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Meet Some of DHS’s High Achieving Students
Hadeel Antar Editor-in-chief
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Ava Faraj: Biochemistry at Univerity of Michigan Dearborn
Who’s your favorite teacher and why?
Mrs. Saleh is my favorite teacher, she has the purest and sweetest heart and is one of the most intellectually and emotionally intelligent people I’ve ever met. She’s my school-mom and was always there for me even when nobody else was.
Any advice to incoming seniors?
Stay present. You’re always going to be saying “I’m so excited for” and “I can’t wait to” and “only this many days until” and thinking about college and graduating and you forget to stay in the moment you’re actually living. I swear I remember thinking in November how slowly it was going and how I had so much time and I blinked and now it’s May.
Mark Struman: Computer Science at University of Michigan School of Engineering
What was your favorite moment in high school?
My favorite moment in high school has got to be listening to “Off the Review” by Yung Wesson (Aidan Oakley) in 11th grade AP United States Government class.
What do you want to study in college and why?
I want to study computer science for the prospects it holds in equity. Educating millions of people to disseminate between the real and the fake to empower our democracy, streamlining scientific processes in order to progress civilization, and empowering those who lack representation in our expansive, technologically reliant society. I hope, by studying computer science, I can apply my knowledge and my experience to ensure that technology is made for everyone.
Mohamed Hossein: Molecular Biology at University of Michigan
Who’s your favorite teacher and why?
I’ve had many amazing teachers in my life and my favorite one would have to be my freshman biology teacher Mrs. Jaber. She taught me how to drive and stay hungry for more. This has helped me so much thought life and I know it will continue to help.
Any advice to incoming seniors?
For incoming seniors, as well as any one, to stay thankful for what they have and be thankful for the present moment. I am a huge advocate for chasing the impossible, but if you are never thankful for what you have done you won’t find anything fulfilling.
Sally Hammoud: Biochemistry at Wayne State University
What was your favorite moment in high school?
My favorite high school moment was meeting the friends that I hope to keep in touch with throughout the rest of my life.
What do you want to study in college and why?
I want to major in biochemistry because I have always wanted to help people. I plan to become a sports medicine physician, and I feel that going into this will allow me to achieve these goals. I have always had an interest in both sports and the field of medicine, which were what inspired me to pursue this career .