FATIMAH ALZOBEIDI
5th Grade, Pierce Elementary
Fatimah Alzobeidi is recognized by teachers and peers as a kind and thoughtful student. Although she has only attended Pierce for a short time, she has made friends and led them to make a difference. Last winter, she spearheaded the development of a Recycled Art Show and worked with the school principal, secretary and friends to see it to fruition. There were more than 30 entries in the recycled art contest and two winners received a curbside recycle bin donated by SOCRRA.
OLIVIA ROSEWARNE
5th grade, Greenfield Elementary
Olivia Rosewarne is polite, kind and helpful to all. In addition to being committed to academic excellence, she plays violin in the school orchestra; she was chosen to be the speaker at the Fifth Grade End-of-Year Ceremony; she’s a member of the school safety patrol, participated in the Science Olympiad; participated in the Greenfield Leadership Group; and was a participant for the Greenfield National School of Character Application.
ZOE HENDERSON
8th Grade, Birmingham Covington School
Zoe Henderson is known to be polite and respectful. She maintains a 4.0 GPA and exemplifies leadership; loves helping others, plus reading, baking and painting. She is on the BCS Girls Swim Team, Girls Basketball Team plus Franklin Softball League and Michigan Women’ Golf Association Girls Golf program; president of the National Junior Honor Society; young investor in Money Matters 4 Youth; second-place award in 2019 Science Olympiad competition; and recipient of the 2023 Robert Amberg Award, presented to an outstanding 8th-grade student who is committed to giving service to the entire community. And she’s a Girl Scout.
OZZY BORMAN
Rising sophomore, Seaholm High School
Ozzy Borman is a bright, motivated student. This year, he launched an initiative called SportsCycle, where he collected used sporting equipment and made it available to students at no cost with on-going pop up shops. He excels academically; plays baseball; does Judo; plays viola in the symphony orchestra; and is a member of the Seaholm Spanish Honor Society.
CIERA GREEN
Groves High School graduate
Ciera Green’s personal statement: “I aspire to be a physician because I have always been passionate about helping my community in any way possible. Experiences in my life, specifically within my family, inspire me to learn more about disparities in health and healthcare. I want to understand the social determinants of health, so that I can ultimately be part of the solution: providing high-quality medical care that is accessible, regardless of a person’s identity or background.” She graduated with high honors; is a member of the National Honor Society; AP Scholar; African American Recognition Program Scholar; Ron Brown Scholarship recipient; competitive dancer; leadership roles within community service.
