Detroit Catholic's Salute to Excellence 2025: Honoring this year's top graduates- Detroit Catholic

DETROIT — At the end of another academic year, graduates from the 23 Catholic high schools in the Archdiocese of Detroit are looking ahead to the next chapter of their lives. As they go forth to college, careers, families and vocations, we pray God's blessing remains with them as they navigate the years ahead.

Each year, in a special way, Detroit Catholic honors local Catholic high school students who, through their academic and personal pursuits, have risen to the top of their class as valedictorians and salutatorians. We honor their accomplishments, and give God gratitude for their hard work and perseverance.

We ask you to join us in praying for the entire Class of 2025, and congratulate those below on their well-deserved recognition.

Editor's note: Schools have different criteria for selecting valedictorians and salutatorians, and some schools honor more students than others. Detroit Catholic’s list is provided by each of the high schools surveyed.

Academy of the Sacred Heart, Bloomfield Hills

Valedictorian: Isabella Seth
Parents: Kristina and Brad Seth
Parish: St. Daniel, Clarkston
College & Major: University of Notre Dame (Biochemistry)

Salutatorian: Presley Krywko
Parents: Jillian and Kyle Krywko
College & Major: University of Michigan (International Studies)

Austin Catholic High School, Chesterfield Township

Valedictorian: Emma Bristol
Parents: Lori and John Bristol
Parish: St. Joan of Arc, St. Clair Shores
College & Major: University of Michigan (Elementary Education)

Salutatorian: Mary Griffin
Parents: Jessica and Brian Griffin
Parish: St. Lawrence, Utica
College & Major: Rochester Christian University (Elementary Education)

Bishop Foley High School, Madison Heights

Valedictorian: Cameron "Cami" Brewer
Parents: Brian and Laura Brewer
Parish: St. Hugo of the Hills, Bloomfield Hills
College & Major: University of Michigan (Chemistry)

Salutatorian: Katherine "Kate" Boucher
Parents: Sean and Aimee Boucher
Parish: St. Anne, Warren
College & Major: University of Michigan - Ann Arbor (Biomolecular Science)

Brother Rice High School, Bloomfield Hills

Valedictorian: Quinn Callaghan
Parents: Jennifer and Sean Callaghan
Parish: Holy Name, Birmingham
College & Major: University of Michigan (Political Science/Pre-Law)

Valedictorian: Daniel Holt
Parents: Karen and Brian Holt
Parish: St. Irenaeus, Rochester
College & Major: Vassar College (Computer Science)

Valedictorian: Max McCarthy
Parents: Kathleen and Patrick McCarthy
Parish: Our Lady Queen of Martyrs, Beverly Hills
College & Major: University of Michigan (Economics)

Salutatorian: Henry Clement
Parents: Kelly and Michael Clement
Parish: St. Regis, Bloomfield Hills
College & Major: University of Notre Dame (School of Engineering)

Cabrini High School, Allen Park

Valedictorian: Joshua Kuderik
Parents: Rachel Kuderik and Brad Prusak (stepfather)
College & Major: University of Michigan (Biochemistry)

Salutatorian: Faith Sterling
Parents: Jeanne D'arc Uwitije
Parish: Holy Redeemer, Detroit
College & Major: University of Michigan (Biomedical Sciences – Pre-Med track)

Cardinal Mooney High School, Marine City

Valedictorian: Olivia Ogden
Parents: Mort and Bonnie Ogden
Parish: Holy Cross Catholic Church
College: University of Toledo

Salutatorian: Michael Kiell
Parents: Edward & Sara Kiell
Parish: St. Isidore, Macomb
College: Rose Hulman Institute of Technology

Cristo Rey High School, Detroit

Detroit Cristo Rey High School has not yet selected valedictorians and salutatorians for the 2024-25 academic year. When those selections are made, they will be added to this list.

De La Salle Collegiate High School, Warren

Valedictorian: Luke Jablonski
Parents: Keith Jablonski and Tine Jablonski
Parish: St. Lawrence, Utica
College & Major: University of Notre Dame's Mendoza College of Business

Salutatorian: Nolan Kas-Mikha
Parents: Martin Kas-Mikha and Bon Kas-Mikha
Parish: St. George Chaldean Catholic Church, Shelby Township
College & Major: University of Michigan (Electrical Engineering)

Salutatorian: Glendian Vasili
Parents: Eduart Vasili and Ariola Vasili
Parish: St. John's Greek Orthodox Church, Sterling Heights
College & Major: University of Michigan (Biology)

Detroit Catholic Central High School, Novi

Valedictorian: Jarod Dufield
Parents: Darryl and Alena Mcdonald
College & Major: University of Michigan (Biomedical Engineering and Biology)

Valedictorian: Edward Badel
Parents: Carlos and Andrea Badel
Parish: St. Joseph, Howell
College & Major: University of Michigan (Computer Science)

Valedictorian: Yechiel Gutierrez-Diaz
Parents: Danny Diaz and Ricardo Gutierrez
Parish: Sacred Heart, Dearborn
College & Major: University of Michigan (Chemistry and Mathematics)

Valedictorian: Christian Bakkal
Parents: Sermad and Kristie Bakkal
Parish: St. Thomas Chaldean Catholic Church, West Bloomfield
College & Major: University of Michigan (Pre-Med and Business)

Valedictorian: Ian Lee
Parents: Joon and Tricia Lee
College & Major: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) (Psychobiology on the Pre-Med track)

Valedictorian: Brendan Mato
Parents: Gerry and Nicole Mato
Parish: Our Lady of Sorrows, Farmington
College & Major: University of Notre Dame (Business)

Valedictorian: Aidan Janosik
Parents: John and Colleen Janosik
Parish: St. Kenneth, Plymouth
College & Major: University of Michigan Ross School of Business (Finance)

Valedictorian: Benjamin Towne
Parents: Margaret and Andrew Towne
Parish: Resurrection Parish, Canton
College & Major: University of Michigan (Geology and English)

Valedictorian: Tommy Watson
Parents: Peter and Alice Watson
Parish: Our Lady of Victory, Northville
College & Major: University of Michigan Ross School of Business (Business (Finance))

Valedictorian: Drew Abbott
Parents: Kristin and Andrew Abbott
College & Major: University of Michigan (Biology)

Divine Child High School, Dearborn

Valedictorian: Johanna Williamson
Parents: Krystal Matesic and James Williamson
Parish: St. Linus, Dearborn Heights
College & Major: Wayne State University (Linguistics and German)

Salutatorian: Kayla Slade
Parents: Laura and Scott Slade
Parish: Church of the Divine Child, Dearborn
College & Major: Purdue University (Health and Disease)

Everest Collegiate High School & Academy, Clarkston

Valedictorian: Madelyn Krappmann
Parents: Lynda Burbary-Krappmann and George Krappmann
Parish: St. Daniel, Clarkston
College & Major: Hillsdale College (Pre-Med)

Valedictorian: Sarah Bradley
Parents: David and Lisa Bradley
Parish: St. Daniel, Clarkston
College & Major: Calvin University (Nursing)

Valedictorian: Parker Stalcup
Parents: Kelly and Jeffrey Stalcup
Parish: St. Joseph, Lake Orion
College & Major: Hillsdale College (Accounting)

Salutatorian: Addison Pearce
Parents: Larry and Cheryl Pearce
Parish: Our Lady of the Lakes, Waterford
College & Major: Northwood University (Accounting)

Salutatorian: James Williams
Parents: Matthew and Patricia Williams
Parish: Holy Family, Grand Blanc
College & Major: Franciscan University of Steubenville (Computer Science)

Gabriel Richard High School, Riverview

Valedictorian: Janelle Campena
Parents: John and Maricell Campena
Parish: St. Joseph, Trenton
College & Major: University of Michigan (Nursing)

Salutatorian: Aviana Gholdoian
Parents: Todd and Mary Gholdoian
Parish: Christ the Good Shepherd, Lincoln Park
College & Major: Embry Riddle Aeronautical University (Prescott Campus) (Meteorology)

Loyola High School, Detroit

Detroit Catholic has not yet received information from Loyola High School regarding this year's valedictorian and salutatorian. When information is available, this list will be updated.

Marian High School, Bloomfield Hills

Valedictorian: Ada Kowalewski
Parents: Kathryn Kowalewski and Don Kowalewski
Parish: St. Hugo of the Hills, Bloomfield Hills
College & Major: University of Alabama (Nursing)

Salutatorian: Charlotte Bingham
Parents: Stephanie Bingham and John Bingham
College & Major: Vanderbilt University (Economics and Data Science)
Salutatorian: Myrna Gilbert

Parents: Eva Gilbert and Neil Gilbert
Parish: Our Lady of Sorrows, Farmington
College & Major: University of Michigan (Biology, Health & Society; Spanish)

Salutatorian: Susannah Klein
Parents: Jennifer Klein and David Klein
Parish: St. Thomas More, Troy
College & Major: University of Michigan (Biology, Health & Society)

Mercy High School, Farmington Hills

Valedictorian: Maeve Casey
Parents: Patrick and Kristen Casey
Parish: St. Kenneth, Plymouth
College & Major: Yale University (Major undecided)

Salutatorian: Tess O'Donnell
Parents: Kelly and Neil O'Donnell
College & Major: University of Michigan (Biology)

Notre Dame Preparatory High School, Pontiac

Valedictorian: Sehaj Gill
Parents: Dr. Preet Gill and Navneet Athwal
College & Major: University of Michigan or University of Pennsylvania (Biomedical Engineering with Minor in Electrical Engineering)

Valedictorian: Christina Yeras
Parents: Dr. Alla Yeras and David Yeras
Parish: St. Josaphat
College & Major: University of Michigan (Biopsychology, Cognition, and Neuroscience (Pre-Med))

Valedictorian: Matthew Kafarski
Parents: Dr. Irena Zalewski and Erik Kafarski, Esq.
Parish: Our Lady of Czestochowa, Sterling Heights
College & Major: Michigan State University (Lyman Briggs Biology (Pre-Med track through Osteopathic Medical Scholars Program))

Valedictorian: Isabelle Gumma
Parents: Dr. Peter Gumma and Abby Gumma
Parish: St. Joseph, Lake Orion
College & Major: University of Michigan (Neuroscience)

Valedictorian: Emily Mantych
Parents: Richard Mantych and Kathleen Mantych
Parish: St. Lawrence, Utica
College & Major: Western Michigan University (Criminal Justice)

Valedictory Court

Elyse Abbott, Alessa Atallah, Cecilia Belej, Brynn McCaffrey, Erin Connelly, Violet Dedivanaj, Ethan Dhomnic, Adriana Dimovski, Christian Estrellas, Brooklyn Haddad, Aaron Hall, Drew Heimbuch, Selena Kalasho, Michael Khouri, Mary Grace Kozemchak, Mary Larocca, Adriana Lorenz, Addison Mikel, Lucy Milback, Geralyn Nguyen, Maria Nunning, Lilian Perkins, Dominic Sarti, Abigail Stewart, Creighton Studt, Vincenzo Tartaglia, Audrey Thummel, Nicole Voto, Ryan Wojichowski

Our Lady of the Lakes High School, Waterford

Valedictorian: Ashley Leddy
Parents: Leo Leddy and Kelly Harris
Parish: Our Lady of the Lakes, Waterford
College & Major: University of Detroit Mercy (7-Year Doctor of Dental Surgery)

Salutatorian: Aiden Papke
Parents: Brian and Lisa Papke
Parish: Our Lady of the Lakes, Waterford
College & Major: Kettering University (Mechatronics Engineering)

Regina High School, Warren

Valedictorian: Lorelei Susan Mahon
Parents: Timothy and Lynn Mahon
Parish: St. Lawrence, Utica
College & Major: University of Michigan (Biopsychology, Cognition and Neuroscience)

Valedictorian: Grace Judith Paniccia
Parents: Anthony and Robin Paniccia
Parish: St. Paul of Tarsus, Clinton Township
College & Major: University of Michigan (Political Science)

Valedictorian: Athena Nicolette Rosati
Parents: Carlo and Nicole Rosati
Parish: Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox, Westland
College & Major: University of Michigan (Political Science)

Valedictorian: Ella Terese Sikorski
Parents: Brian and Samantha Sikorski
Parish: St. Malachy, Sterling Heights
College & Major: Chicago State University (Criminal Justice)

Valedictorian: Sara Elizabeth Wilking
Parents: Craig and Dawn Wilking
Parish: St. Malachy, Sterling Heights
College & Major: Michigan State University (Nursing)

Shrine High School, Royal Oak

Valedictorian: Caitlin McDonough
Parents: Sandy McDonough and the late Timothy McDonough
Parish: National Shrine of the Little Flower Basilica, Royal Oak
College & Major: University of Michigan (Biology)

Valedictorian: Amelia Knapp
Parents: Andrea and Nathan Knapp
Parish: National Shrine of the Little Flower Basilica, Royal Oak
College & Major: University of Michigan (Vocal Performance and Microbiology)

Valedictorian: Ava Bromley
Parents: Annette and Brad Bromley
Parish: National Shrine of the Little Flower Basilica, Royal Oak
College & Major: University of Michigan (Mechanical Engineering)

Valedictorian: Tess Tillman
Parents: Katie and Damon Tillman
Parish: National Shrine of the Little Flower Basilica, Royal Oak
College & Major: University of Michigan (Communications and Media, Minor in Spanish)

Valedictorian: Reagan Montgomery
Parents: Scott and Kerrie Montgomery
Parish: National Shrine of the Little Flower Basilica, Royal Oak
College & Major: University of Michigan Ross College of Business (Business, Popular Music Minor)

Valedictorian: Annie Decoster
Parents: Elizabeth and Michael Decoster
Parish: St. Mary, Royal Oak
College & Major: Hope College (Business)

Valedictorian: Margaret Murphy
Parents: Matt and Stefanie Murphy
Parish: National Shrine of the Little Flower Basilica, Royal Oak
College & Major: Carleton College (Chemistry)

Valedictorian: Maris Graveline
Parents: Chris and Colleen Graveline
Parish: National Shrine of the Little Flower Basilica, Royal Oak
College & Major: University of Notre Dame (Business major, Spanish minor)

Valedictorian: Alexandra Paisley
Parents: Kristy and Dave Paisley
Parish: National Shrine of the Little Flower Basilica, Royal Oak
College & Major: Carnegie Mellon University (Biological Chemistry)

Valedictorian: Abigail Adams
Parents: Paul and Heather Adams
Parish: National Shrine of the Little Flower Basilica, Royal Oak
College & Major: University of Michigan (Psychology)

St. Catherine of Siena Academy, Wixom

Valedictorian: Sabrina Ashleigh Alstott
Parents: Gary Alstott and Stephanie Petro
Parish: St. Mary Our Lady of the Snows, Milford
College & Major: University of Michigan (Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE))

Valedictorian: Alexa Christine Camaj
Parents: Kola and Kristina Camaj
Parish: Our Lady of Victory, Northville
College & Major: University of Detroit Mercy (Biology (5-Year Physician Assistant Program))

Valedictorian: Elizabeth Anne Creen
Parents: David Creen and Thuy Vy Phan
Parish: St. Thomas the Apostle, Garden City
College & Major: University of Michigan (Aerospace Engineering)

Valedictorian: Valencia Aria Imperi
Parents: Robert and Theresa Imperi
Parish: Our Lady of Victory, Northville
College & Major: University of Michigan (Biology, Health, and Society (Pre-Med Track))

Valedictorian: Hannah Margaret Pleet
Parents: Edward and Jennifer Pleet
College & Major: Ohio State University (Biology (Pre-Med track))

Salutatorian: Tara Elizabeth Kellow
Parents: John and Sahar Kellow
College & Major: University of Michigan (Biology, Health, and Society (Pre-Med Track))

St. Mary Catholic Central High School, Monroe

Valedictorian: Evelyn Finn
Parents: Sean and Allison Finn
Parish: Christ the King, Toledo
College & Major: University of Notre Dame (Neuroscience and Behavior)

Salutatorian: Rachel Boberg
Parents: Brian and Lisa Boberg
Parish: St. Joseph, Erie
College & Major: Bowling Green State University (Middle Childhood Education)

St. Mary’s Preparatory High School, Orchard Lake

Valedictorian: Patterson Doyle
Parents: Brian Doyle and Kerri Doyle
Parish: St. Patrick, White Lake
College: Michigan State University

Salutatorian: Phil Assad
Parents: Rana Altaweel and Amir Assad
Parish: St. Toma Syriac Catholic Church, Farmington Hills
College: University of Michigan

Valedictorian: Amanda Atty
Parents: Ed and Sharon Atty
Parish: Mother of God, Southfield
College: Oakland University

Valedictorian: Kylie Hinderliter
Parents: Curt and Kristin Hinderliter
Parish: St. Mary of the Hills, Rochester Hills
College: Michigan State University

University of Detroit Jesuit High School, Detroit

Valedictorian: William Cahill
Parents: Michael Cahill and Tania Macioce
Parish: Our Lady of Sorrows, Farmington
College & Major: University of Notre Dame (Psychology)