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Movies playing in Southeast Michigan, new releases July 25

23 July 2025 at 10:00

The following list includes movies available at local theaters, and movies that are available to watch through online streaming and video on demand services including: Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Google Play, Hulu, Vudu, FandangoNow, Apple TV+, YouTube, Disney+, HBO Max and more.

Showing at theaters

• “The Fantastic Four-First Steps” (PG-13): Set in a 1960s-inspired, retro-futuristic world, Marvel Studios’ “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” introduces Marvel’s First Family – Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic (Pedro Pascal), Sue Storm/Invisible Woman (Vanessa Kirby), Johnny Storm/Human Torch (Joseph Quinn) and Ben Grimm/The Thing (Ebon Moss-Bachrach) as they are tasked with defending Earth from a space god called Galactus (Ralph Ineson) and Silver Surfer (Julia Garner). In theaters, July 25.

• “Oh, Hi!” (R): Iris has met her perfect guy, Isaac, and is enjoying their first romantic getaway until he tells her he’s not interested in a serious relationship. Starring Molly Gordon, Logan Lerman, Geraldine Viswanathan and John Reynolds. In theaters, July 25.

• The Home” (R): Max (Pete Davidson) is assigned community service at a retirement home and discovers a plot which will endanger the lives of the residents and his own. Horror/Suspense film,  also starring John Glover, Bruce Altman, Ethan Phillips and Marilee Talkington. In theaters, July 25.

• House on Eden” R: A team sets out to film their next paranormal investigation, and encounter an ancient spirit that resides in an abandoned house in the woods. Starring KallMeKris, Celina Myers, Jason-Christopher Mayer and Carrie Kidd. In limited theaters, July 25.

• “Eddington” (R): Western/Comedy set during the COVID-19 pandemic, that follows a standoff between a small-town sheriff and mayor in Eddington, a fictional town in New Mexico. Starring Pedro Pascal, Emma Stone, Joaquin Phoenix and Austin Butler.

• “Smurfs” (PG): New Smurfs animated musical film featuring the voice of Rihanna as Smurfette. When Papa Smurf is taken by evil wizards Razamel and Gargamel, the Smurfs go on a mission to the real world to save him. Also featuring the voices of Xolo Maridueña, Octavia Spencer, Nick Offerman, Kurt Russell and John Goodman.

• “I Know What You Did Last Summer” (R): Sequel in the franchise which started with the 1997 movie of the same name. In the new film, five friends inadvertently cause a deadly car accident, then cover up their involvement and agree to keep it a secret. A year later, they learn that someone knows about it, and they are being stalked by a mysterious killer. Starring Madelyn Cline, Lola Tung, Nicholas Alexander Chavez, Freddie Prinze Jr. and Jennifer Love Hewitt.

• “Superman” (PG-13): New live-action film where Superman, played by David Corenswet, must reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as Clark Kent. It is the first film of the DC Universe Chapter One-“Gods and Monsters.” Also starring Rachel Brosnahan, Nicholas Hoult and Nathan Fillion.

• “Jurassic World Rebirth” (PG-13): Five years after the events of the film “Jurassic World Dominion”, Zora Bennett (Scarlett Johansson) leads a team to an island research facility for the original Jurassic Park. Their mission is to secure genetic material from dinosaurs whose DNA can provide life-saving benefits to humankind. Also starring Mahershala Ali, Jonathan Bailey, Rupert Friend, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, Luna Blaise, David Iacono, Audrina Miranda, Philippine Velge, Bechir Sylvain, Ed Skrein.

• “F1 The Movie” (PG-13): Sonny Hayes (Brad Pitt) was Formula 1’s most promising driver in the 1990s until an accident on the track. Thirty years later, his former teammate and owner of a struggling Formula 1 team convinces Sonny to return to racing. Also starring Javier Bardem, Damson Idris, Kerry Condon, Tobias Menzies and Kim Bodnia.

• “M3GAN 2.0” (PG-13): The sequel takes place two years after the original M3GAN AI doll went on a murderous rampage and was subsequently destroyed. Its creator, Gemma, has become an advocate for government oversight of AI. Unbeknownst to her, the underlying tech for M3GAN has been stolen by a defense contractor to create a military-grade weapon known as Amelia. Starring Allison Williams, Violet McGraw, Brian Jordan Alvarez, Jen Van Epps, Amie Donald, Jenna Davis, Ivanna Sakhno, Aristotle Athari, Timm Sharp and Jemaine Clement.

• “Elio” (PG): Disney animated cosmic misadventure about Elio, a young space fanatic with an active imagination who finds himself inadvertently beamed up to the Communiverse, an interplanetary organization, where he is mistakenly identified as Earth’s leader. Starring the voices of Yonas Kibreab, Zoe Saldaña, Remy Edgerly, Brad Garrett, Jameela Jamil, and Shirley Henderson.

• “28 Years Later” (R): Nearly three decades after the rage virus escaped from a biological weapons laboratory, people are still living in a ruthlessly enforced quarantine. A member of a group of survivors living on a small island decides to venture onto the mainland, and discovers a mutation that has spread. Starring Jodie Comer, Ralph Fiennes, Edvin Ryding and Aaron Taylor-Johnson.

• “How to Train Your Dragon” (PG): Live action remake of the original movie, (part of a trilogy), based on Cressida Cowell’s book of the same name. A Viking boy named Hiccup breaks tradition by befriending a dragon named Toothless. Starring Mason Thames, Gerard Butler, Nico Parker, Nick Frost, Julian Dennison, Gabriel Howell, Bronwyn James and Murray McArthur.

• “Mission: Impossible-The Final Reckoning” (PG-13): New film in the “Mission: Impossible” franchise, with Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) and team racing against time to find the Entity, a rogue artificial intelligence that can destroy mankind. Also starring Hayley Atwell, Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, Vanessa Kirby, Esai Morales, Pom Klementieff, Mariela Garriga, Henry Czerny, Holt McCallany, Janet McTeer, Nick Offerman, Hannah Waddingham and Angela Bassett.

• “Lilo & Stitch” (PG): Live-action remake of Disney’s 2002 animated film “Lilo & Stitch.” Starring Sydney Agudong, Maia Kealoha, Tia Carrere and Zach Galifianakis.

Streaming movies

• “Happy Gilmore 2” (PG-13): Sports comedy film sequel to “Happy Gilmore” about a hockey player turned golfer. Starring Adam Sandler, Julie Bowen, Christopher McDonald, Ben Stiller, Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, Travis Kelce, John Daly, Sadie Sandler, Sunny Sandler, Conor Sherry, Rory McIlroy, Bryson DeChambeau,. Available on Netflix, July 25.

• “From the World of John Wick-Ballerina” (R): Fifth film in the John Wick series, taking place during the events of “John Wick-Chapter 3 – Parabellum,” the film follows Eve Macarro (Ana de Armas) who is beginning her training in assassin traditions. Also starring Anjelica Huston, Gabriel Byrne, Lance Reddick, Catalina Sandino Moreno, Norman Reedus, with Ian McShane and Keanu Reeves.

• “Bride Hard” (R): Action/comedy about Sam (Rebel Wilson), a world-class secret agent but not a good maid of honor. After blowing off bridal duties for an international spy mission, she is demoted to bridesmaid at her best friend’s wedding. But when armed mercenaries crash the big day, Sam’s the only one who can save the bride, and hopefully earn back her trust. Also starring Anna Camp, Anna Chlumsky and Justin Hartley.

• “Materialists” (R): A young New York City matchmaker’s lucrative business gets complicated when she finds the perfect match for her imperfect ex. Starring Dakota Johnson, Pedro Pascal, Chris Evans and Dasha Nekrasova.

• “Dangerous Animals” (R): A shark-obsessed serial killer holds a surfer captive on his boat. She must escape before he carries out a ritualistic feeding to the sharks. Starring Hassie Harrison, Jai Courtney, Josh Heuston and Ella Newton.

• “The Unholy Trinity” (R): Western revenge film about a young man returning to an old Montana town to reclaim his legacy, set in the 1870s. Starring Pierce Brosnan, Brandon Lessard, Samuel L. Jackson and Veronica Ferres.

• “Sovereign” (R): Inspired by real events, a father and son who follow the Sovereign Citizen belief system of distrust in government authority, find themselves in a standoff with a chief of police that sets off a manhunt. Starring Jacob Tremblay, Dennis Quaid, Nick Offerman and Martha Plimpton.

• “The Phoenician Scheme” (PG-13): Benicio del Toro stars as Zsa-zsa Korda, one of the richest men in Europe in a story of a family and a family business. Also starring Mia Threapleton, Michael Cera, Scarlett Johansson, Tom Hanks, Bill Murray, Bryan Cranston, Riz Ahmed, Mathieu Amalric, Jeffrey Wright, Richard Ayoade, Rupert Friend, Hope Davis, and Benedict Cumberbatch. Directed by Wes Anderson.

• “Madea’s Destination Wedding” (PG-13): Brian and his ex-wife Debrah are shocked to learn their daughter Tiffany is engaged to a rapper she met on a yacht — and the wedding is in two weeks. Madea and her crew head to the Bahamas, stirring up chaos and heartwarming fun. Starring Tyler Perry, Cassi Davis Patton, David Mann, Tamela Mann, Taja V. Simpson, Diamond White, Jermaine Harris and Xavier Smalls. Directed by Tyler Perry. Available on Netflix.

• “The Ritual” (Horror film): Based on true events, two priests must put aside their differences to perform a series of dangerous exorcisms on a possessed young woman. Starring Al Pacino, Dan Stevens, Abigail Cowen, and Ashley Greene.

• “Jane Austen Wrecked My Life” (R): A lonely young woman works at a bookshop in Paris while she dreams of being a successful writer, and of experiencing love. Starring Camille Rutherford, Pablo Pauly and Charlie Anson.

• “Final Destination Bloodlines” (R): Sixth installment in the “Final Destination” horror film franchise. The film follows a college student who experiences a violent and recurring nightmare, and heads home to track down the person who might be able to break the cycle of death and save her family. Starring Tony Todd, Brec Bassinger, Richard Harmon and Teo Briones.

• “Karate Kid-Legends” (PG-13): After moving to New York City with his mother, Li Fong (Ben Wang), a kung fu prodigy, struggles to fit in with his new classmates. When a new friend needs his help, Li enters a karate competition and gets help from Mr. Han (Jackie Chan) and Daniel LaRusso, (Ralph Macchio).

• “40 acres” (R): A former soldier (Danielle Deadwyler) and her family survive on an isolated farm after a series of plagues and wars. Also starring Michael Greyeyes, Leenah Robinson and Elizabeth Saunders.

• “Sinners” (R): A vampire thriller about twin brothers who return to their hometown to leave their troubled lives behind, only to discover that an even greater evil awaits. Starring Michael B. Jordan, Hailee Steinfeld, Jack O’Connell, Wunmi Mosaku, Jayme Lawson, Omar Benson Miller, and Delroy Lindo.

• “The Old Guard 2” (R): Sequel with Andy (Charlize Theron) and her team of immortal warriors back to protect the world. Andy grapples with her newfound mortality as a new threat emerges that could jeopardize everything she’s worked toward for thousands of years. Also starring KiKi Layne, Matthias Schoenaerts, Marwan Kenzari, Luca Marinelli, Veronica Ngô, Henry Golding, with Uma Thurman and Chiwetel Ejiofor. Available on Netflix.

• “The Last Rodeo” (PG): A 50-year-old man returns to bull riding after a crisis strikes his family. Starring Neal McDonough, Ruve McDonough, Sarah Jones and Daylon Swearingen.

• “Bring Her Back” (R): A brother and sister witness a terrifying ritual at the home of their new foster mother. Starring Sally Hawkins, Billy Barratt, Jonah Wren Phillips and Sora Wong.

• “Thunderbolts*” (PG): Marvel Studios antiheroes — Yelena Belova, Bucky Barnes, Red Guardian, Ghost, Taskmaster and John Walker — must embark on a dangerous mission that will force them to confront their pasts. Starring  Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, David Harbour, Wyatt Russell, Olga Kurylenko, Lewis Pullman, Chris Bauer and Julia Louis-Dreyfus.

• “Echo Valley” (R): Thriller that follows Kate (Julianne Moore) who lives on a farm in Pennsylvania, and her troubled daughter (Sydney Sweeney) who shows up on Kate’s doorstep, hysterical and covered in someone else’s blood. Available on Apple TV+.

• “DAN DA DAN-Evil Eye” (R): Anime film kicking off the second season of DAN DA DAN series, set to premiere this summer.

• “Friendship” (R): Suburban dad Craig (Tim Robinson) tries to befriend his charismatic new neighbor (Paul Rudd), but it soon threatens to ruin both of their lives.

• “Shadow Force” (R): Kyrah (Kerry Washington) and Isaac (Omar Sy) were once the leaders of a multinational special forces group called Shadow Force. They broke the rules by falling in love, and must go on the run with their son. Also starring Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Mark Strong, and Method Man.

• “The Accountant 2″ (R): Sequel film with forensic accountant Christian Wolff (Ben Affleck) teaming up with his estranged brother, Brax (Jon Bernthal) to track down assassins. Also starring J.K. Simmons and Daniella Pineda. Available on Amazon Prime Video.

• “Hurry Up Tomorrow” (R): A musician suffering from insomnia meets a mysterious stranger who begins to unravel everything he knows about himself. Starring Jenna Ortega, The Weeknd, Barry Keoghan and Gabby Barrett.

• “Clown in a Cornfield” (R): Horror film that follows a father and daughter who move to the quiet town of Kettle Springs, hoping for a fresh start. They soon learn the community has fallen on hard times after losing a factory in a fire, and a sinister clown has emerged from the cornfields and started killing the town’s teenagers. Adapted from the novel of the same name by Adam Cesare. Starring Katie Douglas, Kevin Durand, Cassandra Potenza and Aaron Abrams.

• “Straw” (TV-MA): A single mother faces a series of unfortunate events that lead her down a path where she finds herself at the center of suspicion. Starring Taraji P. Henson, Sherri Shepherd, Teyana Taylor, Sinbad, Rockmond Dunbar, Ashley Versher, Mike Merrill and Glynn Turman. Written and directed by Tyler Perry. Available on Netflix.

• “A Minecraft Movie” (PG): Adventure/Comedy film based on the Minecraft video game. Four misfits — Garrett “The Garbage Man” Garrison (Jason Momoa), Henry (Sebastian Hansen), Natalie (Emma Myers) and Dawn (Danielle Brooks) — are suddenly pulled through a mysterious portal into the Overworld: a bizarre, cubic wonderland.

• “HIT-The Third Case” (R): Indian Telugu-language action thriller film, starring Srinidhi Shetty, Rao Ramesh and Nani. Available on Netflix.

• “The King of Kings” (PG): Animated film inspired by Charles Dickens’ short story, “The Life of Our Lord.” Featuring the voice talents of: Kenneth Branagh, Oscar Isaac, Ben Kingsley, Pierce Brosnan, UmaThurman, Forest Whitaker and Mark Hamill.

• “Fight or Flight” (R): A mercenary takes on the job of tracking a high-value asset known as “The Ghost” on an international flight. Realizing the plane is filled with assassins assigned to kill them both, they must work together in a fight for their lives. Starring Josh Hartnett, Charithra Chandran, Katee Sackhoff and Julian Kostov.

• “On Swift Horses” (R): Muriel and her husband, Lee, begin a new life after he returns from the Korean War. But their newfound stability is upended by the arrival of Lee’s charismatic brother, Julius, a wayward gambler. Starring Daisy Edgar-Jones, Jacob Elordi, Will Poulter, Diego Calva, Sasha Calle.

• “Bono-Stories of Surrender”: A reimagining of Bono’s one-man stage show, “Stories of Surrender: An Evening of Words, Music and Some Mischief…” The film features never-before-seen footage from the tour and Bono performing many of the iconic U2 songs. Available on Apple TV+.

• “The Amateur” (PG-13): Charlie Heller (Rami Malek) is a brilliant, but deeply introverted decoder for the CIA. When his wife is killed in a London terrorist attack and his supervisors refuse to take action, he takes matters into his own hands, travelling across the globe to hunt down those responsible. Also starring Rachel Brosnahan, Caitríona Balfe, Jon Bernthal, Michael Stuhlbarg, Holt McCallany, Julianne Nicholson, Adrian Martinez and Laurence Fishburne.

• “Until Dawn” (R): After her sister disappears, Clover and her friends head to the remote valley where she vanished to search for answers. Starring Ella Rubin, Peter Stormare, Maia Mitchell and Rami Malek.

• “The Shrouds” (R): Karsh (Vincent Cassel), a businessman and grieving widower, builds a device to communicate with the dead inside a burial shroud. Also starring Diane Kruger, Guy Pearce and Sandrine Holt.

• “Death of a Unicorn” (R): While driving to a weekend retreat, a father (Paul Rudd) and daughter (Jenna Ortega) accidentally hit and kill a unicorn. The father’s billionaire boss (Richard E. Grant) tries to exploit the creature’s miraculous curative properties. Horror/Comedy film.

• “Sacramento” (R): A comedy film about friends on an L.A. to Sacramento road trip. Directed by Michael Angarano, and starring Angarano, Kristen Stewart, Michael Cera and Maya Erskine.

• “I’m Still Here” (PG-13): The film is based on Marcelo Rubens Paiva’s biographical book and tells about 1971 Brazil and the tightening grip of a military dictatorship. Eunice Paiva, a mother of five children is forced to reinvent herself after her family suffers a violent and arbitrary act by the government. Starring Fernanda Torres, Selton Mello and Fernanda Montenegro.

• “The Ugly Stepsister” (18+): Twist on the fairy tale “Cinderella,” this horror film follows Elvira as she battles to compete with her beautiful stepsister. Starring Lea Myren, Thea Sofie Loch Naess, Ane Dahl Torp, Isac Calmroth and Flo Fagerli.

• “Inheritance” (2025) (R): When Maya (Phoebe Dynevor) learns that her father was once a spy, she suddenly becomes the center of an international conspiracy. Also starring Rhys Ifans, Necar Zadegan and Ciara Baxendale.

• “Screamboat” (NR): Horror/Comedy film about a late-night ferry ride in New York City that becomes a struggle for survival when a mouse transforms into a monster. Starring David Howard Thornton, Kailey Hyman, Jesse Posey and Amy Schumacher.

• “Rule Breakers” (PG): In a nation where educating girls is seen as rebellion, a visionary teacher leads Afghanistan’s first all-girls robotics team. Based on a true story, starring Ali Fazal, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Nikohl Boosheri and Christian Contreras.

• “The Luckiest Man in America” (R): An ice-cream truck driver discovers a secret way to win as a contestant on the game show, Press Your Luck. Starring Paul Walter Hauser, Walton Goggins, Maisie Williams and Haley Bennett.

• “Cheech & Chong’s Last Movie” (R): Documentary about Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong who discuss their lifelong friendship and popularity as a comedic duo with interviews, sketches and  never-before-seen footage.

• “Sneaks” (PG): Adventure/Animation  about a designer sneaker that finds himself lost in New York City, and must rescue his sister and return to his rightful owner. Featuring the voice talents of Mustard, Laurence Fishburne, Anthony Mackie and Keith David.

• “Fountain of Youth” (PG-13): The film follows two estranged siblings (John Krasinski and Natalie Portman) who partner on a global heist to find the mythological Fountain of Youth. Available on Apple TV+.

• “The Wedding Banquet” (R): A gay man proposes a green card marriage to a female friend in exchange for paying for her IVF treatment. Things get complicated when his grandmother plans an extravagant Korean wedding banquet. Starring Lily Gladstone, Kelly Marie Tran, Bowen Yang and Han Gi-chan.

• “The Legend of Ochi” (PG): A young girl is raised to fear an elusive forest creature known as ochi. When a baby ochi is left behind by its pack, she embarks on an adventure to reunite it with its family. Starring Helena Zengel, Willem Dafoe, Finn Wolfhard and Emily Watson.

• “Deaf President Now!”: Documentary about the 1988 protests at Gallaudet University, where students protested for a deaf president for the university. Available on Apple TV+.

• Disney’s “Snow White” (PG): Live-action musical reimagining of the classic 1937 film. Starring Rachel Zegler in the title role and Gal Gadot as her Stepmother, the Evil Queen. Also starring Andrew Burnap and Martin Klebba.

• “Juliet & Romeo” PG-13): Musical romantic drama based on the real story that inspired William Shakespeare’s play “Romeo and Juliet.” Starring Jason Isaacs, Clara Rugaard, Jamie Ward and Rebel Wilson.

• “The Surfer” (R): Psychological thriller about a man who revisits his childhood beach to surf with his son. Starring Nicolas Cage, Julian McMahon, Finn Little and Justin Rosniak.

• “Drop” (PG-13): While on a first date at an upscale restaurant, a widowed woman (Meghann Fahy) receives phone messages from a hooded figure who threatens to kill her young son and sister unless she kills her date, Henry (Brandon Sklenar). Also starring Jacob Robinson, Violett Beane, Reed Diamond, Gabrielle Ryan, Jeffery Self, Ed Weeks, Travis Nelson.

• “Warfare” (R): A surveillance mission goes wrong for a platoon of American Navy SEALs in insurgent territory in Iraq. Starring D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai, Cosmo Jarvis, Joseph Quinn, Kit Connor, Will Poulter, Michael Gandolfini, Noah Centineo, Charles Melton.

• “A Working Man” (R): Levon Cade (Jason Statham) left behind a decorated military career in the black ops to live a simple life working construction. That ends when his boss’s daughter is taken by human traffickers and his search for her uncovers a world of corruption. Also starring Jason Flemyng and Merab Ninidze, with Michael Peña and David Harbour.

• “Nonnas” (PG-13): After the loss of his mother, a man risks everything to honor her by opening an Italian restaurant with local grandmothers (nonnas) as the chefs. Starring Vince Vaughn, Susan Sarandon, Lorraine Bracco, Talia Shire, Linda Cardellini, Drea de Matteo, Joe Manganiello, Michael Rispoli, Campbell Scott and Brenda Vaccaro. Available on Netflix.

• “Another Simple Favor” (R): Stephanie Smothers (Anna Kendrick) agrees to travel to Italy to be the maid of honour for the devious Emily Nelson (Blake Lively).

• “Havoc” (R): Walker (Tom Hardy), a disillusioned detective, fights his way through the criminal underworld threatening his city. Also starring Jessie Mei Li, Justin Cornwell, Quelin Sepulveda, Luis Guzmán, Michelle Waterson, Sunny Pang and Jim Caesar, with Timothy Olyphant and Forest Whitaker, directed by Gareth Evans.

• “In the Lost Lands” (R): Fantasy/Action CGI about a witch (Milla Jovovich) who travels to the Lost Lands in search of a magical power that allows a person to transform into a werewolf. Also starring Dave Bautista, Simon Loof and Arly Jover.

• “Ballad of Wallis Island” (PG-13): An eccentric millionaire hires his favorite musician to perform on his remote desert island, and then secretly hires a former bandmate and ex-girlfriend of the musician. Starring Carey Mulligan, Tom Basden, Tim Key, Akemnji Ndifornyen and Sian Clifford. Available on Apple TV+.

• “Locked” (R): When a thief breaks into a luxury SUV, he steps into a deadly trap. Starring Bill Skarsgård, Anthony Hopkins, Navid Charkhi and Michael Eklund.

• “The Penguin Lessons” (PG-13): Comedy drama inspired by the true story of an Englishman who went to work as a teacher in a school in Argentina in 1976, during a turbulent time. He experiences a personal and political awakening after he rescues a penguin from an oil-slicked beach. Starring Steve Coogan.

• “The Last Supper” 2025 (PG-13): The film depicts Jesus’ last days. Starring Jamie Ward, Robert Knepper, Daniel Fathers and James Faulkner.

• “Becoming Led Zeppelin” (PG-13): Directed by Bernard MacMahon, the film explores the origins of the group and their meteoric rise to stardom, includes interviews and rare performance footage.

• “Brave the Dark” (PG-13): When a teacher finds out out one of his students has been living out of his car and thrown into jail, he decides to bail him out. Starring Nicholas Hamilton, Jared Harris, Jamie Harris and Rodney Jones.

• “G20” (R): When terrorists take over the G20 summit, US President Danielle Sutton (Viola Davis) must use her governing and military experience to fight off the attack. Also starring Antony Starr, Marsai Martin and Anthony Anderson. Available on Amazon Prime.

• “Captain America-Brave New World” (PG-13): Anthony Mackie returns as the Marvel Comics superhero Sam Wilson/Captain America. After meeting with the newly elected U.S. President Thaddeus Ross (Harrison Ford), Sam finds himself in the middle of an international incident and must uncover the reason behind a global plot. Also starring Danny Ramirez, Shira Haas, Xosha Roquemore, Carl Lumbly, with Giancarlo Esposito, Liv Tyler and Tim Blake Nelson.

• “Paddington in Peru” (PG): Third film in the “Paddington” live-action/animated film series. Paddington learns his beloved aunt has gone missing from the Home for Retired Bears and he and the Brown family head to the jungles of Peru to find her. Starring Emily Mortimer, Ben Whishaw, Madeleine Harris, Hugh Bonneville, Olivia Colman and Antonio Banderas.

• “The Day The Earth Blew Up-A Looney Tunes Movie” (PG): A new film from Warner Bros. Animation with Porky Pig and Daffy Duck. The pair become Earth’s only hope when their antics at the local bubble-gum factory uncover a secret alien mind-control plot. Featuring the voices of Eric Bauza, Candi Milo, Peter MacNicol, Wayne Knight, and Laraine Newman.

• “The Friend” (R): New York City writer Iris finds her quiet, solitary life thrown into disarray after her closest friend and mentor bequeaths her a Great Dane. Starring Bill Murray, Naomi Watts, Carla Gugino and Constance Wu.

• “Mickey 17” (R): Sci-fi film about a young worker who signs up to be an “expendable” to colonize the ice world Niflheim, based on Edward Ashton’s novel “Mickey7.” Starring Robert Pattinson, Naomi Ackie, Steven Yeun and Holliday Grainger.

• “Novocaine” (R): When the girl of his dreams is kidnapped, a man turns his inability to feel pain into an unexpected strength as he fights to get her back. Starring Jack Quaid, Amber Midthunder, Ray Nicholson and Betty Gabriel.

• “The Alto Knights” (R): American biographical crime drama set in the 1950s that follows New York crime bosses Frank Costello and Vito Genovese. Starring Robert De Niro, Cosmo Jarvis, Debra Messing and Kathrine Narducci.

• “The Woman in the Yard” (PG-13): Ramona is grief stricken after her husband dies in a car accident, leaving her to care for her two children alone in her rural farmhouse. Her sadness turns to fear when a woman in black appears on her front lawn, warning her “today’s the day.” Starring Okwui Okpokwasili, Danielle Deadwyler, Russell Hornsby and Estella Kahiha.

• “Hell of a Summer” (R): A camp counselor thinks his biggest problem is feeling out of touch with his co-workers, but he doesn’t know there is a masked killer lurking on the campgrounds, picking off victims. Starring Finn Wolfhard, Billy Bryk, Fred Hechinger and Abby Quinn.

• “Ash” (R): A woman wakes up on a mysterious planet to find the crew of her space station slaughtered. Starring Flying Lotus, Eiza González, Aaron Paul and Iko Uwais.

• “Dog Man” (PG): When a police dog and his human police officer owner are injured together on the job, a harebrained life-saving surgery fuses them together creating Dog Man. Animated film, featuring the voices of Pete Davidson, Lil Rel Howery, Island Fisher, Poppy Liu, Stephen Root, Billy Boyd and Ricky Gervais.

• “Black Bag” (R): The film follows intelligence agents George Woodhouse (Michael Fassbender) and his beloved wife Kathryn (Cate Blanchett). When she is suspected of betraying the nation, George must choose to be loyal to his marriage or his country.

• “The Monkey” (R): When twin brothers find a wind-up toy monkey, a series of outrageous deaths ensue. Twenty-five years later, the monkey begins a new killing spree. Starring Oz Perkins, Theo James, Tatiana Maslany and Rohan Campbell.

• “O’Dessa” (PG-13): Rock opera set in a post-apocalyptic future about a farm girl on a quest to recover a cherished family heirloom. Her journey leads her to a city where she meets her one true love. Starring Sadie Sink, Regina Hall, Kelly Macdonald and Kelvin Harrison Jr.

• “The Electric State” (PG-13): Sci-fi film set in the aftermath of a robot uprising in an alternate version of the ’90s. The film follows an orphaned teenager who ventures across the American West with a cartoon-inspired robot and others in search of her younger brother. Starring Millie Bobby Brown, Chris Pratt, Ke Huy Quan, Jason Alexander, Woody Norman, with Giancarlo Esposito and Stanley Tucci. Available on Netflix.

• “Mufasa-The Lion King” (PG): New Disney CGI-animated film in “The Lion King” franchise, “Mufasa-The Lion King” is told in flashbacks. The story introduces Mufasa as an orphaned cub, lost and alone until he meets a sympathetic lion named Taka — the heir to a royal bloodline. Featuring the voices of Aaron Pierre, Blue Ivy Carter, Mads Mikkelsen, John Kani, Tiffany Boone, Seth Rogen, Donald Glover, and Beyoncé Knowles-Carter.

• “The Unbreakable Boy” (PG): Based on the New York Times bestselling book of the same name about the true story of a couple who learn that their son, Austin, is autistic and has brittle bone disease. With the father’s growing faith in God and Austin’s incredible spirit, they find joy, gratitude and courage in the most trying times. Starring Jacob Laval, Zachary Levi, Meghann Fahy and Peter Facinelli.

• “Opus” (R): Horror film about a young writer (Ayo Edebiri) who is invited to the remote compound of a legendary pop star (John Malkovich) who mysteriously disappeared 30 years ago. Also starring Juliette Lewis and Stephanie Suganami.

• “Last Breath” (PG-13): Based on a true story, the film follows seasoned deep-sea divers as they battle the elements to rescue their crewmate trapped hundreds of feet below the ocean’s surface. Starring Woody Harrelson, Simu Liu, Finn Cole and Cliff Curtis.

• “Heart Eyes” (R): Horror/Comedy about a masked maniac with glowing red eyes who terrorizes unsuspecting couples on Valentine’s Day. Starring Olivia Holt, Mason Gooding, Jordana Brewster and Devon Sawa.

• “Sonic The Hedgehog 3” (PG): Sonic, Knuckles and Tails reunite to fight Shadow, a mysterious new enemy with powers unlike anything they’ve faced before. Starring Jim Carrey, Ben Schwartz, James Marsden, Tika Sumpter, Idris Elba and Keanu Reeves and Krysten Ritter.

• “One of Them Days” (R): When her boyfriend takes her rent money, Alyssa and her roommate race against the clock to avoid eviction and keep their friendship intact. Starring Keke Palmer, SZA, Maude Apatow and Katt Williams.

• “Night of the Zoopocalypse” (PG): Animated film about a meteorite falling at a zoo, unleashing a virus that turns zoo animals into zombies. Featuring the voices of Gabbi Kosmidis, David Harbour, Bryn McAuley and Scott Thompson.

• “The Rule of Jenny Pen” (R): A judge who is recovering from a stroke at an assisted living facility encounters a psychopathic patient who uses a hand puppet to abuse fellow residents. Starring John Lithgow, Geoffrey Rush, Nathaniel Lees and Holly Shanahan.

• “Riff Raff” (R): A former criminal’s life is turned upside down when his old family shows up for a long-awaited reunion. Starring Emanuela Postacchini, Jennifer Coolidge, Bill Murray and Lewis Pullman.

• “My Dead Friend Zoe” (R): A U.S. veteran keeps seeing the presence of her best friend who died in combat. When her estranged grandfather is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, she becomes his caretaker while also trying to heal herself. Starring Sonequa Martin-Green, Natalie Morales, Utkarsh Ambudkar, Morgan Freeman and Ed Harris.

• “Valiant One” (R): A U.S. helicopter goes down in North Korea during a routine mission, and a group of reserve soldiers must find a way out before starting a war. Starring Chase Stokes, Lana Condor, Daniel Jun and Jonathan Whitesell.

• “Flight Risk” (R): In this suspense thriller, Mark Wahlberg plays a pilot transporting an Air Marshal (Michelle Dockery) accompanying a fugitive (Topher Grace) to trial. Starring Mark Wahlberg, Michelle Dockery, and Topher Grace, directed by Mel Gibson.

• “Companion” (R): A weekend getaway turns bloody when an android that’s built for human companionship goes haywire. Starring Sophie Thatcher, Jack Quaid, Megan Suri and Lukas Gage.

• “Love Hurts” (R): Ke Huy Quan stars as Marvin Gable, a realtor working the Milwaukee suburbs. When Marvin receives a crimson envelope from Rose (Ariana DeBose), a former partner-in-crime whom he had left for dead, he finds himself thrust back into a world of ruthless hit men and double-crosses that turn his open houses into war zones. Also starring Daniel Wu, Sean Astin, Mustafa Shakir, Lio Tipton, Rhys Darby, Marshawn Lynch and André Eriksen.

• “The Gorge” (PG-13): Two highly-trained operatives are appointed to posts in guard towers on opposite sides of a vast gorge, protecting the world from a highly classified evil lurking within. Starring Miles Teller, Anya Taylor-Joy and Sigourney Weaver. Available on Apple TV+.

• “A Complete Unknown” (R): Set in the influential New York music scene of the early 60s, the film follows 19-year-old Minnesota musician Bob Dylan’s (Timothée Chalamet) meteoric rise as a folk singer to concert halls and the top of the charts. Also starring Elle Fanning, Scoot McNairy, Edward Norton, Boyd Holbrook and Monica Barbaro.

• “Presence” (R): A family moves into a suburban house and becomes convinced they’re not alone. Starring Julia Fox, Lucy Liu, Callina Liang, Chris Sullivan and West Mulholland.

• “Moana 2” (PG): Walt Disney Animation Studios’ animated musical reunites Moana (voice of Auli‘i Cravalho) and Maui (voice of Dwayne Johnson) three years later for an expansive new voyage alongside a crew of unlikely seafarers.

• “The Room Next Door” (PG-13): Ingrid (Julianne Moore) and Martha (Tilda Swinton) were close friends while working together at the same magazine. Years later, they meet up again. Also starring  Alvise Rigo and Esther Rose McGregor.

• “The Brutalist” (R): Escaping postwar Europe, a visionary architect comes to America to rebuild his life, his career, and his marriage. Starring Adrien Brody, Felicity Jones, Guy Pearce and Joe Alwyn.

• “Den of Thieves 2-Pantera” (R): Lawman “Big Nick” O’Brien (Gerard Butler) gets embroiled in the treacherous world of diamond thieves as he pursues a career criminal to Europe. Also starring Evin Ahmad, 50 Cent and Ciryl Gane.

• “Wolf Man” (R): A family is attacked by an unseen animal and must barricade inside a remote farmhouse. As the night wears on, the father begins to behave strangely and transforms into something unrecognizable. Adapted from “The Wolf Man” (1941). Producers are Ryan Gosling and Jason Blum. Starring Christopher Abbott, Julia Garner, Matilda Firth and Sam Jaeger.

• “The Last Showgirl” (R): A seasoned showgirl must plan for her future when her show abruptly closes after a 30-year run. Starring Pamela Anderson, Kiernan Shipka, Jamie Lee Curtis and Dave Bautista.

• “Love Me” (R): Long after humanity’s extinction, a buoy and a satellite meet online and learn what it means to be alive and in love.

• “Homestead” (PG-13): A former green beret and other survivors take refuge inside an elaborate compound when an attack on America leaves the world in chaos. Starring Neal McDonough, Dawn Olivieri, Bailey Chase and Olivia Sanabia.

• “Better Man” (R): The true story of the meteoric rise, fall and resurgence of British pop superstar Robbie Williams. Starring Robbie Williams, Jonno Davies, Steve Pemberton, Damon Heriman, Raechelle Banno, Alison Steadman, Kate Mulvany, Frazer Hadfield, Tom Budge and Anthony Hayes.

• “Rob Peace” (R): Based on a true story about a young Black man who attends Yale University while working to free his imprisoned father. Starring Camila Cabello, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Jay Will and Mary J. Blige.

• “September 5” (R): Drama focused on the 1972 Munich Olympics, when an American sports broadcasting crew is thrust into covering the hostage crisis involving Israeli athletes. Starring Peter Sarsgaard, John Magaro, Leonie Benesch and Ben Chaplin.

• “Queer” (R): Set in 1950s Mexico City, the film follows an outcast American expat who becomes infatuated with a younger man. Starring Drew Starkey, Daniel Craig, Omar Apollo and Jason Schwartzma.

• “Wicked” (PG): Film adaptation of the Broadway musical of the same name, about the untold story of the witches of Oz. This is the first film of a two-part series. Starring Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum, Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Marissa Bode, Bowen Yang.

• “Nosferatu” (R): American gothic horror film remake of the 1922 German film of the same name about an obsession between a haunted young woman and the terrifying vampire infatuated with her. Written and directed by Robert Eggers, starring Bill Skarsgård, Nicholas Hoult, Lily-Rose Depp, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Emma Corrin, Ralph Ineson, Simon, McBurney, and Willem Dafoe.

• “Babygirl” (R): A high-powered CEO puts her career and family on the line when she begins an affair with a much younger intern. Starring Nicole Kidman, Harris Dickinson and Antonio Banderas.

• “Nickel Boys” (PG-13): Based on the Pulitzer Prize winning novel by Colson Whitehead, the film chronicles the powerful friendship between two young black teenagers navigating the harrowing trials of reform school together in Florida. Starring Ethan Herisse, Brandon Wilson, Hamish Linklater, Fred Hechinger, Daveed Diggs and Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor.

• “Kinda Pregnant” (R): Jealous of her friend’s pregnancy, Lainy (Amy Schumer) wears a fake baby bump, and coincidentally meets the man of her dreams. Also starring Jillian Bell, Will Forte, Damon Wayans Jr., Brianne Howey, Alex Moffat, Joel David Moore, Lizze Broadway, Urzila Carlson and Francis Benhamou.

• “The Sand Castle” (2025) (PG-13): A family of four become stranded on a deserted island and must scavenge for survival. Starring Nadine Labaki, Ziad Bakri and Zain Al Rafeea.

• “Unstoppable” (PG-13): Born with one leg, Anthony Robles (Jharrel Jerome) defies expectations to become a champion wrestler in college, competing against the very school that rejected him. Available on Amazon Prime.

• “The Damned” (R): A 19th-century widow and her community are forced to make an impossible choice during a cruel winter when a ship sinks off the coast, risking what’s left of the village’s dwindling supplies. Starring Rory McCann, Odessa Young, Joe Cole and Siobhan Finneran.

• “Taking Care”: Documentary about Seth Rogen and Lauren Miller Rogen as they navigate Lauren’s mother’s advancing Alzheimer’s disease.

• “Back in Action” (PG-13): Years after giving up life as CIA spies to start a family, Emily (Cameron Diaz) and Matt (Jamie Foxx) are pulled back into the world of espionage. Also starring Kyle Chandler, Andrew Scott, Jamie Demetriou, McKenna Roberts, Rylan Jackson and Glenn Close. Available on Netflix.

• “Kraven the Hunter” (R): Origin story of how Marvel Comics supervillain Kraven the Hunter came to be. Aaron Taylor-Johnson plays Kraven, a man whose relationship with his gangster father, Nikolai Kravinoff (Russell Crowe), starts him down a path of vengeance. Also starring Ariana DeBose and Alessandro Nivola. Available on Google Play.

• “Gladiator II” (R): Years after witnessing the death of hero Maximus at the hands of his uncle, Lucius (Paul Mescal) is forced to enter the Colosseum after his home is conquered by the tyrannical emperors. Starring Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, Joseph Quinn, Fred Hechinger, Lior Raz, Derek Jacobi with Connie Nielsen and Denzel Washington. Directed by Ridley Scott.

• “The Fire Inside” (PG-13): Based on the true story of Claressa “T-Rex” Shields, a high school junior from Flint, Michigan, who trained to become the first American woman to win an Olympic gold medal in boxing. Starring Ryan Destiny, Brian Tyree Henry, Jessica Grossi and Judy Greer.

• “Bloody Axe Wound” (R): Horror/Comedy film that follows a teenager who inherits her father’s real-life slasher business. Starring Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Billy Burke, Sari Arambulo and Molly Brown.

• “Bonhoeffer” (PG-13): The true story of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a German Lutheran pastor and anti-Nazi dissident, who was involved in a plot to assassinate Hitler. Starring Jonas Dassler, Flula Borg, Moritz Bleibtreu and August Diehl.

• “A Real Pain” (R): Mismatched cousins David ( Jesse Eisenberg) and Benji ( Kieran Culkin) reunite for a tour through Poland to honor their beloved grandmother. Also starring Will Sharpe, Jennifer Grey, Kurt Egyiawan, Liza Sadovy, and  Daniel Oreskes.

• “The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry” (PG-13): Based on the New York Times best-selling novel, bookstore owner A.J. Fikry’s (Kunal Nayyar) struggles after his wife’s tragic death. Also starring Lucy Hale, Christina Hendricks and David Arquette.

• “The Return” (R): A retelling of Homer’s “Odyssey.” After 20 years away, Odysseus, the king of Ithaca, washes up on the shores of Ithaca, haggard and unrecognizable. He finds much has changed since he left to fight in the Trojan War, and he must fight to save his family. Starring Ralph Fiennes, Juliette Binoche, Charlie Plummer and Amir Wilson.

• “The Monster Beneath Us” (NR): Horror film set in Yorkshire, 1898. When her ex-husband suddenly dies, a woman and her son move to his country estate. Starring Becca Hirani, Nicola Wright, Jennifer Lim and Marshall Hawkes.

• “The Lord of the Rings-The War of the Rohirrim” (PG-13): Set nearly 200 years before the events of the original “The Lord of the Rings” films, this prequel tells about an attack on the house of Helm Hammerhand, the legendary King of Rohan. Animated, featuring Gaia Wise, Miranda Otto, Christopher Lee and Brian Cox.

• “Flow”: Animated film about a cat is a solitary animal, but as its home is devastated by a great flood, he finds refuge on a boat populated by various species, and will have to team up with them despite their differences.

• “Anora” (R): A sex worker from Brooklyn gets her chance at a Cinderella story when she meets and marries the son of an oligarch. Once the news reaches Russia, her fairytale is threatened as the parents set out for New York to get the marriage annulled. Starring Mikey Madison, Mark Eidelstein, Yuriy Borisov and Ivy Wolk.

• “Hitpig!” (PG): Animated feature about a bounty-hunting pig who catches escaped animals. Featuring the voices of Jason Sudeikis, Anitta, Rainn Wilson and Lilly Singh.

• “Red One” (PG-13): When a villain kidnaps Santa Claus from the North Pole, an E.L.F. (Extremely Large and Formidable) operative helps to find him and save Christmas. Starring Dwayne Johnson, Chris Evans, Kiernan Shipka and Lucy Liu. Available on Amazon Prime Video.

• “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” (PG): Based on the book of the same name, the film centers on the Herdmans, who have a reputation for being the worst kids in the world. When the six siblings take over their local church pageant, they might unwittingly teach the community the true meaning of Christmas. Starring Lauren Graham, Judy Greer, and Pete Holmes.

• “Werewolves” (R): Two scientists work to stop a mutation that turns people into werewolves. Starring Frank Grillo, Katrina Law, Lou Diamond Phillips and Ilfenesh Hadera.

• “Y2K” (R): On New Year’s Eve of 1999, two high school juniors crash a party, and then must fight for their lives when Y2K becomes a reality. Starring Rachel Zegler, Kyle Mooney, Jaeden Martell and Julian Dennison.

• “Venom-The Last Dance” (PG-13): The final chapter of the “Venom” trilogy. Eddie Brock (Tom Hardy) and Venom must make a devastating decision as they’re pursued by a mysterious military man. Also starring Juno Temple, Peggy Lu and Rhys Ifans.

• “The Order” (R): Based on the true story of a veteran FBI agent who goes after a white supremacist terrorist group that was active in the 1980s. Starring Jude Law, Nicholas Hoult, Jurnee Smollett and Tye Sheridan.

• “The Six Triple Eight” (PG-13): Inspired by the first and only Women’s Army Corps unit of color to serve overseas in WWII. Given an extraordinary mission and united in their determination, these unsung heroes delivered hope and shattered barriers. Starring Kerry Washington, Ebony Obsidian, Milauna Jackson, Kylie Jefferson, Shanice Shantay, Sarah Jeffery, Susan Sarandon, Sam Waterston, and Oprah Winfrey. Directed by Tyler Perry. Available on Netflix.

• “Carry-On” (PG-13): Action thriller film about a young TSA agent who tries to outsmart a mysterious traveler who has blackmailed him into letting a dangerous package slip onto a Christmas Eve flight. Starring Taron Egerton, Jason Bateman, Sofia Carson, Danielle Deadwyler, Tonstiuh, Theo Rossi, Logan Marshall-Green, and Dean Norris. Available on Netflix.

• “That Christmas” (PG): Animated Christmas fantasy based on the trilogy of children’s books by writer/director Richard Curtis. The film follows a series of tales about family and friends, love and loneliness, and Santa Claus making a big mistake. Featuring the voices of Bill Nighy, Brian Cox, Guz Khan, Jack Wisiewski, Zazie Hayhurst, India Brown, Fiona Shaw, Jodie Whittaker, Freddie Spry, and Ava Talbot. Available on Netflix.

• “The Wild Robot” (PG): DreamWorks Animation adaptation of Peter Brown’s #1 New York Times bestseller of the same name. The adventure follows a robot named Roz that is shipwrecked on a deserted island and must learn to adapt to the harsh surroundings, gradually building relationships with the native animals, forming a parental bond with an orphaned gosling. Featuring the voices of Lupita Nyong’o, Pedro Pascal, Catherine O’Hara, Bill Nighy, Kit Connor, Stephanie Hsu, with Mark Hamill, Matt Berry and Ving Rhames.

• “Heretic” (R): Two young missionaries are forced to prove their faith when they knock on the wrong door and are greeted by a diabolical Mr. Reed (Hugh Grant). Starring Hugh Grant, Sophie Thatcher and Chloe East.

• “Juror #2” (PG-13): A juror for a high-profile murder trial finds himself struggling with a serious moral dilemma that could influence the verdict and potentially convict, or free, the accused killer. Directed by Clint Eastwood, starring Nicholas Hoult, Zoey Deutch, Toni Collette, Gabriel Basso, Francesca Eastwood, Kiefer Sutherland, Leslie Bibb and Chris Messina.

• “Christmas Eve in Miller’s Point” (PG-13): A family gathers on Christmas Eve for what could be the last holiday in their ancestral home. Starring Sawyer Spielberg, Michael Cera, Elsie Fisher and Lev Cameron.

• “Smile 2” (R): Global pop sensation Skye Riley (Naomi Scott) is about to embark on a world tour when she begins experiencing terrifying and inexplicable events, and is forced to face her dark past. Also starring Rosemarie DeWitt, Kyle Gallner, Lukas Gage, Miles Gutierrez-Riley, Peter Jacobson, Raúl Castillo and Ray Nicholson.

• “Conclave” (PG): Mystery-thriller film based on the 2016 novel by Robert Harris. Cardinal Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes) is tasked with participating in the secretive process of selecting a new pope. Surrounded by other religious leaders in the halls of the Vatican, he soon uncovers secrets that could shake the foundation of the Roman Catholic Church. Also starring Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow, Carlos Dietz, Isabella Rossellini, Sergio Castellitto and Lucian Msamati.

• “Terrifier 3″: Third installment in the “Terrifier” horror film franchise with Sienna and her brother struggling to rebuild their lives after surviving Art the Clown’s Halloween massacre. Starring David Howard Thornton, Lauren LaVera, Samantha Scaffidi and Elliott Fullam.

• “Exhibiting Forgiveness” (R): A Black artist’s path to success is derailed by an unexpected visit from his estranged father, a recovering addict. Starring Andra Day, André Holland, John Earl Jelks and Dan Nainan.

• “Here” (PG-13): A generational story about the comings and goings in a house over the course of a century. Starring Tom Hanks, Robin Wright, Kelly Reilly and Paul Bettany.

• “The Piano Lesson” (PG-13): A battle between brother and sister over an heirloom piano. Starring Samuel L. Jackson, John David Washington, Danielle Deadwyler, Ray Fisher, Corey Hawkins, Michael Potts, Skylar Aleece Smith, Stephan James, and Erykah Badu. Available on Netflix.

• “Spellbound”: Animated tale that follows the teenage daughter of the rulers of Lumbria as she goes on a quest to save her family and kingdom after a spell transforms her parents into monsters. Featuring the voices of Rachel Zegler, John Lithgow, Jenifer Lewis, Nathan Lane, Tituss Burgess, Javier Bardem, and Nicole Kidman. Available on Netflix.

• “Joy”: Based on the true story behind the ground-breaking birth of Louise Joy Brown in 1978, the world’s first ‘test-tube- baby’, and the tireless 10-year journey to make it possible. Starring Thomasin McKenzie, Bill Nighy, Charlie Murphy, James Norton, Douggie McMeekin, Rish Shah, and Eoin Duffy. Available on Netflix.

• “Blitz” (PG-13): In World War II London, a 9-year-old boy is sent to safety by his mother. Determined to return home, the boy embarks on the journey, only to find himself in immense peril. Starring Saoirse Ronan, Harris Dickinson, Benjamin Clémentine, Kathy Burke, Paul Weller, Stephen Graham, Leigh Gill, Mica Ricketts, CJ Beckford, Alex Jennings, Joshua McGuire, Hayley Squires, Erin Kellyman and Sally Messham. Available on Apple TV+.

• “Beetle Juice Beetle Juice” (PG-13): Sequel to the 1988 horror comedy, “Beetle Juice.”  After a family tragedy, three generations of the Deetz family return home to Winter River, where Lydia’s rebellious teenage daughter discovers a mysterious portal to the afterlife. Starring Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, Catherine O’Hara, Justin Theroux, Monica Bellucci, Arthur Conti, with Jenna Ortega and Willem Dafoe. Directed by Tim Burton.

• “Transformers One” (PG): Animated prequel to the “Transformers” film series, origin story of Optimus Prime and Megatron, featuring the voices of Chris Hemsworth, Brian Tyree Henry, Scarlett Johansson and Steve Buscemi.

• “We Live in Time” (R): Romance/Comedy film about Almut (Florence Pugh) and Tobias (Andrew Garfield) who are brought together by a surprise encounter that changes their lives.

• “Saturday Night” (R): Comedy/Drama that follows producer Lorne Michaels (Gabriel LaBelle) and the cast of young comedians and writers as they prepare for the first broadcast of “Saturday Night Live” on Oct. 11, 1975. Also starring Ella Hunt, Cory Michael Smith and Rachel Sennott.

• “Absolution” (R): An aging gangster attempts to reconnect with his children and rectify the mistakes of his past. Starring William Xifaras, Josh Drennen, Chanel Rose Connor and Ian Dylan Hunt.

• “Weekend in Taipei” (R): A former DEA agent and an ex-undercover operative rekindle their romance during a weekend in Taipei. Starring Luke Evans, Sung Kang, Gwei Lun-mei and Patrick Lee.

• “Emilia Pérez” (R): Musical/Comedy follows the journey of four remarkable women in Mexico, each pursuing their own happiness. Starring Karla Sofía Gascón, Zoe Saldaña, Selena Gomez, Adriana Paz, Edgar Ramírez, and Mark Ivanir. Available on Netflix.

• “Super/Man-The Christopher Reeve Story” (PG-13): The story of Christopher Reeve, from unknown actor to iconic movie star in four “Superman” films and other roles, before a near-fatal horse-riding accident in 1995 left him paralyzed from the neck down. He then became a charismatic leader and activist to find a cure for spinal cord injuries, and an advocate for disability rights and care. Starring Glenn Close, Whoopi Goldberg, Susan Sarandon and Jeff Daniels.

• “Your Monster” (R): A romantic-comedy-horror film about an actress whose life falls apart. She recovers her voice after finding a terrifying but charming monster living in her closet. Starring Tommy Dewey, Melissa Barrera, Edmund Donovan and Meghann Fahy.

• “Piece by Piece” (PG): Animated documentary about the life of singer/songwriter and record producer Pharrell Williams, told with LEGO animation. Featuring the voices of Pharrell Williams, Gwen Stefani, Kendrick Lamar, Timbaland, Justin Timberlake, Busta Rhymes, Jay Z and Snoop Dogg.

• “White Bird”: A coming of age story, based on R.J. Palacio’s graphic novel, “White Bird: A Wonder Story”. Starring Bryce Gheisar, Ariella Glaser, Orlando Schwerdt and Helen Mirren.

• “Joker: Folie À Deux” (R): “Joker” sequel with Arthur Fleck (Joaquin Phoenix) institutionalized at Arkham awaiting trial for his crimes as Joker. While struggling with his dual identity, Arthur finds his true love, Harley Quinn, played by Lady Gaga. Also starring Brendan Gleeson, Catherine Keener, and Zazie Beetz, (Thriller/Musical)

• “Time Cut” (NR): A teenager travels back to the early 2000s to stop a vicious killer from murdering her sister. Starring Michael Shanks, Griffin Gluck, Madison Bailey, Antonia Gentry, Summer H. Howell, Rachel Crawford and Megan Best. Available on Netflix.

• “Megalopolis” (R): A Roman fable set in an imagined modern America with a conflict between Cesar, an artist who seeks a utopian, idealistic future, and Mayor Franklyn Cicero, who remains committed to the status quo. Starring Adam Driver, Giancarlo Esposito, Nathalie Emmanuel, Aubrey Plaza, Shia LaBeouf, Jon Voight, Laurence Fishburne and Dustin Hoffman. Directed by Francis Ford Coppola.

• “Here After” (PG-13): Claire is overjoyed when her daughter, Robin, is revived after a nearly fatal accident, yet soon starts to suspect that something dark has followed her daughter back from the brink of death. Starring Connie Britton, Giovanni Cirfiera, Tommaso Basili and Giorgia Trasselli.

• “The Substance” (R): Horror/Sci-fi film that follows Elisabeth Sparkle, (Demi Moore) renowned for an aerobics show, as she is fired on her 50th birthday. A laboratory offers her a substance which promises to transform her into an enhanced version of herself. Also starring Margaret Qualley, Dennis Quaid and Tiffany Hofstetter.

• “Speak No Evil” (R): When an American couple and their daughter are invited to spend the weekend at a British family’s idyllic country estate, what begins as a dream holiday soon becomes a nightmare. Starring James McAvoy, Mackenzie Davis, Aisling Franciosi, Alix West Lefler, Dan Hough and Scoot McNairy.

• “The Crow” (R): Reboot of the 1994 cult classic of the same name, based on the comic book series by James O’Barr. Soulmates Eric Draven and Shelly Webster are brutally murdered. Eric is given the chance to save his true love by sacrificing himself, and sets out to seek revenge, traversing the worlds of the living and the dead. Starring Bill Skarsgård, FKA twigs, Danny Huston, Laura Birn, Karel Dobrý, and David Bowles.

• “Luca” (PG): Animated feature set in a seaside town on the Italian Riviera, about a young boy experiencing a summer filled with gelato, pasta and endless scooter rides. However, the fun is threatened by the secret that he is a sea monster from another world. Featuring the voices of Jacob Tremblay, Jack Dylan Grazer, Giacomo Gianniotti and Emma Berman. Previously released direct-to-streaming on Disney+.

• “Stree 2”: The town of Chanderi is being haunted again with women being abducted by a headless entity. Horror/Comedy film starring Shraddha Kapoor, Tamannaah Bhatia, Rajkummar Rao and Amar Kaushik. Available on Amazon Prime Video.

• “Deadpool & Wolverine” (R): New superhero film with Marvel Studios characters Deadpool and Wolverine teaming up to defeat a common enemy. Starring Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, Emma Corrin, Morena Baccarin, Rob Delaney, Leslie Uggams, Karan Soni and Matthew Macfadyen.

• “Woman of the Hour” (R): Based on the true story of an aspiring actress in 1970s Los Angeles and a serial killer, whose lives intersect during an episode of The Dating Game. Starring Anna Kendrick, Tony Hale, Jedidiah Goodacre, Kelly Jakle, Daniel Zovatto, and Max Lloyd-Jones. Available on Netflix.

• “Lonely Planet” (R): A young man goes with his girlfriend to a prestigious workshop for writers in Morocco. As their relationship becomes strained, he engages in a romance with a famous, reclusive writer. Starring Laura Dern, Liam Hemsworth, Diana Silvers, Ben Youcef, Bellina Logan and Dillon Lane. Available on Netflix.

• “The Apprentice” (R): Biographical drama about young Donald Trump (Sebastian Stan) when he started his real estate business in New York in the 1970s and 1980s.

• “My Old Ass” (R): An 18th-birthday mushroom trip brings Elliott face-to-face with her 39-year-old self. Starring Maisy Stella, Aubrey Plaza, Maddie Ziegler and Percy Hynes.

• “Monster Summer” (PG-13): When a mysterious force begins to disrupt their summer fun, a group of friends team up with a retired police detective to save their island. Starring Mel Gibson, Kevin James, Lorraine Bracco and Mason Thames.

• “The Outrun” (R): After living on the edge in London, Rona attempts to come to terms with her troubled past and returns to Scotland’s Orkney Islands where she grew up. Adapted from the bestselling memoir by Amy Liptrot. Starring Saoirse Ronan, Paapa Essiedu, Saskia Reeves and Stephen Dillane. In select theaters.

• “Azrael” (R): Years after the apocalypse, a cult of mute zealots hunts down Azrael, a young woman who escaped imprisonment. Starring Samara Weaving, Vincent Willestrand, Victoria Carmen Sonne and Sebastian Bull Sarning.

• “Cabrini” (PG-13): Based on a true story, an Italian immigrant, Francesca Cabrini, arrives in New York City in 1889, and is greeted by disease, crime and impoverished children. She soon sets off to convince the mayor and fight to secure housing and health care for immigrant orphans.

• “Hold Your Breath” (R): Set in Oklahoma during the dust storms of the 1930s, a woman (Sarah Paulson) is convinced that a sinister presence is threatening her family. Also starring Amiah Miller, Annaleigh Ashford, Alona Jane Robbins, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach. Available on Hulu.

• “Never Let Go” (R): Psychological thriller/horror film — as an evil force takes over the world beyond their front door, the only protection for a mother (Halle Berry) and her twin sons, is their house and their family’s protective bond. Also starring Anthony B. Jenkins, Percy Daggs III and Percy Daggs IV.

• “Alien-Romulus” (R): New sci-fi/horror-thriller of the “Alien” franchise. While scavenging a derelict space station, a group of young space colonizers face the most terrifying life form in the universe. Producer Ridley Scott, starring Cailee Spaeny, David Jonsson, Archie Renaux, Isabela Merced, Spike Fearn, and Aileen Wu.

• “It Ends With Us” (PG-13): Lily Bloom (Blake Lively) moves to Boston to chase her lifelong dream of opening her own business, and meets a charming neurosurgeon Ryle Kincaid (Justin Baldoni). As the two fall in love, she begins to see sides of Ryle that remind her of her parents’ relationship. Also starring Brandon Sklenar and Isabela Ferrer.

• “Reagan” (PG-13): Drama based on the life of Ronald Reagan, from his childhood to Hollywood stardom to becoming the 40th president of the United States. Starring Dennis Quaid, Penelope Ann Miller, Scott Stapp and Darci Lynne Farmer.

• “Average Joe” (PG-13): Based on a true story, high school football coach Joe Kennedy (Eric Close) finds himself in a fight for religious freedom after he’s fired for publicly taking a knee in prayer after each game. Also starring Amy Acker, Jimmy Gonzales and Paul Rae.

• “Someone Like You” (PG): After the tragic loss of his best friend, a grieving young architect launches a search for her secret twin sister. Starring Sarah Fisher, Jake Allyn, Scott Reeves and Robyn Lively.

• “Lee” (R): Drama based on the true story of photographer Elizabeth `Lee’ Miller, a fashion model who became an acclaimed war correspondent for Vogue magazine during World War II. Starring Kate Winslet, Andy Samberg, Alexander Skarsgård and Marion Cotillard.

• “God’s Not Dead-In God We Trust” (PG): Drama with Rev. David Hill (David A.R. White) running for Congress against an opponent who wants to erase religion from policy. Also starring Dean Cain , Isaiah Washington , Scott Baio and Samaire Armstrong.

• “The Forge” (PG): A young man with no plans for his future, is challenged by his single mom and a successful businessman to start charting a better course for his life. Through the prayers of his mother and biblical discipleship from his new mentor, he begins discovering God’s purpose for his life. Starring Priscilla Shirer, Aspen Kennedy, Jerry Shirer and Karen Abercrombie.

• “It’s What’s Inside” (R): A group of college friends gather for a pre-wedding party that descends into a nightmare when an estranged friend arrives with a mysterious game that awakens long-hidden secrets. Starring Brittany O’Grady, James Morosini, Alycia Debnam-Carey and Devon Terrell. Available on Netflix.

• “Wolfs” (R): George Clooney plays a professional fixer hired to cover up a high-profile crime. But when a second fixer (Brad Pitt) shows up, the two “lone wolves” are forced to work together. Also starring Amy Ryan, Austin Abrams, and Poorna Jagannathan. Available on Apple TV+.

• “Twisters” (PG-13): A former storm chaser haunted by a devastating encounter with a tornado during her college years, is lured back to the open plains by a friend to test a groundbreaking new tracking system. Starring Daisy Edgar-Jones, Glen Powell, Anthony Ramos, Maura Tierney and Brandon Perea.

• “The Killer’s Game” (R): Top hitman Joe Flood (Dave Bautista) is diagnosed with a terminal illness, and decides to take take a hit out on himself. But when the hitmen he hired also target his ex-girlfriend (Sofia Boutella), he must fend off assassin colleagues and win back the love of his life. Also starring Terry Crews and Scott Adkins, with Pom Klementieff, and Ben Kingsley.

• “Rez Ball” (PG-13): The Chuska, New Mexico high school basketball team is rich in Native American heritage. After the loss of their star player, the team must face their greatest challenge to keep their dreams of a state championship alive. Starring Jessica Matten, Kauchani Bratt, Cody Lightning, Dallas Goldtooth, Ernest David Tsosie, Kusem Goodwind, Zoey Reyes, Amber Midthunder and Julia Jones. Available on Netflix.

• “His Three Daughters” (R): Bittersweet and often funny story of an elderly patriarch and the three grown daughters who come to be with him in his final days. Starring Elizabeth Olsen, Carrie Coon, Natasha Lyonne, Jovan Adepo and Jay O. Sanders. Available on Netflix.

• “Uglies” (PG-13): In a futuristic world that imposes a mandatory cosmetic surgery at 16, a teen awaiting her turn leaves to search for her friend who ran away. Starring Joey King, Chase Stokes and Laverne Cox. Available on Netflix.

• “Rebel Ridge” (TV-MA): Terry Richmond (Aaron Pierre) enters the town of Shelby Springs to post bail for his cousin. But when Terry’s life savings is unjustly seized by law-enforcement, he’s forced to go head to head with local police chief Sandy Burnne (Don Johnson) and his combat-ready officers. Terry finds an ally in court clerk Summer McBride (AnnaSophia Robb). Available on Netflix.

• “Blink Twice” (R): A young waitress in Los Angeles meets a tech entrepreneur who invites her to vacation with him and his friends on his private island. When strange things start to happen, Frida must uncover the truth to make it out alive. Starring Channing Tatum, Geena Davis, Kyle MacLachlan and Adria Arjona.

• “Borderlands” (PG-13): Lilith (Cate Blanchett), an infamous bounty hunter returns to her home planet and forms an alliance with a team of unlikely heroes. Based on a video game franchise. Also starring Kevin Hart, Ariana Greenblatt, Jack Black, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Florian Munteanu.

• “Despicable Me 4” (PG): Sequel to “Despicable Me 3” with a new member of the family, Gru Jr. The family is forced to go on the run when criminal mastermind Maxime Le Mal escapes from prison and vows revenge against Gru. Animated, featuring the voices of Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, Will Ferrell, Pierre Coffin, Joey King, Sofia Vergara, Stephen Colbert, Miranda Cosgrove, Dana Gaier and Madison Polan.

• “My Penguin Friend” (PG): A heartbroken fisherman rescues a penguin drifting alone in the ocean. Starring Jean Reno, Adriana Barraza, Rocio Hernandez and Nicolás Francella.

• “Ryan’s World the Movie-Titan Universe” (PG): When Ryan’s twin sisters Emma and Kate get trapped in a comic book world, he enters the realm to rescue them. Starring Ryan Kaji, Albie Hecht, Shion Kaji and Kate Kaji.

• “Cuckoo” (R): Horror film about a 17-year-old girl who reluctantly leaves her American home to live with her father at a resort in the German Alps with his new family. Starring Hunter Schafer, Dan Stevens, Jessica Henwick and Kalin Morrow.

• “How To Come Alive with Norman Mailer”: Detroit Film Theatre at the Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit, dia.org, ticket prices vary.

• “Kneecap” (R): Biopic film about the rise of the Irish hip hop act, Kneecap. Starring Naoise Ó Cairealláin “Móglaí Bap”, Liam Óg Ó Hannaidh “Mo Chara”, JJ Ó Dochartaigh “DJ Provaí”, Josie Walker, Fionnuala Flaherty, Jessica Reynolds, Adam Best, with Simone Kirby and Michael Fassbender.

• “Kalki 2898 AD”: Indian Sci-fi/Action film. A modern avatar of the Hindu god Vishnu is said to have descended on Earth to protect the world from evil forces, subtitles. Starring Prabhas, Kamal Haasan, Deepika Padukone and Amitabh Bachchan.

• “Sound of Hope-The Story of Possum Trot” (PG-13): Donna and Reverend Martin ignite a movement of compassion in their East Texas church for 22 families to adopt 77 of the most difficult-to-place kids in the foster system.

• “Bad Newz”: Indian Hindi-language comedy film directed by Anand Tiwari. Starring Tripti Dimri, Vicky Kaushal, Ammy Virk and Fatima Sana Shaikh.

• “The Front Room” (R): Horror/thriller film that follows a newly pregnant woman whose mother-in-law moves in and tries to get her claws on the child. Starring Brandy, Kathryn Hunter, Andrew Burnap and Neal Huff.

• “Slingshot” (R): A trio of astronauts aboard a years-long, possibly compromised mission to Saturn’s moon Titan must attempt a slingshot maneuver that will either catapult them to Titan or into deep space. Starring Casey Affleck, Tomer Capone, Laurence Fishburne and Emily Beecham.

• “Strange Darling” (R): A twisted one-night stand spirals into a serial killer’s vicious murder spree. Starring Willa Fitzgerald, Kyle Gallner, Giovanni Ribisi and Barbara Hershey.

• “Between The Temples” (R): A cantor in a crisis of faith finds his world turned upside down when his former grade school music teacher re-enters his life as his new adult Bat Mitzvah student. Starring Jason Schwartzman, Carol Kane, Dolly De Leon and Madeline Weinstein.

• “City of Dreams” (R): A young Mexican farmer travels to Los Angeles with the promise of training at a soccer camp. Soon he realizes he’s really been sold to a sweatshop, and plans his escape. Starring Ari López, Jason Patric, Renata Vaca and Diego Calva.

• “Afraid” (PG-13): Curtis (John Cho) and his family are selected to test a new digital assistant device which begins to anticipate their needs and makes sure nothing gets in the family’s way. Also starring Katherine Waterston, Lukita Maxwell and Havana Rose Liu.

• “1992” (R): Mercer (Tyrese Gibson) is trying to rebuild his life and his relationship with his son amid the turbulent Los Angeles riots in 1992, following the Rodney King verdict. Meanwhile, another father and son put their own strained relationship to the test as they plan a heist where Mercer works. Also starring Ray Liotta, Scott Eastwood and Dylan Arnold.

• “Inside Out 2” (PG): Disney and Pixar’s sequel to “Inside Out” with Riley (voiced by Kensington Tallman) now a teenager with a new set of emotions. Animated comedy featuring the voices of Maya Hawke, Amy Poehler, Ayo Edebiri, Lewis Black and Phyllis Smith.

• “You Gotta Believe” (PG): A group of underdog youth baseball players make it all the way to the 2002 Little League World Series. Starring Patrick Renna, Luke Wilson, Greg Kinnear and Sarah Gadon.

• “Harold and the Purple Crayon” (PG): Animated fantasy comedy film, based on the children’s book of the same title by Crockett Johnson. Starring Zachary Levi, Zooey Deschanel, Tanya Reynolds and Lil Rel Howery.

• “Didi” (R): In 2008, during the last month of summer before high school begins, a 13-year-old Taiwanese American boy learns how to skate, how to flirt, and how to love your mom. Starring Izaac Wang, Joan Chen, Shirley Chen, and Chang Li Hua.

• “Trap” (PG-13): A father and teen daughter attend a pop concert, where they realize they’re at the center of a dark and sinister event. Written and directed by M. Night Shyamalan, featuring performances by his daughter, rising music star Saleka Shyamalan. Starring Josh Hartnett, Ariel Donoghue, Saleka Shyamalan, Hayley Mills and Allison Pill.

• “The Fabulous Four” (R): Lifelong friends travel to Key West, Fla., to be bridesmaids in the wedding of their college girlfriend. Starring Bette Midler, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Susan Sarandon and Megan Mullally.

• “The Supremes at Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat” (PG-13): Lifelong best friends Odette, Clarice, and Barbara Jean share an unbreakable bond from decades of weathering life’s storms. Now, as heartbreak and illness stir up the past, their bond is put to the test. Starring Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Sanaa Lathan, Uzo Aduba, Mekhi Phifer, Julian McMahon and Russell Hornsby. Available on Hulu.

• “The Union” (PG-13): Mike (Mark Wahlberg), a construction worker from Jersey, gets recruited by his high school sweetheart Roxanne (Halle Berry) to serve on a high-stakes US intelligence mission. Also starring J.K. Simmons, Mike Colter, Alice Lee, Jackie Earle Haley, and Jessica De Gouw.

• “The Instigators” (R): Rory (Matt Damon) and Cobby (Casey Affleck) are reluctant partners thrown together to rob a corrupt politician. When the heist goes wrong, they convince Rory’s therapist (Hong Chau) to join their getaway, and must put aside their differences and work together. Available on Apple TV+.

• “Bad Boys-Ride or Die” (R): Fourth installment of the “Bad Boys” action comedy franchise with the Miami detectives on the run as falsely accused fugitives. Starring Will Smith, Martin Lawrence, Paola Núñez, Jacob Scipio and Vanessa Hudgens.

• “Fly Me to the Moon” (PG-13): Sparks fly between a marketing executive and a NASA official as he makes preparations for the Apollo 11 moon landing. Starring Scarlett Johansson, Channing Tatum, Woody Harrelson and Anna Garcia.

• “Longlegs” (R): FBI Agent Lee Harker is assigned to an unsolved serial killer case that takes an unexpected turn, revealing evidence of the occult. Starring Nicolas Cage, Maika Monroe, Alicia Witt and Kiernan Shipka.

• “Gunner”: A father tries to save his sons from a dangerous drug gang. Starring Luke Hemsworth, Morgan Freeman, Joseph Baena and Grant Feely.

• “Horizon: An American Saga Chapter 1” (R): Families, friends and foes discover the lure of the Old West as the Civil War divides the country. Starring Kevin Costner, Abbey Lee, Sam Worthington, Jena Malone and Danny Huston. Directed by Kevin Costner.

• “Beverly Hills Cop-Axel F” (R): Detective Axel Foley (Eddie Murphy) is back on the beat in Beverly Hills. After his daughter’s life is threatened, she (Taylour Paige) and Foley team up with a new partner (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) and old pals Billy Rosewood (Judge Reinhold) and John Taggart (John Ashton) to turn up the heat and uncover a conspiracy. Also starring Kevin Bacon.

• “The Fall Guy” (PG-13): As a stuntman, Colt Seavers (Ryan Gosling) gets blown up, shot, crashed, and thrown through windows. After an almost career-ending accident, he must spring back into action to track down a missing movie star, solve a conspiracy and try to win back the love of his life, while still doing his day job. Also starring Emily Blunt, Winston Duke, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Hannah Waddingham and Stephanie Hsu.

• “Oddity” (R): After the brutal murder of her twin sister, Darcy goes after those responsible by using haunted items to exact revenge. Starring Carolyn Bracken, Gwilym Lee, Tadhg Murphy and Steve Wall.

• “Disciples in the Moonlight” (PG-13): In the not-too-distant future, the United States bans the Bible and replaces it with a government-approved version. A small group of Christians tries to smuggle the true Word of God to underground churches throughout the Midwest. Starring Brett Varvel, Micah Lynn Hanson, Sharon Oliphant and Myles Clohessy.

• “Kinds of Kindness” (R): Three stories: One follows a man without choice who tries to take control of his own life; Another is about a policeman whose wife went missing at sea and returns seeming like a different person; and a woman who searches for someone with a special ability. Starring Emma Stone, Jesse Plemons, Willem Dafoe, Margaret Qualley, Hong Chau, Joe Alwyn, Mamoudou Athie and Hunter Schafer.

• “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” (PG-13): Director Wes Ball breathes new life into the global franchise set several generations in the future, in which apes are the dominant species living harmoniously and humans have been reduced to living in the shadows. Starring Owen Teague, Freya Allan, Kevin Durand, Peter Macon, and William H. Macy.

• “The Garfield Movie” (PG): New Garfield movie with Garfield being reunited with his long-lost father, a scruffy street cat, who draws him into a high-stakes heist. Animated, featuring the voices of Chris Pratt, Nicholas Hoult, Ving Rhames and Samuel L. Jackson.

• “Daddio” (R): A young woman jumps into the backseat of a yellow taxi at JFK airport. As the driver takes off into the night toward Manhattan, she gradually tells the driver about her unfortunate decisions that led to an affair with a married man and  the driver also reveals about his life. Starring Dakota Johnson and Sean Penn.

• “The Abandon” (R): A wounded U.S. soldier awakens trapped in a strange cube that tests his physical and mental limits as he struggles to find a way to escape. Thriller/sci-fi film starring Jonathan Rosenthal, Tamara Perry, Mezi Atwood and Priscilla Avila.

• “A Quiet Place-Day One” (PG-13): Prequel to “A Quiet Place,” the day the world went quiet. Starring Joseph Quinn, Alex Wolff and Djimon Hounsou and Lupita Nyong’o.

• “Touch” (R): A romantic adventure that spans several decades and continents; following one widower’s emotional journey to find his first love who disappeared 50 years ago. The film is based on the 2022 Icelandic best-selling novel by Olafur Johann Olafsson. Starring Egill Olafsson, Kōki, Pálmi Kormákur, Masahiro Motoki, Yoko Narahashi, Ruth Sheen, María Ellingsen, Meg Kubota and Charles Nishikawa.

• “The Exorcism” (R): A troubled actor begins to unravel while shooting a horror film. His estranged daughter wonders if he’s slipping back into his past addictions or if there’s something more sinister at play. Starring Russell Crowe, Ryan Simpkins, Chloe Bailey and Sam Worthington.

• “Ghostlight” (R): When a construction worker joins a local theatre’s production of “Romeo and Juliet,” the drama onstage starts to mirror his own life. Starring Dolly De Leon, Keith Kupferer, Katherine Kupferer and Tara Mallen.

• “MaXXXine” (R): Horror film set in 1980s Hollywood about an adult film star/aspiring actress who finally gets her big break, but a mysterious killer stalks the starlets of Los Angeles. Starring Mia Goth, Halsey, Elizabeth Debicki and Lily Collins.

• “Babes” (R): Pregnant from a one-night-stand, Eden leans on her best friend and mother of two, Dawn, to guide her. Starring Ilana Glazer, Michelle Buteau, Hasan Minhaj and Stephan James.

• “The Bikeriders” (R): During a rebellious time in America, a Midwestern motorcycle club transforms from a gathering place for local outsiders into an underworld of violence. Starring Jodie Comer, Austin Butler, Tom Hardy, Mike Faist, Michael Shannon and Norman Reedus.

• “Summer Camp” (PG-13): Comedy about childhood best friends Nora, Ginny and Mary who used to spend every summer at a sleep-away camp together. Years later, they’re given the opportunity to reunite. Starring Diane Keaton, Kathy Bates, Josh Peck and Victoria Rowell.

• “The Dead Don’t Hurt” (R): Western/Romance film about star-crossed lovers on the western U.S. frontier in the 1860s. Vivienne Le Coudy (Vicky Krieps) is a fiercely independent woman who must fend for herself when Holger Olsen (Viggo Mortensen) goes to fight in the Civil War. Also starring Solly McLeod and Jason Clarke.

• “Dandelion” (R): A struggling singer-songwriter falls into an intoxicating romance that leads her to a deeper appreciation of her artistic journey as she discovers a voice that is authentically her own. Starring KiKi Layne, Thomas Doherty, Melanie Nicholls-King and Cliff Cash.

• “IF” (PG): From writer and director John Krasinski, “IF” is about a girl who discovers that she can see everyone’s imaginary friends – and what she does with that superpower to reconnect forgotten IFs with their kids. Starring Ryan Reynolds, John Krasinski, Cailey Fleming, Fiona Shaw, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Louis Gossett Jr. and Steve Carell.

• “Godzilla x Kong-The New Empire” (PG-13): Latest film in the Monsterverse franchise following “Godzilla vs. Kong,” pitting Kong and Godzilla against a colossal undiscovered threat hidden deep within the planet. Starring Millie Bobby Brown, Rebecca Hall, Brian Tyree Henry, Kaylee Hottle and Nicola Crisa and Dan Stevens.

• “Young Woman and the Sea” (PG)  Based on the true story of Trudy Ederle, the first woman to successfully swim the English Channel. Starring Daisy Ridley, Stephen Graham and Kim Bodnia. Available on Disney+.

• “Dragonkeeper” (PG): A young orphan ventures across ancient China to save the last surviving dragons from extinction. Animated.

• “Sting” (R): Charlotte, a rebellious 12-year-old girl finds a tiny spider in her rundown apartment building. She keeps it in a jar, but it soon starts to grow at a monstrous rate and neighbors begin to disappear. Starring Alyla Browne, Ryan Corr, Penelope Mitchell and Jermaine Fowler.

• “Treasure” (R): A music journalist accompanies her father, a charmingly stubborn Holocaust survivor, on a journey to his homeland. Starring Lena Dunham, Stephen Fry, Sandra Drzymalska and Zbigniew Zamachows.

• “Thelma” (PG-13): A 93-year-old grandmother who loses $10,000 to a con artist on the phone gets help from a friend and his motorized scooter to travel across Los Angeles to reclaim what was taken from her. Starring June Squibb, Richard Roundtree, Parker Posey and Clark Gregg.

• “Tuesday” (R): A mother and her daughter must confront Death when it arrives in the form of a talking bird. Starring Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Lola Petticrew, Arinze Kene and Ellie James.

• “The Strangers-Chapter 1″ (R): First entry of horror film series. After their car breaks down in an eerie small town, a young couple is forced to spend the night in a remote cabin. where they are terrorized by three masked strangers. Starring Madelaine Petsch, Froy Gutierrez, Gabriel Basso and Rachel Shenton.

• “Challengers” (R): Tennis player turned coach Tashi (Zendaya) has transformed her husband, Art (Mike Faist), from a mediocre player into a world-famous grand slam champion.

• “Furiosa-A Mad Max Saga” (R): Fifth installment in the Mad Max franchise, and prequel to “Mad Max- Fury Road,” a young Furiosa falls into the hands of a great biker horde led by the warlord Dementus. Starring Chris Hemsworth, Quaden Bayles, Tom Hardy and Anya Taylor-Joy.

• “Divorce in the Black” (R): New Tyler Perry movie. After her husband deserts their marriage, a woman gets a chance to find true love. Starring Meagan Good, Cory Hardrict, Joseph Lee Anderson and Richard Lawson. Available on Amazon Prime Video.

• “Hit Man” (R): A professional killer breaks protocol to help a woman trying to flee an abusive husband and finds himself falling for her. Available on Netflix.

• “The Watchers” (PG-13): An artist gets stranded in a forest in western Ireland and becomes trapped alongside three strangers who are stalked by mysterious creatures every night. Starring Dakota Fanning, Georgina Campbell, Olwen Fouéré and Siobhan Hewlett.

• “Sight” (PG-13): Based on the true story of Dr. Ming Wang, a Chinese immigrant who defies all odds to become a world-renowned eye surgeon. Starring Greg Kinnear, Terry Chen, Ben Wang and Mia SwamiNathan.

• “Fancy Dance” (TV-MA): Following her sister’s disappearance, Jax (Lily Gladstone) and her niece Roki hit the road on a journey to the Grand Nation Powwow in Oklahoma City. Starring Lily Gladstone, Isabel Deroy-Olson, Shea Whigham, Ryan Begay, Crystle Lightning, and Audrey Wasilewski. Available on Apple TV+.

• “I Am-Celine Dion” (PG): Celine Dion highlights the music that has guided her life while also showcasing the resilience of the human spirit as she struggles with a life-altering illness. Available on Amazon Prime.

• “Unsung Hero” (PG): Based on a true story that follows David Smallbone, his pregnant wife Helen, and their seven children as they leave Australia to rebuild their lives in America. David and Helen realize the musical talent of their children, who become two of the most successful acts in Inspirational Music history. Starring Joel Smallbone, Rebecca St. James, Candace Cameron and Daisy Betts.

• “Ezra” (R): Divorced stand-up comedian Max Bernal struggles to raise his autistic son, Ezra. Forced to confront difficult decisions about the boy’s future, Max and Ezra embark on a cross-country road trip that has a transcendent impact on both of their lives. Starring Robert De Niro, Tony Goldwyn, Bobby Cannavale and William A. Fitzgerald.

• “Back to Black” (R): The story of Amy Winehouse’s rise to fame from her early days in Camden through the making of her groundbreaking album, Back to Black, that catapulted her to global fame. Starring Marisa Abela, Jack O’Connell, Eddie Marsan and Lesley Manville.

• “In A Violent Nature” (NR): Horror film where a group of teens take a locket from a collapsed fire tower in the woods, and unwittingly resurrect the rotting corpse of Johnny, a vengeful spirit spurred on by a horrific 60-year old crime. Starring Ryan Barrett, Andrea Pavlovic, Charlotte Creaghan and Lauren-Marie Taylor.

• “Firebrand” (R): In Tudor England, Katherine Parr reluctantly agrees to become the sixth wife of the tyrannical King Henry VIII. Her predecessors were either vanquished or dead. Starring Jude Law, Alicia Vikander, Junia Rees and Anna Mawn.

• “Tarot” (PG-13): A group of friends unwittingly unleash an unspeakable evil trapped within a cursed deck of tarot cards. Starring Avantika Vandanapu, Jacob Batalon, Larsen Thompson and Harriet Slater.

• “The Beach Boys” documentary: A celebration of the band that revolutionized pop music and the harmonious sound they created that personified the California dream. Available on Disney+.

• “Atlas” (PG-13): Sci-fi action film about a data analyst with a deep distrust of AI who finds it may be her only hope when a mission to capture a renegade robot goes awry. Starring Jennifer Lopez, Sterling K. Brown, Mark Strong, Sims Liu, Lana Parrilla, and Lesley Fera. Available on Netflix.

• “Monkey Man” (R): A young man ekes out a meager living in an underground fight club where he is beaten bloody by popular fighters for cash. After years of suppressed rage, his mysteriously scarred hands unleash an explosive campaign of retribution. Starring Dev Patel, Sharlto Copley, Sikandar Kher, Sobhita Dhulipala and Adithi Kalkunte.

• “The Strangers”-Chapter 1 (R): First entry of horror film series. After their car breaks down in an eerie small town, a young couple is forced to spend the night in a remote cabin. where they are terrorized by three masked strangers. Starring Madelaine Petsch, Froy Gutierrez, Gabriel Basso and Rachel Shenton.

• “Not Another Church Movie” (R): Taylor Pherry (Kevin Daniels), is given a mission from God to tell his family’s stories and inspire his community. What he doesn’t know is that the devil has other plans. Also starring Jamie Foxx, Tisha Campbell and Vivica A. Fox.

• “The First Omen” (R): When a young American woman is sent to Rome to begin a life of service to the church, she encounters a darkness that causes her to question her own faith. Starring Nell Tiger Free, Sonia Braga, Ralph Ineson and Bill Nighy.

• “Abigail” (R): A group of would-be criminals kidnap the 12-year-old ballerina daughter of a powerful underworld figure. All they have to do to collect a $50 million ransom, is watch the girl overnight in an isolated mansion. Starring Melissa Barrera, Dan Stevens, Alisha Weir, Kathryn Newton, William Catlett, Kevin Durand, Angus Cloud and Giancarlo Esposito.

• “Civil War” (R): In a dystopian future, a team of military-embedded journalists race to reach Washington, D.C. before rebel factions descend upon the White House. Starring Kirsten Dunst, Wagner Moura, Cailee Spaeny and Jesse Plemons.

• “Ghostbusters-Frozen Empire” (PG-13): The Spengler family returns to the New York City firehouse to team up with the original Ghostbusters. When an ancient artifact unleashes an evil force, Ghostbusters new and old must unite to protect the world from a second ice age. Starring Mckenna Grace, Emily Alyn Lind, Bill Murray, Finn Wolfhard, Dan Aykroyd, Ernie Hudson and Paul Rudd.

• “Kung Fu Panda 4” (PG): After three death-defying adventures defeating villains with his courage and martial arts skills, Po the Dragon Warrior is called upon to become the Spiritual Leader of the Valley of Peace. Animated, featuring the voices of Jack Black, Awkwafina, Viola Davis, Dustin Hoffman, James Hong, Bryan Cranston, Ian McShane and Ke Huy Quan.

• “The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare” (R): Based upon recently declassified files of the British War Department and inspired by true events, this action-comedy tells the story of the first-ever special forces organization formed during WWII. The top-secret combat unit, composed of a motley crew of rogues and mavericks, goes on a daring mission against the Nazis. Starring Henry Cavill, Eiza González, Alan Ritchson, Alex Pettyfer, Hero Fiennes Tiffin, Babs Olusamokun, Henrique Zaga, Til Schweiger, with Henry Golding and Cary Elwes.

• “Jeanne du Barry”: Historical drama about Jeanne, a working-class woman determined to climb the social ladder. She becomes one of the favorites of King Louis XV and falls madly in love. Against all convention, Jeanne moves to Versailles. Starring Johnny Depp, Maïwenn, Pauline Pollmann and Diego Le Fur.

• “Boy Kills World” (R): Boy (Bill Skarsgård) trains to become an instrument of death and assassinate Hilda Van Der Koy (Famke Janssen), the matriarch of a corrupt post-apocalyptic dynasty who murdered his family. Also starring Jessica Rothe and Andrew Koji.

• “Mother of the Bride” (PG-13): Lana’s daughter Emma returns from abroad and drops a bombshell: she’s getting married. Things get worse when Lana learns that the man who captured Emma’s heart is the son of the man who broke hers years ago. Starring Brooke Shields, Benjamin Bratt, Miranda Cosgrove, and Chad Michael Murray. Available on Netflix.

• “Unfrosted” (PG-13): Imaginative tale set in Battle Creek, Michigan, 1963, about Kellogg’s and Post, sworn cereal rivals, race to create a pastry that changes breakfast forever. Starring Jerry Seinfeld in his directorial film debut, Melissa McCarthy, Jim Gaffigan, Amy Schumer, Max Greenfield, and Hugh Grant. Available on Netflix.

• “Dune 2″ (PG-13): The sci-fi epic continues with Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet) uniting with Chani and the Fremen, while seeking revenge against those who destroyed his family. Adaptation of Frank Herbert’s bestseller “Dune,” with returning and new stars, including Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Josh Brolin, Austin Butler, Christopher Walken and Florence Pugh. Directed by Denis Villeneuve.

• “The Image Of You” (R): Zoe becomes skeptical when her twin sister, Anna, falls for Nick. As Zoe digs into Nick’s past, they all get pulled into a dangerous game where honesty could prove fatal. Starring Sasha Pieterse (as Anna and Zoe), Parker Young, Mira Sorvino and Néstor Carbonell.

• “We Grown Now” (PG): In 1992 Chicago, best friends Malik and Eric traverse the city of Chicago, looking to escape the mundaneness of school and the hardships of growing up in public housing. They soon find their unbreakable bond challenged when a tragedy shakes their community. Starring Blake Cameron James, Gian Knight Ramirez, S. Epatha Merkerson, Avery Holliday, and Ora Jones, with Lil Rel Howery and Jurnee Smollett. Available on Apple TV.

• “Arthur the King” (PG-13): Based on a true story, pro adventure racer Michael Light (Mark Wahlberg) convinces a sponsor to back him and a team of athletes for the Adventure Racing World Championship in the Dominican Republic. Over the course of 10 days and 435 miles, an unbreakable bond is forged between Light and a street dog named Arthur. Also starring Simu Liu, Nathalie Emmanuel, Ali Suliman, with Bear Grylls as himself, and Paul Guilfoyle.

• “The Long Game” (PG): In 1955, five young Mexican-American caddies are determined to learn how to play and create their own golf course in the middle of the South Texas desert. Starring Jay Hernandez, Dennis Quaid, Jaina Lee Ortiz, Cheech Marin and Julian Works.

• “Imaginary” (PG-13): A woman moves back into her childhood home with her family, and her youngest stepdaughter develops an eerie attachment to a stuffed bear that she finds in the basement. Starring DeWanda Wise, Pyper Braun, Tom Payne and Taegan Burns.

• “The American Society of Magical Negroes” (PG-13): Comedy about a young man who gets recruited into a secret society of magical Black people who dedicate their lives to making white people’s lives easier. Starring Justice Smith, David Alan Grier, Nicole Byer and Rupert Friend.

• “Wicked Little Letters” (R): Set in a 1920’s seaside town, the residents of Littlehampton start receiving letters filled with obscenities and hilarious profanity, and blame Rose, a rowdy Irish immigrant. Starring Olivia Colman, Jessie Buckley, Anjana Vasan.

• “Tillu Square”: Indian Telugu-language romantic crime comedy, starring Anupama Parameswaran, Siddu Jonnalagadda, Madonna Sebastian and Fish Venkat. Available on Netflix.

• “Spy × Family Code-White”: A spy and an assassin keep their double lives to themselves while pretending to be the perfect family. Anime film.

• “Sasquatch Sunset” (R): Comedy/Drama Deep in the woods in North America, a family of Sasquatches find themselves on a collision course with the ever-changing world around them. Starring Riley Keough, Nathan Zellner and Jesse Eisenberg.

• “Arcadian” (R): In the near future on a decimated Earth, Paul and his twin sons find tranquility by day but terror by night when ferocious creatures awaken and consume all living souls in their path. Starring Nicolas Cage, Maxwell Jenkins, Sadie Soverall and Jaeden Martell.

• “They Shot the Piano Player” PG-13: A New York music journalist goes on a quest to uncover the truth behind the mysterious disappearance of Brazilian piano virtuoso Francisco Tenório Júnior. Animated docudrama, featuring the voice of Jeff Goldblum.

• “Blood for Dust” (R): Travelling salesman Cliff (Scoot McNairy) is drowning under the weight of providing for his family and finds himself on a dangerous path after a chance encounter with a colleague who has a dark past. Starring Kit Harington, Josh Lucas and Ethan Suplee.

• “Rebel Moon-Part Two-The Scargiver” (PG-13): The continued science fiction/fantasy saga of Kora and the surviving warriors as they prepare to fight alongside the brave people of Veldt, to defend a once peaceful village, a newfound homeland for those who have lost their own in the fight against the Motherworld. Starring Sofia Boutella, Djimon Hounsou, Ed Skrein, Michiel Huisman, Bae Doona, Ray Fisher, Charlie Hunnam, Charlotte Maggi, Staz Nair and Anthony Hopkins. Available on Netflix.

• “The Greatest Hits” (PG-13): Harriet (Lucy Boynton) discovers certain songs can transport her back in time – literally. While she relives romantic memories of her former boyfriend, her time travelling collides with a new love interest in the present  Also starring David Corenswet, Justin H. Min, Retta, Jackson Kelly, and Robert Keane. Available on Hulu.

• “Housekeeping for Beginners” (R): Dita never wanted to be a mother, but circumstances force her to raise her girlfriend’s two daughters. The three butt heads yet become an unlikely family that must fight to stay together. Starring Anamaria Marinca, Alina Serban, Samson Selim and Vladimir Tintor.

• “Woody Woodpecker Goes to Camp”: After getting kicked out of the forest, Woody thinks he’s found a forever home at Camp Woo Hoo, until an inspector threatens to shut down the camp. Available on Netflix.

• “Girls State” (TV-MA): A political coming-of-age story that follows young female leaders from different backgrounds across Missouri participating in an experiment to build a government from the ground up. Available on Apple TV+.

• “Argylle” (PG-13): Reclusive author Elly Conway (Bryce Dallas Howard) writes a series of best-selling espionage novels about secret agent Argylle. The plot thickens when Elly’s fictional books about Argylle and his mission to unravel a global spy syndicate begin to mirror reality. Also starring Sam Rockwell, Henry Cavill, John Cena, Dua Lipa and Samuel L. Jackson.

• “Ordinary Angels” (PG): A struggling hairdresser meets a widowed father working hard to care for his two daughters. With his youngest critically ill and waiting for a liver transplant, the woman rallies the community to help. Starring Alan Ritchson, Hilary Swank, Nancy Travis and Skywalker Hughes.

• “Bob Marley-One Love”: (PG-13): Celebrates the life of Jamaican singer-songwriter Bob Marley, who overcame adversity to become the most famous reggae musician in the world. Produced in partnership with the Marley family and starring Kingsley Ben-Adir as Bob Marley and Lashana Lynch as his wife Rita.

• “Migration” (PG): Animated tale about a family of ducks who decide to leave their New England pond for a family adventure trip to Jamaica, but wind up in New York City. Featuring the voices of Elizabeth Banks, Kumail Nanjiani, Awkwafina, Keegan-Michael Key, David Mitchell, Carol Kane, Caspar Jennings, Tresi Gazal and Danny DeVito.

• “One Life” (PG): Based on a true story, London broker Nicholas “Nicky” Winton helps rescue hundreds of predominantly Jewish children from Czechoslovakia, before the Nazi occupation closes the borders during World War II. Fifty years later, Winton is still haunted by the fate of those he wasn’t able to rescue. Starring Anthony Hopkins, Johnny Flynn, Lena Olin and Helena Bonham.

• “Late Night with the Devil” (R): Horror-comedy set in 1977, about a live television broadcast that goes horribly wrong, unleashing evil into the nation’s living rooms. Starring David Dastmalchian, Ingrid Torelli, Laura Gordon and Georgina Haig.

• “Immaculate” (R): An American nun joins a remote convent in the Italian countryside. She soon discovers her new home has a sinister secret with unspeakable horrors. Starring Sydney Sweeney, Benedetta Porcaroli, Simona Tabasco and Álvaro Morte.

• “The Beekeeper” (R): One man’s brutal campaign for vengeance takes on national stakes after it is revealed that he is a former operative of a powerful and clandestine organization known as “Beekeepers.” Starring Jason Statham, Emmy Raver-Lampman, Josh Hutcherson, Bobby Naderi, Minnie Driver, with Phylicia Rashad and Jeremy Irons.

• “Love Lies Bleeding” (R): A reclusive gym manager falls for Jackie, an ambitious bodybuilder who’s heading to Las Vegas to pursue her dream. Their love soon leads to violence due to Lou’s criminal family. Starring Kristen Stewart, Katy M. O’Brian, Jena Malone and Anna Baryshnikov.

• “Knox Goes Away” (R): After being diagnosed with a rapidly evolving form of dementia, a contract killer gets the chance to redeem himself by saving his estranged son’s life. Starring Michael Keaton, Al Pacino, James Marsden and Joanna Kulig.

• “Madame Web” (PG-13): Cassandra Webb (Dakota Johnson) is a New York City paramedic who develops the power to foresee the future. She must protect three young women from a deadly adversary. Also starring Sydney Sweeney, Isabela Merced and Emma Roberts.

• “Irish Wish” (R) When the love of her life gets engaged to her best friend, Maddie (Lindsay Lohan) puts her feelings aside to be a bridesmaid at their wedding in Ireland. Before the wedding, Maddie makes a spontaneous wish for true love, and wakes up as the bride-to-be. Also starring Alexander Vlahos, Ayesha Curry, Elizabeth Tan, Ed Steelers and Jane Seymour. Available on Netflix.

• “Drive-Away Dolls” (R): Comedy that follows Jamie and her demure friend Marian who take an impromptu road trip to Tallahassee, Fla., but things quickly go awry when they cross paths with a group of inept criminals along the way. Starring Margaret Qualley, Geraldine Viswanathan, Pedro Pascal and Matt Damon.

• “Night Swim” (PG-13): A former baseball player, forced into early retirement by a degenerative illness, moves into a new house with his wife and two children. He hopes that the backyard swimming pool will be fun for the kids and provide physical therapy for himself. But a dark secret in the home’s past will unleash terror. Starring Wyatt Russell, Kerry Condon, Amélie Hoeferle and Gavin Warren.

• “Anyone But You” (R): Despite an amazing first date, Bea and Ben’s initial attraction quickly turns sour. However, when they unexpectedly find themselves at a destination wedding in Australia, they pretend to be the perfect couple to keep up appearances. Starring Sydney Sweeney, Glen Powell, Darren Barnet and Alexandra Shipp.

• “Mean Girls” (PG-13): When new student Cady Heron (Angourie Rice) is welcomed into the top of the social food chain by the elite group of popular girls ruled by the queen bee Regina George (Reneé Rapp), Cady makes the misstep of falling for Regina’s ex-boyfriend. Musical comedy adapted from the Broadway musical, based on the 2004 movie of the same name. Also starring Bebe Wood, Avantika, Christopher Briney, Auli’i Cravalho, Jaquel Spivey, Jon Hamm, Tina Fey and Tim Meadows.

• “American Fiction” (R): Jeffrey Wright stars as Monk, a frustrated novelist who’s fed up with the establishment profiting from “black” entertainment that relies on tired and offensive tropes. Also starring Tracee Ellis Ross, John Ortiz, Erika Alexander, Leslie Uggams and Adam Brody.

• “Damsel” (PG-13): A damsel agrees to marry a handsome prince and then finds the royal family has made her a sacrifice to repay an ancient debt. Thrown into a cave with a fire-breathing dragon, she must rely on her wits and will to survive. Starring Millie Bobby Brown, Ray Winstone, Nick Robinson and Shohreh Aghdashloo. Available on Netflix.

• “Spaceman” (R): Astronaut Jakub (Adam Sandler) is on a solitary research mission to the edge of the solar system. Six months into the voyage, he realizes that his marriage back home is in trouble. A mysterious creature that he finds hiding in the ship offers to help him fix things with his wife, Lenka (Carey Mulligan). Available on Netflix.

• “Lisa Frankenstein” (PG-13): A horror comedy about a misunderstood teenager and her high school crush, a handsome corpse who comes back to life. Starring Kathryn Newton, Cole Sprouse, Liza Soberano, Henry Eikenberry, Joe Chrest and Carla Gugino.

• “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom” (PG-13): Having failed to defeat Aquaman (Jason Momoa) in the first film, Black Manta (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II) is still driven by the need to avenge his father’s death, and will stop at nothing to take down Aquaman, his family and Atlantis. Also starring Nicole Kidman, Dolph Lundgren and Randall Park.

• “Wonka” (PG): Prequel to “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”, based on Roald Dahl’s children’s book, “Wonka” tells the story of how the inventor, magician and chocolate-maker became the beloved Willy Wonka. Starring Timothée Chalamet, Calah Lane, Keegan-Michael Key, Paterson Joseph, Matt Lucas, Mathew Baynton, Sally Hawkins, Rowan Atkinson, Jim Carter, and Olivia Colman.

• “No Way Up” (R): Survivors of a plane crash into the ocean must find a way to escape as sharks circle the wreckage. Starring Sophie McIntosh, Colm Meaney, Will Attenborough and Jeremias Amoore.

• “The Zone of Interest” (R): A commandant of Auschwitz, strives to build a dream life for his family in a house and garden next to the concentration camp. Starring Sandra Hüller and Christian Friedel.

• “Land of Bad” (R): A Delta Force team is ambushed in enemy territory, and their only hope lies with an Air Force drone pilot as the eyes in the sky. Starring Russell Crowe, Liam Hemsworth, Luke Hemsworth and Ricky Whittle.

• “The Boys in the Boat” (PG-13): A sports drama that follows the 1936 University of Washington rowing team that competed for gold at the Summer Olympics in Berlin. Based on the #1 New York Times bestselling non-fiction novel written by Daniel James Brown. Starring Joel Edgerton and Callum Turner. Directed by George Clooney.

• “Suncoast” (R): Story of teenager (Nico Parker) who, while caring for her brother along with her mother (Laura Linney), strikes up a friendship with an eccentric activist (Woody Harrelson) who is protesting one of the most landmark medical cases of all time. Available on Hulu.

• “Orion and the Dark” (NR): Animated adventure about Orion, an average elementary school kid who is confronted by his worst fear-the Dark. Featuring the voices of Jacob Tremblay, Paul Walter Hauser, and Werner Herzog. Available on Netflix.

• “I.S.S.” (R): Sci-fi thriller set in the near future aboard the International Space Station. When a worldwide conflict breaks out on Earth, the U.S. and Russian astronauts each receive orders from the ground to take control of the station by any means necessary. Starring Ariana DeBose, Masha Mashkova, Chris Messina and Costa Ronin.

• “The Book of Clarence” (PG-13): A man struggles to find a better life for his family while fighting to free himself of debt. Captivated by the power and glory of the rising Messiah, he risks everything to carve his own path and discovers that the redemptive power of belief may be his only way out. Starring LaKeith Stanfield, RJ Cyler, James McAvoy and Teyana Taylor.

• “The Iron Claw” (R): Based on the true story of the inseparable Von Erich brothers, who made history in the competitive world of professional wrestling in the early 1980’s. Starring Zac Efron, Jeremy Allen White, Harris Dickinson, Maura Tierney with Holt McCallany and Lily James.

• “Ferrari” (R): During the summer of 1957, bankruptcy looms over the company that Enzo Ferrari and his wife built 10 years earlier. Enzo decides to wager it all on the iconic Mille Miglia, a treacherous 1,000-mile race across Italy. Starring Penélope Cruz, Adam Driver, Patrick Dempsey and Shailene Woodley.

• “The Jungle Bunch 2: World Tour” (PG): A vicious beaver covers the jungle with a dangerous pink substance that explodes when coming into contact with water. With the rainy season approaching, a group of animals hurry to find the antidote. Animated, featuring the voices of Emmanuel Curtil, Céline Monsarrat, Jérémie Covillault and Mark Camacho.

• “Wish” (PG): Walt Disney Animation Studios’ all-new musical-comedy taking audiences to the magical kingdom of Rosas, where Asha, a sharp-witted idealist, makes a wish so powerful that it is answered by a cosmic force. Featuring the voices of Ariana DeBose as Asha, Chris Pine as Magnifico, and Alan Tudyk as Asha’s favorite goat, Valentino.

• “Turning Red” (2022) (PG): Mei Lee (voice of Rosalie Chiang), is a 13-year-old torn between staying her mother’s dutiful daughter and the urges of adolescence, plus whenever she gets too excited, she “poofs” into a giant red panda. Her mother is Ming (voice of Sandra Oh).

• The Underdoggs (R): When Jayden “Two Js” Jennings, a washed-up former pro football star is sentenced to do community service coaching an unruly pee-wee football team in his hometown, he sees it mostly as an opportunity to rebuild his public image. Starring Snoop Dogg, Tika Sumpter and Mike Epps. Available on Amazon Prime Video.

• “Masters of the Air” ( TV-MA): Limited series based on Donald L. Miller’s book of the same name, the film follows the men of the 100th Bomb Group (the “Bloody Hundredth”) as they conduct perilous bombing raids over Nazi Germany. Starring Austin Butler, Barry Keoghan, Elliot Warren and Ncuti Gatwa. Available on Apple TV+.

• “The Hunger Games-The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes” (PG-13): Prequel set 64 years before Katniss Everdeen volunteered as a tribute, and decades before Coriolanus Snow became the tyrannical President of Panem. It follows a young Coriolanus (Tom Blyth) who is reluctantly assigned to mentor Lucy Gray Baird (Rachel Zegler), a tribute from District 12. Also starring Peter Dinklage, Hunter Schafer, Josh Andrés Rivera, Jason Schwartzman, and Viola Davis.

• “Trolls Band Together” (PG): After two films of friendship and flirting, Poppy (Anna Kendrick) and Branch (Justin Timberlake) are now a couple, and Poppy discovers that Branch and his brothers were once part of her favorite boy band. Animated musical comedy, also featuring the voices of Camila Cabello, Eric Andre and Amy Schumer.

• “The Color Purple” (PG-13): Musical/drama remake of the 1985 film, based on the novel and the Broadway musical about the extraordinary sisterhood of three women. Directed by Blitz Bazawule and produced by Oprah Winfrey, Steven Spielberg, Scott Sanders and Quincy Jones. Starring Taraji P. Henson, Danielle Brooks, Colman Domingo, Corey Hawkins and Halle Bailey.

• “Lift” (PG-13): An international heist crew races to lift $500 million in gold from a passenger plane at 40,000 feet. Starring Kevin Hart, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Vincent D’Onofrio and Úrsula Corberó. Available on Netflix.

• “The Marvels” (PG-13): Sequel to “Captain Marvel” with Carol Danvers aka Captain Marvel teaming up with two other super heroes to save the universe as “The Marvels.” Starring Brie Larson, Teyonah Parris, Iman Vellani, Zawe Ashton, Gary Lewis, Seo-Jun Park, Zenobia Shroff, Mohan Kapur, Saagar Shaikh, and Samuel L. Jackson. Available on Disney+.

• “Next Goal Wins” (PG-13): Sports comedy that follows the American Samoa soccer team, known for its brutal 2001 FIFA loss. With the 2014 World Cup Qualifiers approaching, the team hires down-on-his-luck, maverick coach Thomas Rongen (Michael Fassbender) hoping he will turn the world’s worst soccer team around. Also starring Oscar Knightly, Kaimana, David Fane, Rachel House, Beulah Koale, Will Arnett, and Taika Waititi.

• “Rebel Moon-Part One-A Child of Fire” (PG-13): An epic science fiction/fantasy film. When a peaceful settlement on a moon on the edge of the galaxy finds itself threatened by the armies of the tyrannical Regent Balisarius, their best hope for survival is Kora (Sofia Boutella), a mysterious stranger living among the villagers. Also starring Djimon Hounsou, Ed Skrein, Michiel Huisman, Bae Doona, Ray Fisher, Charlie Hunnam and Anthony Hopkins. Available on Netflix.

• “Good Grief” (R): An artist grieving the loss of his famous writer husband takes his two best friends on a trip to Paris. Starring Dan Levy, Luke Evans, Ruth Negga, and Himesh Patel.

• “The Family Plan” (PG-13): Dan Morgan (Mark Wahlberg) lives a quiet suburban life as a devoted husband, father of three and successful car salesman. But when enemies from his past life as a government assassin track him down, he packs his unsuspecting wife (Michelle Monaghan), and children into their minivan and takes off on a cross-country road trip to Las Vegas. Available on Apple TV+.

• “Silent Night” (R): A man witnesses the death of his young son when the boy gets caught in the crossfire between warring gangs on Christmas Eve. While recovering from a wound that took his voice, the father goes on a bloody quest to punish those responsible for his son’s death. Starring Joel Kinnaman, Kid Cudi, Catalina Sandino Moreno and Harold Torres.

• “Chicken Run-Dawn of the Nugget” (PG): Sequel to the stop-motion animated film, “Chicken Run” of 2000.  After escaping from Tweedy’s farm, Ginger and Rocky have found a peaceful island sanctuary for the whole flock. But they must return to the mainland, because chicken-kind faces a terrible threat. Featuring the voices of Thandiwe Newton, Zachary Levi, Bella Ramsey, Imelda Staunton, and Lynn Ferguson. Available on Netflix.

• “Maestro” (R): Love story about the lifelong relationship between Leonard Bernstein and Felicia Montealegre Cohn Bernstein. Starring Carey Mulligan, Bradley Cooper, Matt Bomer, Maya Hawke, Sarah Silverman and Josh Hamilton. Directed by Bradley Cooper. Available on Netflix.

• “Dream Scenario” (R): Paul Matthews (Nicolas Cage) finds his life turned upside down when millions of strangers suddenly start seeing him in their dreams. Also starring Julianne Nicholson, Michael Cera, Tim Meadows, Dylan Gelula and Dylan Baker.

• “Thanksgiving” (R): An axe-wielding maniac terrorizes residents of Plymouth, Mass., after a Black Friday riot ends in tragedy. Starring Addison Rae, Rick Hoffman, Nell Verlaque and Milo Manheim.

• “Journey To Bethlehem” (PG): A musical retelling the story of Mary and Joseph and the birth of Jesus. Starring Milo Manheim, Fiona Palomo, Joel Smallbone and Antonio Banderas.

• “The Holdovers” (R): An instructor at a New England prep school is forced to remain on campus during Christmas break to babysit the handful of students with nowhere to go. Starring Paul Giamatti, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Dominic Sessa, Tate Donovan and Carrie Preston.

• “Five Nights at Freddy’s” (PG-13): Horror film based on the video game series of the same name. A troubled young man caring for his 10-year-old sister Abby, and haunted by the past disappearance of his younger brother, takes a job as a night security guard at an abandoned theme restaurant: Freddy Fazbear’s Pizzeria. Starring Josh Hutcherson, Elizabeth Lail, Kat Conner Sterling, Piper Rubio, Mary Stuart Masterson and Matthew Lillard. Also available streaming on Peacock.

• “Killers of the Flower Moon” (R): An epic western crime saga, based on a true story and told through the romance of Ernest Burkhart (Leonardo DiCaprio) and Mollie Kyle (Lily Gladstone), about the suspicious murders of members of the Osage Nation after oil was discovered underneath their land. Also starring Robert De Niro, Jesse Plemons, Tantoo Cardinal, Cara Jade Myers, JaNae Collins, Jillian Dion, William Belleau, Louis Cancelmi, and Brendan Fraser. Written and Directed by Martin Scorsese.

• “Eileen” (R): Set in 1964 Massachusetts, a young secretary becomes enchanted by Rebecca, the glamorous new counselor at the prison where she works. Their friendship soon takes a twisted turn when Rebecca reveals a dark secret. Based on a novel by Ottessa Moshfegh. Starring Thomasin McKenzie, Anne Hathaway, Sam Nivola and Owen Teague.

• “Waitress-The Musical” (NR): A new musical comedy-drama film consisting of a live stage recording of Sara Bareilles and Jessie Nelson’s 2015 musical of the same name, based on the 2007 film of the same name written by Adrienne Shelly.

• “Priscilla” (R): The story of Elvis and Priscilla’s long courtship and turbulent marriage, as seen through Priscilla’s eyes. Written and directed by Sofia Coppola, starring Cailee Spaeny and Jacob Elordi.

• “Leave the World Behind” (R): A family’s vacation is upended when two strangers arrive, seeking refuge from a cyberattack. Starring Julia Roberts, Mahershala Ali, Ethan Hawke, Myha’la, Farrah Mackenzie, Charlie Evans, and Kevin Bacon. Available on Netflix.

• “Candy Cane Lane” (PG):  A man makes a deal with a mischievous elf who casts a magic spell that brings “The Twelve Days of Christmas” to life. Starring Eddie Murphy, Jillian Bell, Tracee Ellis Ross and Thaddeus J. Mixson. Available on Amazon Prime Video.

• “May December” (R): Twenty years after their notorious tabloid romance, a married couple buckles under the pressure when an actor arrives to do research for a film about their past. Starring Natalie Portman, Julianne Moore and Charles Melton. Available on Netflix.

• “Family Switch” (PG): A chance encounter with an astrological reader causes a family to wake up to a full body switch on the morning of an important day in each of their lives including landing a promotion, a college interview, sealing a record deal, and soccer tryout. Starring Jennifer Garner, Ed Helms, Emma Myers and Brady Noon. Available on Netflix.

• “Leo” (PG): Animated musical comedy about the last year of elementary school –– as seen through the eyes of a class pet, a 74-year-old lizard named Leo (Adam Sandler) who has been stuck in the same Florida classroom for decades with his terrarium-mate turtle (Bill Burr). Also featuring the voices of Cecily Strong, Jason Alexander, Sadie Sandler, Sunny Sandler and Rob Schneider. Available on Netflix.

• “Best. Christmas. Ever!” (PG-13): Charlotte’s friend Jackie sends a boastful holiday newsletter every year. A twist of fate lands Charlotte and her family on Jackie’s doorstep just days before Christmas. Starring Heather Graham, Brandy Norwood, Matt Cedeño and Jason Biggs. Available on Netflix.

• “It’s a Wonderful Knife” (R): After saving her town from a psychotic killer on Christmas Eve, Winnie (Jane Widdop) wishes she was never born and finds herself transported to a nightmarish parallel universe. Also starring Cassandra Naud, Justin Long and Jessica McLeod.

• “What Happens Later” (R): Snowed-in at a regional airport overnight, ex-lovers Willa and Bill meet again and realize they’re still attracted to each other, yet also still equally annoyed with each other. Starring Meg Ryan, David Duchovny and Eric Parkinson.

• “Dumb Money” (R): Comedy-drama film based on the true story about regular people who flipped the script on Wall Street with GameStop stock. Starring Paul Dano, Shailene Woodley, Seth Rogen and Pete Davidson.

• “Oppenheimer” (R): IMAX-shot thriller about the American scientist J. Robert Oppenheimer and his role in the development of the atomic bomb. Written and directed by Christopher Nolan, starring Cillian Murphy, Emily Blunt, Robert Downey Jr. and Matt Damon.

• “The Creator” (PG-13): Epic sci-fi action thriller set amidst a future war between the human race and the forces of artificial intelligence. Starring John David Washington, Gemma Chan, Ken Watanabe, Sturgill Simpson, Madeleine Yuna Voyles and Allison Janney.

• “The Persian Version” (R): Iranian-American Leila (Layla Mohammadi) strives to find balance and embrace her opposing cultures. When her family reunites in New York City for her father’s heart transplant, Leila attempts to keep her “real” life separate from her family life. Also starring Niousha Noor, Kamand Shafieisabet and Bijan Daneshmand.

• “The Kill Room” (R): A hit man teams up with an art dealer for a money-laundering scheme that unwittingly turns him into an avant-garde sensation. Starring Uma Thurman, Maya Hawke, Samuel L. Jackson and Liv Morgan.

• “The Retirement Plan” (R): A woman turns to her estranged beach bum father for help to escape a ruthless crime boss. Starring Nicolas Cage, Ashley Greene, Ron Perlman and Jackie Earle Haley.

• “Outlaw Johnny Black” (PG-13): Cowboy Johnny Black vows to gun down the man responsible for the death of his father. He soon becomes a wanted outlaw while posing as a preacher in a small mining town. Starring Michael Jai White, Byron Minns, Anika Noni Rose and Tony Baker.

• “Back on the Strip” (R): Comedy film starring Spence Moore II as Merlin, a young man who moves to Las Vegas to pursue work as a magician, only to get hired as the frontman for the notorious Black male stripper crew, the Chocolate Chips. Also starring Wesley Snipes, Tiffany Haddish and Kevin Hart.

• “Landscape with Invisible Hand” (R): When an occupying alien species’ leaves most of Earth impoverished and unemployed, two teenagers hatch a risky plan to save their families. Starring Asante Blackk, Brooklynn Mackenzie and Kylie Rogers.

• “Shortcomings” (R): Ben, a struggling filmmaker in Berkeley, California, lives with his girlfriend, Miko, who works for a local Asian American film festival. When Miko moves to New York for an internship, Ben begins to explore what he thinks he might want. Starring Justin H. Min, Sherry Cola, Ally Maki and Debby Ryan.

• “The Miracle Club” (PG-13): Set in 1967, three women of Ballygar, Ireland, get their ticket of a lifetime to escape domestic life and make a pilgrimage to the sacred French town of Lourdes, a place of miracles, with help from their local priest. Starring Laura Linney, Maggie Smith and Kathy Bates.

• “Past Lives” (PG-13): Nora and Hae Sung, two deeply connected childhood friends, are torn apart after Nora’s family emigrates from South Korea. Two decades later, they are reunited in New York in this heartening modern romance. Starring Greta Lee, Teo Yoo and John Magaro.

• “After Death” (PG-13): Scientists, authors and survivors of near-death experiences discuss mortality and the afterlife. Directed by Chris Radtke and Stephen Gray. Starring Doug Lito.

• “Inspector Sun and the Curse of the Black Widow” (PG): Fired from his detective job after a mission goes awry, Inspector Sun boards a seemingly normal plane for a much-needed vacation. Starring Ronny Chieng, Jesús Barreda, Vicente Gil and Fernando García Cabrera.

• “Freelance” (R): A former special forces operative reluctantly takes on a freelance gig to provide private security for a washed-up journalist as she interviews a ruthless dictator. When a military coup breaks out, the unlikely trio must figure out how to survive the jungle and make it out alive. Starring Alison Brie, John Cena, Alice Eve and Juan Pablo Raba.

• “Rustin” (PG-13): The architect of 1963’s momentous March on Washington, Bayard Rustin was one of the greatest activists and organizers the world has ever known. Starring Colman Domingo, Chris Rock, Glynn Turman, Audra McDonald. Available on Netflix.

• “The Killer” (R): Thriller that follows an assassin who, after a near-miss, battles his employers on an international manhunt. Directed by David Fincher. Starring Michael Fassbender, Charles Parnell, Arliss Howard, Sophie Charlotte, and Tilda Swinton. Available on Netflix.

• “PAW Patrol-The Mighty Movie” (PG): After a meteor strikes Adventure City,  the PAW Patrol pups gain superpowers in this new PAW Patrol computer-animated film. Featuring the voices of McKenna Grace, Marsai Martin, Iain Armitage, Christian Convery, Ron Pardo, Finn Lee-Epp, Christian Corrao, Luxton Handspiker, Nylan Parthipan, Callum Shoniker, Kristen Bell, James Marsden, Serena Williams, Taraji P. Henson, Kim Kardashian and Chris Rock.

• “Saw X” (R): New installment in the “Saw” franchise, set between the events of “Saw I” and “Saw II”, a sick and desperate John Kramer (Tobin Bell) travels to Mexico for a risky and experimental medical procedure to cure for his cancer – only to discover it is a scam. He turns the tables on the con artists through a series of traps. Also starring Shawnee Smith, Synnøve Macody Lund, Renata Vaca and Steven Brand.

• “The Exorcist-Believer” (R): After a single father’s daughter and her friend Katherine disappear in the woods for three days with no memory of what happened, they start showing signs of demonic possession. Terrified and desperate, he seeks out Chris MacNeil, (Ellen Burstyn) who reprises her iconic role from the 1973 film, “The Exorcist”. Also starring Leslie Odom Jr., Ann Dowd, Jennifer Nettles, Norbert Leo Butz, Lidya Jewett and Olivia Marcum.

• “Fingernails” (R): Science fiction film set in a near-future where couples can use a new technology to test their love. Starring Jessie Buckley, Riz Ahmed, Jeremy Allen White and Luke Wilson. Available on Apple TV+.

• “My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3” (PG-13): Members of the Portokalos family reunite in Greece for a new adventure. Starring Nia Vardalos, Lainie Kazan, John Corbett, Louis Mandylor and Elena Kampouris.

• “The Equalizer 3” (R): Since giving up his life as a government assassin, Robert McCall (Denzel Washington), takes solace in serving justice on behalf of the oppressed. Now living in Southern Italy, he learns his new friends are under the control of local crime bosses and becomes his friends’ protector. Also starring Dakota Fanning, Sonia Ammar, Gaia Scodellaro and David Denman.

• “Blue Beetle” (PG-13): When Jaime Reyes (Xolo Maridueña) finds an ancient relic of alien biotechnology called the Scarab, he becomes its symbiotic host, and is bestowed with an incredible suit of armor with extraordinary powers. Also starring Bruna Marquezine, George Lopez and Belissa Escobedo.

• “Barbie” (PG-13): Barbie and Ken, (Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling) are living in the seemingly perfect world of Barbie Land, but then decide to join the real world. The all-star cast includes: Greta Gerwig, Will Ferrell, America Ferrera, Kate McKinnon, Michael Cera, Ariana Greenblatt, singer/songwriter Dua Lipa, and Helen Mirren as narrator.

• “Expend4bles” (R): The Expendables are back in the fourth installment of the action movie franchise with invincible veteran mercenary Barney Ross (Sylvester Stallone) and his entourage, armed with every weapon available. Also starring Jason Statham, Dolph Lundgren and Megan Fox.

• “NYAD” (R): Based on the true story of Diana Nyad, (American author, journalist, motivational speaker, and long-distance swimmer), who swam from Cuba to Florida, at the age of 64. Starring Annette Bening, Jodie Foster, Rhys Ifans, Ethan Jones Romero and Luke Cosgrov. Available on Netflix.

• “The Blind” (PG-13): Byopic based on “Duck Dynasty” star Phil Robertson’s troubled past and road to redemption. Starring Aron Von Andrian, Amelia Eve, Matthew Erick White and Aaron Dalla Villa.

• “The Nun II” (R): Horror film sequel follows Sister Irene as she once again comes face-to-face with a demonic force. Starring Bonnie Aarons, Taissa Farmiga, Storm Reid and Anna Popplewell.

• “A Haunting in Venice” (PG-13): Supernatural thriller based upon the novel “Hallowe’en Party” by Agatha Christie’ and directed by and starring Kenneth Branagh as retired detective Hercule Poirot. Poirot attends a Halloween séance at a haunted palazzo, where one of the guests is murdered. Also starring Kyle Allen, Camille Cottin, Jamie Dornan, Tina Fey and Michelle Yeoh.

• “Pain Hustlers” (R): Liza Drake (Emily Blunt), a blue-collar single mom who has just lost her job, has a chance meeting with pharmaceutical sales rep Pete Brenner (Chris Evans). Out of desperation, she takes a job at the pharmaceutical startup, which helps her financially, but she becomes entangled in a dangerous racketeering scheme. Also starring Andy Garcia and Chloe Coleman. Available on Netflix.

• “Vindicta” (R): A seasoned detective and a young paramedic are forced into a deadly game of vengeance with a masked serial killer, who  remains on the loose. Starring Sean Astin, Elena Kampouris, Jeremy Piven and Daniel Cudmore.

• “She Came to Me” (R): A composer has a creative block and is unable to finish the score for his big comeback opera. His wife, who was formerly his therapist, suggests he search for inspiration. Starring Anne Hathaway, Peter Dinklage, Marisa Tomei and Joanna Kulig. Available on Apple TV+.

• “Old Dads” (R): Comedy about three middle-aged fathers who struggle to keep up with changing times. Starring Bill Burr, Bobby Cannavale, Bokeem Woodbine and Katie Aselton. Available on Netflix.

• “The Pigeon Tunnel” (PG-13): Documentarian Errol Morris tells about the storied life and career of former British spy and author David Cornwell, known by the pen name of John le Carré, author of classic espionage novels. Available on Apple TV+.

• “Mission Impossible-Dead Reckoning Part One” (PG-13): Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) and his team must track down a terrifying new weapon that threatens all of humanity before it falls into the wrong hands. Also starring Hayley Atwell, Rebecca Ferguson, Vanessa Kirby, Esai Morales and Pom Klementieff.

• “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem” (PG): New Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles animated film. After years of being sheltered from the human world, the Turtle brothers set out to win the hearts of New Yorkers. A new friend helps them take on a  crime syndicate, but they are soon under attack by an army of mutants. Featuring the voices of Jackie Chan, Seth Rogen, Nicolas Cantu, Micah Abbey, Brady Noon, Shamon Brown Jr., John Cena and Ayo Edebiri.

• “Fair Play” (R): When a coveted promotion at a cutthroat financial firm arises, a newly engaged couple’s relationship is pushed to the brink. Starring Phoebe Dynevor, Alden Ehrenreich, Eddie Marsan, Rich Sommer and Sebastian De Souza. Available on Netflix.

• “Reptile” (R): A hardened detective attempts to solve the case of a brutal murder of a young real estate agent, where nothing is as it seems. Starring Benicio Del Toro, Justin Timberlake, Eric Bogosian, Alicia Silverstone and Domenick Lombardozzi. Available on Netflix.

• “Haunted Mansion” (PG-13): Film inspired by the Disney theme park attraction, “Haunted Mansion”, about a woman and her son who enlist so-called spiritual experts to help rid their home of supernatural squatters. Starring LaKeith Stanfield, Tiffany Haddish, Owen Wilson, Danny DeVito, Rosario Dawson, Chase W. Dillon, Dan Levy, with Jamie Lee Curtis and Jared Leto. Available on Disney+.

• “The Inventor” (PG): Animated biographical film about famous inventor and artist Leonardo da Vinci, when he leaves Italy to join the French court, to experiment, invent machines and study the human body. Featuring the voices of Daisy Ridley, Jim Capobianco, Stephen Fry and Marion Cotillard.

• “Jawan”: A man driven by a personal vendetta to rectify the wrongs in society, comes up against a monstrous outlaw. Starring Shah Rukh Khan, Atlee Kumar, Nayanthara and Vijay Sethupathi.

• “Meg 2: The Trench” (PG-13): Jonas Taylor (Jason Statham) leads a research team on an exploratory dive into the deepest depths of the ocean where they are forced into a battle for survival against prehistoric sharks and relentless environmental plunderers. Also starring Able Wanamakok and Li Bingbing.

• “Gran Turismo” (PG-13): A player wins Nissan-sponsored video game competitions and then becomes a real-life professional race car driver. Starring Archie Madekwe, David Harbour, Orlando Bloom and Darren Barnet.

• “The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar” (PG): A rich man learns about a guru who can see without using his eyes and then sets out to master the skill to cheat at gambling. Starring Ralph Fiennes, Benedict Cumberbatch, Dev Patel, Sir Ben Kingsley and Richard Ayoade. Available on Netflix.

• “Flora and Son” (R): At a loss about what to do with her rebellious teenage son, single mom Flora tries to occupy him with a beat-up acoustic guitar. With the help of a washed-up LA musician, Flora and her son, Max, discover the transformative power of music. Starring Eve Hewson, Jack Reynor, Orén Kinlan and Joseph Gordon-Levitt. Available on Apple TV+.

• “Spy Kids-Armageddon” (PG): When the children of the world’s greatest secret agents unwittingly help a powerful game developer unleash a computer virus, they become spies themselves to save their parents and the world. Starring Gina Rodriguez, Zachary Levi, Everly Carganilla and Connor Esterson. Available on Netflix.

• “Sound of Freedom” (PG-13): After a federal agent rescues a boy from ruthless child traffickers, he learns the boy’s sister is still captive and embarks on a dangerous mission to save her. Starring Jim Caviezel, Eduardo Verástegui, Mira Sorvino and Bill Camp.

• “Love at First Sight” (PG-13): After missing her flight from New York to London, Hadley (Haley Lu Richardson) meets Oliver (Ben Hardy) in a chance encounter at the airport that sparks an instant connection. Available on Netflix.

• “Golda” (PG-13): Biopic of Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir (Helen Mirren), set during the 19 days of the Yom Kippur War in 1973. Also starring Liev Schreiber, Camille Cottin and Jaime Ray Newman.

• “Talk to Me” (R): A group of friends discover how to conjure spirits by using an embalmed hand, and find it thrilling until one of them unleashes terrifying supernatural forces. Directed by Danny and Michael Philippou.

• “Strays” (R): When Reggie (Will Ferrell), a naive Border Terrier, is abandoned on the mean city streets by his lowlife owner, Doug (Will Forte), Reggie falls in with a Boston Terrier named Bug (Jamie Foxx), a stray who loves his freedom. Also starring Isla Fisher, Randall Park and Josh Gad.

• “Bottoms” (R): PJ and Josie start a high school fight club to meet girls and lose their virginity. Starring Rachel Sennott, Ayo Edebiri, Nicholas Galitzine and Havana Rose Liu.

• “Retribution” (R): While driving with his two children, a man ( Liam Neeson) receives a phone call from an unknown assailant who claims there is a bomb in the car. Also starring Noma Dumezweni, Lilly Aspell, Jack Champion and Emily Kusche.

• “The Hill” (PG): Sports drama based on the true story of Rickey Hill who overcame a physical handicap to play professional baseball. Starring Dennis Quaid, Colin Ford, Scott Glenn and Joelle Carter.

• “Elemental” (PG): New Disney and Pixar animated film set in Element City, where fire-, water-, land- and air-residents live together. The story introduces Ember, a tough, quick-witted and fiery young woman, whose friendship with a fun, sappy, go-with-the-flow guy named Wade challenges her beliefs about the world they live in. Featuring the voices of Leah Lewis as Ember and Mamoudou Athie as Wade.

• “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” (PG-13): Harrison Ford returns as archaeologist Indiana Jones for the fifth installment of the franchise. Also starring Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Antonio Banderas, John Rhys-Davies, Shaunette Renee Wilson, Mads Mikkelsen and Boyd Holbrook. Distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures.

• “The Last Voyage of the Demeter” (R): Based on a chapter from Bram Stoker’s novel “Dracula”, about the merchant ship Demeter, which was chartered to carry 50 unmarked wooden crates from Carpathia to London. Starring Corey Hawkins, Aisling Franciosi, Liam Cunningham and David Dastmalchian.

• “Attack of the Flies”: Sci-fi thriller produced and directed by August Leo of Detroit, filmed in 2021 in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, set in the 1920s Prohibition Era, focused on the despair and isolation of the time, and a bizarre infestation of insects. Starring Jet Jandreau, Kyle del Santo and Marlon Morton. Available on Amazon Prime Video.

• “You Are So Not Invited To My Bat Mitzvah” (PG-13): Comedy about Stacy and Lydia, best friends who’ve always dreamed about having epic bat mitzvahs. Plans go awry when a popular boy and middle school drama threaten their friendship. Starring Idina Menzel, Jackie Sandler, Adam Sandler, Sadie Sandler, Sunny Sandler, Samantha Lorraine, Dylan Hoffman and Sarah Sherman. Available on Netflix.

• “The Monkey King” (PG): Computer-animated action comedy film inspired by an epic Chinese tale, about a monkey and his magical fighting stick battling demons, dragons and gods. Starring Jimmy O. Yang, Bowen Yang, Jolie Hoang-Rappaport, Jo Koy, Ron Yuan, Hoon Lee and Stephanie Hsu. Available on Netflix.

• “Heart of Stone” (PG-13): Rachel Stone (Gal Gadot) is an intelligence operative in a global peacekeeping organization who must protect the organization’s most valuable and dangerous weapon. Also starring Jamie Dornan, Alia Bhatt, Matthias Schweighöfer, and Jing Lusi. Available on Netflix.

• “Happiness for Beginners” (TV-14): Newly divorced, Helen (Ellie Kemper), joins a quirky group of strangers on a survival course for the “adventure of a lifetime”, with hope of learning how to live and love again. Also starring Luke Grimes, Nico Santos and Blythe Danner. Available on Netflix.

• “Insidious- The Red Door” (PG-13): Fifth installment of the Insidious horror franchise, with Josh Lambert (Patrick Wilson) heading east to drop his son, Dalton, off at school. However, Dalton’s college dream soon becomes a living nightmare when the demons of his past return to haunt them both. Also starring Ty Simpkins, Lin Shaye and Joseph Bishara.

• “Theater Camp” (PG-13): Comedy about how the staff of a rundown theater camp in upstate New York band together when their founder falls into a coma. Starring Molly Gordon, Ben Platt, Jimmy Tatro and Ayo Edebiri.

• “The Beanie Bubble” (R): The tale of the Beanie Baby empire in the 1990s. Starring Zach Galifianakis, Elizabeth Banks, Sarah Snook and Geraldine Viswanathan. Available on Apple TV+.

• “They Cloned Tyrone” (R): Science fiction/mystery film about an unlikely trio on the trail of a government conspiracy. Starring John Boyega, Teyonah Parris, Jamie Foxx, with Kiefer Sutherland. Available on Netflix.

• “Spider-Man-Across the Spider-Verse” (PG): Brooklyn’s neighborhood Spider-Man is catapulted across the Multiverse where he encounters a team of Spider-People. Starring Hailee Steinfeld, Jake Johnson, Karan Soni, Shameik Moore, Oscar Isaac and Daniel Kaluuya.

• “Jules” (PG-13): A UFO crashes into a man’s backyard in rural Pennsylvania. As he befriends the extraterrestrial, things get complicated when two neighbors discover it. Starring Ben Kingsley, Jade Quon, Jane Curtin and Harriet Sansom Harris.

• “Joy Ride” (R): Comedy that centers on four unlikely friends who embark on an international adventure. When Audrey’s business trip to Asia goes awry, she enlists the help of Lolo, her childhood best friend, Kat, a college friend, and Deadeye, Lolo’s eccentric cousin. Starring Ashley Park, Sherry Cola, Stephanie Hsu, and Sabrina Wu.

• “The First Slam Dunk” (PG-13): Japanese animated sports film with the Shohoku High School basketball club in a match against Sannoh High School.

• “Transformers-Rise of the Beasts” (PG-13): New Transformers film will take audiences on a ’90s globetrotting adventure with Optimus Prime and the Autobots teaming up with a new faction of Transformers – the Maximals – to join them as allies in the battle for Earth. Starring Anthony Ramos, Dominique Fishback, Luna Lauren Velez, Dean Scott Vazquez, Peter Cullen, Ron Perlman, Peter Dinklage, Michelle Yeoh, Liza Koshy and Pete Davidson.

• “Stephen Curry-Underrated” (PG-13): A documentary about Stephen Curry’s rise from an undersized college basketball player at a small town Division I college to a four-time NBA champion with archival footage and on camera interviews. Available on Apple TV+.

• “The Flash” (PG-13): Warner Bros. superhero film based on the DC Comics character of the same name. The Flash uses his superpowers to travel back in time to save his family, but inadvertently alters the future. He becomes trapped in a reality in which General Zod has returned, threatening annihilation and there are no super heroes to turn to, unless he can coax a very different Batman out of retirement. Starring Ezra Miller, Sasha Calle, Michael Shannon, Ron Livingston, Michael Keaton and Ben Afleck.

• “Asteroid City” (R): World-changing events disrupt a Junior Stargazer/Space Cadet convention in a fictional American desert town, circa 1955. Science fiction comedy film directed by Wes Anderson. Starring Jason Schwartzman, Tom Hanks, Tilda Swinton, Bryan Cranston, Edward Norton, Adrien Brody, Hope Davis, Rupert Friend, Maya Hawke, Steve Carrell, Matt Dillon, Margot Robbie, Willem Dafoe and Scarlett Johansson.

• “Every Body” (R): Documentary focusing on three individuals who overcame shame, secrecy, and unauthorized surgery throughout their childhoods. Starring River Gallo, Sean Saifa Wall and Ruth Deibel.

• “No Hard Feelings” (R): On the brink of losing her childhood home, a desperate woman agrees to date a wealthy couple’s introverted and awkward 19-year-old son before he leaves for college. Comedy starring Jennifer Lawrence, Andrew Barth Feldman, Laura Benanti and Natalie Morales.

• “The Blackening” (R): A group of Black friends reunite for a Juneteenth weekend getaway only to find themselves trapped in a remote cabin with a twisted killer. Forced to play by his rules, the friends soon realize it isn’t a game. Starring Grace Byers, Jermaine Fowler, Melvin Gregg, Dewayne Perkins and Sinqua Walls.

• “The Little Mermaid” (PG): Disney live-action remake of the animated “The Little Mermaid,” based on the fairy tale written by author Hans Christian Andersen about a beautiful and spirited young mermaid who longs to find out more about the world beyond the sea. Starring singer and actress Halle Bailey as Ariel; Jonah Hauer-King as Prince Eric; Daveed Diggs as the voice of Sebastian; and Melissa McCarthy as Ursula.

• “The Boogeyman” (PG-13): A horror-thriller based upon the short story by Stephen King about a high school student and her younger sister who are reeling from the death of their mother and aren’t getting much support from their father, Will, a therapist who is dealing with his own pain. When a desperate patient unexpectedly shows up at their home seeking help, he leaves behind a terrifying supernatural entity that preys on families. Starring Sophie Thatcher, Chris Messina, Vivien Lyra Blair, Marin Ireland and Madison Hu.

• “Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken” (PG): DreamWorks Animation action comedy about a shy teenager who discovers that she’s part of a legendary royal lineage of mythical sea krakens. Animated film featuring the voices of Lana Condor, Toni Collette, Annie Murphy, Sam Richardson, Liza Kosher and Jane Fonda.

• “Bird Box Barcelona” (R): From the producers of “Bird Box” comes an expansion of the 2018 film. After a mysterious force decimates the world’s population, Sebastian must navigate his own survival journey through the desolate streets of Barcelona. Starring Mario Casas, Georgina Campbell, Diego Calva and Alejandra Howard. Available on Netflix.

• “The Out-Laws” (R): Owen Browning (Adam Devine) is a bank manager about to get married to the love of his life, Parker (Nina Dobrev). When his bank is held up by the infamous Ghost Bandits during his wedding week, he believes his future in-laws (Pierce Brosnan and Ellen Barkin), who just arrived in town, are the outlaws. Available on Netflix.

• “Beau is Afraid” (R): A paranoid man embarks on an epic odyssey to go home to his mother. Starring Joaquin Phoenix, Nathan Lane, Amy Ryan, Stephen McKinley Henderson and Hayley Squires.

• “Showing Up” (R): A sculptor preparing to open a new show must balance her creative life with the daily dramas of family and friends in this funny portrait of art and craft. Starring Michelle Williams, Hong Chau, Maryann Plunkett, John Magaro and Andrè Benjamin.

• “Spinning Gold” (R): Neil Bogart launched Casablanca Records in the 1970s, giving rise to musical acts including Donna Summer, Parliament, Glady Knight, The Isley Brothers, The Village People, Bill Withers and KISS. Starring Jeremy Jordan, Michelle Monaghan, Jay Pharoah, Casey Likes, Tayla Parx, Dan Fogler and Jason Issacs.

• “Nimona” (PG): When Ballister Boldheart (Riz Ahmed), a knight in a futuristic medieval world, is framed for a crime he didn’t commit, the only one who can help him prove his innocence is Nimona (Chloë Grace Moretz), a teen who happens to be a shape-shifting creature Ballister has been trained to destroy. Also starring Eugene Lee Yang, Frances Conroy and Lorraine Toussaint. Available on Netflix.

• “John Wick-Chapter 4” (R): New film in the franchise where hit man John Wick (Keanu Reeves) takes his fight against The High Table global, facing off against a new enemy with alliances in the underworld across the globe. Also starring Donnie Yen, Bill Skarsgård and Laurence Fishburne.

• “Fast X” (PG-13): The 10th film in the Fast & Furious saga. Now Dom Toretto (Vin Diesel) and his family confront their most lethal opponent, emerging from the shadows of the past fueled by blood revenge. Also starring Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Chris “Ludacris” Bridges, Jason Momoa, John Cena, Jason Statham, Sung Kang, Alan Ritchson, Scott Eastwood, with Helen Mirren, Charlize Theron, Brie Larson and Rita Moreno.

• “Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 3” (PG-13): New Marvel Studios’ superhero film where Peter Quill (Chris Pratt) must rally his team to defend the universe and protect one of their own. Also starring Vin Diesel, Bradley Cooper, Zoe Saldana and Karen Gillan.

• “About My Father” (PG-13): Comedy about a man who is encouraged by his fiancée to bring his immigrant, hairdresser father to a weekend get-together with her super-rich and eccentric family. Starring Robert De Niro, Sebastian Maniscalco, Leslie Bibb and Kim Cattrall.

• “Extraction 2” (R): Tyler Rake (Chris Hemsworth) is back in a second movie as the Australian black ops mercenary, tasked with another deadly mission: rescuing the battered family of a ruthless Georgian gangster. Also starring Golshifteh Farahani, Daniel Bernhardt and Tinatin Dalakishvili. Available on Netflix.

• “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” (PG): Computer-animated film based on Nintendo’s Super Mario Bros. video game franchise. Featuring the voices of Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, Charlie Day, Jack Black, Keegan-Michael Key and Seth Rogen.

• “Evil Dead Rise” (R): Horror film about two estranged sisters trying to survive and save their family from demons in a Los Angeles apartment building. Starring Alyssa Sutherland, Lily Sullivan, Mia Challis and Gabrielle Echols.

• “You Hurt My Feelings” (R): A novelist’s long-standing marriage is suddenly upended when she overhears her husband giving his honest reaction to her latest book. Starring Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Michaela Watkins, Owen Teague and Tobias Menzies and Arian Moayed.

• “Chevalier” (PG-13): Inspired by the true story of composer Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges. The illegitimate son of an African slave and a French plantation owner, Bologne (Kelvin Harrison Jr.), rises in French society as a celebrated violinist-composer and champion fencer. Also starring Samara Weaving, Lucy Boynton, Ronkẹ Adékoluẹjo, Marton Csokas, Alex Fitzalan, and Minnie Driver.

• “The Machine” (R): Comedy adventure about a man’s past coming back to haunt him, when a murderous mobster tries to kidnap him to atone for his crimes. Starring Bert Kreischer, Jimmy Tatro, Stephanie Kurtzuba and Mark Hamill.

• “Book Club-The Next Chapter” (PG-13): Sequel to “Book Club”, the new film follows the four best friends as they take their book club to Italy for the fun girls trip they never had. Starring Diane Keaton, Jane Fonda, Candice Bergen, Mary Steenburgen, Craig T. Nelson, Giancarlo Giannini, with Andy Garcia and Don Johnson.

• “It Ain’t Over” (PG): The story of Lawrence Peter, “Yogi Berra”, the beloved New York Yankees baseball legend who became famous for his championship rings and funny proverbs. Granddaughter Lindsay Berra tells his story along with his sons, former Yankee teammates, players he managed, writers, broadcasters, and admirers (such as Billy Crystal).

• “Flamin’ Hot” (PG-13): The story of Richard Montañez, the Frito Lay janitor who channeled his Mexican American heritage and upbringing to turn Flamin’ Hot Cheetos into a snack that disrupted the food industry. Starring Jesse Garcia, Annie Gonzalez, Tony Shalhoub, Dennis Haysbert and Emilio Rivera. Directed by Eva Longoria. Available streaming on Disney+ and Hulu.

• “Shooting Stars” (PG-13): Based on the book by LeBron James and the Pulitzer Prize winning author of Friday Night Lights, Buzz Bissinger, is the inspiring origin story of a basketball superhero. Starring Marquis “Mookie” Cook, Caleb McLaughlin, Avery S. Wills Jr., Khalil Everage and Wood Harris.

• “Still-A Michael J. Fox Movie R: Recounts Fox’s story in his own words – the improbable tale of an undersized kid from a Canadian army base who rose to stardom in 1980’s Hollywood, and his diagnosis at age 29 with Parkinson’s disease. Available on Apple TV+.

• Guy Ritchie’s “The Covenant” (R): Directed by Guy Ritchie, the film follows Sergeant John who on his last tour of duty in Afghanistan is teamed with local interpreter Ahmed. After John is injured, Ahmed risks his own life to carry John across miles of grueling terrain to safety. Starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Emily Beecham and Anthony Starr.

• “Dungeons & Dragons-Honor Among Thieves” (PG-13): The roleplaying game Dungeons and Dragons comes to the big screen in an action-packed adventure with a charming thief and a band of unlikely adventurers who undertake an epic heist to retrieve a lost relic. Starring Chris Pine, Michelle Rodriguez, Regé-Jean Page,  Justice Smith, Sophia Lillis, Hugh Grant, Daisy Head and Chloe Coleman.

• “Hypnotic” (R): When a detective learns that his missing daughter and a string of high profile bank robberies might be connected, he goes on a gripping search for his daughter. Starring Ben Affleck, Alice Braga, William Fichtner and Hala Finley.

• “Love Again” (PG-13): Coping with the loss of her fiance, Mira Ray (Priyanka Chopra) sends a series of romantic texts to his old cell phone number, not realizing it was reassigned to journalist Rob Burns (Sam Heughan). When Burns is assigned to write a profile of superstar Celine Dion, he enlists her help to figure out how to meet Mira in person. Starring Priyanka Chopra, Sam Heughan, Celine Dion and Sofia Barclay.

• “Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret” (PG-13): Adaptation of author Judy Blume’s book of the same name about 11-year old Margaret (Abby Ryder Fortson) who has a Christian mother and a Jewish father. Margaret is moving to a new town and beginning to contemplate everything about life. She relies on her mother (Rachel McAdams) who offers loving support but is seeking her own footing in a new place, and her grandmother Sylvia (Kathy Bates).

• “Sisu” (R): During the last days of World War II, a prospector crosses paths with Nazis on a scorched-Earth retreat in northern Finland. When the soldiers decide to steal his gold, they quickly discover they just tangled with no ordinary miner. Starring Jorma Tommila, Mimosa Willamo, Onni Tommila and Aksel Hennie.

• “Rally Road Racers” (PG): Animated comedy about a rookie race-car driver who gets the opportunity to compete against the reigning champion of the rally car circuit. Featuring the voices of Chloe Bennet, Jimmy O. Yang, J.K. Simmons and Lisa Lu.

• “Big George Foreman” (PG-13): The film tells the story of world heavyweight boxing champion George Foreman, who retired from boxing, became a preacher, then stepped back in the ring to regain the championship at age 45. Starring George Foreman, Khris Davis, Jasmine Mathews and Sullivan Jones.

• “Mafia Mamma” (R): Action comedy film about a mild-mannered suburban mom who unexpectedly inherits her grandfather’s mafia empire in Italy. Starring Toni Collette, Monica Bellucci, Giulio Corso and Livia De Paolis.

• “Air” (R): A biographical sports drama that follows the history of former Nike executive Sonny Vaccaro, and Nike’s partnership with basketball rookie Michael Jordan to create the Air Jordan brand. Directed by Ben Affleck. Starring Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, Viola Davis and Chris Tucker.

• “Polite Society” (PG-13): Action comedy film about martial artist-in-training Ria Khan (Priya Kansara), who believes she must save her older sister Lena (Ritu Arya) from her impending marriage. Also starring Ella Bruccoleri, Shobu Kapoor, Nimbra Bucha and Rachel Kwok.

• “Scream VI” (R): Sixth installment in the “Scream” film series. Four survivors of the original Ghostface killings attempt to leave Woodsboro for a fresh start. Starring Jenna Ortega, Hayden Panettiere, Melissa Barrera, Samara Weaving and Courtney Cox.

• “The Pope’s Exorcist” (R): Horror film based on the memoirs of Father Gabriele Amorth (Russell Crowe), chief exorcist for the Vatican. Also starring Laurel Marsden, Franco Nero and Alex Essoe.

• “Renfield” (R): Dracula’s loyal servant, Renfield (Nicholas Hoult), is forced to procure his master’s prey and do his every bidding. After centuries of servitude to Dracula (Nicolas Cage), Renfield is ready to see if there’s life outside his boss’s shadow. Also starring Awkwafina, Ben Schwartz, Adrian Martinez.

• “Peter Pan and Wendy” (PG): Based on the classic tale, Wendy Darling, a young girl afraid to leave her childhood home behind, meets Peter Pan, a boy who refuses to grow up. Starring Alexander Molony, Jude Law, Ever Anderson and Yara Shahidi. Available on Disney+.

• “Creed III” (PG-13): Still dominating the boxing world, Adonis Creed must face off with childhood friend and former boxing prodigy, Damian, who resurfaces after serving in prison. Starring Michael B. Jordan, Jonathan Majors and Tessa Thompson.

• “Avatar-The Way of Water” (PG-13): Set more than a decade after the first film, “Avatar”, the new film centers on the Sully family (Jake, Neytiri and their children) and their battles to stay alive. Starring Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña, Sigourney Weaver and Kate Winslet.

• “Ghosted” (PG-13): Cole (Chris Evans) falls head over heels for Sadie (Ana de Armas) – but then finds out that she’s a secret agent. Before they go on a second date, Cole and Sadie are swept away on an international adventure to save the world. Also starring Adrian Brody, Amy Sedaris and Lizze Broadway. Available on Apple TV+.

• “Quasi” (R): A hapless hunchback finds himself in the middle of a murderous feud between the Pope and the king of France when each orders the hunchback to kill the other. Starring Adrianne Palicki, Jay Chandrasekhar, Kevin Heffernan, Gabriel Hogan, Steve Lemme, Erik Stolhanske, and Paul Soter. Available on Hulu.

• “Murder Mystery 2” (PG-13): Four years after solving their first murder mystery, Nick and Audrey Spitz (Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston) are now full-time detectives struggling to start up their private eye agency, when they’re invited to the wedding of the Maharaja (Adeel Akhtar) on his private island. Trouble ensues when the groom is kidnapped for ransom. Available on Netflix.

• “Shazam! Fury of the Gods” (PG-13): The story continues about teenager Billy Batson who, upon reciting the magic word “Shazam!,” is transformed into his adult Super Hero alter ego, Shazam. Starring Zachary Levi, Asher Angel, Jack Dylan Grazer, Adam Brody, Rachel Zegler, Lucy Liu and Helen Mirren.

• “A Thousand and One” (R): Free-spirited Inez kidnaps her 6-year-old son, Terry, from the foster care system and they set out to reclaim their sense of home, identity and stability in a rapidly changing New York City. Starring Temana Taylor, William Catlett, Don DiPetta, and Lia Lando.

• “65” (PG-13): After their spaceship crashes on an unknown planet, pilot Mills (Adam Driver) quickly discovers he’s actually stranded on Earth, 65 million years ago. Mills and the only other survivor, Koa, (Ariana Greenblatt) must traverse an unknown terrain riddled with dangerous prehistoric creatures. Also starring Chloe Coleman and Alexandra Shipp.

• “Ant-Man and The Wasp-Quantumania” (PG-13): New adventure of Marvel Studios superhero partners Scott Lang (Paul Rudd) and Hope Van Dyne (Evangeline Lilly) as Ant-Man and the Wasp. Also starring Michael Douglas, Michelle Pfeiffer, Jonathan Majors and Kathryn Newton.

• “Paint” (PG-13): Carl Nargle, a Bob Ross-inspired painter, hosts his own painting show on Vermont public television in this comedy starring Owen Wilson, Ciara Renée, Wendi McLendon‑Covey and Michaela Watkins.

• “Jesus Revolution” (PG-13): Based on the book of the same name about a pastor who opened his congregation in California to welcome youth and hippies in the 1970s. Starring Jonathan Roumie, Kelsey Grammer, Joel Courtney and Kimberly Williams-Paisley.

• “Cocaine Bear” (R): Dark comedy inspired by the 1985 true story of a drug runner’s plane crash, missing cocaine, and the black bear that ate it. Starring Keri Russell, O’Shea Jackson Jr. and Christian Convery-Jennings.

• “Tetris” (R): Based on the true story about how one of the world’s most popular video games found its way to avid players around the globe. Henk Rogers (Taron Egerton) discovers Tetris in 1988, and then travels to the Soviet Union during the Cold War-era where he joins forces with inventor Alexey Pajitnov (Nikita Efremov). Available on Apple TV+.

• “Champions” (PG-13): Woody Harrelson stars in the story of a former minor-league basketball coach who, after a series of missteps, is ordered by the court to manage a team of players with intellectual disabilities. He soon realizes that this team can go further than imagined. Also starring Ernie Hudson, Cheech Marin, Matt Cook, and Kaitlin Olson.

• “Inside” (R): A high-end art thief becomes trapped inside a luxury, high-tech penthouse in New York’s Times Square during a heist. Starring Willem Dafoe, Eliza Stuyck, Josia Krug and Gene Bervoets.

• “A Good Person” (R): Film about a woman whose life falls apart following her involvement in a fatal accident. Starring Florence Pugh, Morgan Freeman and Celeste O’Connor.

• “Moving On” (R): Two estranged women reunite to seek revenge against the husband of their recently deceased best friend. Starring Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, Richard Roundtree and Malcolm McDowell.

• “80 For Brady” (PG-13): Inspired by the true story of four best friends who take a wild trip to the 2017 Super Bowl LI to see their hero Tom Brady play. Starring Lily Tomlin, Jane Fonda, Rita Moreno, Sally Field and Tom Brady.

• “A Snowy Day in Oakland” (PG-13): A psychologist from San Francisco decides to end a stalled romance with her high-profile psychiatrist boyfriend and business partner, and open her own practice in Oakland, California. Starring Loretta Devine, Kyle Bary, Michael Jai White and Nicole Ari Parker.

• “Luther-The Fallen Sun” (R): Continuation of the television series featuring detective John Luther (Idris Elba) who sits behind bars, haunted by his failure to capture the serial killer who is terrorizing London. Also starring Cynthia Erivo and Andy Serkis and Dermot Crowley. Available on Netflix.

• “Operation Fortune-Ruse de Guerre” (R): Elite spy Orson Fortune (Jason Statham) must track down and stop the sale of a deadly new weapons technology wielded by billionaire arms broker Greg Simmonds (Hugh Grant). Also starring Aubrey Plaza and Josh Hartnett.

• “Magic Mike’s Last Dance” (R): Mike Lane (Channing Tatum) reprises his role as Magic Mike in this third installment of the franchise. He takes to the stage again when a business deal that went bad leaves him broke and bartending in Florida. Then he is lured to London with a wealthy socialite. Also starring Salma Hayek, Juliette Motamed and Matthew McConaughey.

• “M3GAN” (PG-13): Sci-fi horror film about a life-like doll programmed to be a child’s companion. Equipped with artificial intelligence, the doll can listen, watch and learn as she becomes playmate, teacher and protector for a child. When the creator of the doll becomes the unexpected caretaker of her 8-year-old niece, she gives the girl a M3GAN prototype. Starring Allison Williams, Violet McGraw, Ronny Chieng and Brian Jordan Alvarez.

• “Knock at the Cabin” (R): While vacationing at a remote cabin, a young girl and her parents are taken hostage by four armed strangers. Starring Dave Bautista, Jonathan Groff, Ben Aldridge and Nikki Amuka-Bird.

• “A Man Called Otto” (PG-13): A grumpy widower named Otto (Tom Hanks), has his life turned around when a lively young family moves in next door. Based on the New York Times bestseller, “A Man Called Ove”. Also starring Mariana Treviño, Manuel Garcia‑Rulfo and Rachel Keller.

• “Puss in Boots-The Last Wish” (PG): DreamWorks Animation new adventure in the Shrek universe where daring outlaw Puss in Boots discovers that he has burned through eight of his nine lives and sets out to restore his nine lives. Featuring the voices of Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek and Olivia Colman.

• “Missing” (PG-13): When her mother disappears while on vacation in Colombia with her new boyfriend, June searches for answers from her home in Los Angeles. Starring Storm Reid, Nia Long, Megan Suri and Ken Leung.

• “The Whale” (R): A reclusive English teacher tries to reconnect with his estranged teenage daughter. Starring Brendan Fraser, Sadie Sink, Ty Simpkins and Hong Chau.

• “Plane” (R): Pilot Brodie Torrance (Gerard Butler) saves his passengers from a lightning strike by making a risky landing on a war-torn island. When most of the passengers are taken hostage by dangerous rebels, the only person Torrance can count on for help is Louis Gaspare (Mike Colter), an accused murderer who was being transported by the FBI.

• “Shin Ultraman”: Japanese superhero Kaiju film starring Masami Nagasawa, Akari Hayami, Takumi Saitoh and Hideaki Anno.

• “Of an Age” (R): Set in the summer of 1999 as a 17-year-old Serbian born, Australian amateur ballroom dancer experiences an unexpected and intense 24-hour romance with a friend’s older brother. Starring Thom Green, Toby Derrick, Hattie Hook and Elias Anton.

• “The Amazing Maurice” (PG): Maurice is a streetwise ginger cat who comes up with a money-making scam by befriending a group of talking rats. Animated film with voices of Emilia Clarke, Hugh Bonneville, Gemma Arterton and Himesh Patel.

• “Marlowe” (R): Detective Phillip Marlowe (Liam Neeson) becomes embroiled in an investigation with a wealthy family, in the late 1930s in Bay City, California. Also starring Diane Kruger, Jessica Lange and Daniela Melchior.

• “Emily” (R): Imagined story about English novelist Emily Brontë, author of “Wuthering Heights”, and her journey to womanhood as a rebel and a misfit. Starring Emma Mackey, Oliver Jackson‑Cohen, Fionn Whitehead and Amelia Gething.

• “Living” (PG-13): The story of an ordinary man, worn down by years of office routine, who makes a supreme effort to turn his dull life into something wonderful. Starring Bill Nighy, Aimee Lou Wood, Alex Sharp, and Tom Burke.

• “Black Panther- Wakanda Forever” (PG-13): Marvel Studios’ new superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character Black Panther with the Wakandans fighting to protect their nation from intervening world powers in the wake of King T’Challa’s death. Starring Angela Bassett, Letitia Wright, Winston Duke and Danai Gurira.

• “Sharper” (R): Motivations are suspect and expectations are turned upside down in this thriller set in New York City. Starring Julianne Moore, Sebastian Stan, Justice Smith and Brianna Middleton.

• “Your Place or Mine” (PG-13): Debbie (Reese Witherspoon) and Peter (Ashton Kutcher) are best friends and total opposites, who decide to swap houses for a week. Also starring Jesse Williams, Tig Notaro, Zoe Chao and Steve Zahn. Available on Netflix.

• “Infinity Pool” (R): A couple on vacation venture outside the resort grounds and find themselves in a culture filled with violence and horror. Starring Mia Goth, Alexander Skarsgård, Cleopatra Coleman and Thomas Kretschman.

• “Fear” (R): A weekend vacation becomes a nightmare for a group of friends in this horror film. Starring King Bach, Joseph Sikora, T.I. and Terrence J., Annie Ilonzeh and Ruby Modine.

• “Maybe I Do” (PG-13): With their relationship at a crossroads, Michelle and Allen invite their parents to finally meet. As it turns out, their parents already know each other. Starring Emma Roberts, Richard Gere, Luke Bracey and Diane Keaton.

• “Alice Darling” (R): Pushed to the breaking point by her psychologically abusive boyfriend, Alice rediscovers herself and gains perspective while on vacation with two close girlfriends. Starring  Anna Kendrick, Kaniehtiio Horn, Charlie Carrick and Wunmi Mosaku.

• “I Wanna Dance With Somebody” (PG-13): Musical drama about Whitney Houston, (Naomi Ackie) as she rises to fame in the 1980s. Also starring Stanley Tucci and Ashton Sanders.

• “House Party” (R): Comedy film about aspiring club promoters and buddies Damon and Kevin who are broke and in need of a huge windfall. Their solution is to host the party of the year at an exclusive mansion owned by NBA superstar LeBron James. Starring LeBron James, D.C. Young Fly, Jacob Latimore and Andrew Santino.

• “The Fabelmans” (PG-13): A semi-autobiography based on Steven Spielberg’s own childhood growing up in Arizona, from age 7 to 18. Starring Michelle Williams, Paul Dano, Seth Rogen, Gabriel LaBelle. Directed by Steven Spielberg.

• “Shotgun Wedding” (R): Darcy and Tom gather their families for a destination wedding, but the ceremony gets put on hold when gunmen take everyone hostage. Starring Jennifer Lopez, Josh Duhamel, Jennifer Coolidge and Lenny Kravitz. Available on Amazon Prime Video.

• “She is Love”: A divorced couple unexpectedly cross paths at a country inn and rekindle a long-lost love. Starring Haley Bennett, Sam Riley, Michael Smiley and Rosa Robson.

• “Babylon” (R): A tale of ambition and excess, it traces the rise and fall of multiple characters during an era of decadence and depravity in early Hollywood. Starring Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie and Diego Calva.

• “You People” (R): Comedy about a new couple and their families who find themselves examining modern love and family dynamics amidst clashing cultures. Starring Jonah Hill, Lauren London, David Duchovny, Nia Long, with Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Eddie Murphy. Available on Netflix.

• “Pamela, A Love Story” (NR): An intimate and humanizing portrait of one of the world’s most famous blonde bombshells, Pamela, a love story follows the trajectory of Pamela Anderson’s life and career from small town girl to international sex symbol, actress, activist and doting mother. Starring Pamela Anderson. Available on Netflix.

• “Ticket to Paradise” (PG-13): George Clooney and Julia Roberts star as a divorced couple who team up and travel to Bali to stop their lovestruck daughter from making the same mistake they made 25 years ago.

• “The Son” (PG-13): The film centers on Peter (Hugh Jackman), whose busy life with his infant and new partner Beth (Vanessa Kirby) is upended when his ex-wife Kate (Laura Dern) appears at his door to discuss their son Nicholas (Zen McGrath), who is now a troubled teenager. Also starring Anthony Hopkins.

• “Strange World” (PG): Walt Disney Animation Studios’ adventure about a family of explorers, the Clades, as they attempt to navigate an uncharted, treacherous land alongside a motley crew that includes a mischievous blob, a three-legged dog and a slew of ravenous creatures. The voice cast includes Jake Gyllenhaal, Dennis Quaid, Jaboukie Young-White and Lucy Liu. Available on Disney+.

Theaters

• AMC Theatres: AMC Forum Sterling Heights, 586-254-1381; AMC Star Gratiot Clinton Township, 586-791-2095; AMC Star Great Lakes Auburn Hills, 248-454-0314; AMC Star John R Madison Heights, 248-585-4477, amctheatres.com

• Cinemark Southland Center, Taylor, 734-287-0629, www.cinemark.com/theatres

• Emagine Theatres: Birmingham 8, 248-723-6230; Emagine Palladium in Birmingham, 248-385-0500; Canton, 734-787-3002; The Riviera in Farmington Hills, 248-788-6572; Hartland, 810-207-5757; Macomb, 586-372-3456; Novi, 248-468-2990; Rochester Hills, 248-378-2991; Royal Oak, 248-414-1000, emagine-entertainment.com

• Farmington Civic Theater: 248-474-1951, thefct.com

• Milford Independent Cinema: 248-529-6774, Milford, milfordcinema.org

• MJR Theatres: MJR Chesterfield, 586-598-2500; MJR Universal Grand, Warren, 586-620-0200; MJR Troy, 248-498-2100; MJR Marketplace, Sterling Heights, 586-264-1514; MJR Partridge Creek, Clinton Twp., 586-263-0084; MJR Waterford, 248-666-7900, MJR Southgate, 734-284-3456, mjrtheatres.com

• Oxford GQT Theater: 248-628-7101, gqtmovies.com/theaterinfo/x01tk-gqt-oxford-7

• Regal UA, Commerce Twp.: 844-462-7342, regmovies.com/theatres/regal-ua-commerce-township

• Romeo Theatre, Washington: 586-752-3455, romeotheatre.com

• Trillium Cinema, NCG: Grand Blanc, 810-695-5000, ncgmovies.com

(Photo courtesy of Metro Creative Connection)

Meet the 2024-25 Top Scholars for Oakland County

8 June 2025 at 11:39

Here is a list of Top Scholars of the 2024-2025 graduating class for schools in Oakland County. Not all schools participated. Congratulations to all graduates!

ACADEMY OF THE SACRED HEART

ISABELLA SETH

Parent/Guardian: Kristina and Brad Seth

Clarkston

With a 4.046 GPA, Isabella was named valedictorian, and was awarded Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen Award; Frederick Douglass and Susan B Anthony Service Award; Scholastic All Catholic and Detroit SWE Award. Isabella was class secretary and participated in field hockey as captain; lacrosse (club and school); Ethics Bowl team; and Service & Social Justice Club. Volunteer work included FOCUS: Hope and Hazel Park Animal Shelter. Isabella plans to attend University of Notre Dame.

ELLANOR BRENNER

Parent/Guardian: Jennifer and William Brenner

Bloomfield Hills

With a 4.009 GPA, Ellanor was awarded High Honors of Academic Excellence throughout high school and received the Breakthrough Athlete of the Year Award, 2022-2023 (for all sports). Ellanor was also awarded the UChicago Book Award for outstanding academic achievement. Ellanor was class vice president, National Honor Society member and president, served as an ASH Ambassador for prospective students and participated in multiple school clubs. Ellanor was a member of the school’s varsity lacrosse team and varsity hockey team throughout high school and played varsity basketball, 2022-2023, and also participated in Club Lacrosse and Competitive Dance. Ellanor volunteered for a Sleeping Bear Dunes Camping Service Trip, and bought and wrapped presents for children through Variety Children’s Charity. Ellanor plans to attend Ross School of Business, University of Michigan.

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A.G.B.U. ALEX & MARIE MANOOGIAN SCHOOL

AREN VARDANYAN

Parent/Guardian: Arman Vardanyan and Anna Tokmajyan

Bloomfield Hills

A 4.0 student, Aren was honored on the Administrators’ List, Oakland County Competitive Robotics Association Team MVP, and High School Basketball Team MVP. Aren was a member of the varsity basketball, boys volleyball, cross country and soccer teams. Aren participated in National Honor Society, Science National Honor Society, and Robotics. Aren’s volunteer work outside of school included summer camps, Armenian festivals, and church services. Aren plans on attending The University of Michigan-Ann Arbor.

LORI OURLIAN

Parent/Guardian: Daniel and Ani Ourlian

Livonia

A 4.0 GPA student, Lori was honored on Administrator’s List, Robotics Dean’s List School Nominee, Most Improved Cross Country, Excellence in AP English, Outstanding Achievement in Pre-Calculus and Outstanding Achievement in Economics. Lori was Senior Class President, NHS Secretary, and a math tutor. Lori participated in Science National Honor Society, the yearbook committee, Career Readiness Academy, cross country and Robotics. Volunteer work included volunteering at Trinity Health Hospital, the local library and Forgotten Harvest. Lori plans to attend the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor.

LUCAS YESSAYAN

Parent/Guardian: Lenar Yessayan and Roza Matevosian

Northville

A 4.0 student, Lucas was awarded AP Scholar with Distinction, National Merit Scholarship Test Commended and Northville Library teen writing contest-2nd place. Lucas was a student volunteer at Innovative Biotherapies, NHS president, participated in soccer (11 years) and was a member of MLS Next League, Robotics and Career Readiness Academy. Outside of school, Lucas participated in Armenian Christian Youth Organization of America, served as a New Hope mentor, and neighborhood beautification committee president. Lucas also donated and packed food for Northville Civic Concern, and volunteered at Eventcorp Charities and Northville Educational Foundation. Lucas plans to attend The University of Michigan-Ann Arbor.

AVONDALE HIGH SCHOOL

SHAHMEER KHAN

Parent/Guardian: Safia Jafri and Altaf Khan

Rochester Hills

With a 4.47 GPA, Shahmeer was valedictorian, an AP Scholar, and received a HOSA (Future Health Professionals) regionals award in Behavioral Health and state qualifier, and was awarded Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) second in state for Intro to Financial Math. He served on the class board for one year, as secretary and blood drive manager for the school’s NHS chapter and founded Avondale Red Cross. He was also a member of Magnet Schools of America, Model UN, Asian Student Association, and served as secretary and treasurer of FBLA. Shahmeer competed on the Varsity Bowling Team and JV Tennis for two years, serving as JV Captain. Outside of school, he volunteered at Serving Educational Equality and Reducing Acute Climate Change (SEERACC) serving as director of Community Service, International Hospital, Beautifili, and the American Red Cross serving as a volunteer and Blood Drive Lead. Shahmeer plans to attend Wayne State University.

LIAM KAKUDA

Parent/Guardian: Bonnie and Wayne Kakuda

Auburn Hills

A 4.43 GPA student, Liam was named salutatorian and served on the Class Board, two years as president and two years as vice president. Liam was a member of: National Honor Society, serving as secretary for one year and as president for one year; HOSA-Future Health Professionals, National Tech Honor Society, Asian Student Association, serving as president for two years; Future Business Leaders of America, serving as secretary one year; Red Cross, serving as secretary and treasurer for two years; Model UN; and Avondale Council of Mental Health. Liam competed on the high school cross country team for one year and varsity tennis team for three years, serving as captain in 2024 and received the Purple and Gold award and All-League in 2024. Liam is the founder of Beautifli, a nonprofit that creates and sends cards and care packages to hospitalized children. Liam served as director of community service and executive director of marketing for Serving Educational Equality and Reducing Acute Climate Change, and served as Head of Operations for Beans to Bags. Liam is a volunteer for St. Clair Orthopedic and has helped with minor operations. He also served as marketing intern for Academate, a college consulting startup. Liam plans to attend New York University.

RUDRA PATEL

Parent/Guardian: Jayshri Patel

Troy

A 4.41 GPA student, Rudra was a National Merit Commended Scholar (11th grade) and an AP Scholar. Honors received include: FBLA State Awards – second place in Political Science, third place in Business Management, and third place in Business Law (10th grade). Rudra was a member of NHS for three years, serving as vice president; Class Board for one year; FBLA for three years, serving as State Vice President and Chapter President; Model UN for three years, president, co-founder; Avondale Red Cross, serving three years as Committee Lead. Rudra also competed on the varsity tennis team for three years, earning All-League in 2024, and the varsity bowling team for four years, winning the regional championship, Highest Average OAA Blue, and Yellow Jacket of the Year in 2024. Rudra has volunteered for SEERACC for three years, serving as executive director of Legal Affairs, and Beautifili for two years, serving as operations manager. Outside of school, he is a member of the International Swaminarayan Satsang Organisation/Nar Narayan Dev Yuvak Mandal, serving as vice president. Rudra plans to attend the University of Michigan.

RAVI PATEL

Parent/Guardian: Jayshri Patel

Troy

A 4.39 GPA student, Ravi served on Class Board for one year, Model UN for three years serving as vice president and co-founder), FBLA for three years, serving as Chapter Vice President, Avondale Red Cross for three years, serving as vice president, NHS, HOSA, Buzz Prep, and the Asian Student Association. Ravi also competed on the Boys’ Tennis Team, earning All-League in 2024, and the Bowling Team, winning the Regional Championship in 2024. Ravi volunteered for SEERACC, serving as executive director of sales, and is a member of the International Swaminarayan Satsang Organisation/Nar Narayan Dev Yuvak Mandal, serving as president for four years. Ravi plans to attend the University of Michigan.

NOAH FIELDS

Parent/Guardian: Christine and Thomas J. Fields

Troy

With a 4.38 GPA, Noah was awarded the Wayne State University Warrior Award and the Dean’s Scholarship Award, and received scholarship offers from Albion College, Detroit Mercy, and Gannon University. Noah plans to attend the University of Michigan – Ann Arbor.

SOPHIA LE

Parent/Guardian: Hong and Truc Le

Rochester Hills

A 4.37 GPA student, Sophia was on Class Board for four  years, serving Cabinet for four years, Student Leadership, Avondale Red Cross, serving three years, co-founder and vice president and participated in Avondale’s RoboJackets Robotics Team for seven years, District Champions and competed at Worlds all four years of high school. She competed in Sideline Cheer her freshman and sophomore years, Varsity Competitive Cheer her sophomore year, and was the Swim Team Manager her senior year. Sophia was also a crew member for school plays. Outside of school, Sophia volunteered with the Red Cross, the Vietnamese Church, and as a FTC Mentor with the RoboJackets. Sophia plans to attend the University of Michigan.

RAMI HANNOUDI

Parent/Guardian: Rand and Firas Hannoudi

Troy

A 4.3348 GPA student, Rami was awarded 1st Place at the 2024 Future Business Leaders of America Conference. Rami was a member of Avondale Committee of Mental Health, FBLA secretary, Model UN, and SEERACC, serving as Director of Logistics. He also competed on Avondale’s Boys Soccer Team, serving as JV Captain his sophomore year and varsity level his junior and senior year, winning the Scholar Athlete Award and Individual All Academic Award. Rami was a member of the Yellow Jacket Marching Band and Wind Ensemble and was awarded MSBOA 1st Division ranking for marching band-clarinet. Outside of school, Rami served as a shadowing physician for two years, a member of Religious Service St. George Chaldean Church, and served as director of Community Service for the American Red Cross. He volunteered for his church, participated in Red Cross Bottle Drives, and made and sold food through SEERACC. He plans to attend the University of Michigan.

ALLIE PARTIN

Parent/Guardian: Marcia and Andrew Partin

Auburn Hills

A  4.3315 student, Allie was a member of HOSA, Model UN, and Literary Scholars of Avondale. She participated in shows with the Avondale Theatre Company. Allie was also a member of the Yellow Jacket Marching Band and Symphonic Band, playing the trumpet. In addition to volunteering at school, Allie volunteered in her community and church, serving as a member of Life Church Auburn Hills for more than six years. She also volunteered at Auburn Hills Parks and Recreation, Grace Centers of Hope, Students Leadership Services, MyCOVIDResponse, and other activities. She plans to attend Wayne State University.

NAFEA AQRAWI

Parent/Guardian: Saad and Raya Aqrawi

Troy

A 4.29 GPA student, Nafea was awarded Scholar Athlete, Certification of Ordination – Syriac Orthodox Church, Oakland Athletic Association Award, Certification of Achievement for Academic Excellence and Varsity Letter Award for Boys Bowling. Nafea was a member of the Foreign Language Honor Society; Class Board; HOSA; FBLA three years, serving as a Parliamentarian; Model UN for four years, serving as Vice President of Operations; SEERACC for three years, serving as Director of Sales; Red Cross; Buzz Prep; Computer Science Club; and has written articles for the school newspaper. He also competed on the Varsity Bowling Team two years, regional champions. Outside of school, Nafea is a Syriac Orthodox Deacon for St. Peter and Paul Church. He has been a Quroyo Deacon for four years. He volunteers his time cleaning and doing outreach for the church, recycling and fundraising for SEERACC, and working Red Cross fundraisers. Nafea plans to attend the University of Michigan.

CHELSEA HOWE

Parent/Guardian: Jennifer and Michael Howe

Auburn Hills

A 4.2872 GPA student, Chelsea was a member of NHS and Class Board throughout high school, Student Leadership for three years, and served as the Student Representative on the Avondale Board of Education. Chelsea played volleyball all four years, winning most improved her freshman and sophomore year, and MVP her senior year. She participated in Color Guard, Marching Band, and Symphonic Band her freshman year, winning first division rankings in marching band. She also played club volleyball outside of school. Outside of school, Chelsea traveled to Tennessee her freshman year to work on service projects. She also volunteered for an organization that makes blankets for the homeless. Chelsea plans to attend Michigan State University.

 

BERKLEY HIGH SCHOOL

LUKE ANTHONY ROMO DEMERRE

Parent/Guardian: Edward and Melody Demerre

Berkley

A 4.49 student, Luke was honored for efforts in Chess (#1 Team on the Eastern Timezone), World of 8 Billion Video Finalist and BHS News and Broadcasting. Luke participated in NHS and BHS News and Broadcasting (Senior Bear Awards). Volunteer work included Yad Ezra Giving Gardens, timing for Berkley girls high school swim meets and serving as Berkley Girls middle school swim coach and Berkley boys middle school swim coach. Luke plans to attend the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor.

JACK SALTSMAN

Parent/Guardian: Karen and Glenn Saltsman

Huntington Woods

A 4.45 student, Jack was honored with AP Scholar with distinction and United Nations Honor Award (NHS). As a member of the varsity swim team (four years) and varsity cross country team (two years), athletic awards included: Swim MVP, Swim Rookie of the Year, OAA Scholar Athlete for swim and cross country, and Cross Country Rookie of the Year. Jack also participated in NHS and superintendent student advisory board. Volunteer work included Yad Ezra Giving Gardens, timing for Berkley girls high school swim meets and serving as Berkley Girls middle school swim coach and Berkley boys middle school swim coach. Jack plans to attend either the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor or Georgia Technological University.

ANN REDMAN

Parent/Guardian: Dale and Kristin Redman

Berkley

A 4.49 GPA student, Ann was awarded the Maxfield Science Symposium Bronze Award. Ann is a two-time performer in the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association (MSBOA) district IV Jazz Ensemble and has received multiple MSBOA Superior Ratings for trumpet playing. Ann participates in Varsity Rugby, Marching Band and Jazz Ensemble. Ann has been a  NHS committee leader for two years and a Science National Honor Society member for two years and secretary for one year. Ann plans to attend the University of Wisconsin, Madison.

AVA COHEN

Parent/Guardian: Elyse and Robert Cohen

Huntington Woods

A 4.48 GPA student, Ava was a National Merit Program Commended Student; AP Scholar With Distinction; National Association for Urban Debate Leagues JV Quarter Finalist and was awarded multiple forensic debate first place speaker awards. Ava was vice president of the Science National Honor Society, NHS member and captain of the Berkley High School Debate Team. Ava is a fencer at Renaissance Fencing Club and achieved a USA Fencing E rating. Ava is a science lab assistant, math and biology tutor and a volunteer at Yad Ezra. Ava plans to attend the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.

ELLA FRANCIS

Parent/Guardian: Jennifer and Scott Francis

Huntington Woods

A 4.41 student, Ella was awarded AP Scholar with Distinction, served as student body treasurer and participated in varsity swim, (captain), NHS and Science National Honor Society. Ella was also a member of the Michigan Department of Education Student Advisory Council. Ella plans to attend either the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, or Hope College.

EMILE JENKINS

Parent/Guardian: Melissa Jenkins

Berkley

A 4.51 student, Emile was awarded AP Scholar with Distinction and National Merit Scholarship Finalist. Emile ran a class on solving the Rubik’s Cube for Mensa International chapter and taught an Honors Calculus class. Emile volunteered for Camp Invention, a summer camp dedicated to foster STEM learning for kids K-6, and volunteered at the Berkley Cares Food Pantry every other week. Emile plans to attend the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).

JACOB CARTER

Parent/Guardian: Amy and John Carter

Madison Heights

A 4.43 student, Jacob was winner of the Maxfield Science Symposium, and awarded the M1 Griffins Varsity Hockey Top Academic Award (Bear Award). Jacob was vice president and cofounder of BHS Finance Club. Jacob volunteered through Ducks Unlimited and the duckDNA Research Project. Jacob plans to attend the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor.

LUCY PUGH

Parent/Guardian: Brad and Megan Pugh

Huntington Woods

A 4.42 student, Lucy was honored as a National Merit Commended Scholar, AP Scholar with Distinction, NISCA All-American Academic and MISCA All-State. Lucy was Captain for the Girls’ Swim and Dive team, committee leader for NHS, and helped organize charity swim meets for the Special Olympics and Paralympics and volunteered for Kids Coalition Against Hunger. Lucy plans to attend the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor.

SAMUEL GEORGE

Parent/Guardian: Angela Povilaitis and Anthony George

Huntington Woods

A 4.37 student, Samuel was honored as NSLI-Y Chinese Alumni, Taiwan. Samuel participated in cross country, captain and served as NHS treasurer. Volunteer work included Environmental Club and tutoring. Samuel plans to attend the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor.

 

BLOOMFIELD HILLS HIGH SCHOOL

THOMAS BOUCHOU

Parent/Guardian: Nicolas Bouchou

Bloomfield Hills

With a 4.0 unweighted and a 4.52 weighted GPA, Thomas was honored as Michigan DECA state champion (2x), 2nd best delegate at Oakland University Model United Nations (OUMUN) (2x), 1st best school and 3rd best school at OUMUN, and was awarded the Outstanding Student Achievement Award. Thomas participated in DECA, Model United Nations, Chinese National Honors Society, NHS, Neurology Youth Advocacy Association and was on the varsity soccer team and club soccer team at Liverpool Michigan Academy. Volunteer work included volunteering at Forgotten Harvest to prepare meals, various short-term volunteering for school (for theatre and music department) as well as local institutions (Bowers Farm).

MARK ASMAR

Parent/Guardian: Dima Kassis

Bloomfield Hills

A 4.0 student, Mark was awarded AP Scholar with Distinction, Scholastics Silver Key, and National Merit Finalist. Mark participated in NHS (11,12), tennis (throughout high school, and Track and Field (9,10,11). Mark volunteered at Racquet Up Detroit.

JOHN COBB

Parent/Guardian: Mihaela and Brian Cobb

Bloomfield Hills

A 3.9 student, John was honored as an AP Scholar with Distinction, and Oakland Activities Association Scholar Athlete. John participated in cross country, track and field, robotics, NHS, Interact Club and Environmental Club. Volunteer service included volunteering with Gleaners food bank. John plans to attend Michigan State University.

GISELLE HADDAD

Parent/Guardian: Fatin Haddad

Bloomfield Hills

With a 4.0 unweighted and a 4.43 weighted GPA, Giselle was honored as an AP Scholar, IB Diploma Candidate, National Merit Scholarship Commended, Forensics Speech and Debate MSCI state champion and was awarded the Bronze Presidential Service Award (140 volunteer hours). Giselle participated in varsity basketball, Forensics Speech and Debate team captain, Science Olympiad team captain, Neurology Youth Advocacy Association chapter president and Genes in Diseases and Symptoms (GIDAS) Club president. Giselle also published Alzheimer’s disease research. Volunteer work included: miRcore Volunteer Program, conducting neurodegenerative research; fundraising for ALS and dementia research at the University of Michigan; volunteer at church’s vacation bible school and English choir; volunteer at Dementia Center, and Corewell Health Hospital discharge volunteer.

PARUS DHILLON

Parent/Guardian: Gagan Mann and Gursharan Dhillon

Bloomfield Hills

A 4.5 student, Parus was awarded Michigan DECA State Champion, AP Scholar with Distinction, and vice president of Leadership and 1st Place State Champion, DECA. Parus was honored at the North American International Auto Show: Plug and Play Startup Showcase, top 150 startups of Detroit; and was 1 of 18 Startup Founders selected for Detroit’s top Startup Accelerator-Tech Town. Parus was founder and CEO of Catalyst, a platform for activists, founder and account manager for Girls Just Wanna Have Equality; president and founder of Bloomfield Hills Entrepreneurship Club; co-president and founder of Bloomfield Hills HS History Revealed Club; and Category Captain, Forensics State Champion, Bloomfield Hills Forensics. Parus participated in Bloomfield Hills Varsity Basketball and Bloomfield Hills Cross Country.

BENJAMIN GUETTLER

Parent/Guardian: Deborah Guettler and Joseph Guettler

Bloomfield Hills

With a 4.0 unweighted, and a 4.45 weighted GPA, Benjamin was an AP Scholar with Distinction and National Merit Commended Student. Awards received in high school included the Presidential Volunteer Service Award Gold Medallion, the Harvard Prize Book Award (Harvard Alumni Association- Detroit Club), and DECA 2x District and 2023 State Champion (Entrepreneurship Event) and 2025 Business Growth Plan State Champion. Benjamin served on the Student Advisory Council for the Bloomfield Hills School Board, was director of Career Development and president of the school’s chapter of DECA, founder and president of ClubLink and vice president of the school’s NHS chapter. In sports, Benjamin was a member of the varsity football, lacrosse and wrestling (captain 3x) teams. Benjamin achieved the Eagle Scout Award with Bronze Palm and was Senior Patrol Leader, Troop 1022, Scouting America. He founded an automotive detailing firm and co-founded a medical startup replacing traditional triage with Al. Benjamin interned at Seid Enterprises, Inc. He is also a concert pianist. Benjamin plans to attend Duke University.

 

BRANDON HIGH SCHOOL

EDEN TAYLOR

Parent/Guardian: Andrew and Cheryl Taylor

Ortonville

Eden was honored as co-valedictorian and was the school’s number one Flint Metro League Scholar. She ended her fall semester with a GPA of 4.33 and was a dedicated STEM and AP student. She is the founder and president of the Brandon Math and Academics Club, dedicated to student peer-to-peer tutoring. In her free time, she enjoys crocheting, knitting, and doing mind puzzles. She plans to attend Oakland University to study to become a high school math and English teacher.

HANNA PARDON

Parent/Guardian: Erika and Thomas Pardon

Clarkston

Hanna was honored as co-valedictorian, with a 4.33 GPA. Hanna participated in varsity volleyball, basketball, track and field, and was also a member of NHS and marching band/wind ensemble. In her spare time, she likes to bake and work out. Hanna will be attending Albion College to play volleyball, as well as study sports medicine or kinesiology to become an orthopedist or an athletic trainer.

 

BROTHER RICE HIGH SCHOOL

AIDEN BLAKE

Parent/Guardian: Kaylin and Jeff Blake

Bloomfield Hills

A 4.352 GPA student, Aiden was awarded the DAR Good Citizen Award and was 2x DECA State Qualifier. Aiden was president of the school’s NHS chapter and a member of the Spanish Honor Society, the Medical Club and Business Club. Aiden participated in varsity golf. Volunteer work included a Peru Immersion Mission Trip and serving as Christ Child House Event Leader. Aiden plans to attend the University of Notre Dame with a major in Neuroscience.

CHRISTOPHER CARDELLIO

Parent/Guardian: Kathleen & Matthew Cardellio

Beverly Hills

A 4.354 GPA student, Christopher was awarded AP Scholar with Honor, AP Scholar-Athlete, Cross Country and Scholastic All-Catholic Team, Cross Country. Christopher participated in NHS, Spanish Honor Society, Quiz Bowl and Cross Country. Christopher created and distributed 200 care packages for the homeless and volunteered at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs School. Christopher plans to attend the University of Michigan.

DANIEL HOLT

Parent/Guardian: Karen and Brian Holt

Rochester

A 4.396 student, Daniel was awarded AP Scholar with Distinction, Brother Rice Excellence Scholarship and Freshman Distinction Scholarship, IKE Guardian Angel Scholarship, 2024 Rochester Area Youth Assistance Leadership. 2023 Gene Reilly Unsung Hero Award from the MHSLCA, 3x Scholastic All-Catholic Team and Catholic League All-Academic Award. Daniel participated in varsity lacrosse throughout high school, Brother Rice E-Sports Team co-founder, captain, Kairos Retreat Leader, Marian Rice Players, Band of Brothers Small Group & Core Leader, Warrior Worship Choir, NHS, and Spanish Honor Society. Outside of school, Daniel served on Charlotte’s Wings Youth Council. Daniel plans to attend Vassar College for Computer Science and play on the lacrosse team.

HENRY CLEMENT

Parent/Guardian: Kelly and Michael Clement

Bloomfield Hills

A 4.375 student, Henry was awarded AP Scholar with Distinction and National Merit Commended. He was Debate Team Captain, Debate State Champion and 3x Debate National Qualifier, Quiz Bowl Captain, Robotics Safety Captain, Robotics Impact Award winner, and Catholic High School League All-Academic, (4 years). He was Brother Rice Video Game Club co-founder and Brother Rice E-Sports co-founder. He participated in golf, track, Marian Rice Players Theater, NHS, Spanish Honor Society, Warrior Worship and Kairos Retreat Leader. Henry volunteered with Ike Fundraiser Run, Free Bikes for Kids Drive, Forgotten Harvest and SADD Detroit Charity Cookout. Henry plans to attend the University of Notre Dame School of Engineering.

LUKE BORGULA

Parent/Guardian: Theresa and Thomas Borgula

Oakland Twp.

A 4.351 student, Luke was awarded Band of Brothers Scholarship, The Spencer Cole and M. Scott Mitchell Memorial Scholarship, and Scholar Athlete Award, Skiing. Luke was Band of Brothers Core Leader and Kairos Retreat Leader, and participated in NHS (secretary), Spanish Honor Society, Warrior Worship (guitar player), and varsity skiing (captain). Luke plans to attend Michigan Technological University for Mechanical Engineering.

MATTHEW KRZESZEWSKI

Parent/Guardian: Jennifer and Daniel Krzeszewski

Bloomfield Twp.

A 4.351 student, Matthew participated in Latin Honor Society, NHS and Ski Team, serving as captain. Matthew plans to attend the University of Michigan Ross School of Business.

MAX MCCARTHY

Parent/Guardian: Kathleen and Patrick McCarthy

Bloomfield Hills

A 4.39 student, Max was awarded All-Academic, Tennis and 3x Michigan Catholic All-Scholastic Team as part of the varsity tennis team. Max participated in NHS, Spanish Honor Society, Language Immersion Program in Spain, Quiz Bowl and served as a Kairos Retreat Leader. Max performed piano concerts at local senior centers and volunteered at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs School. Max plans to attend the University of Michigan for Economics.

PATRICK CRETU

Parent/Guardian: Ecaterina and Adrian Cretu

Troy

A 4.357 student, Patrick was a National Merit Finalist, Medical Club president, Band of Brothers core leader, AP Scholar with Distinction, 4x Scholastic All-Catholic Team, (tennis), 3x Division 1 All-State tennis honoree, Division 1 Tennis Finalist and 4x Division 1 Tennis Regional Champion. Patrick played varsity tennis throughout high school, serving as captain for two years. He won multiple piano competitions, including national level American Guild of Music, and is also part of the choir at St. Sabbas Orthodox Monastery. Patrick participated in medical shadowing at Troy Beaumont Hospital, and plans to attend Hillsdale College for Biology or Biochemistry and play on the tennis team.

QUINN CALLAGHAN

Parent/Guardian: Jennifer and Sean Callaghan

Troy

A 4.396 student, Quinn was Debate State Champion, Band of Brothers vice president and National Honor Society vice president. Quinn participated in Latin Honor Society, Medical Club, Debate Club, Quizbowl, baseball and boxing. Quinn volunteered with the Humane Society blanket drive and as a volunteer for Downtown Boxing Gym. Quinn plans to attend University of Michigan for Political Science (pre-law).

 

DETROIT CATHOLIC CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL

JAROD DUFIELD

Parent/Guardian: Darryl and Alena McDonald

Pinckney

A 4.971 GPA student, Jarod participated in DECA, HOSA, Spanish Honors Society (Officer), National Honor Society, golf, and cross country. Jarod is planning to attend the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor where he will major in Biomedical Engineering and Biology.

EDWARD BADEL

Parent/Guardian: Carlos and Andrea Badel

Dexter

A 4.861 student, Edward participated in the NHS, and was an officer for the Spanish Honor Society. Edward participated in Track and Field, and Cross Country, serving as captain of the Cross Country team. Edward will be attending the University of Michigan where he will major in Computer Science.

YECHIEL GUTIERREZ-DIAZ

Parent/Guardian: Ricardo Gutierrez and Danny Diaz

Northville

A 4.812 GPA student, Yechiel participated in HOSA, serving as an officer, Spanish Honor Society, serving as an officer, NHS, Swim and Dive, News Team, Drama Club, and Model UN. Yechiel will be attending the University of Michigan majoring in Chemistry and Mathematics.

CHRISTIAN BAKKAL

Parent/Guardian: Sermad and Kristie Bakkal

Commerce Township

A 4.771 GPA student, Christian was founder and president of the Middle Eastern Student Association, editor of Spectrum Newspaper, Finance Club board member, HOSA Future Health Professionals board member and Spanish Honor Society board member). Christian participated in DECA, NHS, Poetry Out Loud Competitor, Academic Team and JV Tennis Team. Christian will be attending the University of Michigan majoring in Pre-Med and Business.

AIDAN JANOSIK

Parent/Guardian: John and Colleen Janosik

Northville

A 4.715 GPA student, Aidan was senior class president, DECA State Champion & National Qualifier and Kairos Rector Leader. Aidan participated in tennis (captain), baseball, NHS and Finance Club. Aiden will be attending the University of Michigan Ross School of Business where he will major in finance.

IAN LEE

Parent/Guardian: Joon and Tricia Lee

Novi

A 4.741 GPA student, Ian participated in North Korean Human Rights Forums, American Institute of Architecture Students Chapter (founder/president, 2024 National Juror), Architecture Media Politics Society, published author (Journal of Student Research; Curieux Academic Journal; AMPS Conference), Varsity Esports – Overwatch, Valorant and Fortnite (captain; All-State), string orchestra (1st chair cellist; National School Orchestra Award), Sigma Xi Scientific Research Honor Society (Associate Member), Spanish Honor Society (officer), Shamrock Prep Hockey Club, and Scholastic Art & Writing (Honorable Mention). Ian will be attending Johns Hopkins University to study Public Health on the pre-med track.

BRENDAN MATO

Parent/Guardian: Gerry and Nicole Mato

Farmington Hills

A 4.725 GPA student Brendan participated in Shamrock Media Team (head of announcing), Varsity Golf, National Honor Society, Rock Vitae and Spanish Honor Society. Brendan will attend the University of Notre Dame where he will major in business.

BENJAMIN TOWNE

Parent/Guardian: Margaret and Andrew Towne

Plymouth

A 4.704 GPA student, Benjamin was Spectrum Newspaper editor-in-chief, and was a member of the Quiz Bowl/Academic Team, NHS, Boys’ Bowl Mural (leader). Benjamin plans to attend either the College of William & Mary or the University of Michigan where he will major in geology and English.

TOMMY WATSON

Parent/Guardian: Peter and Alice Watson

Novi

A 4.694 GPA student, Tommy participated in Spanish Honors Society (officer), NHS, Cross Country (captain), Track and Field (captain).Tommy plans to attend the University of Michigan Ross School of Business where he will major in business finance.

DREW ABBOTT

Parent/Guardian: Kristin and Andrew Abbott

Northville

A 4.664 GPA student, Drew was involved in Track and Field (captain), Cross Country (captain), Swim and Dive, and NHS. Drew plans to attend either Kalamazoo College or the University of Michigan where he will major in biology.

 

EVEREST COLLEGIATE HIGH SCHOOL

MADELYN KRAPPMANN

Parent/Guardian: George Krappmann and Lynda Burbary-Krappmann

Clarkston

A 4.3158 student, Madelyn was honored as summa cum laude and was awarded the Senior Distinguished Service Award, Scholar-Athlete Award, AP Scholar and National Merit Finalist. Madelyn participated in varsity volleyball and track and field throughout high school, and was a regional medalist and state qualifier in track and field, and also volleyball state champion and 1st team All-State (2023 and 2024). Madelyn participated in band, student government, a high school musical, NHS, ECYD, and Outreach Club. Volunteer work included volunteering with Outreach Club, Grace Centers of Hope, and PB and J Missions. Madelyn plans to attend Hillsdale College.

 

FARMINGTON HIGH SCHOOL

SYED TANZEEL AHSAN

Parent/Guardian: Syed Tabish Ahsan and Maheen Hyder

Farmington Hills

With a 3.9583 unweighted and a 4.4792 weighted GPA, Syed was honored as a National Merit Finalist and awarded the Soaring Falcon Award (for promoting inclusivity and belonging). In HOSA, Syed was a four-time regional finalist and a state finalist in the Pathophysiology event. Syed was a member of the IB Student Leadership Executive Board; vice president of the Muslim Student Association; Varsity Quiz Bowl captain; and co-founder of the FHS esports team, which earned 2nd place in the state competition. Syed volunteered at Henry Ford Health and was a member of the youth committee at a local religious center. Syed plans to attend the University of Michigan to study pre-med.

AMRITA RENDUCHINTALA

Parent/Guardian: Nagesh and Naga Renduchintala

Farmington

With a 4.0 unweighted and a 4.83 weighted GPA, Amrita was awarded the Michigan Seal of Biliteracy (Spanish) – 2024; Scholastic Art and Writing Awards-Gold Key, Drawing & Illustration (2025); Farmington Public Schools Award of Excellence; Michigan PTA Acorn Awards; Farmington Youth Assistance Youth Recognition Award; National Merit Finalist and Scholar; HOSA ILC Top 10 Finalist; and HOSA 3rd Place-Medical Law & Ethics (2024). Amrita participated in NHS, National Art Honor Society, PTSA Student Leaders Group, HOSA, Amnesty International, HAVEN of Oakland Youth Advisory Board, Sculpture Club, 2025 TEDx FHS Youth Event, (speaker). Amrita volunteered at Fleece and Thank You, Farmington/Farmington Hills Library, FPS CLASS ELL Summer School Program and FPS Camp READ and Wonder. Amrita plans to pursue a career in the healthcare field, and begin college on the pre-medicine track.

AKSHAY KUMAR

Parent/Guardian: Senthil Kumar and Gayathiri Sekar

Farmington Hills

With a 4.0 unweighted and a 4.39 weighted GPA, Akshay was awarded the Gold PVSA, NMSQT and the AP Scholar with Distinction. Akshay was involved in Robotics, Varsity Tennis, BPA, DECA, the Quiz Bowl and Band. He volunteers at the Islamic Cultural Association of Michigan and Seva. Akshay plans to attend the University of Michigan, College of Engineering.

ZAINAB AHMED

Parent/Guardian: Mohammad Ahmed and Azra Tazhin

Farmington Hills

With a 4.0 unweighted and 4.4524 weighted GPA, Zainab was a National Merit Scholarship finalist and recipient; AP scholar with honor, and a medalist in Farmington Hills Junior Optimist’s essay and oratorical contests. Other awards included 3x regional medalist, 2x state medalist and 1x international qualifier for HOSA Future Health Professionals; and 3x regional medalist for Business Professionals of America. Zainab was NHS president, Muslim Student Association president throughout high school, Parent-Teacher Student Association vice president, Farmington HOSA board and Michigan HOSA state officer in 12th grade, Detroit Muslim Interscholastic Tournament team captain, 8x medalist at MIST Detroit and University of Michigan Health Sciences Pre-College participant. Zainab volunteered at the Fairmont Senior Living home. Zainab plans to attend either the University of Michigan or Wayne State (on the pre-med path, presidential scholarship).

BRANDON DAIL

Parent/Guardian: Brandon and Raeshell Dail

Farmington Hills

With a 3.98 unweighted and a 4.5 weighted GPA, Brandon was awarded All-Oakland Athletic Conference Scholar Athletic Award (basketball); Farmington Public Schools Award of Excellence; National Merit Commended Scholar; highest score of 1 in the MSBOA Solo & Ensemble Festival – regional level; score of 2 in MSBOA Solo & Ensemble Festival – state level; College Board National African American Recognition Award; and Business Professional of America Regional Winner & State Qualifier (1st place) in team event. Brandon was a participant of Ross School of Business Pre-College Program, member of the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program and IB Student Leadership Executive Board member. Brandon was a member of FHS Symphonic Band (trumpet and euphonium) and the varsity basketball team. Brandon mentored and tutored underclassmen, was founder of a sports media business and YouTube content creator. Brandon participated in a service trip to the Dominican Republic, and volunteered at community events through the IB program. Brandon plans to study business at the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.

 

FERNDALE HIGH SCHOOL

DIONNE MURRY

Parent/Guardian: Tomika Murry

Oak Park

With a 4.2619 GPA, Dionne received the National African American Recognition Program Award and the Ferndale High School Concert Orchestra Rising Eagle Award. Dionne is a member of the NHS, Ferndale’s United Student Assembly, Ferndale’s Marching Band, Ferndale’s Winter Guard, Ferndale’s Symphony Orchestra, Girl Scouts, and EMU’s Honors Orchestra. Dionne plans to attend Michigan State University.

EVELYN MEYERSIECK

Parent/Guardian: Amy Degens-Meyersieck

Ferndale

With a weighted GPA of 4.4524, Evelyn received the following awards: Academic Award in Varsity Track, Award for Academic Excellence in AP Calculus at CASA (the Center of Advanced Studies and the Arts), and Solo and Ensemble Districts 1 Ranking. Evelyn participated in varsity cross country, varsity track, marching band as section leader, pit orchestra for Ferndale High School musicals, violinist, NHS, and she works at Regina’s Food Truck. Evelyn plans to attend Michigan State University.

 

HAZEL PARK HIGH SCHOOL

KATHRYN CHAPPELL

Parent/Guardian: Rick and Mary-Kathryn Chappell

Hazel Park

A 4.0341 student, Kathryn participated in varsity bowling, varsity basketball, varsity softball and varsity volleyball. Awards included a Division 3 MHSIBCA Scholarship Award, Girls M.A.C. All Conference Team for bowling (all four years), MVP for bowling team (three years) and First Team Best and Brightest for volleyball. Kathryn participated in NHS serving as secretary. Outside of school, volunteer work included serving at SOS Oakland Shelter, vacation bible school and serving on mission trips. Kathryn plans to attend Central Methodist University to major in elementary education and to bowl and play softball.

RAELYN HEMPLE

Parent/Guardian: Charles and Susan Hemple

Hazel Park

A 4.0356 student, Raelyn was honored with Student of the Month and MVP for Swim Team. Raelyn was Senior Class Vice President, NHS Vice President and participated in Varsity Swim, Varsity Tennis, Drama Club. Raelyn volunteered at Swim Camp and at local elementary schools. Raellyn plans to attend Saginaw Valley State University majoring in psychology.

 

HOLLY HIGH SCHOOL

ANGELA WALKER

Parent/Guardian: Carl and Cynthia Walker

With a composite GPA/SAT score of 6,580, Angela was honored as salutatorian and awarded the Roy and Elena Lahring Salutatorian Scholarship and the Flint Metro Conference Academic All-League award. Angela was a member of Rho Kappa Social Studies Honor Society and NHS, and participated in varsity swim/dive and the school lead in the spring musical “Six.” Angela plans to attend the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor with a University of Michigan Regents Scholarship.

ALEXANDER CHEN

Parent/Guardian: Steven and Jie Chen

Holly

With a composite GPA/SAT score of 6,678, Alexander was honored as valedictorian and awarded the Roy and Elena Lahring Valedictorian Scholarship, the Flint Metro Conference Academic All-League award, the VanGilder Math/Science Award, and the HHS Alumni Bravender Award in Math. Alexander was a member of the NHS, serving as secretary and Spanish National Honor Society. Alexander plans to attend the University of Michigan to study computer science.

 

INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY OKMA

MORGAN MCKIMMY

Parent/Guardian: Matthew and Emily McKimmy

Royal Oak

With a 4.0 unweighted GPA, Morgan was named valedictorian and received the Chemistry Department award, German Department award, honorable mention at Michigan State Model United Nations XXIII, Best Delegate at Michigan State Model United Nations XXIV and First Place at University of Michigan German Day. Morgan participated with the Economics Club as co-president, Model UN head delegate, German Honor Society, NHS, and captain of DCFC South Oakland Open Girls Rouge soccer. Volunteer work included Food Rescue US volunteer and founder of the MiTown Economics Challenge. Morgan plans to attend the University of Michigan Ann Arbor with a major in economics.

STEFANIE SCHNEIDER

Parent/Guardian: Marlene De Andrade and Gert Schneider

Oakland Twp.

With a 4.0 unweighted GPA, Stefanie was honored as valedictorian, National Merit Finalist, and US Presidential Scholars Program Candidate. Other awards included President’s Volunteer Service Award, WXYZ Brightest and Best, FIRST Robotics Dean’s List semi-finalist, Physics Department Award and Chemistry Department Award. Stefanie participated in Robotics-mechanical system lead, The Robot Garage-event lead, German Honor Society officer, physics research assistant, NHS, Latine Hispanic Culture Club co-president, was a math and physics tutor, and volunteered with She’s the First Girls Advisory Council. Stefanie plans to attend the University of Michigan for mechanical engineering.

MINJUN KIM

Parent/Guardian: Jaemin Kim and Eugene Kim

Rochester Hills

With a 4.0 unweighted GPA, Minjun was a National Merit Scholarship Finalist and Scholarship recipient, Genes in Space Finalist, 2x State Champion in Science Olympiad Codebusters, received the miRcore computational biology “Best Research” Award and was selected to MSBOA All-State Orchestra, three years. Minjun served as co-concertmaster of Oakland Youth Symphony Orchestra, Rochester Community Schools Board of Education Representative, IAC Science Olympiad co-captain, IAC GIDAS chapter president, Biology Club co-president, and participated in Stoney Creek HS Track Team, three-year varsity hurdler. Volunteer work included music therapy volunteer at Trinity Health and Neighborhood House Youth Ambassadors captain. Minjun plans to attend Brown University to pursue a double major in computational biology and music.

ZANE DAHABRA

Parent/Guardian: Taha Dahabra and Sonia Harb

Huntington Woods

With a 4.0 unweighted GPA, Zane was honored as valedictorian, summa cum laude, and awarded 2024 Young Adult President’s Volunteer Service Award, 2023 Teen President’s Volunteer Service Award, 2023 and 2024 Michigan Community Impact Awards, United Nations National Community Service Awards and 2023 Certificate of Excellence Award. Zane participated in BuildOn Club (board member), Biology Club (tutor), Chemistry Club, board member and tutor, Spanish Honor Society tutor, Genes in Diseases and Symptoms (GIDAS) Club, and varsity tennis. Volunteer work included patient registration and medical assistant trainee at Berkley Urgent Care, Teen Grantmaking Initiative board member at Center for Arab American Philanthropy, IGNITE Youth Driven Spaces conference planner, and Zoo Corps program participant. Zane plans to attend the University of Michigan.

JACKSON OTLEWSKI

Parent/Guardian: Cynthia Pike and Doug Otlewski

Rochester Hills

With a 4.0 unweighted GPA, Jackson was honored as valedictorian, summa cum laude, National Merit Finalist, Amy Aplin Memorial Scholarship recipient, Oakland County Bar, Association Diversity in the Law Scholarship recipient and received the Rochester Area Youth Assistance Service Award, History Department Award, Jazz Band Department Award and President’s Volunteer Service Award (3 years). Jackson participated in Rochester Hills Government Youth Council (4 years), BuildOn! board member, NHS, Spanish Honor Society, Tri M Music Honor Society and Peer Corp. Jackson was a member of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra Civic Youth Ensemble, (4 years), IA Jazz Band and Full Orchestra, (principal trumpet), and played piano (11 years). Jackson volunteered at Meals on Wheels delivery, American House, Rochester Hills Cultural Diversity fair volunteer coordinator, and City of Rochester Hills Clerk’s Office election. Jackson plans to attend Carnegie Mellon University.

FERNANDA SALMON

Parent/Guardian: Humberto Salmon

Bloomfield Hills

With a 4.0 unweighted GPA, was honored as valedictorian, 2025 Presidential Scholars candidate and won the regional competition for mock trial state semi-finalist in forensics. Fernanda was captain of the varsity mock trial team, board member of GHS Phoenix Theatre Company, co-founder of the She’s the First Girls Advisory Council and math tutor. Fernanda plans to attend Georgetown University SFS to study culture and politics.

CRISTINA TET

Parent/Guardian: Anamaria and Florian Tet

Rochester Hills

With a 4.0 unweighted GPA, Cristina was honored as valedictorian. Cristina was swim team captain, and participated in Robotics for Team 3538, Biology Club, STUCO, NHS and French Honor Society. Cristina was a volunteer at MARL animal shelter, First Robotics, FTC and a tutor for sciences and French. Cristina plans to attend the University of Maastricht, Netherlands.

SANJITH SAMBATH

Parent/Guardian: Sowmiya Duraisamy and Sambath Varadharajan

Rochester Hills

With a 4.0 unweighted GPA, Sanjith was honored as valedictorian, 4-Star Leadership Scholar, Congressional Leadership Scholar, National Merit Finalist, Euro Challenge Finalist, Carson Scholar, Point of Light Honoree and Acorn2Oak Grant Recipient. Awards included VFW Voice of Democracy, Key2Finesse Outstanding Volunteer, Optimist Speech Contest and CareerWrite Essay Contest Winner, Gold Presidential Volunteer Service Award, Michigan Community Impact Award and RCS Heart for Service Scholarship. Sanjith participated in FRC Robotics Team 469-Pit Crew & Drive Team, Model United Nations-Head Delegate, Economics Club-board member and Euro Challenge mentor, Oakland University Human-Centered Engineering Lab-Researcher, Student Senate-class representative and officer, NASA Ames-Research Fellow and served as a MarkSetBot engineering intern. Volunteer work included Writing for a Cause founder and director, Key2Finesse executive board member and social media lead, and FIRST Robotics in Michigan Youth Advisory Council Outreach Lead. Sanjith plans to attend the University of Michigan Electrical Engineering.

ALEXANDER ZHANG

Parent/Guardian: Jun Zhang and Yan Zhang

Oakland Twp.

With a 4.0 unweighted GPA, Alexander was honored as valedictorian and received the 2024 GIDAS University of Michigan Research Conference Best Poster Award for research on Parkinson’s Disease. Awards included Science Olympiad – 6th Astronomy Ohio State Invitational, 2nd Place Astronomy and Forensics Regional and 3rd Place Forestry Regionals. Alexander was a member of the Science Olympiad team, secretary of Genes in Diseases and Symptoms (GIDAS), and participated in research at Johns Hopkins University focusing on implementation of high density electrodes for enhanced prostheses functionality and intuitiveness. Alexander volunteered at the Detroit Zoo. Alexander plans to attend the University of Michigan to major in engineering.

 

INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGY ACADEMY

NANCY GONZALEZ

Parent/Guardian: Olivia Gonzalez

Pontiac

A 4.6279 student, Nancy was honored with All A award, Dean’s Award, HTML and CSS certification, National Honor Technical Society, Generative AI certification, Top 15% Nationally – Poetry in America and the Seal of Biliteracy. Nancy participated in Robotics-Team 51, OSTC computer programming, Wings of Fire, NHS, Jazz Band, Marching Band and Concert Band. Nancy volunteered for Road Clean Up – Adopt a Highway and volunteered at Robotic Events programming and as a mentor for an FLL teams (Robotics). Nancy will attend the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor.

 

LAKE ORION HIGH SCHOOL

AIDEN CALLAHAN

Parent/Guardian: Deborah and Edward Callahan

Lake Orion

With a 4.46 GPA, Aiden was awarded the Presidential Scholar Award from Oakland University, Michigan State Honors College, Professorial Assistant at Michigan State, Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Award from the University of Michigan, Performance and Test awards for District 7 DECA, Test award at DECA States, AP Scholar with Distinction award, VFW Voice of America Regional Award, Business Ethics Contest Award, World Conservation Award, and National Outdoors Camping Award. Aiden was awarded the Eagle Scout award and served as a Senior Patrol Leader of Scouting Troop 1610. Aiden participated in varsity cross country and track, member of NHS, treasurer of the Science National Honors Society, Youth Advisory Council member, Distributive Educational Clubs of America, Health Occupational Students of America, American Red Cross, and Sources of Strength. Aiden volunteered through NHS and Science National Honors Society, and at Trinity Health Oakland. Aiden plans to study neuroscience in the Honors College and as a professorial assistant at Michigan State University on a pre-medical track.

ANTHONY DAMIANO

Parent/Guardian: Mark and Kristen Damiano

Clarkston

With a 4.48 GPA, Anthony was awarded an AP Scholar with Distinction award and honored as a DECA Food Marketing Series State Champion. Anthony participated in soccer, volleyball, weightlifting, DECA, HOSA, NHS, Science National Honors Society and Math National Honors Society. Anthony plans to attend the University of Michigan, to study anesthesiology pathway and nutrition.

ONYX SEPPALA

Parent/Guardian: E. Andrew Seppala and Christine Seppala

Lake Orion

With a 4.0 unweighted GPA and a 4.51 weighted GPA with 10 AP classes, Onyx was awarded an AP Scholar with Distinction Award, Oakland Activities Scholar Athlete Award, Detroit News Outstanding High School Senior. Onyx was captain of the ski team and member of NHS, Mu Alpha Theta (Math National Honors Society), Science National Honors Society, and student member of the Detroit Economics Club. Onyx plans to attend the University of Michigan to study nuclear engineering, to work on fusion energy research.

JIMENA OCHOA-RUIZ

Parent/Guardian: Laura Ruiz and Ivan Ochoa

Lake Orion

A 4.48 student, Jimena was awarded Lamp of Learning Award (4 years), Society of Women Engineers Certificate of Merit, and second-time winner of varsity tennis Sportsmanship Award. Jimena participated in varsity tennis, (captain, senior year), Bloomfield Tennis Club, Math National Honors Society – vice president, NHS – parliamentarian, and Science National Honors Society. Jimena plans to study biomedical engineering at the University of Michigan, and then pursue a master’s degree.

SIDDHARTH MUMMANENI

Parent/Guardian: Sreelatha Chalasani and Yeshwant Mummaneni

Oakland Twp.

A 4.63 student, Siddharth was honored as Johns Hopkins Global Health Leadership Conference speaker, and awarded Special Congressional Recognition for Cultural Outreach, Congressional Record and Letter of Recommendation, two-time MWPA All-State Scholar Athlete, Water Polo Most Inspirational Award, National Merit Commendation, and AP Scholar with Distinction award. Siddharth participated in HOSA, (founder and president of school chapter), Sources of Strength executive officer, Student Leadership treasurer, NHS vice president, Congressional Youth Council member, varsity water polo captain and also served as a research intern for Henry Ford Hospital Multiple Sclerosis. Siddharth plans to attend Johns Hopkins University to study neuroscience on the pre-med track.

 

LAMPHERE HIGH SCHOOL

LINDSAY ZOU

Parent/Guardian: Chaun Yong Zou and Feng Shen Lin

Madison Heights

A 4.20 student, Lindsay was selected for the University of Michigan Aspirant Summer Research Internship Program. Lindsay participated in the Medicine Club, NHS and marching band.

 

MADISON HIGH SCHOOL

CHRISTOPHER STOKES

Parent/Guardian: Marlon Stokes Sr.

Highland Park

A  4.1 student, Christopher was honored as Student of the Month; 4x year All-A Honor Roll and District Student of the Month. Christopher participated in junior varsity/varsity basketball, marching band (drum major), Student Council, NHS, Benevolence Club, Symphonic Band and Jazz Band. Christopher volunteered at Detroit Symphony Orchestra concerts. Christopher plans to attend the University of Michigan Ann Arbor – to major in creative writing and minor in urban development.

ASHUR SHIKHA

Parent/Guardian: Linda Sulaiman and Johnny Shikha

Madison Heights

A 4.0169 student, Ashur was honored in Top 10 class of 2025, salutatorian, summa cum laude and a member of NHS. Ashur plans to attend Detroit Mercy, Oakland University-to become a dental hygienist or dentist.

DEQUANJE JERMAINE MILTON JR.

Parent/Guardian: Amanda Marie Anderson

Pontiac

A 3.8854 student, Dequanje was honored as Top 10, magna cum laude, and Student of the Month. Dequanje was a member of National Technical Honor Society and NHS, and participated in basketball, track and field. Dequanje plans to attend Michigan State University to study marketing.

JACK SHILIN LIU

Parent/Guardian: Qing Liu

Madison Heights

A 3.7188 student, Jack was honored as Top 10, magna cum laude and participated in NHS, Dollars for Scholars and volunteered at Madison High School’s World Fair, tutoring and Wilkinson Middle School’s Science Night. Jack plans to attend the University of Michigan-Dearborn to major in business.

SERENITY WILLIAMS

Parent/Guardian: Catrina Lee

Auburn Hills

A 3.7188 student, Serenity was awarded Student of the Month (2x) and MVP (3x). Serenity participated in NHS, Student Council, volleyball, softball, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Math Corp. and volunteered spending time with the elderly, tutoring and camp counselor. Serenity plans to attend Grand Valley State University to study business administration and psychology.

NATHAN GARNER

Parent/Guardian:  Holly Garner

Madison Heights

A 3.5798 student, Nathan was honored as a Top 10 student, cum laude, received ASE certifications and participated in NHS. Nathan plans to attend Oakland Community College to pursue a career in the trades.

JASLENE DANA AMIR LILLY

Parent/Guardian: Dana Lilly Givens

Pontiac

A 3.4071 student, Jaslene was honored as a Top 10 student. Jaslene participated in varsity volleyball, Detroit Regional Dollars for Scholars, NHS, Drama Club, Student Council and volunteered at Madison Elementary. Jaslene plans to attend Oakland University to study political science with a  specialization in courts, justice and politics.

MARIAH VAUGHAN

Parent/Guardian: Teoana Tucker

Pontiac

A 3.3 student, Mariah was honored as a Top 10 of class, and participated in Cheer. Mariah plans to pursue a bachelor’s degree at Ferris State University.

ERICA PATRICK

Parent/Guardian: Michelle Mitchell

Detroit

A 3.3 student, Erica was honored as a Top 10 of class, participated in drama club, yearbook, and senior committee. Erica plans to attend Wayne State University for biochemistry and biology.

JAIDAN DORSEY

Parent/Guardian: Mary Hall-Pavlak

Madison Heights

A 3.29 student, Jaidan was honored as Student of the Month, NTHS and GM Student Corps MVP. Jaidan participated in Oakland School Technical Campus (OSTC) student leadership, Student Council, comic book and anime club, E-Sports, Madison First robotics, former team captain and OSTC Robotics team member, and MAT Squared apprenticeship program.

 

MARIAN HIGH SCHOOL

ADA KOWALEWSKI

Parent/Guardian: Kathy and Don Kowalewski

Bloomfield Hills

A 4.378 student, Ada was awarded Mathematics Award (2x), Courtney Johns Memorial Scholarship, CHSL All League, CHSL All Academic, Leadership Award, High Honors Achievement Award and Student of the Month. Ada was Class Board secretary, and participated in varsity field hockey (captain), Marian Medical Club, varsity pompon, varsity lacrosse, NHS, Spanish Honor Society, MRP, and served as raffle skit and field day coordinator, blood drive coordinator for Disaster Relief Club, Ambassador Club (officer) and Pastoral team. Ada volunteered as a supply sorter (World Medical Relief) and American Red Cross blood drive volunteer. Ada plans to attend the University of Alabama.

ELLA KENNEDY

Parent/Guardian: Jodie and Tom Kennedy

Bloomfield Hills

A 4.368 student, Ella was honored with Track High Character Award, All Catholic All Region, DECA state finalist, Global Seal of Biliteracy, 4 year Scholastic All Catholic Award, High Honors Achievement Award, and Modern Languages award. Ella was a member of Spanish Honor Society-president, DECA, study abroad-Chile, Model UN president and varsity track and cross country. Volunteer work included tutoring at La Casa Amiga and Vorbeer/translator, and volunteering at St. Anne’s Food bank. Ella plans to attend Brown University.

MYRNA GILBERT

Parent/Guardian: Eva Gilbert

Farmington Hills

A 4.367 student, Myrna was honored with the Saint Timothy Award, Dad’s Club Service Award, Science Medal of Honor, Theology Medal of Honor, All-Catholic Academic team, Sr. Dorothy Peltier IHM Science and Math Scholarship, Academic Merit Scholarship, and Richard T. Healy Jr. Scholarship. Myrna participated in Medical Club (president), NHS (secretary), All School Board representative, STEM Honors Society, Art Honors Society, and Spanish Honors Society. Myrna participated in a mission trip to Honduras (2024) and a mission trip to Lima, Peru (2025). Other volunteer work included serving as a patient transporter at Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital, St. Thomas Chaldean Church Youth Altar server leader, St. Thomas Chaldean Church tutor, and Our Lady of Sorrows parish cantor. Myrna plans to attend the University of Michigan.

SUSANNAH NANCY KLEIN

Parent/Guardian: Jennifer and David Klein

Troy

A  4.367 student, Susannah was awarded the High Honors Achievement Award (4x), Scholastic All-Catholic award (3x), Raymond J. Nagu scholarship, AP Scholar with Honor award, and Harvard Prize Book award. Susannah participated in Ambassador Club, varsity ski club (captain), varsity lacrosse and varsity field hockey, NHS, Disaster Relief Club, Spanish Honor Society and Medical Club. Susannah volunteered as an assistant catechist and served on a mission trip to Honduras. Susannah plans to attend the University of Michigan.

CHARLOTTE MARIE BINGHAM

Parent/Guardian: John Bingham

Rochester

A 4.362 student, Charlotte was honored with Scholastic All Catholic Academic Team award (2022), Math Department award (2022 and 2025), AP Scholar with Honor Award (2024), George Eastman Award (2024), Red Glasses Award, National Art Honors Society, Marian Class Citizenship Award (2025) and DECA State Qualifier (2x). Charlotte served as All School Board president and participated in varsity basketball, varsity soccer, and JV volleyball, football, track, NHS, Marian Mindset Project and Oxford Study Abroad Program. Charlotte served as a Speak by Design internship. Charlotte volunteered at Kensington Church-Lake Orion, Springhill Summer Camp, Project Care and International Samaritan mission trip to Honduras. Charlotte plans to attend Vanderbilt University.

MARIANNA BECHARAS

Parent/Guardian: Carrie and DJ Becharas

Bloomfield Hills

A 4.341 student, Marianna was awarded All State, All League, All Catholic, All County, and All Academic swimmer, archdiocese All Academic team, Spanish and language department certificate of achievement, Elizabeth O’Donnell Baer Memorial Scholarship, and Sister Lenore IHM Endowed Scholarship. Marianna participated in varsity swimming, varsity lacrosse, Disaster Relief Club president, Marian Medical Club, Marian Mindset project, Ambassador Club, All School Board representative, swim captain, MRP, NHS and Spanish Honor Society. Volunteer work included World Medical Relief volunteer, Christ Child volunteer, and summer camp counselor. Marianna plans to attend the University of Michigan.

RUBY SUZANNE JANSEN

Parent/Guardian: Jon Jansen

Canton

A 4.336 student, Ruby was honored with Distinguished Alumni of Tomorrow award, Medal of Honor-social studies, Michigan Seal of Biliteracy, Spanish, Catholic All Scholastic team (4 year), Kerry A. Kerby Memorial scholarship and Sister Lenore M. Pochelski scholarship. Ruby participated in varsity basketball (captain), Marian Girls Flag Football, (founder and captain), Mind and Heart magazine editor, Marian Mindset project – writing and research team, NHS, Spanish Honors Society and National Art Honor Society. Volunteer work included serving on a missionary trip with International Samaritan to Honduras, nursing unit volunteer at Corewell Health, Sunday School teacher at North Ridge Church, and volunteer for Wish Upon a Teen. Ruby plans to attend the University of Michigan.

HEIDI JANE CARROLL

Parent/Guardian: Amy and Mark Carroll

Birmingham

A 4.318 student, Heidi was awarded Arch-Diocese of Detroit All-Academic, McNally Service Scholarship, All-League Lacrosse, All-Academic-Volleyball, Volleyball-Mustang Athlete Award and Dave Feldman Award, History Award of Academic Excellence and DECA state qualifier. Heidi served as Class of 2025 vice chair, and participated in varsity volleyball (captain), varsity lacrosse (captain), NHS president, National Spanish Honors Society, National Art Honor Society, and National STEM Honor Society. Volunteer work included camp leader at Our Lady of Guadalupe through Saint Regis Church and International Samaritan Mission trip to Honduras. Heidi plans to attend the University of Notre Dame.

EMERSON WALTON

Parent/Guardian: Michele and Edward Walton

Birmingham

A 4.316 student, Emerson was awarded Archdiocese of Detroit All Catholic Academic Team, 3x, High Honors Achievement Award 4x, Frederick Douglass and Susan B. Anthony award, and Mathematics Achievement Award. Emerson participated in varsity soccer, as team manager for Manan XC and T+F, Project Care, Ambassador’s Club, NHS, and National Art Honor Society. Emerson volunteered at the Friendship Circle. Emerson plans to attend the University of Michigan.

MADELINE BULEY

Parent/Guardian: Thomas Buley

Beverly Hills

A 4.311 student, Madeline was a FIRST Robotics Competition Dean’s List Finalist, and awarded Samyn Akao Science Scholarship, English Medal of Honor, Sr. Christa de Primo Science scholarship, Science/English/Social Studies Achievement Awards and Society of Women Engineers Madame Curie Award. Madeline participated in Systems Lead of robotics team, co-president of NSTEM, lacrosse team (manager senior year), crew for high school musical, and NHS. Volunteer work included FIRST Tech Challenge and FIRST Lego League mentor (grade school Robotics) teen service team member at Spring Hill Camps, fundraiser for Relay For Life, and class leader at First Presbyterian Church. Madeline plans to attend the University of Michigan.

 

MERCY HIGH SCHOOL

MAEVE CASEY

Parent/Guardian: Kristen and Patrick Casey

Northville

A 3.99 student, Maeve was honored as valedictorian. Maeve participated in Spanish Honors Society, officer, Youth Mercy Associates, leader, Kairos Retreat, leader/student director, Mercy Varsity Golf team captain, varsity golf, varsity lacrosse, Mercy Mission and Ministry, NHS, Mercy Science Club, and Mercy Girls and Money Club. Maeve served as a NHS tutor and Open House Tour Guide. Outside of school, Maeve volunteered at PB&J Outreach, teaching girls hockey, Rise Conference student leader, Sisters of Mercy Prayer Service, and Jubilee events.

TESSA O’DONNELL

Parent/Guardian: Kelly and Neil O’Donnell

Plymouth

A 4.0 student, Tessa was honored as salutatorian. Tessa participated in NHS (officer), Newsprint editor-in-chief, Link Crew leader and commissioner, varsity cross country (captain), varsity track and field, JV basketball team (captain), freshman basketball (captain), Focus Hope representative, One-Love workshop leader, Spanish Honors Society, Youth Mercy Associates, Mercy Pre-Med Club, Animal Rights Club, Debate Club and also served as student co-coordinator of the AP Fair. Volunteer work outside of school included peer mentor at PARCLife ABA Therapy Center and volunteer assistant leader at Vacation Bible School.

 

NORTH FARMINGTON HIGH SCHOOL

ADVAITH VIJAYAN

Parent/Guardian: Abirami Vijayan, Vijayan Sankaran

Farmington Hills

With a 4.0 unweighted and 4.414 weighted GPA, Advaith was honored with an AP Scholar with Honor award-2024, Business Professionals of America Fundamental Spreadsheet Applications Awards (2021-2024), and BPA Small Business Management award. Advaith was vice president of BPA, vice president of Culture Shock, NHS member, and participated in varsity tennis team, MHSAA Regional Champion, state qualifier. Music awards for piano included Farmington Musicale Second Place-2022, Michigan Music Festival awards, and Virtual Association of International Musicians awards. Advaith served as Material Science and AI research assistantship under Professor Srikanth Pilla of University of Delaware; MTS Tamil School Teaching Assistant; and served an Eaton Labs Research Internship in 3D printing and AI mechanics. Volunteer work included fundraising lead for Asha for Education-Toledo, to help reconstruct a rural school in India. Advaith served on the Mayor’s Youth Council as a co-chair/co-president for the city of Farmington Hills. Advaith plans to attend the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor-College of Engineering.

ALEXANDRE PEREIRA

Parent/Guardian: Vanessa Almeida and Marcos Pereira

Farmington Hills

With a 3.7 unweighted GPA, Alexandre’s awards included AP Scholar award, National Hispanic Recognition Program, Individual All Academic Award (MIHSSCA), Scholar Athlete (OAA) and All State Academic Award (FPS). Alexandre was a cellist in the North Farmington Symphony Orchestra, first chair and section leader (senior year), Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association State Solo and Ensemble top score. Alexandre participated in Hackbots Robotics Team 3414, NHS, soccer and lacrosse. Alexandre completed independent research projects, created an educational website for mathematics and physics concepts and job shadowed lead test engineer at Orbion Space Technology. Alexandre participated in citizen science projects and initiatives, nearly 250 hours, and created a citizen science project through Zooniverse called “AI Illustrated Text.” Alexandre plans to attend Michigan State University.

CLOUD JAMES

Parent/Guardian: Collin James/Yasuko James

Farmington Hills

A 3.8 student, Cloud was awarded an academic letter award, Michigan Seal of Biliteracy, Individual All Academic Award, Scholar Athlete award, AP scholar award, and Level N1 Japanese Language proficiency test certificate. Cloud participated in varsity soccer, NHS, Recycling Club and Japanese Club. Outside of school, Cloud was president of nonprofit Ensemble Hanabi. Cloud plans to attend the University of Michigan-Dearborn.

HAMDAAN FYSUDEEN

Parent/Guardian: Fysudeen Mohamed Mathar

Farmington Hills

With a 4.0 unweighted GPA and a 4.44 weighted GPA, Hamdaan was awarded the Farmington Public School Superintendent’s Award of Excellence, (freshman year) Junior Optimist International Personal Growth & Involvement Gold Award (1 of 2 in Michigan), Business Professionals of America Financial Analyst State 6th, Extemporaneous Speech Regional 1st, State 8th, the Business Professionals of America Ambassador Torch Award (National), and DECA Principles of Business Management State Finalist. Hamdaan was president of the Farmington Public Schools Student Round Table, state co-president of Junior Optimist International, class co-president of NFHS Junior Optimist Club, student liaison, City Council Voter Registration Committee, class co-president of NFHS Freshman Board, co-vice president of student senate and secretary of DECA. Hamdaan volunteered as a research assistant/volunteer, Boys & Girls Club of SE Michigan. Hamdaan plans to attend Columbia University.

KEVAL SHAH

Parent/Guardian: Kavita Shah

Farmington Hills

A 3.875 student, Keval was honored as an AP Scholar with Distinction (National, 11), National Merit Commended (National, 12), Scholar Athlete (School, 11, 12) and DECA Regional Finalist (State/Regional, 10, 11). Keval was co-founder and president of Financial Literacy Club, NFHS chapter, and Political Debate Club, NFHS, co-founder and vice president. Keval participated in Boys Varsity Tennis (11,12), varsity tennis and was stage manager of Culture Shock, District-wide Dance Club (12), Outside of school, Keval served as executive board and team lead for Key2Finesse, a student-run nonprofit, (11,12), volunteer for Abhi Shah Foundation, served on education committee for Young Jains of America (11) and was vice president of Jain Organization of Youth at the Jain Society of Greater Detroit (12). Keval plans to attend the University of Michigan.

MARY JO TAKEUCHI

Parent/Guardian: Qing Takeuchi

Farmington Hills

With a 4.0 unweighted GPA and a 4.3 weighted GPA, Mary Jo was honored with the AP Scholars with Distinction award (2024); HOSA Barbara James Service Award – Bronze level (2024), HOSA State Conference – Top Seven in Behavioral Health (2024, 2025); PTA Reflections Visual Arts – Gold Medalist (2022, 2023); National Geographic Learning Recognition awards; and Business Professionals of America State Conference – Second Place in Health Administration (2025). She was Class Board president (2023-2024) and secretary (2022-2023); and a member of the student senate and student senate executive board; North Farmington American Red Cross – treasurer (2024-2025), North Farmington Junior Optimist – Treasurer (2024-2025), North Farmington Recycling Club/Green Team – co-president (2023-2025); and a member of Link Crew and NHS. Volunteer work included volunteering at Camp Skywild, Farmington Community Library, Country Oaks Elementary, Days for Girls, and Crossroads Soup Kitchen. She plans to attend the University of Michigan School of Nursing.

SRIVATSAN BALAJI

Parent/Guardian: Balaji Ramaswamy

Farmington Hills

A 4.49 student, Srivatsan was awarded National Merit Scholarship Finalist, Business Professionals of America National Ambassador Torch Award, MISCA State Academic All-State, and November 2021 District Spotlight Recipient. Srivatsan was varsity swim team captain, varsity cross country team captain, HOSA Future Health Professionals chapter president, Model United Nations Club vice-president, Business Professionals of America Club vice-president, and NHS class representative. Srivatsan plans to attend the University of Michigan to pursue Computer Engineering.

VICTOR YEN

Parent/Guardian: Stephen Yen

Farmington Hills

With an unweighted GPA of 3.9762 and a weighted GPA of 4.4048, Victor was honored with an AP Scholar with Distinction award (11th); AP Scholar award (10th); Outstanding Ensemble Nomination (Solo and Ensemble) (12th); Best Section (Marching Band Clarinets) (11th); Solo and Ensemble, scored 1 at states (12th) and 2 at states (11th); and HOSA 5th at regionals (12th) and was awarded the Bronze Barbara James Service Award. Victor participated in marching band throughout high school; clarinet section leader (10th-12th); orchestra pit for musical (11th) bassoon and clarinet; co-founded HEAL Club (Helping Environment and Aiding Lives); varsity track (10th-11th); track and field throughout high school; NHS; Link Leader; Red Cross Club and Junior Optimists Club. Volunteer work included volunteering at a hospital (11th-12th), outpatient pharmacy and emergency room. Victor plans to attend Wayne State University as an Honors Neuroscience Major, Psych Minor, pre-med track.

EUGENIO CAMINO-CANTU

Parent/Guardian: Claudia Cantu

Farmington Hills

A 4.13 student, Eugenio was awarded with an AP Scholar with Distinction award, Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association State-Level 1 Awards and National Hispanic Recognition Program. Eugenio participated in Marching Band, Jazz Band, Theater Stage Managing, Church Youth Group (student leader), Model UN, North Farmington’s HEAL Club, University of Michigan EcoGIS STEM Environmental Justice Program, French Club, DECA and Link Crew (leader). Eugenio volunteered for free SAT tutoring, local library work, FPS Elementary School STEM Nights, and FPS Middle School Music Camps. Eugenio plans to attend the University of Michigan.

MEERA DESAI

Parent/Guardian: Trupti and Viral Desai

Farmington Hills

A 4.268 student, Meera was honored as AP Scholar, DECA state champion x4 and DECA district champion x4. Meera served as DECA president, Bollywood fusion dance team captain, Investment club co-founder and president, Mayor’s Youth Council vice president, Student Senate treasurer, E-board member, NHS member, BPA member, and Green Team member. Volunteer work included tutoring/teaching students at Forest elementary Spanish and assisted with patients at a hospital. Meera plans to attend Indiana University- Bloomington at the Kelley School of Business to study finance.

 

NOTRE DAME PREPARATORY SCHOOL

SEHAJ GILL

Parent/Guardian: Navneet Athwal and Preet Gill

Oakland Twp.

A 4.512 student, Sehaj was awarded highest honors, AP Scholar with Honor, Catholic High School League Academic Excellence award, and National Speech and Debate: National Degree of Distinction. Sehaj was Band Section Leader (flute), Board Member NDP NHS, Debate National Qualifier, founding member of the NDP Insight Initiative Club: coordinated fundraisers at NDP for the Rogel Cancer Center at U of M, and a member of SADD, student ambassador, VEX Robotics, peer leader. Volunteer work included Dance Date Project Research intern, and Wayne State University Junior Science and Humanities Symposium, invited to present.Sehaj is a published author of five research papers. Sehaj plans to attend The University of Michigan-Ann Arbor majoring in biomedical engineering with a minor in electrical engineering.

CHRISTINA YERAS

Parent/Guardian: Dave and Alla Yeras

Davisburg

A 4.467 student, Christina was honored with Catholic High School League Academic Excellence award, Fran Bregger Servant Leadership Award, highest honors. Christina was student council treasurer, HOSA secretary, Model Judiciary and participated in varsity ski, varsity tennis and varsity golf. Volunteer work included transcribing for Library of Congress, Grace Centers of Hope soup kitchen and day care volunteer. Christina plans to attend the University of Michigan majoring in Cognitive Neuroscience.

ISABELLE GUMMA

Parent/Guardian: Peter and Abby Gumma

Troy

A 4.463 student, Isabelle was awarded highest honors, NSDA Degree of Excellence, and Catholic High School League Academic Excellence. Isabelle was student council vice president, president of Spanish Honor Society and participated in debate and varsity lacrosse. Through volunteer work, Isabelle achieved the Honors National Community Service Award (100+ hours), volunteered as a summer and winter camp counselor (K-8), volunteered for Kids on the Go (program that teaches kids how to ride bikes), and served as CSL soccer coach. Isabelle plans to attend the University of Michigan majoring in Neuroscience.

MATTHEW KAFARSKI

Parent/Guardian: Erik Kafarski and Irena Zalewska

Bloomfield Hills

A 4.459 student, Matthew was awarded the Polish Seal of Biliteracy (State of Michigan), highest honors, National Speech and Debate: All American Award, National Debate Qualifier (bill for affordable health care), and Catholic High School League Academic Excellence award. Matthew participated in band as section leader percussion, National Chinese Honor Society, Youth Chief Justice Michigan Youth in Government, varsity tennis, and served as president NDP Model UN. Outside of school, Matthew served as a medical shadow/intern at local hospitals, coordinated middle school Model UN conferences, and owns a business: teaches CPR classes in Oakland and Macomb counties. Matthew plans to attend Michigan State University, Lyman Briggs majoring in Biology.

CECELIA BELEJ

Parent/Guardian: Marko and Monica Belej

Rochester

A 4.437 student, Cecelia was an International Baccalaureate Program Diploma Program Candidate, awarded highest honors and Catholic High School League Academic Excellence. Cecelia was president of book club, president of creative writing club, president of Champions for Life, band co-section leader (trumpet), and a member of jazz band, NHS and Winter Guard. Volunteer work included Life Remodeled 2024, coordinator Diaper and Wipe Drive for Crossroads Care Center, and coordinator “Wash for Life.” Cecelia plans to attend the University of Notre Dame majoring in Math and Astronomy.

 

NOVI CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

GIOVANNA LOCICERO

Parent/Guardian: Doug and Toni LoCicero

Northville

A 4.078 student, Giovanna achieved high honor roll throughout high school while selecting rigorous academic classes, including  three AP classes and three dual enrollment classes. Giovanna served as junior class president and senior class president and was a member of NHS, varsity volleyball team throughout high school; serving as team captain senior year. Giovanna made first team all conference in 9-11 grade and was named 2023 volleyball MIAC Conference MVP, and played travel volleyball for five years. Volunteer work included volunteering at Brightmoor Christian Church. Giovanna plans to attend Spring Arbor University where she will continue her volleyball career at the collegiate level.

SOPHIA PUZSAR

Parent/Guardian: Jennifer and Brian Puzsar

Milford

A 4.104 student, Sophia achieved Academic Distinguished honors in 9th and 10th grade and AP distinguished honors in 11th grade. Sophia served as NHS vice president and senior class vice president. Sophia carried a rigorous schedule which included two AP classes and three dual enrollment classes through the local community college. Sophia volunteered as a customer service associate at Maybury Farm. Sophia plans to attend the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.

TYLER BROWN

Parent/Guardian: Jason and Stacie Brown

Novi

A 4.027 student, Tyler was awarded Academic All- State and Academic All-American for Baseball. He achieved high grades with honors classes and two AP classes and was a member of NHS. Tyler participated in Legacy travel baseball in addition to the school’s varsity baseball team, serving as baseball team captain every year since sophomore year, and awards include Team MVP, All- conference, All District, All Region, and Honorable Mention All State. Volunteer service includes a Capstone senior research and speech project, “The Evolution and Impact of Sneaker Culture,” and then he organized a shoe drive at the school, collecting over 250 pairs of shoes which were donated to The Community Clothes Closet’s service center, and he helped set up shelving and cleaned the shoes.

 

NOVI HIGH SCHOOL

ARVIND SALEM

Parent/Guardian: Ravichandran Salem and Lalitha Ravichandran

Novi

A 4.0 GPA student, Arvind was awarded National Economics Challenge Adam Smith Division 4th Place, 2x DECA Top 10 at the International Career Development Conference, Future Business Leaders of America 4th Place at the National Leadership Conference for Public Policy & Advocacy. Arvind served as debate team officer and mock trial vice president. Arvind was co-founder and COO of Policy Matters Inc. and Michigan Future Business Leaders of America state treasurer. Arvind plans to attend Stanford University and major in public policy.

DIVYA NELLURI

Parent/Guardian: Seethapathi and Lakshmi Nelluri

Novi

With a weighted 4.83 and unweighted 4.0 GPA, Divya was awarded DECA ICDC 3x State Champion and 2x ICDC Finalist, HOSA, 7th Place ILC, Forensics MIFA State Finalist and Science Olympiad University of Michigan Top 5. Divya was Forensics Club president, Science Olympiad treasurer and DECA executive board member. Divya volunteers in the Surgical Services department at Corewell Health, and tutored more than 115 students in SAT Prep through Schoolhouse Tutoring.

 

OAKLAND EARLY COLLEGE

SANA REHMAN

Parent/Guardian: Farhat Manzoor and Muhammad Rehman

Farmington Hills

A 4.06 student, Sana was awarded Oakland Early College Highest Honors, Oakland Community College Highest Honors, and the Science Departmental Award. She has served on the boards of HOSA and NHS. Sana volunteers at her local mosque and has a volunteer internship at a clinic. She plans to attend the University of Michigan majoring in biochemistry where she hopes to become a physician’s assistant specializing in maternal and fetal health.

KEIRA TERHALL

Parent/Guardian: Lisa Perry and Keith Terhall

West Bloomfield Twp.

A 4.06 student, Keira was awarded Oakland Early College Highest Honors, Oakland Community College Highest Honors, OCC Dean’s List 2023 and 2024, OEC English Department Award 2023, and OEC Science Department Award 2022. Keira was Yearbook Club co-president, Pride Club president, treasurer, NHS member, Oakland Early College Science Olympiad (2023-2025), Geological Mapping – Placed 6th in regional competition in 2024 and 5th in 2025, Precalculus Student Supplemental Instructor (2023-2024), and Student Government trustee and marketing committee. Volunteer work included West Bloomfield Library volunteer, West Bloomfield Clerk’s office intern, and Ascension Hospital Novi Christmas shop volunteer. Keira plans to attend the University of Michigan majoring in Political Science.

SELMA LAYLA ALLAM

Parent/Guardian: Mae Elbohy and Mohamed Allam

Bloomfield Hills

A 4.06 student, Selma was awarded Oakland Early College Highest Honors, Oakland Community College Highest Honors, OCC Dean’s List, OEC Cornerstone Award in Service and Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen Award. Selma served as Student Government Student Liaison, Muslim Student Association president, NHS vice president of membership, Debate Club president, Superintendent Student Advisory Committee member, HOSA member, and Precalculus Student Supplemental Instructor. Outside of school, Selma volunteered at DermyDoc Clinic, Family Urgent Care, and Muslim Unity Center Kids Club Counselor. Selma plans to attend Wayne State University majoring in Neuroscience on the pre-med track.

 

ORCHARD LAKE ST. MARY’S PREP-BOYS DIVISION

WALTER KNYSZ IV

Parent/Guardian: Walter Knysz III and Lisa Knysz

Lake Angelus

A 4.32 student, Walter, a member of the NHS, was a 3-time Scholastic All-Catholic and 4-year summa cum laude student. He is one of the founding student leaders in the St. John Paull II Pillars Club at OLSM. Walter advanced to the national competition level in forensics and debate and volunteered in Europe during the summer, where he taught English to students in both Poland and the Ukraine to 120 students. Walter plans to attend the University of Notre Dame.

JAKE MALLOY

Parent/Guardian: Christina and James Malloy

Bloomfield Hills

A 4.25 student, Jake is a state champion golfer, 3-time recipient of the Catholic Knights of Columbus award, and 4-year summa cum laude student. He served as NHS vice president and completed over 115 hours of community service through Easter Seals and Meals on Wheels. Jake has advanced to the national competition level in forensics and debate and is the recipient of the AP Scholars with Honor award. He is also a member of multiple clubs including the Earth Club and Model UN. Jake plans to attend the University of Michigan College of Engineering.

CHASE TONNIES

Parent/Guardian: Sharon and Brian Tonnies

Farmington Hills

A 4.3 student, Chase is a Michigan All-Catholic Scholastic award recipient, member of the National Honor Society, and the team manager/statistician for the 2024 state championship varsity football team. He was a member of the Wharton School of Business Global Youth Program and is the founder of Au-Some Siblings Outreach, which provides resources and counseling for families affected by autism. Chase serves as the digital content creator for many athletic teams and organizations and was a member of the track and basketball programs at OLSM. Chase plans to attend the University of Michigan.

PATTERSON DOYLE

Parent/Guardian: Brian and Kerri Doyle

White Lake Twp.

A 4.34 student, Patterson was honored as the valedictorian, a NHS executive board member, and a leader of Mary’s Minds, an organization that raised over $13,000.00 for mental health awareness. He is 3-time Scholastic All-Catholic and 4-year summa cum laude student. Patterson has spent significant time volunteering in elementary school classrooms and serves as a peer tutor at OLSM, where he has devoted hundreds of hours of time tutoring his classmates. He is also an AP Scholar with Honor and 4-year member of the OLSM soccer program. Patterson plans to attend Michigan State University.

PHIL ASSAD

Parent/Guardian: Rana Altaweel and Amir Assad

West Bloomfield Twp.

A 4.33 student, Phil was honored as the salutatorian. He is 3-time Scholastic All-Catholic and a 4-year summa cum laude student. He is the recipient of the AP Scholar Award and a member of NHS. Phil is a founding member and president of both Model UN and the Medical Club at OLSM. He plans to attend the University of Michigan.

 

ORCHARD LAKE ST. MARY’S PREP-GIRLS DIVISION

AMANDA ATTY

Parent/Guardian: Ed and Sharon Atty

Bloomfield Hills

A 4.32 student, Amanda was honored as co-valedictorian of this year’s graduating class of the girls’ division. As a member of the NHS, Amanda is in charge of the NHS tutoring program in the girls’ division. She is a varsity member of the soccer team and has been awarded Catholic League All Academic for the past three years. Her community involvement includes being a member of Sisters in Christ and volunteering with Meals on Wheels. Amanda plans to attend Oakland University.

KYLIE HINDERLITER

Parent/Guardian: Curt and Kristin Hinderliter

Rochester

A 4.32 student, Kylie was honored as co-valedictorian of the girls’ division. She is a member of the NHS and Catholic Athletes for Christ. As an underclassman, Kylie earned All Catholic and All Region as a member of the varsity softball team. Kylie was a varsity member of the 2024 State Championship rowing team her junior and senior year. She plans to attend Michigan State University.

ELLIE AZZATO

Parent/Guardian: Joseph and Angela Azzato

White Lake Twp.

A 4.31 student, Ellie’s honors include the Midwest Scholastic Rowing Academic Honor Roll and Scholastic All Catholic. As a member of the rowing team, Ellie has volunteered as a counselor of the school’s Learn to Row Summer Camp. She has served as a Friendship Circle volunteer, supervising students with special needs at summer camp. She served as secretary of the NHS and as a member of Catholic Athletes for Christ. Ellie has also worked in the ER as a part of the Henry Ford Health Summer Volunteer Program. She plans to attend the University of Michigan.

SARAH CLOUSE

Parent/Guardian: Sean and Megan Clouse

Royal Oak

A 4.31 student, Sarah served as president of both the NHS and the Catholic Athletes for Christ. As a member of the varsity soccer team, she has been awarded Scholastic All Catholic, All Academic, All District, and All League among other honors. Outside of school, she volunteered to assist seniors at the Magnolia by the Lakes Senior Living facility. Sarah plans to attend Xavier University.

LILIANA CORONA

Parent/Guardian: Sabatino and Pamela Corona

Commerce Twp.

A 4.31 student, Liliana was an All-Catholic Scholastic Award recipient. As a dancer on a competitive team for over nine years, Liliana also teaches younger dancers at her studio. She was a member of NHS, Women in Business Club, the Earth and Science Club, and co-founder of the Photography Club. Liliana plans to attend the University of Michigan.

OUR LADY OF THE LAKES CATHOLIC SCHOOL

AIDEN VINCENZO PAPKE

Parent/Guardian: Brian and Lisa Papke

Waterford Twp.

A 4.145 GPA student, Aiden was named Salutatorian and awarded high honors, AP Scholar Award, Scholastic All-Catholic Recipient and All-Academic Award. Aiden was a member of student council, varsity bowling team, varsity bowling team captain, NHS and the varsity golf team. Aiden’s volunteer work included actively helping older neighbors during summer and winter months with maintenance of their properties. Aiden plans to attend Kettering University majoring in Mechatronics Engineering.

ASHLEY ROSE LEDDY

Parent/Guardian: Kelly Harris

Davisburg

A 4.24 GPA student, Ashley was awarded academic high honors throughout high school, CHSL Scholastic All Catholic Award for 2025, Society of Women Engineers Merit Award, AP Scholar Award, and Daughters of the American Revolutionary War DAR Good Citizen Award. Ashley participated in varsity hockey, varsity softball, NHS, student council throughout high school, Recycling Club and school youth group. Ashley volunteered for American Red Cross Blood Drives as a leader/volunteer, created personalized cards for senior citizens at Lourdes Senior Community Center, Archdiocese of Detroit community clean-ups, food drives and clothing drives. Ashley plans to attend the University of Detroit-Doctor of Dental surgery (accelerated 7-year program).

 

OXFORD HIGH SCHOOL

JENNIFER DUONG

Parent/Guardian: Deborah and David Duong

Oxford

A 4.298 student, Jennifer was honored as a National Merit Finalist. Jennifer was active in high school, serving as Mu Alpha Theta (Mathematics honors society) president; NHS Freda Quayle Chapter vice president and blood drive coordinator; Tri-M Music Honor Society secretary and Cooking Club founder. Jennifer was section leader of the marching band, violin pit member, played violin for school musicals, was a member of the chamber orchestra and Orchestra Leadership Team section leader. Jennifer was also a community service coordinator and was on the JV Girls Golf team. Outside of school, she participated in Girl Scouts and received the Girl Scout Silver Award. Jennifer volunteered 20 plus hours of community service per semester during junior and senior year through the NHS. Jennifer plans to attend Princeton University to study chemistry with a minor in materials science engineering and math.

OWEN PAVLOCK

Parent/Guardian: Craig Pavlock

Oxford

A 4.31 student, Owen was honored as salutatorian, AP Scholar with distinction, 3rd place at States for BPA, Lacrosse MVP, All OAA in Lacrosse and Football, and MHSFCA Scholar Athlete Award winner. Owen was president of Science NHS, varsity football team and varsity lacrosse throughout high school and varsity wrestling, 1 year. Owen co-taught a religious education class at St. Joseph Catholic Church and School for a year, helped out in Oxford Gives Back, NHS activities, and tutoring. Owen plans to attend the University of Michigan to study engineering, specifically aerospace engineering.

SARAH GIBBONS

Parent/Guardian: Melissa and Jim Gibbons

Oxford

A 4.258 student, Sarah was awarded HOSA state finalist and Academic Excellence award. Sarah participated in varsity dance, marching band, Pit Orchestra, HOSA, NHS, Mu Alpha Theta, Link Leader, blood drive coordinator, and competitive dancer. Volunteer work includes teaching dance to children, giving instrument lessons to middle school students, and tutoring middle school math students. Sarah will be attending the University of Michigan to study Neuroscience in the School of Literature, Science, and Arts.

SIERRA MUSIAL

Parent/Guardian: Marc and Pam Musial

Leonard

A  4.309 student, Sierra was honored as a 2025 Female Scholar Athlete, Seal of Biliteracy, OAA Scholar Athlete and International Baccalaureate candidate. Sierra participated in the NHS (historian), Science National Honor Society, HOSA (future healthcare professionals), track, cross country and alpine racing. Sierra volunteered at the South Haven Public Library. Sierra plans to attend the University of Michigan to obtain a degree in biology to become a physician’s assistant.

 

ROYAL OAK HIGH SCHOOL

LILLIAN MARIE NAVIN

Parent/Guardian: Debra and Mark Navin

Royal Oak

A 4.48 student, Lillian was awarded an Alumni Distinguished Scholarship MSU (2025) -(full tuition, room and board, AP Scholar with Distinction (2023, 2024), PTSA Academic Distinction, Best Delegation Award at Great Lakes International Model United Nations (2024), Piano Superior Rating from the National Federation of Music Clubs (2016-2025) and -State Level Solo and Ensemble Rating of 1 for cello and violin duet (2024). Lillian was president and paint crew head of Drama Club, cast member for 10 shows, Under Secretary General of Internal Conferences for Model UN, Leadership Team of UMatter Week, cello section leader in symphony orchestra, and NHS member. Volunteer work included Royal Oak Library volunteer, canvas for Melanie Macey for state representative and taking inventory of the parks for the City of Royal Oak. Lillian plans to attend Michigan State University Honors College.

RANEEN SAMANTHA AWADA

Parent/Guardian: Rena and Sam Awada

Royal Oak

A 4.47 student, Raneen was awarded Academic Distinction Honor 3x. Raneen was certified Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (through Medical Skills class) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification (outside of school). Raneen was president of The Roost (school coffee shop), secretary of the Science National Honor Society, member of the National Honor Society, member of Interact club, and a pianist for 12 years, performing at a yearly recital. Volunteer work included volunteer and ambassador for Gilda’s Club, Club Red (Teen Youth Council), volunteering at an Urgent Care and Family Medicine Clinic, and medical writer for the MedReport Foundation. Raneen plans to attend the University of Michigan.

KATHRYN SHEILA MACEY

Parent/Guardian: Melanie and Edward Macey

Royal Oak

A 4.51 student, Kathryn was awarded Academic Distinction (2021-2024), AP Scholar Award – 2023, Coaches’ Award – 2024 and Scholar Athlete throughout high school. Kathryn participated in varsity cross country-captain, varsity track and field-captain, NHS, and was president of Assembly for Royal Oak Model United Nations. Volunteer work included Little Renegades Soccer Mentor – 2021-Present, intern at Cranbrook Institute of Science – Winter 2024, and intern for Haley Stevens’ Campaign – 2024. Kathyrn plans to attend Wellesley College.

CHARLES KHAIRI FRANCIS

Parent/Guardian: Steve and Amie Francis

Pleasant Ridge

A 4.52 student, Charles was honored as summa cum laude, awarded the Youth Recognition Award through Royal Oak Youth Assistance, Scholar Athlete award, and selected for the 40th annual Detroit News Outstanding High School Graduate program. Charles was president and founder of the Middle Eastern Student Association,and was a member of Model United Nations and NHS. Volunteer work included Salvation Army volunteer, internship at the 44th District Court, student representative for the Royal Oak School board, and Wreaths Across America volunteer. Charles plans to attend Michigan State University Broad College of Business.

 

ST. CATHERINE OF SIENA ACADEMY

HANNAH MARGARET PLEET

Parent/Guardian: Jennifer and Edward Pleet

Novi

A 4.0 student, Hannah was honored as a valedictorian, awarded The Harvard Prize Book Award, AP Scholar with Distinction, All-Scholastic Award (3x), All-Catholic Award for Softball, All-League Award for Softball, All-Academic Award (3x) for Softball and Field Hockey, All-District Team (3x) for Softball, All-Region Team (3x) for Softball and the Barbara McClintock Award. Hannah participated in varsity softball (4 years, captain), varsity field hockey (4 years, captain), HOSA Club (3 years, treasurer), Executive Council (2 years, historian), NHS and Visual Arts Appreciation Club (president). Hannah volunteered at a local hospital during the summer, and volunteered to help neighborhood athletic teams. Hannah plans to attend Ohio State University.

VALENCIA ARIA IMPERI

Parent/Guardian: Theresa Imperi

Novi

A 4.0 student, Valencia was honored as a valedictorian, awarded AP Scholar, 2025 HOSA ATC Academic Testing state finalist, HOSA: EMT Regional 1st Place (2x), Regional 3rd Place (1x) | EMT Michigan State Finalist (2x), Llyod & Laurie Carr Scholarship – U-M Club of Greater Detroit, 3x Scholastic All-Catholic CHSL Prep Bowl – Knights of Columbus, 2024 CHSL 1st Place, Regional 2nd Place, and MHSAA State Semi-Finalist, St. Catherine of Siena Young Woman of Courage and Faith Award, and Student Council Award. Valencia participated in HOSA-FHP serving as recording secretary (11th grade) and president (12th), American Red Cross Club Treasurer (11th), NHS, varsity tennis throughout high school, co-captain (12th), Inter-Club Tennis Team, Finance Club, and played piano. Volunteer work included volunteering at Henry Ford Providence Novi Hospital Hospital, and American Red Cross, Oakland County Donor Ambassador (12th). Valencia worked summers at Olde Orchard Pediatric Dentistry. Valencia plans to attend the University of Michigan.

ELIZABETH ANNE CREEN

Parent/Guardian: David Creen

Ann Arbor

A 4.0 student, Elizabeth was honored as AP Scholar with Distinction, CHSL Scholar Athlete Leader Nominee, awarded Bloomfield Hills FIRST Robotics Scholarship, and was Short on Words Writing Contest winner, Zekelman Holocaust Center Writing Contest winner, and the winner of Saint Michael’s Book Award. Elizabeth participated in varsity swimming and choir, and was president/founder of the school’s Finance Club chapter, captain of the Robotics Team, and class officer for Student Council for three years. Volunteer work included Leadership Initiatives International Internship- Healthcare, Drug Take-Back event through Michigan OPEN, and FIRST Volunteer. Elizabeth plans to attend the University of Michigan or Purdue University.

ALEXA CHRISTINE CAMAJ

Parent/Guardian: Kristina Camaj

Northville

A 4.0 student, Alexa was honored as an AP scholar and awarded the John Hopkins Book Award. Alexa participated in HOSA, Pro-Life Gianna Mills Club, and volleyball. Alexa volunteered at Henry Ford Hospital and Our Lady of Victory Northville Parish, helping with parish gatherings. Alexa plans to attend the University of Detroit-Mercy.

SABRINA ALSTOT

Parent/Guardian: Gary Alstott and Stephanie Petro

Milford

A 4.0 student, Sabrina was honored as a valedictorian, AP Scholar and awarded the Scholastic All Catholic Award. Sabrina participated in Varsity Pom, varsity tennis and NHS. Sabrina volunteered at church and as SCA Ambassador. Sabrina plans to attend the University of Michigan.

TARA KELLOW

Parent/Guardian: John and Sahar Kellow

West Bloomfield Twp.

A 3.986 student, Tara was honored as salutatorian, summa cum laude, AP Scholar with Honor, and awarded Scholastic All Catholic Award, Excellence in 3D Art, and Young Women in Courage and Faith. Tara served NHS chapter vice president, and participated in CASA, HOSA, varsity tennis, and was Pickleball Club founder/member. Tara volunteered at DMC Sinai Grace Hospital, church and Global Health Charities. Tara plans to attend the University of Michigan.

 

SEAHOLM HIGH SCHOOL

GRACE JOHNSON-SEARS

Parent/Guardian: Lauren Sears and Charles Johnson

Birmingham

With a 4.0 unweighted and a 4.709 weighted GPA, Grace was one of 13 in the state to receive the Scholar-Athlete Scholarship for academically-gifted Class A varsity athletes, and one of 22 selected to represent the USA at an international seminar this summer in the Netherlands. Other awards include: finalist for the National PEO Star Scholarship Award, AP Scholar with Honor Award and Harvard Book Award. Grace participated in varsity track and cross country, serving as captain (two years), D1 County Qualifier in two events, State 4 x 400 Relay team (2 years). Grace played flute in the school symphony, jazz and marching band (four years), served as vice president of Band Council, principal flute and piccolo, section leader, and was awarded MSBOA State-Level Solo and Ensemble Superior Ratings (three years). Grace was also a member of the Detroit Metropolitan Youth Symphony (4 years), Principal Flute and Piccolo. Grace participated in Science National Honor Society as an executive board member, president of Chemistry Club, and member of NHS, STUCO (student government) and other clubs. Volunteer activities include Writing Center Peer Mentor, New and Transfer Student mentor, middle school running club mentor and volunteer coordinator, tutored middle-school and elementary flute players, and worked as a part-time gymnastics coach at Troy Gymnastics. Grace plans to attend the University of Michigan.

JACK LASSEN

Parent/Guardian: Kent and Susan Lassen

Birmingham

With a 4.0 unweighted and a 4.679 weighted GPA, Jack was dual enrolled with Lawrence Tech for Calculus 3 and Differential Equations. Jack was awarded National Merit Commended Scholar, AP Scholar with Distinction (12 AP classes, including AP Physics C E/M), selected as 1 of 16 students globally for a Stanford Pre-Collegiate Summer Program and earned Pythagoras Scholar, Mathematics Achievement, and World Language Awards from Seaholm. Jack was captain of a Detroit Curling Club Team and competed in the Youth Olympic Trials-Team. Jack was manager for the Seaholm Varsity Tennis Team, actor in this year’s Seaholm musical, clarinet section leader for Seaholm Marching Band and a member of Seaholm Symphony Band and NHS. Volunteer work included tutoring for Birmingham Public Schools, volunteer proctor/grader for Science Olympiad Events and student representative for the Birmingham City Board of Multi-Modal Transportation. In college, Jack plans to major in Aerospace Engineering.

LAUREN KING

Parent/Guardian: Latacha and Andre King

Birmingham

With a 3.982 unweighted and a 4.682 weighted GPA, Lauren was awarded an AP Scholar Award, 11th grade, African American Recognition Award, 11th grade, Birmingham Youth Assistance Award, 11th grade, Seaholm High School Honors Pythagorean Mathematician Award, 9th and Black Student Union Awards, 11th grade. Lauren served as Black Student Union co-president, 11th-12th grade, Spanish Honors Society secretary, and participated in Seaholm Volleyball Team, NHS and National English Honors Society. Volunteer work included tutoring at Bound Together, volunteer at Corewell Health, Pharmacy, and also served as a coach at Troy Gymnastics and Brooke’s Bunch.

TEJAS SABNIS

Parent/Guardian: Yogesh and Lata Sabnis

Birmingham

A 4.725 student, Tejas served as NHS vice president, and participated in STEM Leadership and was awarded Spanish Student of the Month 3x and Math Student of the Month 1x. Volunteer work included tree planting with a community service organization in Detroit and volunteering at Gleaners Food Bank.

 

SOUTHFIELD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

LAYAH JADE VASSER

Parent/Guardian: Jerome and Chelsea Vasser

West Bloomfield Twp.

A 4.0 student, Layah was awarded AP scholar with distinction, Spirit of Detroit Award, Community Service Award, National Honor Society award and Science Department Award. Layah was HOSA Club founder for SCS chapter, and participated in varsity track and field, varsity cross country, and varsity basketball. Layah volunteered with Motor City Steam and Detroit 360. Layah plans to attend the University of Michigan to study Biomedical Sciences.

GABRIELLE MCKENZIE WOOD

Parent/Guardian: Chastity Ellis

West Bloomfield Twp.

A 3.99 student, Gabrielle was honored with an AP Scholar award, MIAC All Academic, high honors and Top Student in: World History, AP US History, AP Economics, Spanish and Social Studies Impact Award. Gabrielle served as Student Government president and participated in Chick-fil-A Leader Academy, NHS, and varsity volleyball and varsity softball. Volunteer work included dance ministry Leader, Christmas giveaway leader, Gabreille McKenzie Foundation for the advancement of students (provides books and Bibles for Westside Christian Academy). Gabrielle plans to attend the University of Michigan to study political science on the pre-law track.

 

SOUTH LYON HIGH SCHOOL

BROOKE ARCHER

Parent/Guardian: James and Gerri Archer

South Lyon

A 4.12 student, Brooke achieved academic honors in biology, English 10 honors, government, and was awarded the Jennifer Morbito Award for Swim and Dive, four years of varsity on the girls swim and dive team. Brooke was a member of Cancer Awareness Club, serving as treasurer, Baking Club, Student Council, NHS and Key Club. Brooke volunteered as a camp counselor for the YMCA Camp Nissokone. Brooke plans to attend the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, majoring in biology on a pre-med track.

LEELA ARKOUSSIAN

Parent/Guardian: Joe and Arpi Arkoussian

South Lyon

A  4.18 student, Leela was awarded academic honors, Academic Letter awards, Principal’s List award and Key Club Service Award. Leela was honored with an Oakland County Outstanding Youth Citizen award 2x, Oakland County Executive David Coulter Special Award of Recognition, Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition – Haley Stevens 2x, Annual Youth Recognition South Lyon Area Youth Assistance – Mark Hiller, 3x, Certificate of Congressional Recognition -US Senator Debbie Stabenow 3x and Certificate of Special Senatorial Recognition – Senator Gary C. Peters. Leela served as Student Council class representative, vice president of Key Club and a member of NHS, Environmental Club, Cancer Awareness Club, SIP Committee, and SLC3. Volunteer work included helping to start and manage a Suit and Dress Swap, aided in providing Christmas gifts for adopt a family/Angel Tree, ushered at graduation for the previous graduating class, Salvation Army volunteer, helped gift wrap at several elementary schools during Christmas, volunteer trip to Puerto Rico to clean dangered areas and pack food meals, and volunteer at Oakpointe Church Novi Sunday School. Leela plans to attend the University of Michigan ROSS – Business Administration (Pre-law).

ALEXA BORG

Parent/Guardian: Elena and Kevin Borg

New Hudson

A 4.15 student, Alexa was honored with Initiative Honor – 2025, Principles List throughout high school, Academic Varsity Letter – Fall 2022 and Athletic Varsity Letter – Spring 2022. Alexa participated in Girls Varsity Soccer and Key Club. Alexa volunteered at Kent Lake Elementary, Brummer Elementary, and Kilwanis Hall for activities. Alexa plans to attend the University of Michigan – Ann Arbor to study biology.

SYDNEY CAMPBELL

Parent/Guardian: David and Kassia Campbell

South Lyon

A 4.18 student, Sydney was honored on the Principal’s List & Honor Roll (throughout high school), Dean’s List at Oakland Community College for dual enrollment, and highest GPA on the Varsity Pom Team (three years). Sydney participated in Link Crew, Student Council, Pom Pon and NHS. Sydney volunteered at the district court in Novi, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, a local dance studio, helped a teacher prepare for the school year, and volunteered at the humane society. Sydney plans to attend the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor to study biology and related fields on a pre-med track.

ALYSSA CRISPIN

Parent/Guardian: Sharon and Dave Crispin

South Lyon

A 4.16 student, Alyssa received numerous academic excellence awards, and contributed the most service hours in the NHS chapter for 2023-2024. Alyssa participated in varsity volleyball and NHS. Alyssa plans to attend the University of Michigan for biomedical engineering.

CHLOE EVANS

Parent/Guardian: Shanna Evans

South Lyon

A 4.17 student, Chloe was honored with Academic Award, Principal’s List, Academic Varsity Letter and Thespian Varsity Letter. Chloe participated in theater and Key Club. Chloe plans to attend Michigan Technological University to study civil engineering.

BENJAMIN GRIDLEY

Parent/Guardian: Scott and Jen Gridley

New Hudson

A 4.1 student, Benjamin was honored on the Principal’s List throughout high school. Benjamin participated in tennis, (senior year) and varsity lacrosse throughout high school and even with an injury, served as captain of the team, senior year. Volunteer work included VFW for brunch every year, making stocking stuffers for children in need every year, and participating in Military Day for the lacrosse team every year. Benjamin plans to attend Ohio Northern University, majoring in mechanical engineering with a focus in aerospace, and playing lacrosse there.

NATALIE KRAUSE

Parent/Guardian: Maureen and Kevin Krause

South Lyon

A 4.17 student, Natalie was awarded the Michigan Seal of Biliteracy for Spanish, named to the Principal’s List, runner-up for The New York Times Open Letter Contest, and SLHS Theatre’s Most Dedicated. Natalie was co-president of Thespian Board, co-host of South Lyon High School Theatre’s podcast, co-manager of Choir Council, student conductor of A Cappella Choir, founder of Crochet and Knitting Club, and was also a member of Shared Involvement Process Committee, NHS, Link Crew, Key Club, Baking Club, and a Girl Scout. Natalie plans to attend Alma College and double major in English and Secondary Education.

JOSHUA LEBNICK

Parent/Guardian: Melinda Talbert and Matthew Lebnick

South Lyon

A 4.1 student, Joshua was honored with DECA awards: An Award of Excellence, District Champion honors, State Finalist honors, and a State Champion award, in the ICDC international conference. Joshua was honored with a 2024 Youth Recognition Award from the 52nd Judicial District Court, received the South Lyon Youth Assistance Outstanding Youth Citizenship award, State of Michigan Certificate of Recognition of Community Service, an Oakland County Executive David Coulter Special Award of Recognition, and a Certificate of Recognition from the 6th Judicial Circuit Court. Joshua participated in Key Club, Student Council, DECA, track and field, weightlifting club and founder of Movie Club. Volunteer work included camp counselor for Camp Invention kids summer camp. Joshua plans to attend Schoolcraft college, transferring into a four- year university for a pre-law business focused degree, with the intention of eventually going to law school.

HARSHITHA SUDHAKAR

Parent/Guardian: Sudhakar Chandramohan and Bhuvaneswari Sudhakar

South Lyon

A 4.21 student, Harshitha was awarded AP Scholar with Distinction, DECA 2x State Champion and 4x State Finalist, HOSA- 2nd place at States and ILC qualifier, and New York Times Open Letter Contest: Honorable Mention (top 60). Harshitha participated in DECA-co-president, Model United Nations, president and founder, NHS committee chair, Multicultural Club  secretary and Science Olympiad member. Harshitha volunteered as a mentor at Center for Success. Harshitha plans to attend the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business to study business administration.

 

SOUTH LYON EAST HIGH SCHOOL

MICHAEL JANKOWSKI

Parent/Guardian: Bridget and Anthony Jankowski

South Lyon

A 4.35 student, Michael was honored on the Principal’s List. Michael was NHS president and a member of the varsity baseball team. Michael volunteered for Gleaners Food Bank. Michael plans to attend the University of Michigan to study chemical engineering.

SUDESHNA PHANINDRA KUMAR

Parent/Guardian: Phanindra Kumar Gururaja Rao, Sougandhika Nagaraj

South Lyon

A 4.33 student, Sudeshna was honored with AP Scholar with Distinction award; Academic Letter award; Principal’s List; National Merit Scholar; HOSA state competitor; nationally awarded the title of “Young karate-ka 13-17 years” by the Isshinryu Hall of Fame; placed 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in kata, weapons, and sparring events at tournaments. Sudeshna has an Isshinryu karate black belt and is an instructor at the Family Self Defense Center, competitor at tournaments; student/assistant teacher, grader and volunteer at Samskrita Bharati USA Detroit chapter; treasurer and member of Key Club; treasurer and member of HOSA; member of GIDAS; first and second violinist at the Novi Youth Symphony Orchestra; member of NHS; SAFL graduate of the Sanskrit as a Foreign Language course; cross-country runner; and member of Student Council. In addition to volunteering at school functions, tutoring, and assisting teachers at preschools and elementaries, Sudeshna volunteered at Kiwanis Christmas and Easter holiday events, taught at a weeklong online summer camp, volunteered at a local temple as an assistant teacher and instructed kata and self-defense to students aged 5-14 years. Sudeshna plans to attend the University of Michigan to major in computer science, and then continue her education at the graduate level.

BHANUNI LAASYA SUREDDI

Parent/Guardian: Anuradha Lekkala and Suresh Sureddi

South Lyon

A 4.302 student, Bhanuni was honored as AP Scholar with Honors, Principal’s List, Most Valuable Player Award for Varsity Tennis and the South Lyon Area Youth Volunteer Recognition Award. Bhanuni participated in Key Club, HOSA, Student Council and NHS. Volunteer work included serving as a Blood Donor Ambassador for the Red Cross. Bhanuni plans to attend the University of Michigan to major in engineering.

LILY GROVES

Parent/Guardian: Joseph and Christy Groves

Novi

A 4.279 student, Lily was awarded AP Scholar with Honor, named to the Principal’s List, and received a varsity letter for Cougarettes Pom, scholar athlete award, eight Scholar Athlete Gold Medals, Academic Varsity Letter, and Varsity Letter for Theater, National Thespian. Lily participated in Cougarettes Varsity Pom, Theater, CORE, NHS and Key Club. Volunteer work included Panthers Pom Coach, CORE, and volunteering with Key Club and NHS. Lily plans to attend the University of Michigan to study environmental engineering.

PHOENIX DOLBY-ARNOLDY

Parent/Guardian: Sherrie and Keith Arnoldy

New Hudson

A 4.262 student, Phoenix was named to the Principal’s List, and awarded the Michigan Seal of Biliteracy in English and Spanish, Academic Letter Award (4x), AP Scholar with Honor Award, South Lyon East Scholar Athlete Gold Medal (2x), Varsity Soccer Award, Track and Field Award and BSA Trail to Eagle George Thomas Award. Phoenix is an Eagle Scout and served as senior patrol leader and assistant patrol leader for Scouting America. Phoenix served as Student Council executive treasurer (two years), Sustainability Club co-founder and president, South Lyon East Class of 2025 Treasurer (two years) and FIRST Robotics Competition Team member and member of NHS and Link Crew. Volunteer work included more than 100 hours at the Packard Proving Grounds preserving and cataloging historical cars and artifacts, tutoring classmates, and leading a district-wide Hurricane Helene Relief fundraiser. Phoenix plans to attend the University of Michigan College of Engineering- majoring in nuclear engineering.

IVANKA TASEVSKI

Parent/Guardian: Jennifer and Nikolce Tasevski

South Lyon

With a 4.0 unweighted and a 4.25 weighted GPA, Ivanka was awarded the Seal of Biliteracy (Spanish, 2024), South Lyon Area Youth Volunteer Award (2024), DECA State Champion (2025), DECA State Finalist (2023,2024), Scholar Athlete (2023, 2024) and Principal’s List. Ivanka participated in Finance Club, DECA, NHS chapter, serving as public relations officer senior year, Student Council, Link Crew/CORE, and varsity tennis. Volunteer work included coordinating blanket packing events with local organization Fleece & Thank You, Salem-South Lyon District Library Student Advisory Board, serving as a junior counselor at the University of Michigan’s Camp Explorations, summer camp for children and packing “Boo Bags” for children at Mott’s Children’s Hospital during Halloween. Ivanka plans to attend a four-year college. (Photo by Katie Wind Photography)

ADVAITH SURESH

Parent/Guardian: Suresh Krishnamurthy and Ramya Suresh

South Lyon

A 4.248 student, Advaith was named to the Principal’s List, awarded the Seal of Biliteracy in 2025 for Hindi, and awarded Academic Letters (2022, 2023 and 2024). Advaith performed at State and All State Honors Choir MSVMA, MSVMA Musical Theater Solo and Ensemble Festival – Rating I. Advaith participated in Choir Council, publicist and vice president, NHS, Theatre, Secretary of the Thespian Board and participated in choir performance at local senior living community. Volunteer Work included V-EXCEL INDIA (Summer 2022, 2023 and 2024) – In India, volunteered for vocational training to adults with mental disabilities. Advaith plans to attend the University of Michigan to pursue a dual degree in Mathematics and Music.

ALTON STIENEKER

Parent/Guardian: Brian and Vanessa Stieneker

South Lyon

A 4.243 student, Alton was named to the Principal’s List, awarded MHSSA Scholar Athlete, Academic All-State, DECA State Finalist, Varsity Tennis- Regional Finalist and State Qualifier, and LVC All-Conference. Alton participated in varsity tennis,captain, DECA service officer, NHS treasurer, Student Council treasurer, Link Crew/Core mentor, Reaching Higher and Key Club. Volunteer work included Children’s Ministries volunteer. Alton plans to attend Notre Dame University and double major in physics and economics.

JULIET ZINK

Parent/Guardian: Jason and Janice Zink

Milford

A 4.231 student, Juliet was named to the Principal’s List, received the Seal of Biliteracy in Spanish, varsity letter for cross country and track and academics. Juliet participated in cross country two years, track and field throughout high school, ninja warrior training throughout high school and club pole vault, senior year. Juliet was a member of LINK Crew and NHS. Juliet achieved Girl Scout Bronze and Silver awards. Volunteer work included Families Building Faith making gifts for less fortunate children, Adaptive Ninja, a group to help disabled kids practice ninja warrior and do modified training. Juliet plans to attend the honors college at Michigan State University, majoring in dietetics and minoring in Spanish.

ZACHARY YOST

Parent/Guardian: Elise and Keith Yost

South Lyon

A 4.224 student, Zachary was named to the Principals List, and awarded AP Scholar with Honors, Seal of Biliteracy in Spanish, honored by the College Board National Rural and Small Town Recognition Program, and awarded Top Speaker of SLEHS Novice Debate freshman year and top Varsity Debate speaker sophomore, junior and senior year. Zachary participated in Debate Team as president, secretary of the NHS chapter, Student Council, CORE, and held a job at Premier Pet Supplies for three years.Zachary volunteered with NHS and as a mentor for younger students through CORE. Zachary plans to attend the University of Michigan to study Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE) with future plans to either get a PHD or attend Law School.

 

TROY ATHENS HIGH SCHOOL

VISHNAV RAMESH

Parent/Guardian: Ramesh Ramiah and Gayathri Manickam

Troy

A 4.5306 student, Vishnav  was honored as National Merit Finalist, awarded Michigan Brain Bee 3rd place (9th grade), Biology Olympiad Semifinalist (10th grade), HOSA Internationals Qualifier (10th & 11th grade), Chemistry Olympiad National Finalist (10th and 11th grade) and Michigan Science Olympiad 2nd place Forensics (11th grade). Vishnav participated in Science Olympiad, Chemistry Club and HOSA throughout high school and Biology Club throughout high school, serving as president 10th and 11th grade. Volunteer work included Henry Ford Hospital prostate cancer research volunteer assistant (11th & 12th grade) and National Honor Society volunteer. Vishnav plans to attend the University of Michigan.

 

TROY HIGH SCHOOL

JOANN TU

Parent/Guardian: Liming Yang

Troy

With a 4.4681/4 weighted GPA, JoAnn was honored as Science Olympiad State Medalist, HOSA ILC 3rd place in Biotechnology, International Biology Bowl Semifinalist, National French Contest Gold and Silver Medalist and National Merit Scholarship Finalist. JoAnn participated in BioBuilderClub (President/Founder), track and field, theatre, Chemistry Club and NHS. Volunteer work included tutoring for Schoolhouse, Science Olympiad, moderator for International Biology Bowl and serving as a Joyce Ivy Foundation Outreach Fellow.

 

WALLED LAKE CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL

ANDREW BORDEN

Parent/Guardian: William and Irene Borden

Commerce Twp.

A 4.362 student, Andrew was a National Merit Finalist; AP Scholar with Distinction; Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association Solo and Ensemble, 9 district and 6 state-level awards; Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association District IV Honors Band (2024 and 2025); and Walled Lake Central Student of the Month (May 2023). Andrew participated in the Robotics Team #7178 Yeti (team technician); Scouting BSA Troop #170 (Life Scout, Order of the Arrow Brotherhood Rank); NHS (recording secretary); marching band (trombone section leader); jazz band (lead trombone) and Science National Honor Society. Andrew volunteers through Scouting BSA troop and is currently working on an Eagle Scout service project, building bat houses to support bat conservation efforts in the community. Andrew plans to attend the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.

LUKE FENBERG

Parent/Guardian: Aaron and Lisa Fenberg
West Bloomfield Twp.

A 4.327 student, Luke was honored with AP Scholar with Distinction Award, November 2023 WLC Student of the Month, Academic All-State and LVC All-Conference for tennis. Luke participated in varsity tennis throughout high school, (captain for three years), Giving Tree Club board member, Student Athletic Advisory Committee, NHS, Jewish Cultural Club board member, and served as the girls tennis team manager. Luke volunteered for the annual Stroll for Rett Syndrome, at Temple Israel and at West Bloomfield Parks.

EMILY BIENIASZ

Parent/Guardian: Richard and JoAnne Bieniasz

Commerce Twp.

A 4.470 student, Emily was awarded AP Capstone Diploma, AP Scholar with Distinction and Scholar Athlete. Emily participated in varsity track and field, varsity cross country (captain), Breen Track Club, NHS (president), Red Cross Club (vice-president), Women in STEM Club (vice-president), Student Council executive PR, Unified Basketball Buddy/Helper, French Club Member, and member of the Science National Honor Society.

MARY HANNA

Parent/Guardian: Khaldoon and Anwar Hanna
White Lake Twp.

A 4.417 student, Mary was honored with AP Scholar with Distinction Award, National Honor Society Exemplary Service Award (75+ Hours), Seal of Biliteracy (Chaldean language), and Sean Patrick Collins Choral Scholar Award. Mary participated in Chaldean American Student Association, Choir Club, Girls Exploring Together, Information Technology, Student Safety Principal Advisory Board, Spanish Club, NHS, Science National Honor Society, and Vikings for Christ. Mary volunteers with St. Thomas Chaldean Catholic Church Choir and Vacation Bible School. Mary plans to attend the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor.

YOUSIF ZABLOUK

Parent/Guardian: Ziyad Zablouk and Leena Abba

Farmington Hills

A 4.386 student, Yousif was in the Top-5 of the WLC Class of 2025 and an AP Scholar with Distinction. Yousif was NHS corresponding and recording secretary, HOSA president and founder, chess club vice president and Model United Nations public relations officer. Yousif participated in Student Council, Honor Guard, Science National Honor Society, and volunteered more than 150 hours with NHS, and was secretary for Music for Memory. Yousif studied the Catholic faith, and was ordained as a Catholic deacon and helped create the first official English Syriac Catholic divine liturgy, and serves as a council member for the church’s youth group. Yousif plans to attend the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.

 

WALLED LAKE NORTHERN HIGH SCHOOL

AIDAN NUTTLE

Parent/Guardian: Kimberly and John Nuttle

Waterford Twp.

A 4.381 GPA student, Aidan received AP Scholar with Distinction award, Harvard Book Award, second place in Informative Speaking at the 2024 MIFA IE State Finals and received three Spirit of the Knight Awards. Aidan was captain of the WLN Forensics Team, co-president of German Club, foreign exchange with a German partner school; hosted a student and also went to Germany as an exchange student. Aidan was a member of the WLN Announcements Team, NHS, and co-president of German National Honors Society. Aidan volunteered weekly to help coach Clifford H. Smart Forensics Team and volunteered to judge middle school forensics tournaments. Aidan plans to attend the University of Michigan to study civil engineering.

AMAN QURESHI

Parent/Guardian: Chetna Mahajan

Commerce Twp.

A 4.381 GPA student, Aman was awarded AP Scholar with Distinction and three Spirit of the Knight Awards. Aman was president of the Science National Honor Society, founder of Weights Club, and member of NHS and La Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica (SHH). Aman received a YouTube Gold Creator Award and YouTube Silver Creator Award. Aman was CEO of a videography company and CEO of Research Assistant. Aman was president of a Teen Advisory Board and participated in Muay Thai boxing. Aman plans to attend the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, to major in Chemical Engineering.

EMILY MASSAT

Parent/Guardian: Lisa and Fred Massat

West Bloomfield Twp.

A 4.327 student, Emily was awarded AP Scholar, AP Capstone Candidate, All-American Academic Athlete, Student Academic Athlete and 4x Varsity letter recipient. Emily participated in NHS Blood Drive and Green Thumb, Science National Honors Society, French Club, and AP Psychology Club. Emily also participated in competitive gymnastics at American Allstars Gymnastics Academy. Emily volunteered at Turtle Creek Farm- weekly animal care and summer camp counselor. Emily plans to attend the University of Michigan or University of Florida, studying business.

GABRIELLA GRACE KOBYLAS

Parent/Guardian: Robert and Krista Kobylas

Milford

A 4.357 student, Gabriella was awarded AP Capstone Diploma Candidate, AP Scholar with Honor Recipient, and High Academic Honors all four years. Gabriella participated in the Walled Lake Northern Dance Team (JV Captain Junior Year and Varsity Captain Senior Year), NHS board member and treasurer, SNAPS mentor. Gabriella volunteered at the Friendship Circle and volunteered as a tutor. Gabriella plans to attend the University of Michigan to study mathematics.

LARA TERPSTRA

Parent/Guardian: Holly and Michael Terpstra

Commerce Twp.

A 4.310 student, Lara received the AP Scholar with Distinction award. Lara served as Walled Lake Northern Newspaper founder and editor, NHS Project Detroit committee chair and a member of the Spanish Honor Society. Lara was a clinical intern at Family Residences and Essential Enterprises in Long Island, NY and an executive intern at the Detroit Free Press. Lara plans to attend the University of Michigan studying political science and international studies. (Photo by Lillie Mae Photography)

LYLA ACRICH

Parent/Guardian: Darci Acrich

Commerce Twp.

A 4.310 student, Lyla received the AP Scholar with Honors award, the Scholar Athlete award, 4 years, and a Walled Lake Legacy scholarship, and was honored as an AP Capstone candidate. Lyla participated in swim and tennis throughout high school, serving as co-captain of the swim team senior year. Lyla served on the B’nai B’rith Youth Organization (BBYO) executive board and was a member of the JCC Teen Impact Fellowship and a member of NHS. Lyla volunteered as a summer camp counselor and also as an assistant coach on the Smart Creek Middle School Swim Team. Lyla plans to attend the University of Michigan on a pre-med track.

MATTHEW AARON DEVANEY

Parent/Guardian: Caryn and Dennis Devaney

Commerce Twp.

A 4.310 student, Matthew was honored with the AP Scholar with Distinction Award, U.S. Department of Education Presidential Scholar Candidate, AP Capstone Diploma Candidate, BBYO Bronze and Silver Shield of David Awards (2x), BBYO Henry Monsky Chapter Excellence Award (2x) and a Rising Leader Award. Matthew served as Class Council president, four years, NHS blood drive chair, Spanish Honor Society treasurer, regional president of BBYO, JCRC Leadership Academy teen leader and Jewish Fund Teen Board member. Matthew performed as a violist in pit and symphony orchestras, receiving top ratings at state music festivals and was a member of the school’s forensics team. Volunteer work included serving as teaching assistant at Temple Israel. Matthew plans to attend Ohio State University, studying public management, leadership and policy.

NOAH NICHOLSON

Parent/Guardian: Cathy Chorbeff

White Lake Twp.

A 4.357 student, Noah was awarded an academic varsity letter, a robotics varsity letter, Spirit of the Knight award, and 2nd place at the Walled Lake Hackathon. Noah served as programming captain of the Walled Lake Monsters robotics team, vice president of the Computer Science Honor society and was a member of NHS, the Spanish Honor Society, Weights Club, and the JV tennis team, senior year. Volunteer work included volunteering with Robotics to help run a STEM night at Keith Elementary, with Computer Science Honor Society, helped box up the computers at WLC and WLW for the end of the year, tutoring through NHS, and volunteering at events including Bowling with Santa at Wonderland Lanes and the Trick-or-Treat trail at West Bloomfield parks. Noah plans to attend the University of Michigan to major in computer science.

TESSA KEAN

Parent/Guardian: Victoria Kean

West Bloomfield Twp.

A 4.429 student, Tessa was honored as Brightest and Best of Walled Lake Northern, All-American Academic Athlete, AP Capstone Candidate, AP Scholar, Student Academic Athlete and Legacy Scholarship Award Winner. Tessa served as Class Council secretary and participated in dive team, track and field, AP Psych Club, NHS, NHS Tutoring (co-chair), Science National Honors Society, Spanish Honors Society and Students Leading Students. Volunteer work included Huron Valley Hospital volunteer, SpringHill Summer Camps (teen service team member) and Turtle Creek Farm camp counselor. Tessa plans to attend the University of Florida, studying pre-med.

TIMOTHY AWAD

Parent/Guardian: Dee and Fadi Awad

Commerce Twp.

A 4.405 student, Timothy was awarded the AP Scholar with Distinction award, All Conference Tennis (4 years), Student Academic Athlete award (4 years) and DECA- State qualifier (2 years). Timothy participated in varsity tennis throughout high school, captain, varsity golf (3 years), captain, varsity basketball and varsity volleyball. Timothy served as Class Council representative (2 years), Student Leadership representative, chair of the school’s American Cancer Society chapter, member of NHS, NHS mentor, and Spanish Honor Society member. Volunteer work included St. Mary Orthodox Basilica altar server- 10 years and Friendship Circle volunteer for children with special needs- 2 years. Timothy plans to attend the University of Michigan to study industrial engineering.

 

WALLED LAKE WESTERN HIGH SCHOOL

FARAH FEHIDAT

Parent/Guardian: Hadil Al-Momani

Novi

A  4.430 student, Farah was awarded National Qatar Debate Champion for ESL along with earning the National Semifinalist title and Top Speaker award for Qatar Debate. Farah attended Qatar University College as part of a university enrichment program and represented Qatar at SHELL’s Explorers Program, researching sustainable approaches to transform the Qatari desert habitat using sand as solar panels. Farah received an Eastern Michigan University Summer Science Research Scholarship in 2024, for conducting research on an Alzheimer’s-related protein to combat cancer. Farah was a paraeducator at Walled Lake Consolidated Schools District, student writer for Prompt Nexus, completed two years of Creativity, Activity, and Service (CAS) activities, including organizing a toy drive for cancer patients. Farah was co-founder and president of the Chemistry Club.

 

WATERFORD KETTERING HIGH SCHOOL

GABRIEL ESTRADA

Parent/Guardian: Kristen Field

Waterford Twp.

A 4.26 GPA student, Gabriel was awarded AP Scholar with Honors, Outstanding AP Government Student, Outstanding Anatomy Student and Outstanding Algebra II Student. Gabriel was a member of NHS, LINK Crew (peer mentoring), student council, Tri-M Music Honor Society and marching band. Gabriel volunteered as a Special Olympics volunteer and Early Start 6th Grade Band Camp Trumpet Mentor. Gabriel plans to attend the University of Michigan, studying pre-med.

MEGAN KROMPATIC

Parent/Guardian: Sarah Krompatic

Waterford Twp.

A 4.21 GPA student, Megan was awarded Waterford Foundation Select 50, Outstanding AP Environmental Science Student, Outstanding AP Pre-Calculus Student and Scholar Athlete. Megan was Class of 2025 Vice President, participated in Student Council and Student Leadership and Board of Delegate Center 12 Representative. Megan was a member of NHS, DECA (chamber chair), Varsity Dance team, (captain) and varsity lacrosse. Megan volunteered with Middle School Leadership Training, Special Olympics and Fleece and Thank You. Megan plans to attend Michigan State University, Broad College of Business for Marketing.

JAMES SHARLOW JR.

Parent/Guardian: Christal Sharlow

Waterford Twp.

A 4.13 student, James was awarded AP Scholar, Waterford Foundation Select 50, soccer varsity letter, Outstanding Orchestra Student and Orchestra varsity letter, Academic All State, District Solo and Ensemble Performance, scored 1’s. James participated in Honor Guard, NHS, (board member), Tri-M Music Honor Society, Student Leadership, Student Council, Kettering Diversity Union, (president), Student Six, LINK Crew, Teen Court, theatre and orchestra. James volunteered at a senior citizens home and plays music with an ensemble for residents, volunteers for Fleece and Thank You and teaches cello lessons to middle school students. James plans to attend the University of Michigan Ann Arbor, majoring in psychology.

OWEN ELLIS

Parent/Guardian: Holly Gauthier

Waterford Twp.

A 4.09 student, Owen was awarded AP Scholar with Distinction and Academic All State Athlete, and participated in varsity soccer, choir, National Art Society and Kettering Diversity Union. Owen volunteered at Lighthouse of Oakland County, and Fleece and Thank You. Owen plans to attend the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, and major in aerospace engineering.

MARISA BLACK

Parent/Guardian: Derrick and Sandra Black

Waterford Twp.

A 4.09 student, Marisa was awarded Academic Achievement Awards (all 4 years), Waterford Foundation Select 50, Outstanding Sophomore Orchestra Student and Outstanding Freshman Choral Student and 2025 MSVMA State Honors, Choir. Marisa participated in orchestra, choir, drama club, Honor Guard, Tri-M Music Honor Society, NHS and Kettering Diversity Union. Outside of school, Marisa volunteered at Canterbury-on-the-Lake, Colombiere, Elli’s House Outreach and Middle School Theatre, directing. Marisa also participated in U-M Youth Chamber Singers and International Thespian Society. Marisa plans to attend the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, majoring in voice performance and music education.

RYAN NOVACK

Parent/Guardian: Lorrie Malyszek

Waterford Twp.

A 4.09 GPA student, Ryan participated in soccer (team captain) and Honor Guard, and was awarded National Society of High School Scholars Academic All State, All State Honorable Mention, All District and 2X All Conference. Ryan volunteered with Fleece and Thank You. Ryan plans to attend University of Detroit Mercy.

JORDYN PUDDY

Parent/Guardian: Frank and Shellie Puddy

Pontiac

A 4.09 student, Jordyn was awarded Outstanding Artist (9th, 10th, 11th), Chamber Choir, Varsity Letter Silver Key Scholastics, Waterford Foundation Select 50, Honorable Mention Scholastics, Athletic Leadership Honor Guard and Cross Country, Varsity Letter. Jordyn had dual enrollment at Kendall College of Art and Design. In addition to cross-country and chamber choir, Jordyn participated in Track, team manager, Tri-M Music Honor Society, Kettering Diversity Union, NHS, International Thespian Society and Winter Running Club.  Jordyn volunteered at Renaissance Festival, Oakland Hope, and Middle and Elementary School Cross Country. Jordyn plans to attend Oakland Community College to study Art with a Photography Focus.

CHEYENNE DIEHL

Parent/Guardian: Amber Diehl

Waterford Twp.

A 4.07 GPA student, Cheyenne was awarded Outstanding Honors Biology Student. Cheyenne participated in Dungeons and Dragons Club, Drama Club, Teen Court, choir and NHS. Cheyenne volunteered for Adopt a Family, Bottle Drive, and provided tutoring. Cheyenne plans to attend Saginaw Valley State University, to study psychology and biochemistry.

 

WATERFORD MOTT HIGH SCHOOL

KARLI KOSKINEN

Parent/Guardian: Mark and Trudi Koskinen

Waterford Twp.

A 4.1731 GPA student, Karli was awarded the Marine Distinguished Athlete Award, Outstanding Student in numerous courses throughout high school Including Outstanding AP Calculus Student and Outstanding Language Art III Student. Karli participated in NHS, Mu Alpha Theta Honors Society, Link Crew, varsity soccer, varsity basketball, varsity golf and varsity cross country and was awarded MHSAA Soccer All Conference-HM and Scholar Athlete Award. Karli volunteered with Christ Lutheran Church providing In-home visits for the homebound, Voice of Truth – week long local service trip, Disaster Relief at Work, community garden work at Baldwin Center: Restore Detroit: painted picnic tables and weeded parks; Special Olympics Golf Outing, Leaping Lizards Daycare. Karli plans to attend Michigan Tech University, majoring in Exercise Science, and be a member of the Women’s Soccer Team there.

EVAN LUND

Parent/Guardian: Rebecca and Jeffrey Lund

Waterford Twp.

A 4.0759 GPA student, Evan was awarded Academic Incentive Program Award, Outstanding U.S. History Student and Outstanding Statistics Student, Graduation Honor Guard and Waterford Foundation Select 50. Evan participated in Competitive Dance at Mt. Zion Performing Arts, Competitive Dance at The Art of Dance, NHS, Student Council, Anti-Defamation League, Yearbook and ASD Peer to Peer. Volunteer activities included assistant and rehearsal director for dance classes for young students and camp counselor at Camp TAG. Evan plans to attend Western Michigan University, with a double major in Film and Dance.

MARISSA KALLSEN

Parent/Guardian: Andrea and Sean Kallsen

Waterford Twp.

A 3.9942 GPA student, Marissa was awarded three gold key Scholastic Art and Writing Awards, Michigan FFA Academic Excellence Award, and Freshman and Sophomore 3D Artist of the Year. Marissa was named to the Dean’s list and Most Valuable Pupil at Oakland Schools Technical Campus Northwest. Marissa received Career Preparedness Certification and CASE Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Certification. Marissa was a member of FFA, National Art Honor Society, National Technological Honor Society, Girls Who Code (11th grade), student council (9th grade) and Honor Guard. Marissa participated in varsity volleyball (10/11th grade) Varsity United Golf (12th grade), Varsity United Tennis (12th grade) and junior varsity softball (10th grade). Marissa volunteered at the Great Lakes Floral Expo and made floral arrangements for a senior living community for the Christmas holiday.

MIA SUZZANE STACH

Parent/Guardian: Marcie and Andrew Stach

Waterford Twp.

A 3.9820 GPA student, Mia was awarded Student of the Year for Leadership, Waterford Foundation Select 50, Outstanding AP Psychology Student, Outstanding Language Arts 3 Student and Outstanding Yearbook Editor/Student. Mia participated in NHS as treasurer, Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society, National Technological Honor Society, social media club, yearbook editor and editor in chief for one year, Girls Who Code and Honor Guard. Mia participated in a competitive dance team for a studio and demonstrated dance for younger dancers and volunteered as a cat comforter at the Oakland County Animal Shelter. Mia plans to attend Oakland Community College for dental hygiene.

OSCAR CHRISTIAN HUBBELL

Parent/Guardian: Christian and Katie Hubbell

Waterford Twp.

A 3.9689 GPA student, Oscar was awarded Outstanding Honors physics student, Outstanding Algebra 2 student, Outstanding Statistics Student and All-state Academics for all sports. Oscar participated in varsity bowling, varsity tennis, varsity baseball, NHS, and volunteered as a Social Emotional Support dog handler. Oscar plans to attend Western Michigan University majoring in Aviation Flight Science.

 

WEST BLOOMFIELD HIGH SCHOOL

FINN MICHAEL MCISAAC

Parent/Guardian: Brian and Corey McIsaac

West Bloomfield Twp.

A 4.3 student, Finn was honored as an AP Scholar with Distinction. Finn participated in the school’s fencing team and was awarded USA All Academic Fencing and USA All American First Team Fencing. Outside of school, Finn coached at Renaissance Fencing Team.

CARLY LYONS

Parent/Guardian: Laura and Charles Lyons

Waterford Twp.

A 4.3 GPA student, Carly was awarded 2024 AP Scholar with Distinction, Oakland Association Scholar Athlete and 2025 MHSAA Scholar Athlete Award Finalist. Carly was Student Government Class President 2022-2025; Student Leadership Vice President 2023-2025, Law Club president 2022-2025, and participated in varsity soccer and Chem Club. Outside of school, Carly volunteers at Oakland County Circuit Court as a teen defense attorney and St. Patrick Catholic Parish.

HARSHITHA SANKARANARAYANAN

Parent/Guardian: Renganathan Sankaranarayanan and Sujana Subramanian

West Bloomfield Twp.

With a 4.4151 GPA, Harshitha was a National Merit Scholarship recipient. Harshitha participated in student government, serving as a Parliamentarian, student liaison to the school board, and varsity Debate Team captain throughout high school. Awards received include 1st Place Team – Dexter Debate Delight (2021 and 2023), 3rd Place Team MIFA Debate States (2022), State Champion – Extemp OPEN States (2024), 1st Place – Region 3A Extemp (2023) and 1st Place – MSCI Festival – Extemp (2023).  Harshitha served as Model UN President (since 2021), and was honored as Consummate Diplomat – Metro Detroit Model UN (2022 & 2023). Harshitha participated in Law Club/Teen Court Exec (since 2023), Tri-M Music Honors Society, serving as president (senior year) and vice president (2023-2024), WBHS Jazz Band, WBHS Marching + Pep Band, and Drumline Section Leader (senior year) and helped to reinstate the color guard program. Harshitha plays piano, violin, and trumpet and was awarded Division I – MSBOA Piano Solo Regionals (2024). Volunteer work included ONECampaign for Michigan Fellow, Our Water Activist, Michigan League of Conservation Voters, CFSN Literacy Tutor, virtual literacy mentor and Haley Stevens for Congress Campaign Intern (2022). Harshitha plans to attend the University of Michigan.

ALEXANDER WSZOLEK

Parent/Guardian: Joanna Wszolek

West Bloomfield Twp.

A 4.4259 GPA student, Alexander was awarded National Merit Scholar, AP Scholar with Distinction, and achieved the Seal of Biliteracy in Polish. Alexander was president of DECA, International Finalist, Executive Board of the school’s Model UN Club, president of Chemistry Club, president of Pickleball Club, captain of state championship sailing team, captain of ski team and NHS treasurer. Alexander served as assistant teacher at Father Dabrowski Polish School and Polish Scouts Troop Leader. Alexander plans to attend Princeton University in the Fall.

ALISSA SMITH

Parent/Guardian: Kathleen Smith

Waterford Twp.

A 4.3462 GPA student, Alissa was awarded AP Scholar with Distinction. Alissa participated in HOSA, NHS, Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) club, executive board for Law Club. Outside of school Alissa participated in Teen Court at 48th District Court, Lakers for Love, and volunteered at church and for Math Pentathlon at Gretchko Elementary School.

 

WIXOM CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

RACHEL ELISABETH INDREI

Parent/Guardian: Lucian and Nadya Indrei

Commerce Twp.

A 3.93 GPA student, Rachel was named valedictorian, and performed in high school musicals, “Mary Poppins” and “The Music Man.” Rachel plans to attend Oakland Community College.

ETHAN ASLAN SEPULVEDA

Parent/Guardian: Yerko and Nancy Sepulveda

Novi

A 3.81 GPA student, Ethan was named salutatorian, played varsity soccer, and performed in the musicals, “The Wizard of Oz,” “Mary Poppins” and “The Music Man.” Ethan plans to attend Oakland Community College.

Meet the top scholars in Oakland County for 2025. (Provided images)
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