Wall of Honor - Berkley Schools

T
he anticipation of summer
grew
throughout
the
halls of BHS and students
prepared to finish off the year
strong. Many got the opportunity
to participate in multiple spring
events, including the return of
the Spring Fling dance and the
first staff-wide volunteer day.
Students also got busier as their
spring sports seasons started,
and many teams had both
individual and collective goals
set to accomplish throughout
their seasons. Junior Makoya
Denham hit a grand slam for
the varsity softball team, girls
varsity soccer made it to district
finals, along with students from
the track and field team that
went to states. These and other
accomplishments proves that
Berkley really does
#winateverything.
Wall of Honor
Ian Annesser
Cross Country
Andrew Bill
Cross Country
Track & Field
Melia Bluenstein
Swim-Dive
Caleb Duchan
Swim-Dive
Eli Falk
Swim-Dive
Nolan Givan
Football
Sheridan Kent
Softball
Spencer Lee
Tennis
Zacharias Leonard
Hockey
Mary McClure
Roz Warren
Scholarship
Ian Melrose
Hockey
Delaney Molander
Swimming
Mackenzie Newman
Tennis
Victoria Nowak
Tennis
Michael Schwanke
Hockey
Celia Somers
Basketball
Soccer
Volleyball
Vincent Tenaglia
Wrestling
Baseball
Callaghan
Tyson-Mayer
Cheer
Carlton Williams
Football
Emily Wolford
Soccer
Austen Wood
Football
Copy by: Jordan Herskovitz & Riley Sawicki
Photos by: Riley Sawicki, Beth Shulman & Alexis Wilkerson
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Ready to pitch, senior
Ryan Austin swings his
leg up and throws a fast
ball. The opposing team,
Shrine, hits the ball and
it flies up.
Quickly trying to catch
the baseball, junior
Zachary Gregorich slides
into a split position. Later
in the game Zach made
a home run, but the
Bears lost the game to
Shrine with a score of
2 to 8.
Honoring coach Steven
Baker, the teams walk
with members of his
family. The Baker
family was given a
framed Berkley jersey as
they celebrated the life
of Steven Baker.
Hit, Run, Score
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Boys Baseball
Copy by: Samantha Smith
Photos by: Samantha Smith
With a leg raised in the
air, freshman Blake Ratliff
is ready to pitch. “I have
been playing baseball
for 10 years. I really enjoy
being on the field and I
plan to play in college,”
states Blake.
“I look up to the
professional baseball
player Mike Trout because he is a great
ball player and plays
the game right. I like
being on the team
because we are like
a big family.”
-Sophomore David
Austin
“I really enjoy being
on the team
because I love
playing the sport,
and it’s a lot of fun.
I plan on playing
baseball in college
because of my
love for the sport.”
-Freshman Jeremiah
Watkins.
Preparing for the ball,
freshman Jeffrey
Vlahakis is up to bat.
Jeffrey eyed the ball
and prepares to swings.
Teammates push
each other to do great
At the first home game the teams lined up and the
coaches talked about the life of Steven Baker. He
was a coach who’s untimely death happened before
the season started. “Steven Baker was a great man
who everyone loved to be around. He was a very
sweet, funny guy who brought smiles to everybody,”
commented senior Vincent Tenaglia.
Some members were encouraged by other
teammates and family members to play baseball.
“Zachary Gregorich encouraged me to play. I have
been on the varsity team for two years and in the
program for four years,” stated senior Jacob Crane.
The season was difficult at times, but they manged to
get through with a lot of hard work, practice, and
communication. JV members, freshman Blake Ratliff
and Kyle Domzalski were lucky enough to move to the
varsity team.
Got Game?
While sitting in the
dugout, the JV team
watch their teammates
play. They won their
game aganist Shrine.
JV - Front Row: Tae Min Whinham, Evan Koster, Jacob Gringorten,
Dylan Burke, Wyatt Deeds
Second Row: Calvin Somers, Jeremiah Watkins, Logan Smith, Jacob
Budzinski, Miles Berlin, Kyle Domzalski
Third Row: Jeffrey Vlahakis, Blake Ratliff, Coach Bob Domzalski,
Coach Tom Whinham, Coach Ernie Budzinski, Chance Malone, Drake
Monroe
Coaches: Bob Domzalski, Tom Whinham, Ernie Budzinski
Conference: 5 6 0
Season: 14 11 0
Varsity - Front Row: Carson Deeds, Kyle Domzalski, Matthew
Shanklin, Tyler Smith, Joshua Lichtman
Second Row: Jacob Serwa, Zachary Gregorich, Blake Ratliff,
Brett Voight, Ryan Austin, Rory McKelvey
Third Row: Coach Bill Austin, Nicholas Dechene, Ryan DiCarlo,
Vincent Tenaglia, David Austin, Jacob Crane, Coach Matthew Rawlik
Coaches: Matthew Rawlik, Bill Austin
Conference: 2 10 0
Season: 7 22 1
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Life’s A Pitch
“I was moved up
from JV to varsity
after our first game.
It was exciting to be
the only freshman on
varsity and to be
playing at a whole
new level.”
-Freshmen Isobel
Imbs
After hitting a walk
off grand slam junior
Makoya Denham walks
back to her team. Her
teammates surround
her and cheer her
name.
Up to bat, senior
Sheridan Kent
concentrates on the
pitcher. She focuses on
the pitch that is about to
be thrown.
Diamond Divas
JV and VARSITY BOTH GO
ALMOST UNDEAFEATED
The JV and varsity softball teams started off strong.
Both teams won their first tournaments, and the JV
team continued on with a winning streak. “Our first
tournament we made it to the championships which
has never happened at Berkley. We finished second
but it was a really cool experience to see so early in
the season that we really have potential,” said junior
Elaina Adams.
Both the varsity and JV teams have become very
close over the course of the season, “I really love our
team. We all get along well together and have a
family sort of dynamic with each other,” explained
senior Olivia Carlson.
The two teams also overcame challenges. “There
was a game where we were down but we pulled it
together, as a team, and won the second game,” said
freshman Sydney Jones.
“I have been playing
softball for 12 years. I
love playing
because my team is
like a second family.
My greatest
accomplishment this
year was getting my
first varsity double.”
-Sophomore
Madison Lam
As the ball comes
towards junior Bailey
Butash, she prepares
to get a home run. She
holds her bat in position,
annticipating when she
will swing.
Smiling, sophomore
Mackenzie Ashburn
slides stomach first into
second base. “The best
part of playing softball
is making a good play,”
commented Mackenzie.
Varsity - First Row: Elaina Adams, Isabelle Moss, Madison Lam
Second Row: Makoya Denham, Sloane Szuber, Bailey Butash,
Sheridan Kent, Mackenzie Ashburn, Olivia Thomas
Third Row: Coach Lianne Easterby, Rachel Carnovsky,
Jane Wougamon, Olivia Carlson, Cortlyn Weinbaum,
Coach Megan Colligan
Conference: 8 6 0
Season: 18 15 0
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Girls Softball
Copy by: Fiona Houghtby
Photos by: Fiona Houghtby & courtesy of Shana Butash
JV - First Row: Lia Palazzolo, Halley Campbell, Isobel Imbs
Second Row: Payton Larimer, Mallory Combs, Kennedy McCullers,
Savanna Casida, Bailey McAvoy
Third Row: Sydney Jones, Chloe Wallace, Ashley Krause,
Emma Frontera, Alexandra Veltri, Hayden Szuber
Conference: 10 2 0
Season: 16 4 1
In a close game against
Groves High School,
senior Sloane Szuber is
thrown the ball. Sloane
manages to catch the
ball and tags the girl out.
During an intense game,
Olivia Thomas, Elaina
Adams, Olivia Carlson,
and Bailey Butash meet
at the pitcher’s mound.
The girls discuss their
strategy.
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Star Players
“Our team has been
the best it’s ever
been. Playing with
such talented
teamamtes and
being a team
captain, has given
me the ability to
communicate with
players and work well
together.”
- Senior
Gabrielle Blatz
“I love playing this
year. It gives me the
opportunity to
become closer
with my classmates
and I also love how
supportive everyone
is.”
- Freshman
Ashley Bertling
As she dribbles the
ball, freshman Camryn
Sawicki works to get the
advantage against the
opposing team. This play
helped get the varisty
team the upper hand.
Taking a breather before
the next play,
sophomore Samantha
Selik and freshman Mary
Halas get ready to play
the ball. Samantha plays
defense and Mary plays
midfield.
JV - Front Row: Isabella Inman, Hazel Rosenberg, Isabella Swaninger, Varsity - Front Row: Markie Tisler, Marshayla Denham, Rachel Cantor,
Kenna Childress, Charlotte Bruce, Katherine Zeile
Caroline Tripp, Nina Palazzolo, Emily Wolford, Mary Lauren Koch,
Second Row: Megan Berkel, Brianna Brudenell, Lauren Phillips, Mary
Sophia Shumylo
Halas, Natalie Barber, Annie Crawley, Samantha Selik, Carsen Teicher Second Row: Erin Tripp, Kylie Wassenberg, Shawn Gabriel, Lily Franklin,
Third Row: Coach Steve Hanna, Mackenzie Auquier, Ivy Moore,
Monica Hodges, Eleanor Hanna, Alicia Wills, Camryn Sawicki,
Savannah McDonald, Olivia Robinson, Emily Bourgeois, Gabrielle Aiello,
Meghan West
Ashley Bertling
Third Row: Coach Lindsey Lubanski, Alexia Tyler, Gabrielle Blatz, Celia
Conference: 7 3 5 Somers, Jane Hammerle, Grace Mulcahy, Katie Cross, Coach Kelly, Coach
Ed Lubanski
Conference:
854
Girls Soccer
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Copy by: Baillie Sarris
Photos by: Baillie Sarris
As they block the net
during a PK, seniors
Sophia Shumylo and
Alexia Tyler help keep
the ball away from their
goal. This is one of the
many responsabilities of
playing as a defender.
All eyes forward, the
varsity team gets ready
for the ball. The girls
played their hardest and
came out with a score
of 1-0 over Rochester.
Completing a pass to
one of her teammates,
junior Nina Palazzolo
tries to get the ball away
from her Rochester
opponent. Nina’s speed
on the field helped her
team gain the
advantage during
the game.
Fast and Furious
teams accomplish goals set
throughout the season
Both varsity and JV girls soccer teams played to
their best ability to come out on top. The varsity team
achieved their goals with a winning season. “I have
always enjoyed playing soccer and being on the
team. Playing freshman year, you feel like you have to
prove yourself for being on varisty, where as this year I
feel like I’ve earned my position,”
explained senior captain Emily Wolford.
As a result of working hard during tryouts, freshmen
Monica Hodges, Camryn Sawicki, Caroline Tripp, Mary
Lauren Koch, and Marshayla Denham earned their
spots on the varsity team.
The JV team also ended strong this year while
bonding and working their hardest during games.
“I liked playing with my teamates and
being able to experience both wins and loses
together,” stated freshman Isabella Swaninger.
Rushing towards
the net, freshman
Charlotte Bruce races
her opponent. It is
charlotte’s teaamtes job
to get open for a pass.
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In order to get an ace,
senior Victoria Nowak
jumps up in the air as
she serves the ball. She
swings her racket with
great strength as the
opposing player
prepares.
While improving on her
serve, freshman
Sarai Ware sends the
ball soaring. “I work hard
during practices, and
it’s fun seeing myself
improve as a player,”
says Sarai.
Hot Shots
“Being a part of
tennis has taught me
a lot about the
importance of
working together.
Although we faced
challenges at times,
we overcame them.”
-Senior Mackenzie
Newman
Working together to
overcome the
opposing team are
seniors Brianna Plamper
and Julia
Handelsman. They stand
ready to
dominate the
competition.
“Being on the JV
tennis team is a lot
of fun. We all work
hard so that we can
improve during
practices and win
the matches. It is
always a rewarding
feeling to win.”
-Sophomore
Alexandra Sperl
Baby Got Backhand
During a game
freshman Sabrina Elie
hits the ball and sends
it soaring over the net.
“The feeling of getting a
point is definitely worth
the work it takes to get
there,” states Sabrina.
The girls line up to shake
hands with their
opponents as they kindly
congratulate each
other. Sophomores
Alyssa Zino,
Gabrielle Centurione,
and Hannah Lyons all
high five their fellow
teammates.
jv and varsity take on the
competition one swing at a time
With victory in mind, both the girls JV and varsity
tennis teams have grown immensely. Although tennis
is typically known for being an individual sport, the girls
worked together during practices in hopes of
reaching their ultimate goal of making it to state
championships. “We got
partnered up with multiple members of the team and
it helped me not only advance as a player, but also
make many new friendships too,” stated
sophomore Shayna Brown.
Along with working hard at practices, the girls have
also maintained a strong team dynamic. Everyone is
supportive of one another and
consistently aimed for excellence. “When we’re on the
buses going to our matches, we all have fun and talk.
We’ve become very close friends,”
elaborated sophomore Lacey Davidson.
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Girls Tennis
Copy by: Katherine Lubinecky & Beth Schulman
Photos by: Katherine Lubinecky & Andrea Sperl
As junior Taylor Mitchell
serves the ball, senior
Hannah Snook waits
for the passback with
determination. In hopes
of getting the point,
Hannah prepares herself
for the ball.
JV - Front Row: Cara Lash, Sabrina Elie, Lauryn Graziani, Marjory
Ahern, Taylor Mitchell, Emily Findling, Hannah Jacobs
Second Row: Zoe Lefkowitz, Sarah Schwanke, Hannah Snook, Jessica
McAlpine, Alyssa Zino, Emma Tarnopol, Carolyn Cohn, Alexandra
Sperl
Third Row: Coach Ciaravino, Gabrielle Centurione, Sarah Shea,
Hannah Lyons, Myah Kube, Erin Coyne, Katherine Baron, Evie Segal
Conference: 4 0 2
Season: 7 0 2
Varsity - Front Row: Julia Handelsman, Mackenzie Newman, Leah
Krasnik, Brianna Plamper
Second Row: Joshua Segal, Annabel Berlin, Hana Coon,
Hannah Calender, Drew Leshman
Last Row: Coach Waldman, Victoria Nowak, Sarai Ware, Sari Wise,
Shayna Brown, Lacey Davidson
Conference: 6 1 0
Season: 8 1 0
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Pro Golfers
“I think I did really well
this golf season. My
favorite thing about
golf is the build up
before I hit the ball
and then seeing how
far it went.”
-Junior Aidan Kelley
Following through with
his back swing,
sophomore Jacob
Radom watches the ball
meet his target. He then
has to hit from where
his ball landed on the
green.
The Swing of Things
Boys Golf tees off at the
Detroit GOlf Club
With just a straight shot down Woodward, the boys
JV and varsity golf teams host their matches at the
Detroit Golf Club and their practices at the Royal Oak
Golf Center. They applied the skills they learned from
their practices in each match and tournament. Skills
like concentration and steadiness are both important
when playing.
Both the JV and varsity teams competed in
invitationals throughout the district. The boys golfed
against many schools during their seasons. The teams
finished 9th at the Ann Arbor Skyline Tournament,
12th at the Oakland County Tournament, 15th at the
Farmington Invitational, and 4th at the South Lyon
Invitational.
“We all had fun. Coach Antioch is sweet. It was great
to be a part of the best JV team Berkley has ever
had,” stated junior Zachary Heroux.
“This was my third
year on the golf
team. I thought the
season went really
well and I am excited
to play next year.
Free balling was also
really fun,”
-Junior Kevin Jurvis
Practicing at the Royal
Oak Golf Center, junior
Adam Cohn prepares to
swing. He works on skills
to improve upon during
the next match.
While at the putting
green, junior
Aidan Kelley and
sophomore Gabriel
Schlussel practice their
swings. The boys do this
to determine the wind
and other factors
that could change the
shot.
On their way to the third
hole, sophomores
Joseph Wolberg and
Jacob Radom carry their
clubs along the course.
There are 18 holes that
the boys carry their
clubs to.
Front Row: Aidan Kelley, Kevin Jurvis, Jacob Radom, Zachary Heroux,
Mitch Labe
Second Row: Coach Brian Antioch, Grant Laramee, Jackson
Shadowski, Zacharias Leonard, Michael Mercier, Ross Heron, Justin
Flood,
Joseph Wolberg, Coach Scott Baltes
Varsity - Conference: 3 3 0
Season: 9 3 0
JV - Season: 10 2 0
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Boys Golf
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Photos by: Riley Sawicki
Preparing to putt the
ball, sophomore Gabriel
Schlussel sets up his
stance. He alligns his aim
to the hole to get the
shot perfect.
After finding the ball
markers, junior Michael
Mercier gets ready to
putt the ball. Senior
Alexander
Blank stands close,
waiting for his turn.
“It was a really great
season. I got closer to
the boys on the team
and it was fun to play
challenging courses,”
states sophomore
Joseph Wolberg. This is
Joseph’s second year
playing golf at Berkley.
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Rad Runners
“I really like how
everyone on the
team is really friendy,
it makes for a great
environment for competition.
Everyone on the
team is striving to be
their best.”
-Sophomore
Gabrielle Feber
Using his arms to gain
speed, sophomore
Nathan LaFramboise
looks ahead to his
teammate. He must
pass on the baton to
continue the relay.
After sprinting up to
the board, sophomore
David Long jumps across
a sand pit. David’s
record for this event is
17 feet.
Focused on throwing the
disk, freshman Margaret
Beaudoin prepares her
stance. “I’ve broken a
lot of personal records
and even gone to
states in this event,ww”
exclaimed Margaret.
Keeping his pace
consistant, junior
Zachary Smith races
around the track. The
coaches give him tips as
he runs by.
“This track and field
season was really fun.
One of my goals is
to make the school
record in the one
mile and two mile,
so I really need to
push myself my last
season.”-Senior
Andrew Bill
Warming up for their
meet, freshman Christina
Krysiak and sophomores
Lena Hoppe, Natalie
Rosenblatt, and
Gabrielle Feber jog laps.
This helps warms up their
muscles so that they can
perform their best.
Front Row: Serena Day, Camryn McCrary, Suzannah Gadd, Chloe Moore,
Front Row: Nick Murray, Noah Kleid, Camden King, Domenico Luca,
Talina Donaldson, Gabrielle Feber, Paige Dystance, Carmen Morrell
Jacob Primak, Brennon Brantley, Michael Lyons, Noah Hessenthaller
Second Row: Bolanie Oluwole, Emma Murray, Carlynn Stone, Mya Hicks,
Second Row: Jason Thayer, Cameron Rush, Marc Fiorini, Isaia Fondren,
Hannah Mulheron, Jessica Cohen, Hannah Thomas, Katelyn Wolberg,
Andrew Schildcriout, Zack Schwartz, David Long, Amir Irizarry, Scott Smith
McKenna Childriss, Christina Krysiak Third Row: Coach Nicole Washington, Coach Jared Purcell, Alex Coker, Joseph
Third Row: Coach Nicole Washington, Coach Jared Purcell, Anelia Crayton,
Kaminski, Andrew Annesser, Justin Harris, Greg McGee, Ryan Schildcrout,
Natalie Rosenblatt, JaVay Smith, Katrin Scriba, Claire Kendell, Mackenzie
Coach Lester Hale, Coach Mark Keegan
Fields, Coach Mark Keegan, Coach Lester Hale
Fourth Row: Joe Dong-Dobson, Zachary Smith, Jake Lyskawa, Nathan
Fourth Row: Margaret Beaudoin, Mia King, Taylor Rucker, Madaline Alpert,
LaFramboise, Andrew Bill, Will Sollish, John Alpert, Henry Robertson,
Cali Hutcherson, Dalia Wilson-Welsh, Brittani Mickie, Melitta Luca,
Mohammed Abdi
Arianna Learner
Conference:
040
Track and Field
Conference: 3 1 0
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Photos by: Hannah Cardew
Track and Fun
students aim to
break school records
The girls track and field team started their season off
strong by winning the first three meets, and
going on to sending freshman Mackenzie Fields,
sophomore Taylor Rucker, and junior Paige Allen to states. The boys team didnt start off as successful, but worked
hard to improve their times and events, and ended up
sending senior Andrew Bill to states, where he placed tenth
in the 3200 meter, breaking the schools current record.
“We’ve gone against some really tough teams, and the
meets
haven’t gone so well, but it’s still been really fun,
everyone on the team is close with one another,” stated
sophomore Andrew Schildcrout.
Track and field is one team, but they are very
different from each other. Track focuses on sprinting,
hurdles, and relays on the track, while field focuses on
events outside of the track, such as long jump, high jump
and discus.
Running in the 1600
meter relay,
sophomore Natalie
Rosenblatt carries the
baton. She increases
her pace so that she
can beat her personal
record.
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After catching the ball,
junior Kyle
Samuels makes
a break away. This play
gave an
advantage to Berkley
leaving the current score
6 to 3.
Determined to pull out
a win, seniors Brendan
Church and Patrick
Flood walk toward
the starting line. When
matches first start, all
players line up
underneath the field.
Star Players
“Rugby is a rough sport.
It requires you to, be
tough and that’s why I
love it. Playing this year
has been great, we’ve
improved as a team
and we all play well
together. I’m glad to be
apart of it.”
-Junior Austin Wilson
Running into play, the
boys head
toward the opposing
team “Matches are
always exciting. It gives
us a chance to show off
all the things we worked
hard on in practice,”
comments senior
Vincent Petrick.
“I ve been playing rugby
for three years now. I
love the sport because
not very many people
play it, and a lot of
people don’t know, too
much about It. Its overall
really enjoyable.”
-Junior Noureldin
Almahameed
During a fast run away,
the teams try to gain an
advantage over
each other. “During
meets when the ball is
inside a bunch of
players it is difficult to
pass and run it out to a
team member,”
explains junior
Langston Howley.
Ruff em’ up
going out
with a bang
Playing rugby at a high school level can be
challenging, but the Berkley boys team worked to
prove this wrong. In their first match against Brighton
High School, the Bears won with a final score of
14 to 5.
“This season went great. We worked very well as a
team, and work that we put in, always pays off in the
end,” explained sophomore Edgar Hauser.
Second year player, junior Justyn Parks-Watkins
helped contribute to the team and
improve personal skills. “As a player I’ve gotten a lot
better at running the ball and finding opportunities to
score, or put others in a
position to score,” commented Justyn.
Players had to be well coordinated with each other
to become better, as a team.
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Boys Rugby
Copy by: Alexis Wilkerson
Photos by: Alexis Wilkerson & courtesy of Alfred Samuels
Ready to play, the team
gets into a scrum, going
up against Troy United
Black High School. “The
match didn’t go as
well as expected. We
prepared, but in the end
we lost. It just motivated
us to work harder,” said
freshman Rider Brice.
Escaping from the hold
of an opponent, junior
Justyn Parks-Watkins
struggles to get clear of
players,
heading back to the
Berkley goal.
Front Row: Dylan Milton, Rider Brice, Austin Wilson, Simon McCaffrey,
Langston Howley, Ofir Gal, Shane Mullane
Second Row: Vincent Petrick, Brendan Church,
Renford Morrison, Babacar Diop, Patrick Flood, Edgar Hauser, Connor
Michaelson, Brent Wilson
Third Row: Coach Nick Kidd, Coach John Okeby, Noureldin
Almahameed, Kyle Samuels, Charles Voss,
Brendan Radtke, Matthew Mancini
To earn the winning
point, the team works
together to get the ball
in their possesion. Points
are scored by
grounding the ball in
each goal area.
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As Beach balls and
balloons were tossed
around, the students
danced with their
friends. Most students
were in
Hawaiian apparel.
Listening to the music,
freshman Ben
Stachnik and his
friends laugh. “I
liked dressing up and
the music,”
remarked Ben.
Resting on the
windowsill, the
freshmen girls take a
break from
dancing. This gives
them the perfect
vantage point to
scope out the scene.
Joined together at
the Luau, freshman
Leah Smith and junior
Emily Turner hang out
and talk. “I really liked
the dance and the
cool outfits,”
comments Emily.
Aloha Spring
Spring Fling makes
a comeback
“I liked the dance
because I got to
meet a lot of new
friends, and learn
different dance
moves,” states
freshman Bailey
McAvoy. After
dancing, Bailey
and her friends go
to the drink table.
Lining up,
the crowd dances
to “The Wobble.”
“I had a lot of fun
with my friends
at the dance,”
explains junior
Makoya Denham.
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Tri-M usually has an annual dance but because it
was cancelled last year due to the lack of
planning, so they decided to go all out this time. The
theme, Luau was chosen by a majority vote.
“With the help of all the members of Tri-M and
Student Leadership we were able to get a really fun
DJ and a great turnout,” explained senior
Josephine Pittman.
The money from the ticket sales went towards the DJ,
decorations and supported other Tri-M events.
“I liked the Spring Fling because it was a lot more
causal than the other dances and it felt more
comfortable because everyone was dressed alike,”
stated sophomore Natalie Burt.
While dancing,
sophomore Adison
Kaiser and her friends
throw their arms up
to the music.“I liked
the music and it was
my first spring dance.
I had a lot of fun with
my friends,” stated
Adison.
Spring Fling
Copy by: Samantha Smith
Photos by: Samantha Smith
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At the end of the show,
juniors Ross Herron and Showing off their clothes,
Jacob Tomlinson watch
juniors Sarah Hart and
as the audience
Grant Laramee, do a
applauds. “Although
playful dance. The
our group was missing
audience sings along
people, we still had a
to the song “Five More
good time,” exclaims
Hours” by Chris Brown
Jacob.
and Deorro.
Students in Style
DEca Students show off local
styles for audience
With much anticipation, students raced toward the
auditorium while Marketing and Advanced Marketing
students took their places backstage. This annual show
is a way to prepare Marketing students in the field of
business and advertising. “After trying on the borrowed
clothes, students made dances, and prepared to show
them off,” said sophomore Gabriel Schlussel.
Not only is it a learning experience, it is also a unique
way to connect with classmates. “My group had its
challenges due to busy schedules, but in the end,
everything worked out,” explained senior Emma
Harbert.
To ensure a successful show, the students are
required to contact businesses, put together outfits,
and entertain the audience with their modeling and
dances. “Performing on stage was
exciting and fun despite the fact that I was feeling
uneasy,” stated junior Kevin Jurvis.
Wearing clothes from
Eddie Bauer, sophomore
Joeseph Wolberg waits
as the music begins. He
thinks about the
upcoming
choreography.
While the rest of the
group is dancing, juniors
Cara Hall, Camryn
Archambault and
sophomore Lacey
Davidson take a break
in the back. Their group
modeled Eddie Bauer.
Minutes before the show
starts, juniors Synfonia
Hallak and Samuel
Myers prepare by setting
up pamphlets and
assisting Ms. Jenna
Haener. Once finished,
they collect tickets at
the door.
The group strikes a pose
as the song comes to an
end. They model clothes
from the Birmingham
based store, Caruso
Caruso.
As she struts across the While walking across the
stage, senior Haylee
platform sophomores
Martin flashes a smile.
Tyler Spencer and
She models Moosejaw
Carsen Teicher model
apparel as the rest of her
their clothes.
group dances behind
“Surprisingly, I wasn’t
her. nervous at all,” says Tyler.
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Fashion Show
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The teachers join in with
the fashion show and
flash their
“dabbing” skills. Ms. Leah
Reinert, Ms. Emily Mullins,
and Ms. Amy Sarris show
off their spirit by
modeling Berkley
apparel from The Bear.
After intense
preparation, the show
can finally begin. “My
favorite part of the show
was presenting all of
our hard work,” states
Samantha Selik.
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Engaged in the music,
seniors William
Shulak, Samuel
Playing along with his
band members, Mr. John Hurwitz, and
Duffy performs, concen- sophomore Andrew
Shildcrout sing and play
trating so that he stays
their guitars. “I perwith the music. He was
the only staff member in formed with my heart
and soul,” stated Will.
the show.
WIth microphone in
hand, senior Caleb
Matthews sings his
original song. sophmore
Graham Thomson plays
his gutiar along with the
music.
First Place
Student Leadership
leads in the singing of
Happy Birthday. They
sing to Ms. Stefanie
Coburn’s daughter
Sarah.
“I believe it’s important to showcase talents like
music and performance, because you dont
really see them in the halls on a day to day basis.
It was a great experience, and it was interesting
being the only teacher there. I’m also really glad
that the proceeds we made went to the Special
Olympics.”- Mr. John Duffy
Second Place
Berkley’s Got Talent
“I think the variety show is a great oppportunity for
people to perform what they want and express
themselves. I personally loved what I was singing,
and I was comfortable performing on the stage.
Its a really great and supportive
environment.” -Senior Haley Ceresnie
teacher takes first
“This year was my first
year performing in
the variety show. I am
glad I participated
because it was a
great experience; I
am definitely
planning on
performing again
next year.” -Freshman
Destiny Madkin
“I have performed
in the variety show
in past years but
this was by far my
favorite experience.
I am glad that I got
the chance to play
with Mr. Duffy for my
last talent show.”
-Senior Henri Gross
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Reginald Hawkins- singing “Rise Up”by
Andrea Day
El Hurtiz- singing “Ob-la-di-Ob-la-da”
Justin Harlan- rapping “Lose Yourself” by
Eminem
Natalie Burt- dancing to Napolian Dynamite
Caitlyn Gosset- singing “Try Everything” by
Shakira
Caleb Matthews and Graham Thomassinging and playing their original song “Fistful
of Floor”
Destiny Madkin- singing “Remedy” by Adele
Ryan and Andrew Shildcrout- performing
“Take the A-train” by Billy Strayhom
Danielle Summerville- singing “Stay” by
Rihanna
Henri Gross- playing “Carmen Fantasy” by
Frank Proto
Michelle Smith- singing “Natural Woman” by
Aretha Franklin
John Duffy and the Experience- performing
“One Step Beyond” by Madness
Haley Ceresnie- singing “Change” by Taylor
Swift
Variety Show
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As the audiance cheers,
sophomore Natalie Burt
does her best impression
of Napoleon
Dynamite. She dances
to the iconic “Napolian
Dynamite” scene.
Third Place
All eyes are on senior
Henri Gross as he
focuses on playing each
note perfectly. This
performance was
Herni’s last at Berkley
High School, besides
his performance at
graduation.
Poised and confident
on stage, junior Michelle
Smith performs her
song.“I love having the
opportunity to perform in
front of my school, I look
forward to doing it again
next year.”
“I love being able to perform in such a
supportive environment, where everyone is
involved, and could make my last talent show
memorable. I’m glad that I am able to share my
talent with my school and community.”
-Junior Danielle Summerville
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Dedicated Donating
$1,866
student leadership Dedicates
a week to donating
Total Raised
Amping up the participation, Student Leadership
kicked off charity week on Sunday with ice skating at
the John Lindell Ice Arena in Royal Oak. On Monday
they started selling students’ Matchomatic results, a
match maker survey.
For the rest of the week, students had the
opportunity to attend the Olympic Pancake Brunch,
watch their fellow classmates perform in the variety
show, compete against each other in a dodgeball
tournament, and pay $5 to ‘dash out of class.’ All
proceeds from the week were donated to the
Michigan Special Olympics.
Kicking off Charity Week
on Sunday, freshmen
Lydia
Wibbleman and Ashley
Bertling participate in ice
skating. “I thought ice
skating was really fun,
and I hope they do it
again,” says Ashley.
Determined to win,
dogeball team ‘Dirty
Dylan and the Grimy
Boys’ start running
toward the center of
the court. Unfortunately,
their team lost.
During the dodgeball
game, Mr. Leonard
Waldman, Ms.
Elizabeth Meinhart and
Ms. Angela Church
discuss their next move.
“I was scared at first to
get hit with the ball but
I think it was very well
planned and all the staff
did a very good job,”
says Elizabeth.
In line to be served
pancakes, junior Jacob
Litchman stands along
side senior
Patrick Brogan and
freshman
Caleb Wingate. Each
student was given two
pancakes for $5.
At the variety show,
senior Caitlyn
Gossett sings “Try
Everything” by Shakira.
The money raised from
the show went towards
charity week.
Before the pancake
brunch, junior Emma
Green helps seniors
Abigail Baker and
Gwyndolyn
Wibbleman set up. They
had pancakes ready
for students when they
arrived at lunch.
Sunday
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Charity Week
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Aiming for the
opposing team,
Connor Harris and
Nathan LaFramboise
prepare to throw the
ball. Their team was
sponsored by Papa’s
Pizza.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
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At Huntington Woods
Public Saftey, Ms. Amy
Sarris and Mr. Ronald
Kane paint the picnic
tables. They also
gardened and picked
up trash at this park.
Picking up Parks
At Community Park,
Ms. Angela Church
cleans the slide. “I was
apprehensive at first but
I felt very accomplished
and glad got to know
the people in my
group,” says Angela.
Staff Comes together
to help the community
Over 100 staff members from the Berkley School
District united on Saturday, April 9. They met in the BHS
Collaborative Center where superintendent, Mr. Dennis
McDavid, rolled out their plan for the morning,
organizing the first annual Berkley Schools Gives Back.
They devoted their time to help clean up the parks
and community. Each group had the opportunity
to clean up the play structures, plant flowers around
the city, or paint picnic tables that would be placed
throughout Berkley.
“I thought the morning was very successful for the first
year. There were a lot more community members than
expected, which was great to see. I enjoyed getting
closer to the people I was working with,” stated Mr.
Randall Gawel.
With a very rewarding day, organizers hope to open
up the event to students and the rest of the
community in future years, having even more
volunteers.
Ms Diana Dildine cleans
the benches at Angell
Elementary School.
Cleaning the
playground
equipment keeps the
parks sanitary.
Broken into smaller
groups, staff
members plant flowers
at the Lazenby Field. This
is one of the many
locations they planted
flowers.
At Bacon Park,
Ms. Michelle Maine
cleans the play structure.
The group members had
different jobs at each
park location.
At Bacon Park, the
group works together to
place yellow pansies.
They planted these
flowers all throughout
the community.
Cleaning the slide,
Ms. Rachel Brunell is
stationed at Bacon Park.
At this park, they also
raked the leaves and
put down mulch.
Starting the morning at
Angell Elementary, Ms.
Rose Jakabs cleans the
playgroud equipment.
The groups were each
assigned different parks
to freshen up.
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Berkley Gives Back
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While pushing the wheel
barrow, Ms. Lara Overy
shows her excitment for
helping the community.
She is doing work at
Bacon Park.
Many of the staff
members brought family
with them to the parks.
Ms. Jennifer Hiltunen and
her son finish picking up
sticks and debris.
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A Royal Ball
The crowd cheers on
seniors Eric Gelb and
Jordan McGee as they
recieve their crowns.
They are voted prom
queen and king by their
fellow seniors.
After dinner, students
head out onto the
dance floor. They all
clap their hands in the
air as the DJ plays “Party
in the U.S.A.” by Miley
Cyrus.
students dance the night Away
at the san marino club
Berkley’s Royal Ball themed prom was held at the San
Marino Club in Troy. “It was a lot more enjoyable than
I thought it would be. The dancing was a ton of fun
and hanging out with my friends all night made the
whole experience very memorable. It was overall a
great night,” explained junior Joseph Leverette.
Along with an Italian dinner and dancing, there was
also other activites for the students to take part in. Two
photobooths provided for students and their dates
along with caricature drawings let the students take
home memories. “The photobooth was really cool. My
friends and I went in a couple of times and I now have
a tangible memory of that night,” said senior Riley
Armil.
The night ended with most of the students on the
dance floor. “It was a great night and gave me a lot of
good memories,”expressed junior Jolie Stocki.
After taking pictures at
prom park, the students
take limos and party
buses to the San Marino
Club. Senior Katherine
Schmidt arrives at prom,
stepping out of her bus.
As the night comes to an
end, the DJ plays a slow
song. Senior
Matthew Ervin smiles
while he dances with his
date alumni Gina Shaw.
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While students walk into
the banquet hall they
pass the voting for prom
queen and king. Senior
William Shulak casts his
vote.
Prom
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Enjoying the music,
juniors Katherine
Shaughnessy,
Maureen Tighe and
senior Allison Bertling
dance together. “I had
a great time dancing
with my friends,” says
Allison.
Students take a break
from dancing and
take part in the other
activities offered. Senior
Ryan Austin and junior
Grace Mulcahy pose
to have their caricature
drawn.
After walking into the
ballroom, students sit
down at their assigned
tables. Senior Mikayla
Brooks and her date talk
together while waiting
for their food.
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Walking down the
stairs to the pavillion,
seniors find their seats.
Families and friends
applaud them as
they walk.
The A Cappella
choir performs the
Alma Matter along
with “The Road
Home,” by Stephen
Paulus. Senior Jordan
McGee was chosen
to have a solo in the
performance.
Winner of the speech
contest, senior
Nicholas McLenon,
plays the harmonica.
He puts on his bear
hat and sings a
goodbye song to his
class.
Students anticipate
the night ahead
as they walk into
the pavillion. After
graduation, seniors
attend the All Night
Party.
Go B16 or Go Home!
students take their final steps
at meadowbrook
Waiting to get
their name cards,
seniors Caleb
Duchan and Ryan
Shildcrout fix their
cords. Seniors
receive cords
for their different
accomplishments
throughout high
school.
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One of the
opportunities
of being
valedictorian is
giving a speech
at graduation. In
her speech, senior
Hana Coon talks
about the diverse
experiences of
every student.
Seniors anxiously walk down the steps of
Meadowbrook and get ready to receive their
diplomas. After the Pledge of Allegiance and the
National Anthem, salutatorian senior Hannah West
gives her speech. In her Salute to the Class, Hannah
talks about the 10 things she will do once she
graduates. Consisting of not having to follow dress
code and burning her schoolwork, Hannah related to
the student body.
The A Cappella choir, symphonic band, and
symphony orchestra all performed throughout the
night. This gave the seniors one last chance to perform
as a Berkley Bear.
For the first time in Michigan history, Vietnam veteran
Larry Crotts, who was supposed to graduate in 1966,
was awarded his diploma. It was a momentous
experience for not only him and his family, but all those
who have served.
Right before seniors
throw their graduation
caps into the air, they
turn their tassles. A last
goodbye is given by
senior class president
Zachary Hobson.
Graduation
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All Night Party
Toward the end of the
night, Briana Rowe goes
for a swim. She holds
onto the edge of the
pool as Andrew Auger
kneels down to talk to
Briana.
Seniors come together after
graduation to create one last memory
Enjoying the racing
video game is
Andrew Carter. He
makes sure to stay
focused so that he can
win.
Dancing, getting a character drawing, playing
B-I-N-G-O, and hanging out at the
Oxygen lounge are just a few activities held at the
senior all night party. In order to create an exciting
night at BHS that celebrates all of the seniors’ hard
work, many parents volunteered. The theme that was
chosen was “A NIGHT AT THE MOVIES.” To embody this
theme, many well-known movie posters such as Cars,
Fast and Furious 7, Pitch Perfect, and The
Breakfast Club were hung up throughout the East and
West Gyms. “I thought the theme was a really cool
and I had a lot of fun participating in the activities. You
could tell that a lot of effort was put into it and it
definitely paid off,” explained senior Jacob Kreinbring.
Other events offered throughout the night included
getting a henna tattoo, going swimming, and playing
poker. Because of the immense effort given by all
volunteers who contributed to the senior all night party,
students will leave BHS with priceless memories.
Patiently sitting while
getting a characture
drawn are Jeromen
Cobb and Shayla
Chester. They make sure
to stay still in order to get
the best result.
As Brendan
Lemming walks up
the diving board, he
prepares to jump into
the pool. Olivia Carlson
glances at the honorary
swim wall.
Determined to knock
down his opponent, Ira
Beeler, is Darius Davis Jr.
Eventually, he succeeds
and wins the match.
In the hopes of winning
a prize, Felicia Goldberg,
Robert Boyd IV, Chloe
Oilva, and
Alexander Morrison
play B-I-N-G-O. They
sit waiting for the next
number to be called.
The group dances in
front of the green screen
while singing along to
“Start of Something
New” from High School
Musical. They all wear
multiple props to add
to the impromptu music
video.
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Enjoying the
While discussing their
Oxygen Lounge is Zoe
future plans, Abigail
Schoonover. “It was a
Baker and Ryan
very interesting, yet cool,
Schildcrout look at the
experience. I was
wishes wall. Several
excited to try it and I’m parents and friends write
glad I did,” states Zoe. thoughtful messages that
are put up on the wall for
students to see.
Senior All Night Party
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To create an airbrush
tattoo, the artist uses a
stencil. Marissa-Megan
Butches stands excited
to see the finished
design.
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With a steady hand,
seniors Claire After watching the senior
Connors, Brianna
video, students leave
Luecke, and NIkolas the auditorium, heading
Stahl work together to into the halls to start the
add paint to Claire’s
senior walk. They walk
car. After car decorating around the whole school
they eat and enjoy their
to see everyone for the
last moments together.
last time.
Final Goodbyes
Seniors walk the halls of
Berkley one last time
Near the end of senior year, there were many
activities that took place for the seniors. Like the senior
BBQ, where students decorated their cars, ate food,
and socialized with classmates. “It was fun to be with
everyone on the last school night and paint our cars.
It’s part of the high school experience to
participate in these types of rituals,” stated senior
Aaron Berlin.
On the last morning, the senior video, made by some
of the senior students in the Advanced News and
Broadcasting Class was viewed by the whole school,
with the seniors in the auditorium. After the video,
underclassmen lined up to watch the
seniors walk the school and say goodbye to
everyone they’ve gotten to know throughout their
high school experience. “The senior walk was great,
it was very emotional, full of memories,” exclaimed
senior Arrie’l Wilkerson.
Near the end of the
walk, seniors Mackenzie
Newman and
Annabel Berlin talk to Mr.
Randall Gawell about
college plans.
Mackenzie is attending
Michigan State University
and Annabel is
attending Ohio State
University.
At the end of four long
years, seniors Madison
Earle, Olivia Carlson and
Mary Mclure enjoy their
last day at Berkley High.
They make plans to see
eachother outside of
school.
Carefully trying to
decorate the car, seniors
Jenna Baker and Alexia
Tyler work together to
paint Jenna’s car. This
was one ot the many
activities going on at the
senior barbecue.
Just before leaving,
senior Carlton Williams
embraces junior Lauren
Christiansen. After the
senior walk, Carlton goes
to the senior lunch at
Woody’s Diner in Royal
Oak.
Senior Patrick Brogan
and junior
Samantha Leon hug in
the language hallway.
Samantha and Patrick
have known each other
all four years of
high school.
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Seniors Last Days
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As senior Maya
DasGupta writes on
her car with
college themed colors,
her friends work around
her. Maya will be
attending Florida
International University.
While leaving the school,
senior Lauren Angel and
junior Chloe Lister say an
emotional goodbye. “It was
bittersweet to see Lauren
leave. We’ve spent four years
together playing volleyball
and we’re really close,”
comments Chloe.
Stopping to say
goodbye during the
senior walk, senior
Mariah Lamons reaches
out to hug junior Mallory
Tucker. Mariah
volunteers as a link to
help Mallory in classes.
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W
ith the 2015-2016 school
year coming to a close,
students get ready for
warmth and relaxation. Spring
sports come to an end and the
energy was high as the the final
weeks of the school year inched
closer.
Graduation marked the end
of the seniors’ reign at Berkley
High, as they walked the stage
at Meadowbrook and began to
move on to the next chapter of
their lives. Juniors became the
leaders of BHS, underclassmen
got ready for finals, and
incoming freshmen prepared to
take on a new school.
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