Issue 5 May/June 2009 Iyar-Sivan 5769
Dedicated by Anna and Sol Zuckerman and Family
HILLEL SALUTES
Seniors select colleges, See pages 5-6
THE CLASS OF 2009
The Class of 2009 has earned more than Smiles, tears and applauds celebrated the $1 million in merit-based scholarships. Hillel Class of 2009 as they accepted their Class of 2009 Facts... “Hillel seniors are getting accepted into diplomas before more than one thousand • Earned more than $1 million in better schools each year,” said Dr. Allan relatives, friends and members of the extended Wolf, Director of College Counseling. community. In the biggest event of the school merit-based scholarships Wolf said that 87 percent of Hillel year, 88 students graduated on May 19 at the • 87% accepted to first-choice seniors were accepted to their first-choice Broward Convention Center. school school. Hillel seniors also had a 39 percent Before their caps soared through the air, • 1 National Merit Finalist acceptance rate to University of Florida, valedictorian Beth Drucker and salutatorian • 4 National Hispanic Scholars when the average acceptance rate to Florida Lindsey Mitrani both accepted their honors • 2 National Merit Scholar is 21.5 percent. with humility and graciously applauded Upper School Principal Tym Bonilla said, their classmates and Hillel for bringing them Semi-Finalist “Hillel has prepared these seniors to begin together to reach this milestone. Drucker will • 2 Silver Knight Nominees their college experiences this fall at highly attend Harvard University and Mitrani will respected schools.” attend Columbia University. “Graduation is an amazing way to celebrate the culmination of “Our graduates represent the very best of our school community, and we are so proud of them, not only for the tremendous the Hillel learning experience,” said Rabbinic Dean Rabbi Michael accomplishments that they have achieved, but also for the way Druin. “Our students have been accepted to a range of universities that they have achieved them. They truly are the finest examples and Yeshivot, highlighting the diversity of the Hillel families of a well-rounded, balanced Jewish education,” said Dr. Adam C. demonstrating our “community” day school name.” Holden, Head of School.
Kindergarteners Race to Finish Line
The cars came in all different sizes and colors and each was distinct with vibrant personality. On race day, Kindergarten students proudly held onto their cars and raced their classmates before early childhood classes and parents. Students in PK4 were invited to pump gas and wave the flags from start to finish. As part of a class theme about a Superkid named Hot Rod, students explored cars as a Kindergarten community. Parents were invited to participate by building a car with their child. The Kol Hillel is made possible by
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Students Receive DAANS Star Award
Sarah Dreyfuss Ari Gotovnick
Max Pomeranz
Three Hillel students were selected to receive the Dade Association of Academic Non-Public Schools (DAANS) Star Awards. Sarah Dreyfuss, Grade 5, Ari Gotovnick, Grade 8 and Max Pomeranz, Grade 11 received the Star Awards presented each year to three exemplary students nominated by their schools. A Star student sets an example for others to follow, whether in the home, school or community, excels in one or more of these areas: academics, community service, citizenship, fine arts, athletics, student activities, perseverance, effort, dedication, commitment to positive goals, improvement in performance and attitude.
The Samuel Scheck Hillel Community Day School The Ben Lipson Hillel Community High School The Juda and Maria Diener Elementary School The Henrietta Scheck Middle School
learning for a lifetime