Lion's Share - January 2018

JANUARY 2018| TEVET-SHEVAT 5778

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LION'S SHARE Juda and Maria Diener Lower School | Samuel and Henrietta Scheck Middle School | Ben Lipson Upper School

Welcome to Lion’s Share: Scheck Hillel Community School’s Grade 6-12 bulletin covering news about curriculum, college counseling and our community. Connect with the names, faces and initiatives that make Scheck Hillel a college preparatory school that develops global citizens with enduring Jewish identity and values. For more school information, please visit eHillel.org.

Oh, the places they'll go!

What compels YOU to strive beyond the expected?

To delve more deeply into a subject or topic?

Lion's share presented these questions to five students identified by faculty as individuals who HAve taken charge of their own learning, maximizing the opportunities Scheck Hillel offers.

MATIAS LANCEWICKI, GRADE 11 Interests: Math, science, soccer "Calculus expands your mind and makes you think out of the box. I've had Ms. Slapak (Sabrina Slapak, Upper School math teacher) for four years...she has been preparing me very well for college."

Learning beyond school: "I took a summer mathematics course at the University of Michigan. I also took trigonometry at FIU through Scheck Hillel's dual enrollment program."

Looking ahead: "Soccer is a big passion...playing at the Maccabi Games in Israel was a beautiful experience. I plan on playing wherever I go, but I will choose the college that offers the best academic program for me."

YAEL SEFCOVICH, GRADE 10

ZACHARY LEMMER, GRADE 8 Interests: Literature, science, baseball Learning beyond school: "Reading is really fun, it's like watching a movie, but you get to imagine it yourself. It expands your vocabulary a lot. I've always liked to read."

Learning beyond school: "I like action books...the most recent book I read is Rick Riordan's Magnus Chase."

Key learning skills: "Beyond learning vocabulary, reading exercises your brain, and teaches empathy and life skills through the characters. I want to continue reading more."

SADIE SLOMOVITZ, GRADE 8 Interests: English, math, science Sadie earned third place in the school science fair and advanced to district competition.

"My science project explored the effect of video game playing on level of accuracy using the Da Vinci Robot simulator. I found that subjects who played video games before using the simulator were 10% more accurate than those who didn't."

Learning beyond school: "I am in the sewing club at Scheck Hillel and I also take classes after school. I have designed clothes and volunteered at a design summer camp."

Key learning skills: "Organization and creativity. I color code things so I know what I need to cover."

JAIME MIZRAHI, GRADE 7

Interests: English, social sciences, Israeli folk dancing "I feel I can be more creative within these subjects.

Rabbi Koperwas (Josh Koperwas, Upper School Judaic Studies teacher) suggested I read Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl, and I learned about logotherapy. I was able to discuss this subject with my grandmother, who is a psychologist".

Interests: Gemara, math, basketball

Learning beyond school: "Following the Scheck Hillel Grade 9 trip to Israel, I spent a week working in WIZO-sponsored centers. Then I had the opportunity to perform in the opening of the Maccabi Games in Israel. These experiences had educational, personal and social impact for me."

Jaime is looking forward to playing basketball for Scheck Hillel this season.

Key learning skills: "Listening, but also thinking creatively on my own..."

Learning beyond school: "I learn Gemara outside of school. I enjoy toiling over a question, and it may take a few weeks of study.

Getting to the answer is great, but I enjoy the process even more."

Key learning skill: "Reviewing is important. That is how the material stays with you."

2018 COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES*

Kol hakavod to our seniors! They are being accepted to some of the nation's top universities and programs. Please visit eHillel.org/college for regular updates in our expanding list, below. Pictured left are a few members of the Class of 2018 sporting attire from the schools they will attend in the fall.

"I am grateful to my Scheck Hillel college counselors who guided me through the application process and my acceptance to Tulane, my dream school."

- Nathalie AssoR TULANE, CLASS OF 2022

- Babson College - Bar Ilan University - Binghamton University - Cornell University - DePaul University - Drexel University - Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising - Florida Atlantic University - Florida Gulf Coast University - Florida International University - Indiana University - Bloomington - Ithaca College - Kansas State University - Loyola University - New Orleans - Lynn University - Northeastern University - North Carolina State University - Nova Southeastern University - Ohio State University - Pace University

Oh, the places they've gone!

ALUMNI CAREERS ARE AS DIVERSE AS THE GRADS PURSUING THEM

- Parsons - New School - Pratt Institute - Pennsylvania State University - Stetson University - Syracuse University - Newhouse School of Communication - Tufts University - Tulane University - University of Alabama - University of Arizona - University of Central Florida - University of Colorado - Boulder - University of Maryland - University of Michigan - University of Pennsylvania - University of Pittsburgh - University of Tampa - University of Texas - Austin - University of Wisconsin - Wake Forest University - Washington University in St. Louis * As of January 29, 2018

Please visit eHillel.org/alumni to read our featured alumni's full Q&A interviews.

Steven Bursztyn, '16

Taylor Cohen, '11

David Koslovsky, '98

EDUCATION:

Education:

EDUCATION:

University of Pennsylvania, Class of 2020 Majors in computer science and cognitive science; minor in mathematics

Baer Miriam Seminary in Jerusalem, Yeshiva University Stern College for Women (B.A, sociology)

Current Activities:

EntreprenEurial Journey:

Brandeis University (B.S., biology), Columbia University (Doctor of Dental Surgery), Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine (Residency)

In addition to carrying a challenging academic load at Penn, and serving as an undergratudate Teaching Assistant, Steven interned at Google last summer.

Co-founder and creator of Adashah: a soy-free, gluten-free, organic lentil-based vegan protein alternative. With a background in organic farming, Taylor used her culinary experience to create the product. Her brother, Brandon Cohen, '05, joined as co-founder and business partner, and sister Stephanie Cohen, '08, works on design and branding.

scholar and leader

Career Plans: Steven would like to work for a large technology company after college, with the goal of starting his own business after obtaining more experience.

Role of Scheck Hillel: "At Scheck Hillel, I was able to hone many life and academic skills...I came to Penn prepared to balance my academics with heavy extracurricular activities."

Inventor and Entrepreneur

Role of Scheck Hillel: "In my time at Hillel I always had the opportunity to be a part of something larger...From sports teams to theatre, my interests were always growing, which taught me to pivot in any scenario."

Surgeon and Professor

Career Highlights: David is a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon in private practice in New York. He has been Assistant Professor of Clinical Surgery at Columbia and Cornell medical centers. For the last eight years, he has been a Team Consultant Oral Surgeon for the New York Yankees, Rangers and Knicks - all while maintaining his love for the Marlins, Panthers and Heat!

Role of Scheck Hillel: "Interpersonal and communication skills are vital to success, and I learned this through interactions with incredible teachers, rabbis and coaches, who were remarkable mentors, crucial to my academic and personal development."