Western Michigan University. She is undecided about her field of study.

Michael Ho

Parents: Mary Ellen Flaherty and Laurence Ho Activities and awards: Michael was a National Merit Finalist and scored a perfect score on the ACT. He has been a member of teams and organizations. Michael has been a member of the National Honor Society, served as President. He was involved with the Interact Club, and was a Squad Leader for the Marching Band. Michael is also quite an athlete, having been a member of the Varsity Tennis team for four years. Plans after graduation: Michael’s college choice is the University of Michigan. His field of study will be chemistry.

Emily Hogikyan

Parents: Patricia Hogikyan and Dr. Norman Hogikyan Activities and awards: Emily has been the recipient of the four-year gold Honor Roll. She has been also been a member of the National Honor Society. Emily has earned the honor of being a National Merit Finalist as well as receiving two scholarships--the University of Michigan Regent’s Scholarship and the Parsigian Memorial Scholarship. She has served as the President of her sophomore, junior and senior classes and has served on Student Council and National Honor Society. Emily was also the Student Representative to the School Board and has been on the Cross Country team for four years. Plans after graduation: Emily plans on attending the University of Michigan to study biology and hstory.

Brian Johnson

Parents: Jane Johnson and Mark Johnson Activities and awards: Brian was the recipient of the Saline men’s Cross Country Scholarship. He plans on attending Gettysburg College to study History. He has been a member of the Saline men’s Cross Country and Track for four years. Brian has also been a member of the marching Band, National Honor Society and the FCCLA. He has attended the Michigan State Distinguished Scholarship Competition and the Solo Ensemble. He shows strength in both academics and athletics. Plans after graduation: Brian plans on attending Gettysburg College to study history.

Hema Karunakaram

Parents: Aruna Karunakaram and Krishna Karunakaram Activities and awards: Hema has received two significant scholarships for college. One of them is from the University of Michigan Sidney and Irene Shipman Scholarship, the other is a $2500 National Merit Scholarship. She has attended several prestigious programs. She has gone to the University of Notre Dame Architecture Career Discovery in 2009. Hema was also a contestant on the Teen Tournament for the show Jeopardy. She has served as captain of Varsity Quiz Bowl, and has been co-president of Model United Nations. Hema has taken first place in the 2009 GVSU Michigan Statistics Poster Competition and has ranked 104th in the state for the 2008-2009 Michigan Mathematics Prize Competition. Plans after graduation: Hema plans to attend the University of Michigan to study civil engineering.

Joseph Robert Lipa

Parents: Ray and Kathy Lipa Activities and awards: Activities and Awards: Joe has earned the Michigan Interscholastic Press Association Award as well as the University of Michigan Regent Scholarship. He was a member of the National Honor Society, was a two-time recipient of the Saline High School Spanish Award, and will graduate with Highest Honors with Special Distinction. Joe is a member of the ARROW Ham Radio Club and the St. Andrew LIFE Youth Group. Athletically, Joe has been a four-time letter winner in both track and cross country, having earned Academic All-State honors twice in cross country. Plans after graduation: Joe will be attending the University of Michigan and will study statistics.

Hannah Marie McQuade

Parents: Tom and Connie McQuade Activities and awards: Hannah was a two-time Michigan Mathematics Prize Competition finalist and a Southeastern Conference All-Academic Award winner. She was a member of the National Honor Society and Writer’s Ink. Hannah has worked as a 5th grade camp counselor, been involved in SASA soccer, and has attended Girls’ State. Additionally, Hannah has received the Michigan State University Honors College STATE Scholarship. Plans after graduation: Hannah will be attending Michigan State University and will study applied engineering sciences.

Jonathan Charles Moeller

Parents: Chas and Karen Moeller Activities and awards: Jonathan received the Social Studies Department Award during his 9th, 10th, and 11th grade years, the Outstanding Performer Award for Cross Country, and was President of the National Security Action Meeting. In addition to being a member of the National Honor Society, Jonathan has also earned the Hillsdale Presidential Scholarship, and was a National Merit Finalist. Jonathan is a member of FCCLA, the Bethania Kids Children’s Ministry, the National Youth Leadership Forum on National Security, and the Cross Country team. Plans after graduation: Jonathan will attend Hillsdale College and major in political science.

Richard James Ortman

Parents: James Ortman and Khris Kiser-Ortman Activities and awards: Richard has received the Interact Award for Saline High School and was on the Highest Honor Roll. While at Saline, Richard has been a member of the Saline Fiddlers, the Varsity Water Polo team, has attended Boys’ State, and is currently President of Interact. Richard has been actively involved in the Boy Scouts and is working toward becoming an Eagle Scout. Plans after graduation: Richard will be attending the University of Michigan and will be studying either computer engineering or medicine.

Chandni Ramesh Patel

Parents: Ramesh and Nayana Patel Activities and awards: Chandni has received a scholarship from Wayne State University and has earned the Gold Honor Roll award for all four years of high school. She has volunteered at Saline High School as a Link Crew leader and has been a volunteer at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital. While at Saline High School, Chandni has been a member of the Cross Country team for four years, and the National Honor Society, serving as both secretary and executive council chairperson. Plans after graduation: Chandni is planning to attend Wayne State University and majoring in health sciences.

Shivali Ramesh Patel

Parents: Ramesh and Nayana Patel Activities and awards: Shivali has received both the University of Michigan Merit Scholarship as well as the Wayne State University Presidential Scholarship. She earned the Gold Honor Roll award for all four years of high school and was a member of the National Honor Society, having served as both secretary and executive council chairperson. Shivali is a volunteer at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, a Link Crew Leader, and was a member of the Cross Country team. Plans after graduation: Shivali plans to attend either the University of Michigan or Wayne State University and study health sciences.

Brooke Kailyn Peruski

Parents: Christopher and Nancy Peruski Activities and awards: Brooke has received the Michigan State University Biosystems Engineering Undergraduate Scholarship. She has also earned the Woodie Merchant Award for volleyball as well as having been named Academic Individual All State for volleyball. Brooke was a member of the National Honor Society and has been Captain of both the Saline High School and National Travel Volleyball teams. In her spare time, Brooke tutors a fourth-grade student and teaches and coaches younger students in volleyball. Plans after graduation: Brooke plans to attend either Michigan State University or the University of Michigan to study engineering.

Victoria Margaret Prince

Parents: Mark and Heather Prince Activities and awards: Victoria was a member of the National Honor Society for all four years of high school. She was a recipient of the Saline High School Social Studies Award for her sophomore year as well as the Bausch and Lomb Honorary Science Award. Victoria has been an avid horseback rider all of her life. She is a member of Ride 4 Fun, the United States Equestrian Federation, and the High Jumper Association of Michigan. Plans after graduation: Victoria plans to attend the University of Michigan to study biology.

Thomas Saxton

Parents: David and Kim Saxton Activities and awards: Thomas was a member of the Saline High School Marching Band, National Honor Society and the St. Andrew Life Youth Group. He was also been the captain of the Quiz Bowl team and member of the Youth Group Leadership Team. Plans after graduation: Thomas will attend Northwestern University and study engineering.

Janine Sulavik

Parents: Mark and Denise Sulavik Activities and awards: Janine received the Grand Valley State University Award for Excellence, as well as the GVSU Award of Distinction Faculty Scholarship. She has received the three-year honor roll award, all A academic award and the Social Studies Department Award. Janine is a member of National Honor Society and captain of the Saline High School Women’s Soccer team. In the spring of 2009, Janine attended the Spring Leadership Conference Plans after graduation: Janine will attend Grand Valley State University and pursue a degree in nursing.

Lauren Zakrajsek

Parents: Joseph and Carol Zakrajsek Activities and awards: Lauren has maintained honor roll status throughout high school. She has earned academic all-state track and field honors for 2007, 2008 and 2009. She is a five-time all-state runner and is the 2010 captain of the Saline High School Women’s Track Team. Lauren has also been a two-year member of the Basketball and Field Hockey teams at Saline High School. In the summer of 2009, Lauren attended Girls State, as well as the National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine in Philadelphia. In addition, Lauren was a member of National Honor Society, the National Society of High School Scholars and the St. Andrew’s LIFE Youth Group. Plans after graduation: Lauren will attend the University of Michigan to pursue a degree in the health sciences field.

Kassia Zalewski

Parents: Ken Zalewski and Pam Dorrance Activities and awards: Kassia was a 4-year member of the Saline High School Women’s Swim and Dive Team and the Water Polo Team. She was voted the 2009 Captain of the Saline High School Women’s (State Championship) Swim and Dive Team. She was also the 2010 Captain of the Women’s Varsity Water Polo Team. Her athletic and academic awards are numerous. She is a 2010 Academic All-American in swimming and 2010 Southeastern Conference Scholar Athlete Award winner. For three years (2009-2010), Kassia has been awarded Michigan Water Polo Association Academic All-State honors. She is also a member of National Honor Society. Plans after graduation: Kassia will attend the University of Michigan. Her field of study will be science/pre-medicine.