Ladywood High School

The Blaze Volume 1, Issue 1I May 2011

Congratulations, Class of 2011! Inside The Blaze: Lauren Adams Sarah Jorgensen Jennifer Rohn Nina Ahrabian Danielle Kobrossi Taylor Romano School Events 2-5 Siobhan Aldridge Danielle Konja Erin Roney Alyssa Anastos Melissa Laing Katy Rooney Easter and Spring 6-8 Michelle Apati Laura Lampron Emily Roznowski Break Rebacca Babon Kerry LaValley Miriam Saffo Erin Barnes Caitlin McClorey Alyse Samoray Fashion and Prom 8-9 Allison Bielski Emma McClory Keri Santeiu Amanda Bierkamp Julia McComb Julia Sirgedas Entertainment 9- Mercedes Black Devin McParlane Alexandra Slonina 10 Bonenfant Lauren Micallef Courtney Smith Lindsay Bridges Megan Michuta Kathryn Stasa Careers and 10- College 12 Taylor Buckley Monica Mikhael Katherine Suchyta Alexandra Burns Erica Mirabitur Kristin Tarp Drama 13 Christina Butkiewicz Margaret Molloy Monica Thibodeau Leah Campau Maria Montilla- Blessy Thomas Senior Info 15- Amanda Comment Frost Whitney Thomas 26 Devon Corby Lenna Moreno Madison Torok Courtny Delonis Maura Mott Felicity Tyll Maria Diedo Daniela Mularoni Erin Varner Allison Franz Rachel Nowaske Megan Vitale Danielle Funke Elizabeth Otto Annalisa Wallace Chelsey Garcia Catherine Palmer Emily Wilson Megan Glowacki Jessica Pavela Teresa Wojnarowski Tara Graham Shannon Penn Megan Zawislak Renee Grau Lauren Perugi Megan Hart Stephanie Petrusha Rachael Heath Grace Prosniewski Shannon Hogg Madeline Reed Brigitte Hutter Meghan Riney Niki Jacobs Alexis Roehling Page 2 The Blaze

Father Villerot Returns By Caitlin McClorey In the first week of places throughout his Ladywood High School March 2011, Father priesthood. He the was thrilled to have Villerot returned to assistant pastor at Our him healthy and back Ladywood after about a Lady of Lourdes Parish to end the masses in the year of healing to say from 1941-1946. Later, 2011 school year. the mass at Ladywood. he served as an assis- ―It was overwhelm- In his first mass tant pastor at St. Alo- ing to see the girls‘ re- back at Ladywood, two ysius Parish in sponse to Father Ville- classes as well as many from 1946-1951 and at rot‘s return,‖ Ms. teachers welcomed him the Cathedral of the Jablecki said. in celebrating the Most Blessed Sacra- ment in Detroit from ―I was glad to hear Eucharist where he that Father was healthy made comments of his 1951-1956. He spent four years serving as a enough to come say life as a child, the ―tall mass for us. He is al- ladies‖ in the front row chaplain to Henry Ford Hospital and to Detroit ways such a great char- and his experiences acter. I am happy that with his father. Osteopathic Hospital, I am happy that Highland Park, during he was back to see us Father Villerot was before we graduate,‖ he was back to the first year of that born in Detroit 95 years assignment. Senior Niki Jacobs see us before ago. He attended Sa- stated. cred Heart Seminary. Father Villerot was we graduate.” the pastor at St. Father Villerot now Later, he went to St. says mass during the B Mary‘s Seminary in Theresa Parish, Detroit (1960-66), St. Margaret and F sequences three Norwood, Ohio. After times a week. Everyone many years of school- of Scotland Parish, St. Clair Shores (1966-72), gladly attends and par- ing, Father Villerot was ticipates as the Lady- ordained a priest on and Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Parish, Bir- wood family welcomes June 7, 1941, and cele- him back. brated his first mass at mingham, from 1972 St. Agnes Church in until being granted sen- ior priest status in Detroit. 1985. Fr. Villerot has

served in various The community at

THANK YOU Fr. Ron Richards from St. John Neumann‘s Parish in Canton

Fr. Gary Michalik from St. Colette‘s Parish in Livonia

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Seniors Sleepover By Ali Slonina and Sarah Jorgensen On Friday, March had large amounts of good!‖ 18, 2011, 8:00 P.M. at food and televisions The night went L a d y w o o d H i g h scattered around the well, and everyone School, seniors had room with Wii‘s and seemed to be having a their ―senior sleepover‖ gaming systems. The good time that almost to let them have a fun gymnasium was open all fell asleep by 3 and exciting weekend to all types of games A.M. from exhaustion. with fellow class such as volleyball, The next morning, mates. dodge ball, jump rop- clean up commenced in They were able to ing and hoola hooping, which food leftover use the activity center, which everyone en- was taken home and cafeteria and gymna- joyed. Since it was car- everyone left around sium, which were filled nival themed, cotton 8:30 later that morning. with an array of games, candy and snow-cone It was a great eve- “It was a great toys and movies. The machines were pro- ning and the best way time and I wish activity center had vided also. to start the weekend. movies playing on the Emma McClorey This year‘s senior every grade got overhead projector, and said in remark to the sleepover was a great to do this!” the cheerleader mats machines, ―I couldn‘t success, and next year were rolled out for stop making snow will be just as good if sleeping. The cafeteria cones! They were so not better.

Celebrating Ring Day By Alyssa Anastos

On March 24, Ladywood. This event the rings as a 2011, Ladywood High consists of a mass, con- ―reminder‖ of God. School all gathered in taining the blessing of Junior Christina the Mother DeSales the Junior students‘ Illitch described how Activity Center to rings, a beautiful unity Ring Day was a day honor the Junior Class circle and a reception that she will cherish for on Ring Day, which following afterwards. a long time. showed major support Presiding this year ―I thought Ring and recognition of their was Fr. Ron Richards Day was really special upcoming into their last of St. John Neumann. and I felt as if it was a and final year as part of He spoke a great hom- really nice way to have the Ladywood commu- ily about how the rings something that was nity. relate to God and what blessed that we could Ring Day has been they represent person- have for the rest of our a phenomenal tradition ally in each student‘s lives and know that it for many years at life. Fr. Ron declared signified our Ring Day Page 4 The Blaze

in high school,‖ she her excitement about Ring Day is an un- said. the glorious event. forgettable experience. Many students con- ―It was really nice The tradition of bless- sider Junior year as the to see everybody ing the junior students‘ toughest academic dressed up and looking class rings during a year. Ring Day gives beautiful, and having beautiful ceremony this Junior Class the our class rings blessed makes the students feel opportunity to dress up really made it feel like more a part of the and have a day planned Senior year is coming Ladywood family. directly for them. faster and faster,‖ she Another junior, said. Morgan Chops, stated

Singing Our Way to Choral Festival 2011 By Keri Santeiu

Many people know for sight-singing. After missing states by just a “I am so excited who is in the choir and an hour or so, the re- few points. The Junior/ that we get to when the annual school sults are posted in a Senior ensemble per- concerts are, but no one designated room. The formed ―I Will Be go to states our outside the choir really ratings are Poor, Good, Earth‖ and ―Now is the senior year. knows what else the Excellent, and Supe- Month of Maying.‖ We‟ve worked choir does. Caroling at rior. Medals are They received an Christmas time, radio awarded for every cate- ―Excellent‖ rating, hard and are station recordings, and gory except ―Poor.‖ sending them to the looking forward regional and state com- Excellent and Superior state competition. to it.” petitions are just some ratings continue onto Senior Meghan examples. On Wednes- State Festival. If the Riney, one of the choir day, March 16, 2011, groups that continue on students, tells her ex- members of the An- get an Excellent or Su- citement. ―I‘m so ex- gelic Chorale attended perior rating at States, a cited that we get to go Choral Festival, held at plaque is presented to to states our senior N o r t h v i l l e H i g h the group to hang in year. We‘ve worked School, to perform and their school‘s hard and are looking receive ratings and room, a great honor. forward to it.‖ constructive criticism. The Freshman/ If you would like to At Choral Festival, Sophomore ensemble take the bus with the ensembles must have at performed ―The Road choir to states, the date least 18 people to per- Not Taken‖ and is Wednesday, April form. The group per- ―Jamaican Market- 28, 2011, during forms two songs total, place,‖ featuring junior school. Let Ms. Jeffries goes to another room Rana Freij on an Afri- know if you would like for constructive criti- can Drum. They re- to along! cism, then into another ceived a ―Good‖ rating, Volume 1, Issue 1I Page 5

Join Us For a Night of Top 40s! – Spring Concert 2011 By Keri Santeiu

Are you a fan of the with the concert con- Hope You Dance,‖ will hit TV show ―Glee?‖ tinuing the program at also be performed in an How about the Beatles? 7:00 p.m. acapella version. From Lee Ann Womack? The concert is go- the Beatles era to the If you are, you can ing to be filled with early 2000s to present join parents, students, contemporary covers of day, the double ―Glee‖ faculty and administra- songs from both your medleys by both the tion at the annual and your parents‘ gen- Angelic Chorale and Spring Choir and Or- erations. The choir and the orchestra are ex- chestra Concert! Mon- orchestra have a com- pected to put just the day, May 16, 2011, is bined medley of right amount of icing the date to save. The Beatles songs, includ- on the cake. You will concert is taking place ing some like have to come to see in the Mother Angela ―Blackbird,‖ ―Hey what songs will be DeSales Activity Cen- Jude,‖ ―I Want To thrown in! ter in the arts hallway. Hold Your Hand‖ and Get excited!! May Crowning starts many more. Lee Ann promptly at 6:45 p.m. Womack‘s 2000 hit, ―I

“It was a great Ladywood versus Milan way to kick off By Megan Glowacki Ladywood‟s It is Lady- ticing. Instead they are Stephanie Petrusha and tennis season.” wood‘s first varsity all crowded in a circle Megan Glowacki, be- tennis match of the sea- around a picnic table gin to state all of the son. The team is play- covered in food. With varsity team‘s names. ing Milan High School Chewy Bars, Panera After the team has been at Bagels, fruits, vegeta- announced, the girls on March 29. It is bles and Gatorade sur- huddle up to say a windy and freezing as rounding the table, the prayer and a quick it always is. The sun is girls will never go hun- cheer. Then, the shining, which means it gry during their match. matches begin. is going to be a good The girls sit around Stephanie Petrusha, day. But where is the talking about their day Erica Ley, Nicole varsity team? and bonding over the Salter, Mary Beth After a few minutes delicious food. Rouna, Courtney Doe- of warming up their The varsity team nitz, Maura Mott and strokes and serves, they steps out onto the Mia Kudron all won can no longer be found courts to announce the their matches at 6-0, out on the courts prac- lineup. The captains, 6-0. Megan Glowacki Page 6 The Blaze

won her match at 6-1, 6 to kick off Ladywood‘s It was a great win -0. Jenny Rhodes and tennis season with a across the board. Con- Kenzie Kettner‘s final shutout. This was an gratulations to Lady- score was 6-0, 6-3. important match of the wood‘s Varsity Tennis Lastly, Shannon But- season. The victory Team and their first will and Becca Shaver against Milan counts winning match of the had a win at 6-2, 6-0. towards Ladywood‘s season! It was a great way seating at regionals.

A Deeper Look into Easter Traditions by Leah Campau

“The true Easter is the one day Magdala saw the Lord, appears to have origi- meaning of Christians celebrate the eggs in her basket nated in Germany dyeing Easter and honor the Resur- turned brilliant red. where tales were told eggs is to show rection of Jesus and Therefore, the true of an "Easter hare" who partake in countless meaning of dyeing laid eggs for children to forth the other customs. The Easter eggs is to show find. German immi- miraculous popular Easter customs forth the miraculous grants to America, par- transformation and traditions people transformation and rec- ticularly Pennsylvania, all over the world carry reation of the whole brought the tradition and recreation out, such as decorating world by the trium- with them and spread it of the whole eggs, putting together phant Resurrection of to a wider public. world by the baskets and the Easter Christ. Today markets are bunny actually origi- Easter morning, the flooded with a large triumphant nated from religious children always wake range of Easter baskets Resurrection of traditions back in the up and go running to suit all tastes and early days of Christian- around their houses to Christ.” preferences. Gift bas- ity. find the basket full of kets bring multiple Little kids decorate candy and goodies the goodies together with- Easter eggs pretty Easter bunny left them. out much effort and the bright colors during Christians who fasted packaging is done in Easter time every year, and abstained from such a way as to pre- but the meaning of the meat, eggs and dairy sent itself as a kind gift. decorating of eggs con- products throughout all Easter baskets provide tains a deeper signifi- of Lent would bring for an easy and fun cance. The coloring of baskets full of these way to let people know Easter eggs originated foods to church on how much they mean from the devout legend Easter Sunday. to you. that Mary Magdala Rabbits and hares Senior Danielle brought cooked eggs to have long been sym- Funke explains her fa- share with the other bols of fertility. The vorite Easter traditions. women at the tomb of enclosure of the hare ―I still have an Easter Christ. When Mary into Easter customs basket to find on Easter Volume 1, Issue 1I Page 7 morning with lots of to look deeper into the candy; it brings back importance of all your good childhood memo- personal families‘ cus- comes extremely late. son, and don‘t forget to coming at the conclu- filled basket in the

Ladywood Spring Break 2K11 By Emily Roznowski and Siobhan Aldridge

The long winter world. Erin Campau and Catherine “We are staying months here in ―the Varner, a senior, this Palmer on a Carnival Mitten‖ become de- year is travelling with Cruise. at the Moon pressing and tiresome. her family to Daytona ―Our cruise stops at Palace in Therefore, Spring Beach, Florida. Grand Cayman, Co- Cancun, Mexico. Break is used to transi- V a r n e r zumel, Belize and Isla tion into beautiful states, ―My grandpar- Roatan. It will be inter- I can‟t wait!” weather, catch some ents have a house there esting to see these won- sun, relax, visit family and we go with my derful places,‖ Franz out of town or simply cousins. It is always a proclaimed excitedly. visit an interesting great time, and I Some of the girls place one has never being able to celebrate traveling out of the been before. Anyone the Easter holiday with country include An- and everyone looking all of them!‖ nalisa Wallace and for time away from the Alyse Samoray, Melissa Laing with grind of things should also a senior, will be their families and boy- plan a getaway during vacationing in St. friends. the Easter season or John‘s with her sister, Wallace reveals, when she has time off mom and best friend ―We are staying at the from school. Traveling Katie Stasa along with Moon Palace in Can- by plane, train or auto- Katie‘s family. cun Mexico. I can‘t mobile allows many She adds, ―It will wait!‖ possibilities. S o m e be fun spending Easter Lauren Micallef hot spots for Spring in a beautiful spot not and her girlfriends Break 2011 include only with my family Nina Ahrabian, Court- Florida, Mexico and this year but also ney Smith, Niki Jacobs many cruises on the sea friends.‖ and Erin Barnes are voyaging to the beauti- Allison Franz will traveling to Cancun ful wonders of the be traveling with Leah with their mothers. Page 8 The Blaze

Barnes says, ―I Sarah Wickman, a -Never leave a can‘t wait to go to Can- junior, claims, ―There drink unattended and cun. We all have been better be nice weather come back for it later. looking forward to it; here in . I -Use the buddy sys- it‘s going to be a blast. plan to lay out next to tem. We‘re staying at Fiesta the lake in my back- -Keep belongings Americana.‖ yard the whole week!‖ together to ensure that It is interesting to Staycations can be they will not get lost. hear that most Lady- fun too! -Most importantly wood girls are escaping Although traveling have fun and enjoy to the tropics over to an unfamiliar place time away from the break to get some much is exciting and pleasur- daily grind of things! needed TLC before all able, being aware and Spring Break 2011 the work gets piled on cautious at all times has will be a cherished and before school ends fol- a high importance. memorable experience lowed by finals. How- Make sure to do the that many will never ever, some girls are following: forget! staying local for break. -Wear sunscreen.

Here Comes the Sun!

“The fashion Bonding Time with Mom show was really By Kerry LaValley fun and I liked seeing all the On March 27, The girls got a chance ―The fashion show 2011, Ladywood High to pick out their dresses was really fun and I prom styles.” School held the annual on the Thursday before, liked seeing all the Mother-Daughter Lit- and the Mom‘s Club prom styles, and I will urgy and Fashion chaperoned them. definitely try on some Show. The theme of the of the dresses that were The mass was a fashion show was shown,‖ Senior Devon very big success, and disco, and the girls Corby said. the fashion show went showed off their moves This event gives a really well also. There on the runway. Mr. mother and daughter a was a variety of McClorey was the really nice moment to dresses, the popular Master of Ceremonies bond. They share mass colors being pink and for the event, and he together, and then after purple, and many op- did a wonderful job. that, they see a fashion tions for prom dresses. The boys wore tuxes show with a wonderful Group USA was the from Gerard Tuxedo, catered meal. store that donated the and they looked great dresses to Ladywood. as well. Volume 1, Issue 1I Page 9

Dance the Night Away By Kerry LaValley

Prom season is offi- committee has picked Prom is a big deal cially here! Ladywood out look great. in your senior and jun- is holding their prom ―I haven‘t decided ior years of high on May 12, 2011, and on my dress yet, but I school. Whether or not it is sure to be a hit. am excited to dance the you are accompanied The theme this year is night away with my by a date, you are sure ―Fairytale‖ and the date!‖ Senior Maggie to have fun! decorations the prom Molloy said. PROM Where: Italian American Banquet Hall, 5 Mile & Haggerty, Livonia When: Thursday, May 19, 2011 @ 7:00 P.M.

“Harry, Ron, HP Comes to an End and Hermione By Blessy Thomas set out on their The famous last The last movie contains the Deathly Hallows perilous mission chapter of the Harry the most magical battle Part 2‖ is already gen- to track and erating buzz. Potter series named that has never been destroy the ―Harry Potter and the seen in the earlier HP According to mug- Deathly Hallows Part movies. Those who gle.net, ―Harry, Ron, secret to „You 2‖ produced by Warner have read HP books by and Hermione set out Know Who‟s‟ on their perilous mis- Bros. will be coming to J.K. Rowling are ex- immortality and theaters on July 15, cited and anxious to see sion to track and de- 2011. the movie. stroy the secrets to destruction.” One reason to Those who do not ‗You Know Who‘s‘ watch this movie is it care or have not seen immortality and de- gives answers to the the other Harry Potter struction because ‗You questions that were be- movies should see this Know Who‘ is the ing asked in the earlier last movie because the darkest evil wizard in movies. Furthermore, crew and cast of this the wizarding world.‖ this movie has become movie have spent so ―Harry Potter and a big part of our culture much money to make it the Deathly Hallows that we have grown up more like the book. Part 2‖ is adventurous, with, and it represents Also it will be an inter- tense and remarkable. our generation. esting, not disappoint- It will be a great movie ing, movie. Harry Potter fans for everyone to see. are very eager to see ―Harry Potter and this grand finale movie. Page 10 The Blaze

Batten Down the Hatches! By: Courtny Delonis

On May 20, 2011, one! Both are said to ―thing‖ for each other; ―Pirates of the Carib- continue on with the however, he also thinks bean: On Stranger adventures of she may just be using Tides,‖ will be hitting ―Captain‖ Jack Spar- him to get to the Foun- your local theater as row. tain of Youth. As he Hollywood and Disney This movie is simi- embarks on the wildest keep fans coming back lar to the others, due to adventure he‘s been on, for more great pirate ―Captain‖ Jack Spar- Jack reflects on the adventures. row finding himself in past he has The movie is sure yet another predica- had with Angelica. to be a huge success. ment. This movie is not Although Orlando Jason Buchanan, a yet rated, although it is Bloom and Keira critic on Fan- sure to be a major hit. Knightly did not sign dango.com, states, It is ranked as being a “Flamboyant on to take part in this ―Flamboyant seafarer comedy/action/ fourth ―Pirates‖ film, Jack Sparrow lands adventure film. This seafarer Jack Johnny Depp did sign himself in a bit of a movie would be great Sparrow lands on and is once again bind after being lured to go on a date or when himself in a bit playing the infamous onto Blackbeard's (Ian hanging out with ―Captain‖ Jack Spar- McShane) ship by en- friends due to its high of a bind after row. igmatic siren Angelica popularity and appeal being lured onto This fourth film (Penélope Cruz), and is to many audiences with Blackbeard‟s will lead up to the fifth forced to seek out the the comedy, action and one (the script is in Fountain of Youth.‖ even a little bit of ro- ship.” progress), and there are Jack thinks he and mance! also plans for a sixth Angelica may have a

Finding Your Path to Success By: Maggie Molloy On March 30 and Students were sepa- to where they are to- 31, 2011, Ladywood rated into the four day. High School revisited grade levels and moved Students found the idea of a Career from the cafeteria, ac- some speakers more Day. With squirming tivity center, music interesting than others, students trying to fig- room and the forum. but each person had ure out their futures, a Each room had two to important insight that Career Day would pro- three speakers who de- was beneficial for the vide guidance in a deci- scribed their day-to-day students to hear. Some sion weighed so heav- lives within their ca- of the most interesting ily. reers and how they got speakers included peo- Volume 1, Issue 1I Page 11 ple from the fields of Orzech impacted them Ladywood to go after politics, medicine, and the most. Seeing a what they want and es- finance. Ladywood graduate sentially helped to nar- ―Dr. Leslie Or- such as Dr. Orzech row down such an ex- zech‘s charismatic and achieving her goals tensive search. young outlook on her was inspirational to The students at career allowed every- current students. Ladywood High School one to relate and apply ―It was cool to see found Career Day to be the insight she pro- the girls that attended an overall valuable ex- vided in their decision- Ladywood returning to perience. Taking the making or at least the school to help the thinking toward mak- current students in the knowledge they re- ing a decision,‖ Kerry big decision process of ceived on Career Day LaValley said when colleges and majors,‖ and applying it will be asked whom her favor- Devon Corby said. the hard part. But the ite speaker was. Seeing how far the strong young women in That seems to be a Ladywood alumnae attendance at Lady- popular answer among have come post gradua- wood High School will the seniors and most tion inspired the girls surely make the right underclassmen that Dr. currently enrolled at decision.

The Road to Graduation by Devon Corby “Graduation is a

Many people say thought provoking and last forever. As a sen- wonderful that graduation is for really shows her dedi- ior, I am very excited experience for the parents. However, cation to the Catholic to graduate and look it is a milestone in faith. forward to my next all faculty, one‘s educational and Something other years in college. students and spiritual life. schools do not have is Mr. Casey, the families.” the ability to call their For the past sixty - French teacher, says, one years, Ladywood graduating class their ―family‖ because of the ―Graduation is a won- has graduated well- derful experience for rounded girls who are size. all faculty, students and ready to take on college ―We build each life. At Ladywood, the other up on days when families.‖ administration and fac- we are really down, Overall, Ladywood ulty really focus on the and that‘s what I love High School has truly student‘s spiritual life about our class,‖ said helped prepare the sen- Kerry LaValley. and how they can help ior class for their future The graduation further it. endeavors. A great activity that ceremony only lasts about three hours, but takes place every Good Luck, Class of the memories from morning is Sister Mary 2011! Ann‘s prayer. It is very one‘s graduation day Page 12 The Blaze

Take the Next Step By: Lauren Micallef

―I am only one, but Here are a couple most well known for still I am one. I cannot of steps that will help that degree. do everything, but still students in their high I can do something. school years to better Once in college And because I cannot themselves in preparing and you have a de- do everything, I will for college. clared degree, find not refuse to do the internships and men- something that I can Plan the steps you tors. do.‖ will need to take to Students find that – Hellen Keller prepare properly for working under an em- a positive college ex- ployer benefits them August 2011, will perience. through education, job “Ladywood‟s bring joy, fear, excite- Apply to many dif- interest, job hiring and rigorous ment and sorrow to ferent types of colleges experience in the fields. Ladywood‘s Senior (big, small, Catholic, Internships and men- academic Class of 2011, but etc.), take the ACT sev- tors can guide you in schedule and these talented young eral times (the more the right direction, so challenging women will amaze the you take the ACT the to speak, because one world. This class may more the college sees can find love for the course load has carry a future President that you are prepared degree pursuing or the made me or the first person to and willing to aim high severe dislike you have appreciate find a cure for cancer. and achieve goals), and for the degree you are The women that have also look into many pursuing. many things but been brewed for great- different schools, so mostly my ness are prepared and you can visit them Ladywood has pre- education.” ready. It will be a sad early. pared the 2011 class for goodbye but a happy many different tasks hello! Pick a college from sewing buttons to Every student at based on degrees. knowing how to con- Ladywood High school Now, everyone struct a life one will be knows very well that knows that if you go to proud of! College will hard work and disci- the University of make each of these sen- pline will get one far in Michigan, you are go- iors grow into young life! ing to be a Wolverine women who as a Lady- ―Ladywood‘s rigor- for life. However, your wood community we ous academic schedule life after college has will not only be proud and challenging course more importance than of but also support! load has made me ap- just the title of the Good luck, seniors. preciate many things school. Pick your col- but mostly my educa- lege based on what You can do it! tion,‖ Katy Rooney your degree is and what said. specific schools are Volume 1, Issue 1I Page 13

Lights! Camera! Action! By Christina Butkiewicz The Stations of the the International Thes- as well. After all, Cross, one of the most pian Society (ITS) someone has to know famous and historical induction. how to operate the light events pres ent ed The productions boards and sound sys- throughout the Chris- taught the theater stu- tems! The Depart- tian faith, was recently dents how to write in ment‘s past shows have performed on April 15,, the proper melodrama included ―Seussical the 2011, by Ladywood‘s format, the acting style Musical‖ (November own Theater Appren- of the melodramas, the 2007), ―Did you say tice and Theology traditional characters of Mink? / Who classes. Dating back to Hero vs. Villain and Calls?‖ (March 2008) Jerusalem, Christians the common Damsel in and ―School House have always celebrated Distress, leading into Rock Live!‖(November “This year we the Stations of the the ITS induction on 2009). For the perform- want to go for Cross as a way of pay- April 7, 2011. ances Ladywood has ing respects and a form ITS is the soci- partnered with boys more than just of remembrance to the ety in high schools that mostly from the Uni- a reading, we passion and death of honors theater in differ- versity of Detroit Jesuit want an Christ. ent ways. Members and Detroit Catholic ―This year we want must participate in Central High Schools. interactive/ to go for more than just plays, both cast and The future of the Tableaux a reading, we want an crew, and they must Ladywood High School experience.” interactive/Tableaux support theater in their Drama Department experience,‖ Mrs. Pur- communities. It places holds expansion of the renhage presented the importance on the true Department through idea to her Theater Ap- meaning of theater and advertising, profit mak- prentice class. gives it the respect it ing and skill building The Stations are deserves. The induction tools for students pur- just one of the Drama symbolizes the loyalty suing theatrical careers. Department‘s most re- to the troop and empha- With the expansion of cent performances. sizes performances and the Department, stu- Two other exciting the love of the theater. dents can explore their spectacles produced The Drama Depart- own skills and produce have been the melodra- ment not only puts on a small revenue collec- mas, written and per- few productions every tions, overall helping formed by the Theatre so often, but they have the school and bringing Apprentice class in been known to pitch in the joy of live theater early April, as well as with school functions to the area. Congratulations, Mr. Sal Malek! Mr. Malek, Ladywood’s Athletic Director, will receive the Catholic League 2011 Person of the Year Award on June 13, 2011, at Fern Hill Golf and Country Club in Clinton Township. This award honors Mr. Malek’s dedication to Catholic values and his promotion of Ladywood’s excellent athletic program. Page 14 The Blaze

Paul Richards– Remembered Forever By Monica Thibodeau

I don‘t know; substitute teaching in thing he has learned maybe Paul will Huron County, one about the program to know.‖ year at Lake Orion, one the rest of the team—so If you are a mem- year at Palo, four years says Mrs. LaVasseur. at Arenak Eastern and ber of the Ladywood It is no surprise that High School teaching 12 years at Ladywood. Since the majority of Mr. Richards has big staff, you may have plans for his retirement. heard this line before. his career was spent at He plans to move in Throughout his 12 Ladywood, he holds permanently to his cot- years at Ladywood, this job very close to Paul Richards has been his heart. tage in Canadian more than just a Global ―I‘m going to miss Lakes, Michigan, stay Studies and sometimes the friends I made here active in the Church Economics teacher—he the most, so much so there, travel with his has become the person that I almost decided to cousins and come back “I am going to the rest of the staff stay another year! to Brighton once a goes to when they are miss the friends When I received this month to socialize with unsure about certain some of his friends I made here the events throughout the job, I promised Sister from his graduating most, so much crazy days, weeks and Mary Ann I‘d stay for so that I almost months at Ladywood. 10 years, and I‘ve been class. decided to stay Mr. Richards has been here 12 so obviously I When all is said a huge help to the love this place!‖ Mr. and done, Ladywood another year!” Counseling Department Richards said. cannot thank Mr. Rich- and a cheery, smiling Mr. Richards has ards enough for the face to pass by in the also helped tremen- time and effort he has halls. dously with the Ad- put in for 12 long years Mr. Richards has vancEd program for teaching here. It is an been teaching a total of our accreditation and understatement to say 21 years-- three years that he will be greatly must bequeath every- missed!

Constance Salvati: Remembered Forever By Courtney Smith

As many of you Salvati has been an ac- Ms. Salvati is a So- may already know, we tive member of the cial Science teacher have a few teachers Ladywood community and has taught all retiring this year, one for 26 years, and we classes from American of them being Ms. Sal- are sad to have to say History to Sociology, vati. Ms. Constance goodbye to her. and I can only Volume 1, Issue 1I Page 15 the knowledge every Ladywood students that With retirement student has gained she has taught and approaching Ms. Sal- from her with leaving affected. vati plans on spending “Of all the things each class. She has had ―Of all the things at her free time doing vol- many countless memo- Ladywood, I will defi- unteer work and travel- at Ladywood, I will ries here and none of nitely miss the students ing more. definitely miss the them will be forgotten. and teachers most; they ―I want to go to students and ―My favorite mem- were like a second fam- California more to visit ory at Ladywood ily to me,‖ she com- my new granddaughter, teachers most; would be when I won mented. and I plan to become they were like a the Teacher of the Year When asked if her active in exercise pro- Award, and when I teaching had affected grams, such as water second family to went on trips with the her life like it affected aerobics and zumba me.” students to Washington students, she responded dance,‖ she said. D.C., New York, and with pride. Chicago,‖ she said. We all wish Ms. Although she is re- ―Teaching has been Salvati the best of luck tiring, she will always a great career. I don‘t and happiness as she be remembered by the think I‘d be happy in continues on another any other profession.‖ journey in her life.

A Blast from the Past: Then and Now By Meghan Riney and Jessica Pavela

Seniors of 2011, as Smarties and Baby Blackberries, college our senior year comes Bottle Pops were our applications and prom, to a close, we hope that obsession? Lil Wayne and all the we all can reflect on Remember when rap music we don‘t our childhood. Remem- N*Sync was a hit and know the words to. ber when Teenage Mu- the ―Itsy Bitsy Spider‖ Here‘s a look back at tant Ninja Turtles and gave us enjoyment? the differences between Barbies took up our Now we‘ve got 1993 and 2011: lives? Remember when ―Teen Mom‖ and

THEN NOW

Top Songs ―I Will Always Love You‖ ―F‘in Perfect‖ Whitney Houston Pink

Best Movie ―Schindler‘s List‖ ―The King‘s Speech‖

Best Actress Holly Hunter Natalie Portman Page 16 The Blaze

Best Actor Tom Hanks Colin Firth

Average Cost of Gas $1.16 $3.47

Average Price of a Gallon $ 2.86 $3.50 of Milk

Cost of a Movie Ticket $4.14 $7.89

Average Cost of a Car $12,750.00 $28,400.00

Top Girl Name Jessica Isabella

Top Boy Name Michael Jacob

Average Cost of New House $113,200.00 $126,300.00

Average Price of a Dozen 87 cents $1.89 Eggs

Stamp Price 29 cents 44 cents

Life Expectancy 77.5 years 67.9 years

President Bill Clinton Barack Obama

Senior Keri Santeiu back and see how much high school graduates “Wow, it‟s says, ―Wow, it‘s amaz- things have changed going off to college. amazing how ing how much time has since we were born. By We must always stay passed and how much being able to look at grounded and remem- much time has things have changed. these statistics, we see ber no matter what passed and how It‘s nice to be able to how much the country changes come in the much things look back and see the has grown as we our- future, we remember many changes, and it selves have grown. where we came from. have changed.” gives me excitement Eighteen years ago for the future!‖ we were born and now It‘s weird to look in a month we will be Volume 1, Issue 1I Page 17

Let’s Go Back By Stephanie Petrusha

The end of the 2010 together and the seniors man not knowing many -2011 school year is have shared all their people, and now I am quickly approaching ―lasts‖ together. leaving with friends I for not only the seniors, The seniors walked will have for a life- but also for the rest of in as timid, small fresh- time.‖ the school and staff of men scared of the up- The class of 2011 Ladywood. The girls perclassmen and unsure has really fulfilled the have truly shared many of what their high great times and memo- saying that high school school experience is the best four years of ries together through- would bring, and they your life over the years out this year and years are now leaving as ma- past. The year has ture and confident not only with each really seemed to fly by young women ready to other but with the en- the past eight months. chase after all their tire Ladywood family. The freshmen have ac- dreams and goals. Let‘s go back in time complished finding Maura Mott, a sen- and remember all the their classrooms, the “I have really sophomores have en- ior, stated, ―I have good times the seniors joyed not being the bot- really enjoyed my past have experienced. enjoyed my past tom of the food chain, four years at Lady- four years at the junior class has wood. I remember celebrated Ring Day coming in as a fresh- Ladywood.”

Remember Whens

Erica sang "The Climb" without any We could wear headbands! music while Teresa did an interpre- tive dance. The cafeteria walls were all the same color. Erica had a perm freshman year. The swine flu craze. The fire alarm went off in the morn- ing during winter and we had to wait "I love you, Morgan." outside in the cold. All the seniors attacked the fresh- There was an obsession with silly man at the pep rally. bandz. JUICE! We didn't have to wear i.d.'s. We used to be able to use markers. Page 18 The Blaze

We could still use white out? The freshmen were actually scared of the seniors and didn‘t give them The Acc. Lit class had to sing lull- attitude. abys? Courtney and Alexa made a ‗Jesus We didn't have to wear all white take the wheel‘ music video in Ms. shoes and LHS socks? Johnson‘s class.

The whole Marian wing got deten- Courtney and Niki‘s surprise. tions. Jillian Klesmit, Shauna Cooley, We had a flood day. Chassity Taylor, Ashley Workmen, Brittney Brittney, Katie Mulligan, The homecoming football game was Angie Nuja, April Spalding, Since in the gym. Cacko, Crystal Bateyah, Miriam Fadel, Falon, Liz Kenny, Emily Ha- We could wear two color shoes. dash (aka Anita), Taylor Kirchoff, Marissa Kalaj, Kristina Camaj, Devin rapped at the senior sleep- Tracy Jabbour, Alexa Hyman, and over? Brianna Bushamie were in our class. Clubs had t-shirts. Bucky‘s Boyfriends. We had to sit on the bleachers for mass. Lanyard bugs.

"It's me again!" We had sprays and paper towel to clean the lunch tables. Salem Issa Cultural Day and performances The girl who ―died‖ in the business wing bathroom. Tastefest

Rachel Heath fell in the Rouge River. Mr. Bartone‘s ghost-hunting thriller stories.

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TEN YEAR STATEMENTS In Ten Years... I, Lauren Adams, see my- married, have one child, and know where I will be in ten self being a successful be very successful. years. So I‘ll let you know Nurse Anesthetist or Foren- when I get there. sic Nurse, with a loving I, Amanda Bierkamp, will husband and two kids, Na- be married, traveling, and I, Courtny Delonis, see my- talia and Javier (hehe). I hopefully have a job. self having a highly suc- will travel all over the world cessful job and being hap- and live as a happily fierce I, Mercedes Black, would pily married with kids. woman of nature. like to see myself still at a university, but instead of I, Maria Diedo, see myself I, Nina Ahrabian, see my- being taught, I would be working as a nurse, married self having a very success- teaching others. I hope to with kids on the way. ful career as a Pharmacist. be living in Tennessee and Also, I see myself married enjoying whatever field of I, Allison Franz, see myself and ready to start a family work or path in life I may be self sufficient and working of my own. pursuing. as a nurse and hopefully on the way to becoming a nurse I, Siobhan Aldridge, see I, Bridget Bonenfant, will anesthetist. I also hope to myself happily married with be married with three kids be engaged or married. a husband. He is Catholic, and be a photo journalist for Irish, rich and handsome. a local newspaper. I, Danielle Funke, will be We will be living in a beau- undecided. tiful home in the suburbs of I, Lindsay Bridges, see Chicago with a pet cat and myself as a billionaire living I, Chelsey Garcia, will be hopefully a child and per- in Australia. travelling the world. haps another on the way. I will be driving a Mercedes I, Christina Butkiewicz, see I, Tara Graham, will be Benz SUV and I will work myself moved into a house married, be a dental as a nurse anesthetist. off of Lake Huron with a hygienist, and be living beach view and owning two somewhere warm. I, Alyssa Anastos, see my- horses, having a good job, self married and with chil- and enjoying my time. I, Renee Grau, will have a dren. I will still be living in family and be happy. the same area as a Physical I, Leah Campau, will be Therapist. living in either New York I, Megan Hart, see myself as City or Chicago, working in an elementary teacher at a I, Rebecca Babon, will be a the marketing/advertising private school and happily biomedical engineer. field with having thoughts married. of starting up my own busi- I, Erin Barnes, see myself ness. I hope to be happily I, Rachel Heath, have no getting married and starting married and starting a idea where I‘ll be or what up a family of my own. I family. I‘ll be doing. Hopefully I‘m also see myself working at in a field of work that I love my dream job, whatever that I, Amanda Comment, see and am surrounded by peo- turns out to be, and loving myself teaching at an ele- ple that I love. I also hope it. When I grow up, I see mentary school in Port to be happy and healthy! myself staying close with all Huron, engaged and a new my good friends and family. homeowner. I, Shannon Hogg, see my- self fat, pregnant, and un- I, Allison Bielski, will be I, Devon Corby, do not employed. Page 20 The Blaze

I, Brigitte Hutter, will be a I, Emma McClory, will be I, Maggie Molloy, hope to successful engineer and a married, have a house, and a be traveling the world and pro-bowler. dog. experiencing new things.

I, Nicole Jacobs, see myself settling down in a hospital I, Julia McComb, will be a I, Marie Montilla-Frost, will with a steady job working as successful pharmacist of hopefully have gone to a physician‘s assistant. I see two years and have two South America to visit my myself coaching girl‘s la- children. My husband, the family. crosse as a side hobby. new owner of the Red , and I will live in a I, Lenna Moreno, will have I, Danielle Konja, mansion in Birmingham, quadruplets on the way and see myself being a success- MI. I drive a BMW and my be a teacher. ful psychologist and having husband drives an Escalade. reached my goal in getting We will have a condo in I, Maura Mott, see myself my master‘s degree. I also Siesta Key, Florida, that we working as a Chartered Fi- see myself happily married, fly to frequently in our pri- nancial Analyst for a large living in a warm climate, vate jet. I'd say we're living corporation, married, living and traveling all over the LARGE!! in North Carolina. world. I, Devin McParlane, see I, Daniela Mularoni, will be I, Melissa Laing, will be myself just graduated from pushing pills in a pharmacy. married with four kids, and a top law school (hopefully working at a hospital in Stanford!) working as an I, Rachel Nowaske, will Hawaii. attorney in criminal law, probably be working my life using every opportunity I away as a nurse. I, Laura Lampron, have have to travel the world. absolutely no idea where I I, Elizabeth Otto, see myself will be in ten years! Maybe I, Lauren Micallef, see my- as a renowned painter with a I‘ll still be in school, pursu- self out of college starting a famous impressionism ing an advanced degree. Or career. I would be married painting hanging in the Lou- maybe I‘ll be married with to the love of my life and vre in Paris, France! On a kids. I might be working starting a family while be- practical side...I see myself with the FBI or the CIA or ing financially stable. I as a successful illustrator, the NSA. Perhaps I‘ll be a would like to live in the happily married and living plastic surgeon. Or maybe I southern states of either in Tennessee! will be working at Disney Georgia or Texas, pursuing World, signing autographs the job of a family coun- I, Catherine Palmer, will be and pretending to be a prin- selor or a stay-at-home a nutritionist and have three cess…Or maybe all of the mother. kids. above. I, Monica Mikhael, will be a I, Jessica Pavela, see myself I, Kerry LaValley, see my- millionaire and a famous with a teaching degree self married with three kids, doctor. teaching second grade. I hoping to have more than also see myself happily that. I will be living in I, Erica Mirabitur, foresee married and having several Downtown Plymouth and myself being a trilingual children. pursuing a job as an ortho- Republican in a relationship pedic doctor. with a conservative, intel- I, Shannon Penn, will still lectual man in ten years. I be in school studying to be a I, Caitlin McClorey, will be will have graduated from pharmacist. working as a lawyer in a Michigan, gone into the law firm, be married, and be Peace Corps, and earned a I, Lauren Perugi, see my- starting a family. Master's degree. self being a successful, practicing medical exam- iner. I also see myself hap- Volume 1, Issue 1I Page 21 pily married. dietician and coaching an all I also see myself continuing - star team. in dance and theater. I, Stephanie Petrusha, will I, Kristin Tarp, will have be living with my wonderful I, Erin Roney, see myself five Asian babies and be husband and first child on with an extremely success- married to Shimmy. the shores of the Pacific ful job in finance at a large Ocean in the Golden State corporation. I will be hap- I, Monica Thibodeau, see of California where I am pily married with a newborn myself married with a few always tan. We live in a son. This has all happened kids, living in a house on a large home on the beach and after traveling to Italy! lake and pursuing a job as a both drive Range Rovers. I physical therapist. am a CPA but nowadays I I, Katy Rooney, will be mainly do my accounting happy. I, Blessy Thomas, see my- for my cupcake shop self being married, having a ―California Cupcakes.‖ My I, Miriam Saffo, see myself baby and a good career, and husband is a hockey player hopefully working at a U.S. traveling to Argentina and for the Los Angeles Kings, Embassy in the Middle East Italy for special occasions. and I am their number one or with the United Nations. fan. I, Whitney Thomas, will be I, Alyse Samoray, will be married, have a house, and a I, Maddie Reed, see myself living on the East Coast and stable job. two years out of graduate will be very successful. school, slaving away at a I, Madison Torok, see my- Physical Therapy residence I, Keri Santeiu, see myself self marrying Justin Bieber at a prestigious hospital or happily married, maybe and in a wheelchair due to clinic. I also will be at- with kids, and a teacher at a my gymnastics career. tempting to pay off my stu- preschool in Kentucky, Te- dent loans. I see myself in- nesee or anywhere in the I, Erin Varner, will be mar- volved in a perfect loving warm weather. I also see ried, living in a mansion, as relationship with my golden myself still singing and per- a nurse anesthetist with retriever puppy and possibly forming in community mu- twins, and I will have a pool a steady boyfriend as well. I sicals. in my backyard. know that wherever life takes me, I will be perfectly I, Julie Sirgedas, see myself I, Annalisa Wallace, will be content. being a successful physical traveling in Europe. therapist, in love, and I, Meghan Riney, see my- happy. I, Teresa Wojnarowski, see self living somewhere myself being happily mar- warm, married, with maybe I, Alexandra Slonina, see ried with a successful job in (big maybe) one kid, as a myself having a nice home Accounting and living on psychologist. and living by the ocean and the East Coast. I will also visiting my family often. spend my free time touring I, Alexis Roehling, will be Europe and traveling other happy. I, Ksuch, see myself as a interesting parts of the successful dermatology resi- world. I, Taylor Romano, see my- dent in a prominent hospital, self living in Georgia possi- with a boyfriend and a cat. I, Megan Zawislak, will be bly married working as a in the Peace Corp. Page 22 The Blaze

BEQUEATHS

I, Lauren Adams, bequeath love you forever! I be- year, girls! my amazing skill of creep- queath beastly running pow- ing to all underclassmen. I ers to Mary Simon! I, Maria Diedo, bequeath also bequeath my love of my outlook on life for peo- Michael Jackson to the I, Christina Butkiewicz, ple to be grateful and appre- world and my sewing skills bequeath to the new fresh- ciate the little things. to Erin Cosgrove. man coming in my locker. It‘s been good to me and I I, Allison Franz, bequeath to I, Nina Ahrabian, bequeath enjoyed my locker all to Michelle Parnin Ladywood to others the importance of myself. drama as well as the ability their education and to make to find your wind. To Becca something of themselves. I, Leah Campau, bequeath Shaver and Stephanie my spot in the parking lot to Hampo, I leave the ability to I, Siobhan Aldridge, be- Callan Tigani. serve tennis balls into your queath my awesome driving doubles partners‘ backs. skills to Megan Riethmiller I, Amanda Comment, be- and my cross country cap- queath to Heather Andree I, Danielle Funke, bequeath tain position to Alex Darr. I all my Ladywood apparel to Megan Riethmiller the bequeath my Irish name and and the ability to spend ability to travel places with Irish girl status to Sinead every minute with your best me with a lack of coffee. Cox. I bequeath hiding in friend and not get sick of the bushes during neighbor- her. To Katie Johnston my I, Tara Graham, bequeath to hood runs to Brenna Wright. love for blasting Bro- Hallea Garcia the last park- kencyde while driving with ing spot. I, Alyssa Anastos, bequeath the windows down. To Elise to my sister, Andie, the fun Andreski, I leave the ability I, Megan Hart, bequeath to mornings with mom and to make up notes in choir Brittany DeCamillo our dad. and pretend to know the many trips to Target and right words. To Abbie Pope Subway. I, Erin Barnes, bequeath my -Starnes the ability to break physics grade and skills to the car by missing the other I, Brigitte Hutter, bequeath Alyssa Daly. To Meghan car, sign, and trees, but my bowling ability to Sa- Wolter, I bequeath the somehow by hitting the fire bine and Vic. honor of driving the old, hydrant. black, cop car (Crown Vic- I, Nicole Jacobs, give Kelly toria). I, Courtny Delonis, be- Capocia my wonderful queath to Abbie Barrera, skills with clay in ceramics. I, Allison Bielski, bequeath Cindy Ding, Veronica Esti- I hope her talents on the to Sara Even driving to soc- goy, Sabine Hutter, Adriana wheel are just as successful cer on empty. Young, Victoria Aina, and as mine. I give Theresa Sarah Czarnomski awesome Micallef my lacrosse stick. I, Mercedes Black, bequeath bowling skills in hopes that Continue Lax Bro's for Life. my locker stickies (both they will have an amazing I give Emma Ellswood my seasonal and Hello Kitty) to season next year! Good luck brother. I know she will Alex Darr. I bequeath color- next year, girls! To take better care of him than coordinated math notes and Krystyna Kitlinski, Julia I ever will and same with intense study powers to Fradette, and Lane Kol- my cat, Hammie. I give Megan Talty. I bequeath packe some awesome Polish Gabrielle Houska my skills Taylor the Latte Boy to Al- dancing skills and lots of of impersonating people exandra Mularoni. Take patience! Have fun next and/or movies. I know her good care of him and he'll salsa dancing is great and Volume 1, Issue 1I Page 23 have high hopes for her fuzziest of all tennis balls to washing your gloves for the comedy skills senior year. Mia Kudron. length of an entire season. To Marissa Ozog, I be- I, Danielle Konja, bequeath I, Rachel Nowaske, be- queath the weight room and to Heather Andre our love queath my ceramics skills to footwork cones. I bequeath of learning Spanish. Lauren Farhat. the chef to Molly Griffin. To Mary Taffe and Bridget I, Caitlin McClorey, be- I, Elizabeth Otto, bequeath Murphy I bequeath my queath the ―Dog Days‖ to to all the art students all the Panera. To Sarah Langford I my amazing volleyball art supplies that really need bequeath being the kid that team. Good luck next year! a good cleaning! To all the Keegan comes to visit. And NAHS members I leave my to Madeline Pelon, I be- I, Emma McClory, bequeath creativity to continue creat- queath my name, my core, a to Meghan Mulcahy living ing memorable creative art bag of pistachios, and April on the Honda. master pieces. Fool's Day.

I, Devin McParlane, be- I, Jessica Pavela, bequeath I, Meghan Riney, bequeath queath my school spirit to to Sabrina Alafita the gift of to Meghan Wolter and Amy live on in the Ladywood annoying the coaches Lewandowski the right to students, and for my passion (especially Joy) on a daily have as much fun as you for field hockey to continue basis at hockey practice and can in choir and to eat as to live in the team for next also to steal everyone‘s much food on choir trips as year so they can fulfill the things including monsters possible. To Rana Freij, legacy we created this year! and car keys. To Lane Kol- well, the right to harass any I will leave behind my packe, I bequeath the gift of teacher you can and get school leadership, confident being loud and obnoxious, away with it. And to Kit that it will be carried out especially during quiet mo- Taylor, continue to take the with a successful student ments in movie theaters. To huge drive to Ladywood council next year. the Blazers Hockey Team, every day, blast Taylor to continue to win Catholic Swift, and continue to tell I, Lauren Micallef, bequeath Leagues every year. To great stories about your to my sister my truck that Anna Marie Norko, I be- mom, every morning. has saved my life way too queath the ability to have many times! mad skills on the drums and I, Taylor Romano, bequeath to have way too much fun in to Megan Dwyer, Allison I, Erica Mirabitur, bequeath that class. Poyer, and Clare Lazenby to Megan Dwyer, Allison anything to do with Bahama Poyer, Clare Lazenby: I, Lauren Perugi, bequeath Breeze and any random Panera at sunrise and all to Sarah Langford the un- Tuesday night and our things pertaining to Tuesday healthy obsession of Celtic booth at Panera. To Megan nights. Laurel Cummings: Thunder and the ability to Gilhooly, I bequeath to you Abiding by the traffic laws be tripped by stationary safe stunting skills and a and driving safely. Chloe objects. To Anna Loftus, I beautiful tuck. To Chloe Baumgartner: Dogs, cup- bequeath uncontrollable Baumgartner I bequeath the cakes, and jackets. Megan laughter and the awesome love of finding Facebook Gilhooly: Safe stunting and ability to make tattoos out pies that cause night terrors, solid bases. of random pen markings. To our love of dancing and Nicole Munson, I bequeath being life-long team twins. I, Maggie Molloy, bequeath the amazing love of saying, To all varsity cheerleaders, I to Genny Kobrossi the abil- "In Bocca Al Lupo!‖ leave you the small team ity to stun people with and the traditions of 10 fin- beauty and to outshine the I, Maddie Reed, bequeath gers and catch phrase. Also world with perfection. to Whitney Bauriedl and I leave the captains the joy Kaite Miller the talent of of being in full communica- I, Maura Mott, bequeath the surviving the effects of not tions with Lindsay. Page 24 The Blaze

I, Erin Roney, bequeath I, Julie Sirgedas, bequeath I, Kristin Tarp, bequeath my winning the field hockey to Genny Kobrossi stuffing Executive Secretary duties division title to next year‘s your face with junk food to Brett Quick, outstanding varsity field hockey team! every day after school. pom skills to Anna-Marie I bequeath to Erin Cronyn Biasutto, butt-slapping abil- the ability to be called Erin I, Alexandra Slonina, be- ity to Amanda Wrozek, and while in sports' seasons! queath "finding your wind" assign sensation to Dani and all of the other drama Jacosalem. I, Miriam Saffo, bequeath to inside jokes to Michelle everyone Patience to keep Parnin and also I bequeath I, Blessy Thomas, bequeath going. "art that the heart desires" chocolate to whomever it and all of the art inside may concern. Chocolate is I, Keri Santeiu, bequeath to jokes to Chloe remarkably great! Emily Maggioncalda the fun Baumgartner. times in Coleman's class I, Madison Torok, bequeath and the talent of advice giv- I, Coutney Smith, bequeath the end of the day. ing on guys. To Sarah Lang- my obsession with Nicki ford, all the joys of being Minaj to freshman Sarah I, Teresa Wojnarowski, be- Tri-M President: service Samyn. I bequeath my queath to Sarah Wo- projects, getting people to crazy wild attitude and jnarowski all my knowl- turn money in, reminding partying skills to junior edge, skills, and fun morn- people that we have a meet- Kristi Aurand. I bequeath ing car rides to enjoy your ing every two weeks, etc. my big red truck to junior last years at Ladywood and Have fun with that! =P To Alyssa Daly. my love for being loud and Alex Parisot, the morning annoying. To the basketball Hines Park Drive to Lady- I, Ksuch, bequeath to Sarah team, my awesome dance wood from Dearborn Langford my love for post- skills, my ability to intimi- Heights. Also, the uncer- its and my planner obses- date the other team with my tainty of driving slowly up sion. To Becca Camilleri, insane sweating problem, to make sure it‘s not flooded the authority to create the and my love for candy bars. for the next two years =P skating team mock awards. And finally to Amanda To Melissa, Catherine, Comment and Megan Hart, Bridget, and Kaylyn our sorry that you have to put complete awesomeness on up with me in college! ice. And to Krystyna Kitlinski, our love for eve- rything Polish.

SENIOR TRIBUTE Wednesday, May 18, 2011 @ 7:00 P.M.

SENIOR FAREWELL Thursday, May 19, 2011 @ 1:00 P.M.

Congratulations, Class of 2011! Good Luck! Volume 1, Issue 1I Page 25

COLLEGE CHOICES

Adrian College Hillsdale College Northwood University Alyssa Anastos Erin Barnes Devon Corby

Albion College Indiana University Oakland Community Caitlin McClorey Katie Stasa College Lauren Perugi Lauren Micallef Kalamazoo Aquinas College Community College Oakland University Alexa Burns Meghan Riney Rachel Nowaske Rachel Heath Shannon Penn Lafayette College The Ohio State Erin Varner Katy Rooney University Taylor Buckley Bowling Green Loyola University University Miriam Saffo Schoolcraft College Taylor Romano Maria Montilla-Frost Chelsey Garcia Central Michigan Maria Diedo Sarah Jorgensen University Allison Franz Catherine Palmer Amanda Comment Whitney Thomas Megan Hart Miami University, Keri Santeiu Ohio University of Dayton Stephanie Petrusha Emma McClory College for Creative Studies Mid-Michigan University of Elizabeth Ann Otto Community College Michigan— Jessica Pavela Ann Arbor Franciscan University Siobhan Aldridge Renee Grau Michigan State Danielle Kobrossi University Laura Lampron Grand Valley State Lindsay Bridges Erica Mirabitur University Tara Graham Devin McParlane Rebecca Babon Monica Mikhael Grace Prosniewski Bridget Bonenfant Maura Mott Erin Roney Leah Campau Emily Roznowski Julie Sirgedas Megan Glowacki Alyse Samoray Megan Vitale Nicole Jacobs Courtney Smith Megan Michuta Annalisa Wallace University of Monica Thibodeau Emily Wilson Michigan—Dearborn Teresa Wojnarowski Courtny Delonis Megan Zawislak Danielle Funke Page 26 The Blaze

Brigitte Hutter Wayne State Western Michigan Danielle Konja University University Alexis Roehling Nina Ahrabian Maggie Molloy Alexandra Slonina Michelle Apati Maddie Reed Blessy Thomas Amanda Bierkamp Jennifer Rohn Shannon Hogg Madison Torok University of Toledo Melissa Laing Daniela Mularoni Julia McComb Undecided Kristin Tarp Lauren Adams Wayne County Felicity Tyll Allison Bielski Community College Mercedes Black Lenna Moreno Christina Butkiewicz Kerry LaValley Katie Suchyta

Best Wishes and Thank You, Sr. Mary Ann and Sr. Serra From the Writing Styles for the Media Class

―Thank you for leading ―Thank you both for all the same without you. us through the most im- the years you have dedi- You‘re the best.‖ Congratulations, portant years of our lives. cated your lives to our Sr. Mary Ann! Whether it be morning school. It is greatly ap- prayer or leading us in preciated.‖ ―Sr. Serra, Thank you for being such a big help to Sr. Mary Ann the alma mater, you were always there to guide us the seniors and our suc- received the in our spiritual lives.‖ ―Sr. Mary Ann, without cess.‖ Helen Kern you our senior year Morris Award wouldn‘t be as fun and on May 11. This ―Thank you for the many memorable. Thanks for ―Sr. Serra, Thank you for honor recog- opportunities you have putting up with our an- your time and dedica- nized Sr. Mary given [us] and positive tics‖ tion.‖ Ann’s dedication activities [we] have had at Ladywood.‖ to the Catholic ―Sr. Mary Ann, [We] will ―Sr. Serra, Thank you for faith and her always remember your all you do for the school. community ―Thank you for preparing advice.‖ [We] will never forget your tour at the Mother service. [us] so greatly for the future.‖ House junior year. ―Sr. Mary Ann, Thank You‘re the best.‖

you for all your guidance ―Thank you both for eve- and support. [We] really rything you have done for appreciate everything you ―Thank you both for all the benefit of Ladywood have done for the school. your support throughout High School.‖ [Our] Ladywood experi- the years. We will al- ence would not have been ways remember you.‖ Ladywood High School

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