After the months of anticipation students were

A
fter the months of anticipation students were finally
welcomed by the warm weather. But the warm
weather bought senioritis and the excitement for
spring sports. With the starting of the last term to the
2014-2015 school year, many annual events were put on.
Including film fest, prom, variety show, fashion show,
tin can acution and the senior video. Continuing past
traditions, students also particpate in spring sports.
Along with the excitement of the final bell
signaling summer, came the dread of countless
hours of studying for final exams and wraping up
the school year. For many, finals are a stressful
time and consuming period, determining 20
percent of their grade for second semester.
Ending the year with graduation is
a bittersweet moment for not only the
2015 seniors but also the underclass
students who have grown up with
them and the teachers who have
watched them become who they
are today.
Copy by: Chloe Church & Sheridan Kent
Photos by: Jacob Bathish & Sheridan Kent
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“My favorite memory
this year was raising
enough money to play at
Comerica Park. It was
a game I will never
forget participating
in. I’m really going
to miss playing my
favorite sport with
my closest friends.
It’ll be weird not
playing anymore since
I have been playing for
as long as I can
remember.”
-Senior
Jacob Cummings
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With 11 seniors out of a team of 16 the boys
varsity team was full of experience. They had a lot of
competition, it took a lot of focus and determination
to win. Having passion for the game was not
missing in any of the players. “It’s the first sport
I’d ever played and the game has always been an
important role in my family. I enjoy playing it with my
closest friends who I’ve had since I started as a little
kid,“ explained junior Ryan Austin.
Taking top honors, senior Jacob Cummings was
awarded MVP, as well as junior Tristian Breck receiving the MIP award.
The JV team had many opportunities to make it a
great one and take full adavantage of the talent on
their team. The boys took their chances as well and
made it a successful year. “As team captain we had a
great season and I loved being able to pitch for these
guys and work my hardest to do my part for them. I
made a lot of great friends and I’m looking forward to
next season,” stated sophomore Rory Mckelvey.
After a 9-6 win at Comerica Park
against Cranbrook the boys pause
to remember the moment. In order
to play at Comerica Park, the team
worked hard to raise over $2200 to
play.
“The experience of
getting to pitch on
the mound of
Comerica Park was
something that I
will never forget.
It was my favorite
memory after
playing for four
years at Berkley.
I hope to continue
playing in college next
year.” -Senior
Conner Archambault
“This season gave the
JV team a chance to
really become closer
as teammates
and friends and
have more of a
connection in
order to play as
a whole. This was
the biggest part
of our season and
what helped us win.
You can’t win games
and be successful if
your team isn’t in it
together.”
-Sophomore
Carson Deeds
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With the fast pace of the game,
sophomore Jacob Gringorten,
focuses on receiving the ball from the
pitcher and getting out the runner
coming to second base. It’s important
to be ready at all times in order to be
successful.
Taking the field, the infield players
take a minute to talk about the
game.The catcher, junior Vincent
Tenaglia, takes a minute to give
a pep talk to the rest of the players
before the first pitch.
Front Row: Jason Reiter, Max Dooley, Joseph Yaker, Ryan Austin,
Marshall Deeds Second Row: Shayne Dooley, Jacob Cummings, Ryan
DiCarlo, Stephan Nast, Jacob Crane, Conner Archambault, Jacob Gross.
Third Row: Coach David Rawlik, Coach Steven Baker, James McKelvey,
Vincent Tenaglia, Robert Flannery, Triston Breck, Coach Tom Winnenum
Before the start of the game, seniors
Joseph Yaker and Shayne Dooley
throw around the ball. This gives the
starting players a chance to warm up
and prepare for the game.
Winding up to throw the first pitch of
the game, sophomore
Rory McKelvey attempts to add
another strike on to the batter. The
pitcher has a lot of pressure on him in
a close game like this one at
Bloomfield Hills High School.
Front Row: Joey Berlin, Carson Deeds, Josh Litchman, Jacob Gringorten,
Tae Whinham. Second Row: Tyler Smith, Myles Berlin, Rory McKelvey,
Ian Kossak, Matt Shanklin, Jacob Serwa. Third Row: Coach Ogden, Zack
Gregorich, David Austin, Matthew Austin, Brett Voight, Nick Duchane,
Coach Gringorten.
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Photos by: Alexia Tyler & Jenna Baker
“This season was different
from last year, but in a
good way. I noticed
right away that our
team has a really
unique chemistry
which helped us
play collectively
really well. I had a
lot of fun playing and
think that it was a
successful
season.”
-Sophomore
Elaina
Adams
“Out of the four years I’ve
played on the team, this
has been my favorite year.
The team chemistry has
been great, and my
favorite
memory
would be
hitting an
inside the
park home
run
and beating Country Day
in an extra inning game.”
-Senior
Kaitlin Trimpe
“As my first year on varsity, I’ve
had a really fun experience. I was
one of the five sophomores on
the team, so I was able to
play with many girls who I
was friends with even before
the season started. I’ve
loved doing all of the team
activities, and my
favorite memories would
have to be the team dinners. It brought
everyone together
outside of practice
and games.”
-Sophomore
Makoya
Denham
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Stepping out onto the field, the varsity softball team
braves the spine tingling winds, and chilly
temperatures at the start of spring. With a young
team, many of the girls have bonded with each other
already having played on teams with each other
before, making the team chemistry stronger and
improving on field performance. “I loved being apart
of the team this season, we really grew together and
became really good friends. I’ve learned so much from
the practices and from other players,” said junior
Sloane Szuber.
A team goal that the girls had throughout was to
improve every game. After a big win against Country
Day, that went into 9 innings and ended with a score
of 3-0, the bar was set pretty high for the players.
“We’ve worked really hard to improve our skills every
game, from learning from mistakes to making
important plays, one of our most memorable games, I
think is the game against Groves during a tournament
where we played probably our best of the season.”
explained sophomore Olivia Thomas.
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At the start of the game, the girls
head out to left field and circle
together to discuss the line up for
the upcoming innings. Along with
reading off the line up, the girls find
out which positions they are going
to play.
Running for the ball, freshman
Mackenzie Ashburn makes an
attempt at catching it. “I like playing
on varsity because it’s really given
me a lot of experience at a higher
level,” explains Mackenzie.
In the middle of the pitch, junior
Sheridan Kent aims to throw a
strike. She strides towards the plate
covering as much distance as she can.
Getting under the ball, senior Leah
Frankel uses two hands to secure the
it. After catching it, Leah sets up her
feet to make the throw to her cutoff.
Suited up in her catcher’s gear,
sophomore Cortlyn Weinbaum
frames the inside corner as a spot
for the pitcher to hit. “I love playing
on the team because the chemistry is
great,” says Cortlyn.
With Under Armour pulled down to
her wrist, senior Megan McAlpine
braves the cold during the beginning
of the season. In order to make good
contact, Megan keeps her eye on the
ball.
Front Row: Elaina Adams, Olivia Thomas, Mackenzie Ashburn, Leah
Frankel Second Row: Sloane Szuber, Sheridan Kent, Megan McAlpine,
Kaitlin Trimpe, Makoya Denham Third Row: Coach Megan Colligan,
Rachel Carnovsky, Leah Brickner, Olivia Carlson, Cortlyn Weinbaum,
Coach Liana Easterby
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Photos by: Jacob Bathish & Sheridan Kent
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“I think the season was
very successful, it
brought me closer
to more people and
I experienced a lot
more this year. I
think splitting up
the teams was a
great idea because
some sophomores
were not ready and
some freshmen were
more than ready to play
this year which was really
helpful and I hope it
continues for next year.”
-Sophomore
Michelle Smith
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The JV softball teams are a great way for
underclassmen to prepare for the varsity team and
broaden their high school experience. By not having
a freshmen team by creating two JV teams instead, it
allowed the players to help and learn from each other.
Having different players and skill sets come together
made for two stronger JV teams.
“The JV softball team was a young team and took
many developmental leaps throughout the season.
They made great strides on working together as a
team and supporting one another on and off the field,”
Remarked JV A coach Mrs. Catherine Vivian.
Along with merging the two teams, JV softball has
also grown by not only batting and fielding but
communitcation. JV A ended with only 8 loses and JV
B with 6.
“This season was fun playing for the high school,
we won some and we lost some but we all became
closer as a team,“ stated freshman Alexandra Veltri.
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Up to bat, JV B sophomore pitcher,
Maureen Tighe, hits the ball
straight out to left field. In this game
Berkley won 14 to 12 agaisnt Troy
High School.
“Being a catcher is one
of the toughest positons
on the field. You have to
be the most alert and
ready at any time for a
runner to steal from
you. Although it
is a lot of hard
work it is very
rewarding and
fun. “
-Sophomore
Jennifer
Brombach
“Playing softball for
BHS this year was
probably one one
of the best ways to
get to know more
people in the school.
I gained respect
and close bonds with
people on my team. I
also learned appropriate and inappropriate behavior on the
field.”
-Freshman
Alexandria
Simpkins
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Front Row: Halley Campbell, Bailey Butash, Alexandra Veltri, Carlynn
Stone, Madison Lam, Michelle Smith Second Row: coach Catherine
Viviane, Jane Wougamon, Lillian Gordon, Emma Frontera, Chloe Carlson,
Coach Hillary Tye
Sliding into second base, freshman
Lillian Gordon fills in to help JV B
win their game. The team practices
sliding in order to be safe while
stealing bases.
At second base, sophomore Bailey
Butash trys to get the opponent out
after attempting to steal the base. In
order to get the out, the catcher has to
throw the ball to second base quickly
so the player can make the tag.
Rounding to second base,
freshman Carlynn Stone trys to get
a home run. “Playing for Berkley was
fun because I made more friends and
learned more in depth about softball”,
says Carlynn regarding her first year
playing with Berkley softball.
JV A coach Mrs. Hillary Tye high
fives sophomore Bailey Butash as she
rounds third base heading home. “I
think its important to have a good
relationship with your coach because
you have a better connection on and
off the field,” says sophomore Bailey
Butash.
Front Row: Jaden Calkins, Alexandria Simpkins, Hayden Szuber, Destiny
Fuller Second Row: Baillie Sarris, Jennifer Brombach, Cali Weed,
Coach Mrs. Amy Sarris, Alexa Greer, Maureen Tighe, Shamya Harris
Copy by: Baillie Sarris & Jordan Herskovitz
Photos by: Jordan Herskovitz & Courtesy of Shawna Butash
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“I’ve always had a
huge passion for
soccer even when I
was little. I love this
sport and the girls
I play with make it
even better. I’m
happy
everyone gets
along because I
think it makes us better
players on and off the
field.”
-Senior Rylie Murray
“I have been
playing soccer for
most of my life
and it is a part of
who I am. I love
going on the field
and playing the
game because I
can forget about
everything else
negative going on in
my life and just play
with my teammates. I
loved playing with my
team this season we
all became really
close on and off the
field.”
-Junior Kylie
“This was my first year
playing for varsity, the
speed of the play is
much different than
JV. I felt like the
team this year was
really close, we
acted as a family and
all bonded with our
coach. It’s his last
season coaching
and I’ll be sad to not
have him next year.”
-Junior Alexia Tyler
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From the first to the very last game, the varsity girls
soccer team used their Bear pride and spirit to enjoy
the time spent playing the game. The girls pushed
through a tough season with a record of 7 wins, 9
loses and 2 ties.
On the other hand, the JV team did well, with 9
wins, 5 loses and 4 ties. “We couldn’t have had such
a good year without the way our team all got along,”
remarked sophomore Nina Palazzola.
The varsity team made the second round of districts
with a “bye” that sent them straight there.
Sophomores Katie Cross, Rachel Cantor, Nina
Palazzolo and Markie Tisler, along with junior Kylie
Wassenberg from the JV team, were brought up to
play in the game. This last battle, between the Bears
and the Redhawks was one fought in honor of their
head Coach Matt Brzezinski, who would spend his
last season at Berkley. Even though they took a tough
loss to Troy Athens losing 3-1, Brzenzinski says, “The
effort this team put in throughout the
season not only made me a better coach, but also a
better man.”
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To shift from offense to defense,
junior Delaney Brown hurries down
the field. The protection of the goalie
is a key factor in winning games.
Front Row: Emily Wolford, Erin Tripp, Eleanor Hanna, Delaney Brown,
Josephine Pittman Second Row: Eliza Laramee, Rylie Murray, Alexia
Tyler, Emma Green, Rama Almahameed, Sophia Shumylo, Meghan West
Third Row: Coach Matthew Brzezinski , Celia Somers, Robyn Fryc,
Grace Hammerle, Sarah Vertel, Jane Hammerle, Morgan Swimmer,
Gabrielle Blatz Not Pictured: Skylar Tate, Morgan Rebori
As the JV players walk off the field
with confidence, they disscuss their
win against Bloomfield Hills. With
the score 3-2, the girls worked hard
to acheive this win.
Trying to advance the ball further,
freshman Alicia Wills runs along
side with her Bloomfield opponent.
Alicia’s speed on the field helped the
JV team in having a great season.
As they set up for the next play,
the Varsity girls rejoice over senior
Grace Hammerlee’s goal against
Ferndale. This leaves the score 3-1
Berkley.
Clearing the ball out of the defensive
end is sophomore Markie Tisler.
As a defender, the rest of the team
depends on them to be quick with no
hesitation.
Front Row: Talia Gadd, Alana Doctoroff, Nina Palazzolo, Rachel Cantor,
Morgan McGaughey, Markie Tisler Second Row: Hannah Mulheron,
Kylie Wassenberg, Shawn Gabriel, Lily Franklin, Alicia Wills, Megan
Berkal, Casey Halas Third Row: Coach Mark Houghton, Katie Cross,
Anna Colvin, Natalia Tovarez, Camryn Archambault, Sydney Sewell,
Natalie Barber, Carsen Teicher Not Pictured: Chloe Oliva
Copy by: Lauren Dillon & Sophia Shumylo
Photos by: Lauren Dillion
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“My teammates
have made this
season an amazing
experience for me.
I’ve loved
playing with them
and have really
made some great
friends through
tennis.”
- Junior Hannah
Snook
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All year the team has been waiting for their season
to come along and now its here. Both the JV and
varsity girls have practiced hard, and showed it on
the court. The JV team ended their season with a
very impressive eight wins, two losses and one tie.
The team impressed again at conference, representing Berkley high with four wins, one loss, and one
tie. The varsity team finished off their season with
some astonishing numbers. They had six wins and
four losses. At conference they placed third acquiring six wins and two losses. At the Crestwood invite
they finished in first place and at the Milford invite
they placed second. They were regionally ranked 3rd
place and had an overall very succesful season. “The
season went very well we finished strong within our
leauge and had a very good showing at the regional
championships. This year was a building year and
next year we are looking to capitalize on that,” said
coach Lenard Waldman.
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Serving the ball, senior Devyn Johns
is bringing the match ball into the
game. With regionals approaching
she focuses on hitting the ball with
greater force.
“The tennis team is
just a fun team to
be a part of. I love
playing tennis and
it’s a great way to
stay involved with
school.”
- Sophomore
Emily Findling
Front Row: Julia Handelsman , Makenzie Newman, Briana Plamper
Second Row: Annabel Berlin, Lacey Davidson, Leah Krasnick, Hana
Coon, Devyn Johns Third Row: John Banello, Danielle Muench, Sari
Wise, Victoria Nowak, Coach Lenny Waldman
As the ball bounces towards her
position sophomore Katie Baron hits
the ball with great force as her team
mates cheer her on from close outside
the fence.
“I learn more and
become closer
with my fellow
teammates every
year I play.”
- Sophomore
Taylor Mitchell
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While in the middle of a match freshmen Lauryn Graziani rushes up to
hit the ball. As it lands unatended
on their oppnents side Berkley scores
a point.
“I’ve enjoyed playing tennis and
becoming closer with my fellow
teammates” says freshmen Sari
Wise after she won the game 6:1
versus Royal Oak.
While junior Victoria Nowak is
striking the ball with her racket
during the match, she uses all her
skills from practice to win.
Front Row: Coach Plamper, Drew Leshman, Sarah Shea, Katherine
Baron, Hannah Snook, Myah Kube, Erin Coyne, Josh Segall, Coach
Ciaravnal Second Row: Emily Sines, Alexandra Sperl, Sarah Schwanke,
Emma Tarnopol, Jessica McAlpine, Samantha Selik, Lauryn Graziani,
Alyssa Zino, Emma Cooper Third Row: Cara Lash, Emily Findling,
Taylor Mitchell, Carolyn Cohn, Zoe Leftkowitz, Olivia Nave, Hannah
Jacobs
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Photos by: Alexander Wroblewski & Timm Rohweder
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“Playing golf is a great
way to see your
accomplishments
over weeks and a
nice way to bond
with teammates
and everyone
seems to
support you
when you’re out
on the course
with everyone.”
-Junior
Alexander
Blanck
Teeing-off
During the season the boys varsity and JV team
worked hard after school, practicing at the Royal
Oak Golf Center. They applied what they had learned
from their coaches and each other to become stronger
players in the matches and tournaments through the
season. By the eighth match, the varsity team was in
fifth place out of 25 other teams, “While out
record may not have been the greatest, we qualified
for regionals with good scores and placed second in
the league tournament. It was a fun and successful
year,” states junior Zacharias Leonard.
The JV team, having five incoming members, had
less playing time, during the first part of the
season, but work towards bettering their skills and
technique as the matches continue.
Ending the season making it to regionals, the boys
came in fourth overall out of six teams. This being
a huge accomplishment for both varsity and JV, the
season was a success.
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Swinging his club through,
sophomore Justin Flood hits the
ball down the fairway. Doing this he
makes sure his shoulders and a hip
are lined up properly to
become more precise and
accurate.
“So far we have
been doing pretty
good, the guys new
to the team this
year are really
starting to fit in and
fall into place while
playing. It’s causing
us to play a lot better
and benefits the whole
team.” -Sophomore
Kevin Jurvis.
Going in for a swing, sophomore
Jackson Shadowski practices his
back swing. In doing so, he
prepairs for his next match.
“I loved being on the team
and had a great time all
year. Getting to play every
chance I could was a great
experience, as well as, seeing
myself and the team
get better every game, I’m
really excited for next year
and being able to see
myself improve in the
years to come being on
the team.”
-Freshman
Benjamin Slutzky
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Hitting the ball sophomore Adam
Cohn watches his ball take flight.
With a target in mind, he holds his
back swing.
As his ball goes down the course
freshman Gabriel Schlussel aims
for the furthest yardage possible. He
holds his position as he watches his
ball go towards the colored flags.
On the green, junior Alexander
Blank and sophomore Michael
Mercier find their ball markers.
They line up their putters to the hole
one at a time and shoot.
With the yellow flag in sight
freshman Joseph Wolberg changes
his aim to try to hit a different
target. Moving from the white to the
yellow flag he practices his aim.
Front Row: Joseph Wolberg, Michael Mercier, Benjamin Slutzky,
Zacharias Leonard, Kevin Jurvis, Donald Karle, Jackson Schodowski
Second Row: Adam Cohn, Benjamin Sheaves, Coach Brian Antioch,
Coach Scott Baltes, Stephen Hosinski, Justin Flood, Alexander Blanck
Not pictured: Jacob Random, Gabriel Schlussel
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Photos by: Chloe Church & Erin Colling
“I really enjoy
running track. The
team is great
and we practice
hard each and
every day for
a purpose. The
practices for track
are hard, but in the
end are extremely
rewarding when
you cross the finish
line,”
-Junior Serena Day
“Being a captain
for the track team
means a lot to
me. I like being
responsible
for others
and knowing
that the coach
looks to me as
fellow leader. My
job is to make
sure each runner
is competeing to
their full capability
and having a good
time.”
-Junior
Andrew Bill
“We as a team
competed against a
lot of great runners
this year and in
my opinion we
exceeded the
expectations set
by ourselves. I did a
lot better than I had
expected and all the
teams we faced were
good. I was happy
knowing that I could
keep up.”
- Junior Cameron
Rush
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With their sight on placing high in leagues and
within the division, the track team left their print
during each competition.
Despite the team finishing 28th in their league
championship, the team captains junior Andrew Bill
and senior Eric Braun feel the Bears will have a
promising future ahead of them. “We have some good
young runners who are developing at each meet,”
said Andrew. Eric continued “We have been working
hard and pacing the runners during each practice just
giving them the extra support each first or second
year runner needs while setting the bar higher. Our
standard is to grow and do better than the last event.”
The track team had set their bar high this year, but
placed low at the championship hosted by Hazel Park
High School. “This was a learning experience and we
are bound to do better next year thanks to some great
competitors coming up,” said Andrew.
Starting off the meet, junior Serena
Day construts a plan for the race.
Serena analyzes the terrain and
continues to prepare mentally for the
rest of the day.
First Row
With a quick leap forward, freshman
Justin Harris springs from the
blocks. He keeps a good pace with the
boys and sets the tone for the rest of
the event.
As the race ends, freshmen Amelia
Gross gathers her belongings and
prepares to leave. Berkley finished in
third place within their county during
this competition.
Front Row: Noah Hessenthaler, Peter Dimercurio, Camden King, Amir Irizarry, Cameron Rush,
Michael Lyons, Noah Kleid Second Row: Gregory McGee, Kwame Henry, Eric Braun, Ryan
Schildcrout, Henry Robertson, Zackary Schwartz, Andrew Schildcrout, Jacob Tomlinson, Scott
Smith Third Row: Nathan LaFramboise, Isaiah Fondren, Adam Yaker, Coach Jared Purcell,
Coach Chuck Steele, Coach Les Hale, Coach Mark Keegan, Zack Smith, Joseph Dong-Dobson,
Floyd Hudson Fourth Row: William Solish, Dalton Marquel, Andrew Bill, Austen Wood, Dakota
Drabek, Brian Domzalski Patrick Schindler
Warming up, the boys relay team
begins to stretch. Berkley at this
point is trailing behind Southfield
Lathrup, but the boys hope to win
and pull ahead during this event.
Ahead of the rest of the runners,
freshman Taylor Rucker rises above
the stand. With her great effort she
places first within her event.
Front Row: Carmen Morrell, Bolanle Oluwale, Indira Edwards, Amy Vodopyanov, Cara Hall,
Serena Day Second Row: Amelia Gross, T’Lania Donaldson Sophia Hall, JaVae Smith, Jessica
Cohen, Aniela Crayton, Karina Forsythe, Sarah Hart Third Row: Coach Chuck Steele, Coach
Mark Keegan, Cheyenne Matthews, Natalie Rosenblatt, Megan Mulharen, Coach Les Hale, Coach
Jared Purcell Fourth Row: Maya Riddle, Taylor Rucker, Kandis Fox, Megan Kossak, Madeline
Alpert, Maren Lunde, Lily Gross, Nicole Doctroff
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Photos by: Cameron Cece
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“The team was a
majority of new
players, though I feel
we improved greatly
from when we started
the season in
December. We will
come back for an
amazing season next
year.”
-Junior
Brendon Church
The Rugg-rats
Working with a team of mainly newcomers, the boys
rugby team pulled out a record of 1-6 this season.
Playing rugby at a high school level is challenging to
do since there are only a few teams in Michigan. The
team is a consolidated with not only Farmington, but
with foreign exchange students from Japan, Republic
of Kosova and Spain. Besides playing at home, the
boys played in Howell, Brighton and Washtenaw. The
team’s captain, sophomore Simon McCaffrey, stepped
up to not only improve himself, since it’s his first year
playing, but his team as a whole.
“This season was really hard. We played in a tough
division with all new people, but we worked it out
as a family and were able to keep up with the other
teams,“ commented Noureldin Almahameed.
Along with the team having new players, all the
coaches were new as well. The coaches had to
adapt along with the new players to create a better
team. Overall, the team has gotten closer and they
hope to continue the improvments started this year.
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After the ball was thrown out of
bounds by the other team, junior
Patrick Flood resumes the game by
setting up a lineout with his
teammates. Being lifted, junior
Charles Moir is expected to catch
the ball and take possession of the
“While we may not
be a very popular
sport, rugby has
quickly become my
favorite sport of all
time. Watching and
experiencing the team
improve and bond over
the past six months
has been fantastic. We’ve
become a brotherhood and
we will continue to be one
even as we gain and lose
players over the next few
years.”
-sophomore
Connor
Michaelson
“Playing for the first
time was quite an
experience. It was
also a great way
to make new
friends being a
new student a
BHS.”
-sophomore
Gabriel Greaves
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Running into play, seniors Kasparas
Gaskevicius and Caleb DrikerOhren make their way into the point
of action. “Rugby has proven to be
more than a game for me. It has challenged me physically and tested me
mentally,” stated Caleb.
Attempting to stop their
opponents breakaway, senior Tomoki
Okada tackles him from the side to
take hold of the ball. With help from
his teammate, they attempt to get
their opponent to the ground.
To prepare for their matches, senior
Kasparas Gaskuvicius run drills
with his team. During practice, drills
normally involve passing the ball and
touches.
After a scrum, Berkley contests for
the ball over a ruck. Hoping to win
the ball, and pass out to their backs.
A scrum is used to start the match
back into play after a knock on or
forward pass was made.
While working on lifting at
practice, sophomore Simon
McCaffrey, lifts his teammate
sophomore Kyle Samuels. Lifts
mostly happen during a lineout.
Front Row: Ronnie Dawson, Dylan Milton, Richard Cheung, Connor
Michaelson, Aryeh Levine, Guillermo Perez, Gabriel Greaves, Second
Row: Caleb Driker-Ohren, Patrick Flood,Caleb Duchan, Tomoki Okada,
Edgar Hauser, Simon McCaffrey, Brendon Church, Justyn
Parks-Watkins, Third Row: Coach Nicholas Kidd, Coach John Okeby,
Charles Moir, Kyle Samuels,Vullnet Kurti, Kasparas
Gaskevicius, Noureldin Almahameed, Dominick Smarjesse, Coach Jay
Lowman. Not Pictured: Babacar Diop, Marc Fiorini
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Photos by: Andrew Carter
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Strut Your Stuff
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In order to make money for the program and give
the students a project that demonstrates real life
marketing, both Marketing and Advanced Marketing
put on the fashion show each year. With a new
teacher this year, Ms. Amanda Schillinger, the
classes continue the tradition. Some of the clothing
stores that were featured were Eddie Bauer, Men’s
Wearhouse and Pogo. The groups danced to a variety
of songs like “Wannabe” by the Spice Girls to “Pretty
Boy Swag” by Soulja Boy. Each person in each group
would have their own moment to shine by walking
out onto the platforms and striking a pose with a
spotlight on them. Along with the models on stage
there were many students who helped put on the show
back stage. “Being my first year in Marketing, I had
a lot of fun being a part of the fashion show. I got to
be one of the two announcers, and liked being able to
introduce and see all of the groups perform,” stated
junior James Morency.
At the end of their performance,
the group sporting clothing from
Lululemon all come together for one
final pose. “I liked the challenge we
had of trying to convince the store
to let us use their clothing,“ says
sophomore Jonah Stern.
Pointing out to the crowd, senior
Devyn Johns sings along with the
lyrics in the song. The group models
clothing from Regeneration.
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After completing one year of
Marketing, the students then have a
chance to take Advanced Marketing.
Strutting their stuff in apparel
from Multi-Level Sports, seniors
hit the stage for the last time before
graduation.
With junior Nolan Givan in the
middle, the rest of his group including
himself show off their looks from
Pogo. The other members circle
around him to make sure all of the
spotlight is on him.
“It was a lot of
fun and a great
experience, and I was
really glad to be apart
of it. My favorite part
was being able to
dress up in a tuxedo
and dance in front
of the entire student
body.” -Junior
Michael Schwanke.
“Its was cool to be
able to participate
in the fashion show
because it was a new
experience in my life
that I got to be apart
of.” -Junior
Jerry Griffieth
“It was a really
fun experience to
end the year with.
Everyone worked
together really well
and Ms. Shillinger did
amazing putting this
all together for her
first year being the
Marketing teacher.”
-Senior
Grace Hammerle
While showing off their apparel from
Lululemon juniors Nicole Doctoroff,
and Gabrielle Blatz, along with
both sophomores John Lurie,
and Samuel Tomlinson dance to
“Wannabe” by the Spice Girls.
Showing off his stuff junior Zachary
Combs models his looks from Men’s
Warehouse. While on the small
catwalk he picks a pose that interacts
with the crowd really well.
“I had a really fun
time coming up with
the dance moves
for our routine,
it gave everyone
an opportunity to
collaborate with each
other. I think my
favorite part would
have to be when I
got to walk on the
cat walk.” -Senior
DeWayne White
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Photos by: Jacob Bathish & Sheridan Kent
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Variety Show
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and freshman Andrew Schildcrout
played an improvised medley on the
Berkley’s finest talent wowed the crowd as they dominated on stage
with a variety of different acts. Starting the night off with an originial
number were freshmen Khari Alghali, William Reaume and
Graham Thomson, in a band of their own called Blew. Following up
was Alisia Graham with her performance of “Mine Again.” With his
own stand up comedy, senior Andy McIntire performed “Anyone for
Tennis?” Continuing the singing performances was Justin Harlan,
Alison Koch and Haley Ceresnie, Rachel Lawton-Shad and Logan
Donnelly. Awarded by the judges in third place, junior Josie Kaltz
stole the show with a unique dance of her own to the song “Lovey
Dovey” by T-ara. In second place, sophomore Michelle Smith made
jaws drop as she belted out “No One Will Listen” by Kelly Clarkston
while playing the piano. Claiming first place was the Schildcrout duo,
junior Ryan Schildcrout and freshman Andrew Schildcrout as they
played a melody on the piano.
“There were a lot of interesting performances and it was a great show
to attend. I never knew students at Berkley had such talent!”
exclaimed sophomore Jordan Herskovitz.
Sophomore Michelle Smith played
and sang “No One Will Listen” by
Kelly Clarkson.
Senior Jake Raskin dancing to the
song “Matstybs” by Malcom X.
Freshmen Khari Alghali, William
Reaume and Graham Thomson in
the band “Blew”.
“Getting up in front
of people and hearing
them cheering and
clapping for me is
the best feeling, it’s
what I love most about
performing.”
- freshman
Reginald Hawkins
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Junior Josie Kaltz dancing to the
song “Lovey Dovey” by T-ara.
Senior Alisia Graham performing
“Mine Again” by Mariah Carey.
“I was really excited to
sing. I had a great time
listening to everyone
else sing and had a
great time singing
myself. I’m looking
forward to next year.”
-junior
Caitlyun Gossett
“I’ve been playing the
piano since I was four
and getting to perform
in front of people brings
so much happiness
in my life and I can’t
wait to play for people
again.”
-sophomore
Anne Klunk
“While getting up on
stage, I was shaking
a lot but I managed to
get through it. After it
was over, I was happy
that I was able to get
through it.”
-junior
Rachel Lawton-Shad
“I was nervous, I’ve
been on stage before in
many different
productions but being
up there by myself was
nerve racking.”
-sophomore
Josiah Cedo
“I was excited to be
getting up on stage
in front of everyone.
This is my second
year performing in the
variety show and I plan
to perform next year
as well.”
-junior
Jordyn Weinberg
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Photos by: Andrew Carter
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After hearing his number called,
junior Michael Shwanke raising
his number 687. “No matter what the
prize, it is always exciting to win at
least something”, says Michael.
Socializing at the auction,
sophomore Sebastian Carlesso
talks with his varsity soccer coach.
The Tin Can Auction is a great way
to get the community together.
The 16th annual Tin Can Auction is one of Berkley’s
biggest athletics fundraisers. Majority of the
profits goes to the sports team for new equipment
and the rest goes to the athletic boosters. Every
spring, sport teams donate a variety of items to be
raffled off. Some popular small prizes are gift cards
to several restaurants and stores, a big teddy bear,
Berkley spirit wear, candy baskets, etc. The grand
prizes range from Tiger’s tickets to flat screen TV’s
to outside patio sets. Friends and family come
together and enter to win prizes by getting a number and tossing their tickets in the buckets with
their favorite prizes. “I enjoyed my time at the
Tin Can Auction this year. I really wanted to win
the Somerset Collection gift set but unfortunately
I didn’t. I hope for better luck next year,” stated
sophomore Danielle Portal.
Walking to the next table of prizes,
senior Julia Zemmol put in tickets
for a Somerset giftcard.
Throughout the night, this was a very
popular prize.
“It’s very exciting
because out of four
years a a loser I’m
finally a winner with
my new patio set. It’s
always nice to support
different programs at
BHS.”
-Ms. Megan Colligan
“I enjoyed
volunteering for the
Tin Can Auction.
It was nice to help
out and support the
Berkley
community.”
-Junior Austen Wood
During the auction, freshman
Robert Gibson takes a break. He
stops in the Bear Paw for a quick
snack and refreshment provided by
Mrs. Julie Kent and other parent
volunteers.
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In attempt to win a prize, Dana
Wrinkle from Anderson Middle
School places her ticket in a raffle
for candy. Dana places her tickets in
various buckets in order to increase
her chances of winning.
With the help of Mr. Andrew
Meloche and Mr. Ronald Kane,
Mr. Randall Gawel calls off the winning number for a $100 Lulu Lemon
gift card, freshman Andrew Schilcrout waits until he spots the winner.
As a part of the track team, Andrew
volunteers by carrying up prizes.
Just arriving, Berkley alumini
purchase and fill out their raffles
tickets. The Tin Can Auction is a
great way to bring the Berkley
community together.
“It was my first time
winning anything big!
It was really exciting winning an iPad
mini® and Ray Bans!”
-Freshman
Connor Harris
Copy by:Jenna Baker
Photos by: Lauren Dillion
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The Moraccan Escape
Crowned prom King senior Michael
Harvey and Queen senior Kandis
Fox highlights their senior year. “I
was so surprised, I had no idea I
was even nominated! Shoutout to
everyone who voted for me,”
explained Kandis.
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Prom is considered to be one of the most
exciting events for the juniors and seniors each
year. Promposals start off prom season they are
followed by dress and tux shopping and final
touches of the hair and makeup on the day of prom.
Many exciting events happened at this years
Moraccan Escape, but five of them really stood out.
The first event was everyone meeting up at prom
park to take pictures with friends and family, then
heading over to the venue and seeing all the
decorations representing parts of Morocco, one
being a faux camel. Later in the night, belly dancers
were announced as the special performers. Along
side the students, Mr. Victor Andre Bonds made
a few special appearances dancing throughout the
night. “I was honored to dance and annoucence
prom king and queen,” commented Victor . Topping
off the night, seniors Michael Harvey and Kandis
Fox were crowned as prom king and queen.
Concluding all the events that happened prom night,
there was a limousine fiasco that went on.
Dancing the night away, senior
Samantha Cash, and juniors
Zachary Combs, Annabel
Berlin and Mackenzie Newman
share one of their final dances
together. Prom is the one of last time
that many of the seniors will see the
underclassmen.
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Wrapping up their senior year,
seniors Jaylin Herskovitz and
Austin Justice pose together before
heading off to prom. Jaylin’s dress,
jewelry, and hair were all inspired by
Audrey Hepburn in the classic film
“Breakfast at Tiffany’s.”
With the theme being Moraccon
Escape, student leadership invited
belly dancers as the special
performance. They danced to the
song “Baladyat” by Nancy Ajram.
Each year students gather together
at “Prom Park” to take pictures with
friends and family before heading off
to the venue. “Prom Park” is located
in Huntington Woods on the corner
of York and Lincoln.
“I had a great time with my
friends, laughing, eating,
and especially dancing.”
-junior Samuel Herwitz
“My favorite part was being
able to dress up really nice
because it’s not something
you get to do everyday. The
decorations were amazing
and it really felt like a
Moroccan Escape.”
-junior Sheridan Kent
“Prom was really fun this
year. The decorations went
beyond my expectations and
the venue was very nice.
Taking pictures with Chloe
at prom park with friends
and family was fun too.”
-senior Jacob Herskovitz
“It was a night to remember
for sure, but in the very best
way! I had an amazing time
and I couldn’t have asked
for a better way to end my
senior year.”
-senior Mikayla Schohl
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Photos by: Jacob Bathish
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Seniors gather together to be
hypnotized causing them to act unlike
themselves. This was an event that
the audience loved and a select few
got to experience.
All year the seniors look forward to graduation, and
more importantly to celebrate their hard work. Senior
parent volunteers to work as one to create the senior all
night party. “Working the all-night party was definitely
a high light in my volunteer experiences at BHS. It was
fun to watch these recent graduates enjoy all the
activities with their friends,” said parent volunteer
Marybeth Braun.
The theme, Berkley World, recreated Disney World,
with a little Berkley Bear twist. The goal of the night
was to provide the seniors with activities such as poker,
the mechanical bull, dancing, swimming, air brush tattoos, inflatable games, and a photo booth to make
lasting memories. The most exciting activity of the
night was closer to the end, where all of the seniors
gathered around to watch their fellow classmates be
hypnotized. This activity has been done throughout the
years and has always been a great way to wrap up an
even better night.
Seniors Leah Frankel and Sophie
Lipman dance around in front of the
camera while singing karaoke.
Seniors could add to the sillyness
with different props available.
“The whole night of
graduation and the all
night party felt so surreal.
It hasn’t hit me yet that I
won’t see these amazing
people again.”
-Senior Hailee Hailprin
“Being able to spend the
whole night with my best
friends was a great way
to end senior year. All the
activities provided made it
fun for everyone to enjoy
the time and definitely
made it worth staying up
until five in the morning.”
-Senior Edward Kumm
“Growing up with the
other girls already created
a strong bond. Since we
continued our friendships
in high school in and out of
soccer, it made us closer.
The memories are
unforgettable and I’m glad
I spent it with those
specific girls.”
-Senior Morgan Rebori
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“Getting the chance to dance
with my girls made the
night incredible. We got so
tired we had to take a lot of
breaks.”
-Senior LeBrea Cartwright
Starting off the night playing a poker
game, seniors Jacob
Cummings, Eric Braun, Patrick
Falk, Jonathan Radner, Noah
Witus and Sammuel Stern
anticipating the next hand to be
drawn.
Although it was the senior all night
party, prinicpal Mr. Randal Gawel
enjoys the activites going on in the
east gym as much as the seniors are.
One of the many activities that
went on during the senior all night
party includes swimming in the pool.
Seniors line up to get ready to jump
off the diving board.
Along with other fun things to do,
senior Antoinette Flowers waits
patiently as the air brush tattoo artist
designs her tattoo. This was also a
huge hit at prom.
“It was fun getting the
chance to celebrate senior
year one last time with
everyone before closing this
chapter of our lives.”
-Senior Robyn Fryc
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Final Steps
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With four years of high school behind them the
senior class takes their final steps as students at
Berkley High School. The speech contest
winner, senior Madison Sabbeth addressed the
crowd with various topics encluding the Breakfast
Club, football games and school dances, and the
“crazy student parking lot.” Senior valedictorian
Lillian Upp and salutatorian Richard Cheung also
spoke. “It was worth all the hard work I put into the
speech and school, having a crowd listening to what
you have to say, it was encouraging and a great
experience,” stated Richard.
Leaving along with the seniors, band director Mr.
Alan Posner and his symphonic band performed
selctions from “Les Misérables.” This included solos
from seniors Jaylin Herskovitz, Dominic
Smarjesse, Sarah Rivers, Natalie Jackson and junior Ryan Schildcrout. The symphony orchestra and
a cappella also performed. Graduation is a
memorable experience made possible by the hard
work of Ms. Carrie Danaher and Ms. Jessica
Sandtveit, the senior class advisors.
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Following a performance by the
symphonic band, graduates rise for
the pledge of alligence at the beginning of the commencement. This was
led by class vice president, senior
Kara Unatin.
Every year, it is a tradition for the
valedictorian to give a speech
Valedictorian and senior Lillian
Upp spoke about her high school
experience and the seniors journey to
graduate.
While the symphonic band
perfroms, senior Erin Gilson represents the color guard. “Color guard
was my best high school experience,
we became a family and I am forever
greatful that I was able to be captain
for the first two running years.” says
Erin.
This year, a cappella sang
“Radioactive” by Mark Brymer. This
showcased many seniors in the choir,
including senior Hannah Fahome
who was the lead soloist.
Principal Mr. Randall Gawel gives
his annual speech, a presentation
to the class. This made students
nostalgic as their principal talked
about his own childhood and high
school experience, and how his
parents will always see him as a
kid, despite his age.
“It is difficult to relate to the
students and families, but I hope
my speech expressed being proud
and loving the students. I wanted to
be able to connect with the 3,000
people there,” stated Mr. Gawel.
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Approaching the last day of the senior’s high school
career, there are many exciting events. These
includes the senior breakfast, the barbecue in the
courtyard and the senior auction, where
underclassmen buy the seniors for a lunch date. On
the last morning there is the video that the seniors
from the video production class create as a lasting
gift for their classmates; the whole school watches
a video of baby pictures and home movies showing
a lifetime of memories. After the video, the students
line the hallways. As the seniors come out of the
auditorium, they walk the halls and say
goodbye to the place they have spent the last four
years at, to the people who they have shared classes
with since elementary school, and to the teachers
who have encouraged them to be the best they can
be. “Looking back on my high school career I can
honestly say I wouldn’t want to spend it anywhere
else,” explained Senior Jacob Herskovitz.
During the senior Barbecue,
seniors Sophie Lipman, and Julia
Viner paint their cars. Every year
before the last day of school, the
seniors meet in the trash lot for hot
dogs and car painting.
After the senior video, the seniors
walk the halls saying goodbye to
the underclassman and teachers. As
senior Edward Kumm, who spent
the night at the school finishing the
senior video, walks by he hugs Ms.
Caye Matthews, the teacher he had
for three years.
After painting their cars, the seniors
eat hot dogs and chips. As they
enjoy the food they reminisce on past
experiences and memories from high
school.
Before his final goodbyes, senior
Zachary Guerra takes one last
picture of his senior year. He goes
back into the video class to take a
selfie with some of the other
News & Broadcasting students he
became friends with throughout the
year.
At the end of four long years, junior
Lily Cohen and senior Hannah
Fahome come together to talk. They
make plans to see eachother outside
of school.
After an emotional senior video,
senior Mikayla Schohl says her
final goodbye to Berkley High as she
embraces junior Sheridan Kent.
Mikayla walks down the math hall
giving hugs and thanks to her
teachers and friends.
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Photos by: Alexander Wroblewski
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crammed for, districts are competed in, and tassels are
tossed from right to left. Tears stream down the faces
of emotional seniors along with underclass siblings and friends
saying their final farewell. But along with leaving high school,
there is the excitement of starting a new chapter in life.
For everyone, the end of the school year means taking
on new responsibilities and challenges. With the
seniors gone, it’s the junior’s time to step up and take
the responsibility of leading the school. They also
wrap up their junior year full of stress that included
taking the ACT and preparing for the college
application process. Many students are brought
together with end of year events that are put
on. Along with the wrapping up of classes
students organize study groups in order to
prepare for the biggest tests of the year.
Along with teams coming together to
achieve team goals and to do well in
leagues and districts, senior students
achieved their personal goals in
different sports, which earned
them a place on the Wall of
Honor for athletics.
Wall of Honor Athletes
Eric Braun
Molly Logdson
Track & Field
Soccer
Swimming
Jacob Cummings
Danielle Muench
Football
Baseball
Golf
Rylie Murray
Patrick Falk
Soccer
Soccer
Robert Flannery
Jonathan Radner
Basketball
Hockey
Anna Ricci
Noah Kretchmer
Tennis
Eliza Laramee
Volleyball
Soccer
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Cross Country
Morgan Swimmer
Soccer