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Congratulations! The last four years have gone so quickly. The world around us went topsy-turvy and I worried - no activities, no chance to make new friends…but somehow you did it all! There were dances and bowling, marching band and memories! And through it all…the gifts of goodness, discipline, knowledge…friends and faith. I hope for life. Parker, I am happy for you and so proud to share in your life story, Now it's off to college, and whether it's an electrician or an accountant - you know what I say, you're always my favorite grandson!

Hugs, Grammy

Northville’s Luke Vincent Doyle graduated (magna cum laude) from the U.S. Military Academy on Saturday, May 27. The son of Sean and Kerry Doyle, Luke graduated from Catholic Central High School in 2019.

At West Point, he concentrated his studies in management. He was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army within the Quartermaster Corps branch and will report to Germany for his first assignment.

The mission of the U.S. Military Academy is to educate, train, and inspire the Corps of Cadets so that each graduate is a commissioned leader of character committed to the values of “Duty, Honor, Country” and prepared for a career of professional excellence and service to the nation as an officer in the United States Army.

Running for the host country

Malta under duel citizenship status, Northville High grads Gina and Clare McNamara made quite an impression at the Games of the Small States of Europe track and field competition held May 29-June 3.

Gina, a middle distance indoor and outdoor scorer for the University of Michigan track team who graduated in 2017, captured gold medals in three events including the 800-meter run (2:12.46), 1,500 (4:36.81) and 5K (17:11.32).

Clare, a multi-events performer in the heptathlon and Big Ten scorer for U-M who just finished her junior season, placed third and took a bronze in the 800 behind her sister in 2:16.92. It was the first time the 2012 and 2020 Mustang grads had ever competed against each other in a sanctioned race.

Clare, a former MHSAA Division 1 state long jump champ and All-State volleyball player, was also a member of the silver medal 4 x 400 relay team for Malta (3:46.78) as Cyprus took the gold in 3:44.31.

The meet featured teams from nine different countries in the Olympic style games, including Malta, which captured the overall medal count with 97, including 38 gold, 30 silver and 29 bronze. They were followed by Cyprus, Luxembourg, Monaco, Iceland, San Marino, Montenegro, Andorra and Liechtenstein.

Both of the McNamara sisters’ grandparents were born in Malta and their mother Jackie also owns duel citizenship.

By Brad Emons