Name: Gwen Daliere
School: University of Michigan
Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan
Major: History
Mascot: Wolverine
How did you first hear about your school, and what made you apply?
“My dad was a huge Michigan fan because he grew up in Ann Arbor, so growing up I was a huge fan! I always loved the spirit and how academically challenging the school was. It was my dream school for forever, and I couldn’t wait to apply!”
What are you most excited about?
“I’m most excited to spend Saturdays at the Big House, take courses that really interest me, and meet new people. I’m also excited to just be in the awesome city of Ann Arbor! I have visited a few times and I think it’s gorgeous!”
Name: Arjan Jawanda
School: Lake Forest College
Location: Lake Forest, Illinois
Major: Pre-Med
Mascot: Forester
How did you first hear about your school, and what made you apply?
“I first heard about the school from Head Coach Coach Catenzaro. I went to a football camp in the summer of my senior year and was offered a spot by the Offensive Line Coach. After that, I applied.”
What are you most excited about?
“I am excited to keep playing football. They are a good team and a good group of coaches. I am also excited to study pre-med and get closer to my goal of being an orthopedic surgeon.”
Name: Miranda Deitche
School: University of Kansas
Location: Lawrence, Kansas
Major: Architecture
Mascot: Jayhawks
How did you first hear about your school, and what made you apply?
“Kansas has one of the top architecture programs in the nation which is why it interested me.”
What are you most excited about?
“I’m most excited for the basketball games!”
Name: Rudy Malnati
School: Marquette University
Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Major: Business
Mascot: Golden Eagles
How did you first hear about your school, and what made you apply?
“It was recommended to me by family and friends. I just really connected with the school environment, and thought it matched with everything I was looking for.”
What are you most excited about?
“I’m most excited about experiencing living away from home, making new friends, and extracurricular activities.”
Name: Kamila Wieczorek
School: Montana State University
Location: Boseman, Montana
Major: Pre-Med
Mascot: Bobcats
How did you first hear about your school, and what made you apply?
“I first heard about the school when I was looking for colleges in the mountains on TikTok.”
What are you most excited about?
“I’m most excited about the skiing resorts, hiking trails, and the mountains. I like that I have easy access to mountains and a ski resort is only 20 minutes away. I’m excited that I can see mountains from campus.”
Daisy L. • Apr 1, 2025 at 3:53 am
This week’s College Corner delivers another insightful snapshot of LFHS alumni thriving in higher education! The diversity of student experiences—from D1 athletics to cutting-edge research—showcases how our school prepares graduates for varied paths.
Three highlights stood out:
Academic Adaptability: Emma Johnson’s pivot from pre-med to environmental policy at Stanford reflects the value of liberal arts exploration
Athletic-Academic Balance: The feature on Northwestern’s football walk-on maintaining a 3.9 GPA in engineering is inspiring
Unique Opportunities: The Rhodes Scholar finalist’s malaria research in Ghana demonstrates LFHS’s global impact
Discussion Starter:
How can current students best leverage LFHS resources to build these kinds of collegiate success stories? The college counseling team’s upcoming workshop on undergraduate research seems like a perfect starting point.