Academic Achievements

congratulations to our Ramaz Upper School graduates!

Talia Berman, daughter of Sara & Mark Bloom and David Berman, upon her graduation from the Ramaz Upper School. She will attend Kivunim in the fall and University of Michigan upon her return. Mazal Tov as well to KJ grandparents Judy and Michael Steinhardt.

Elana Lena Bernstein (Ramaz ’19), daughter of Renee and Michael Bernstein and granddaughter of Eleanore Reznik, upon her graduation from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Neurobiology. Elana will be working in the field and will then continue her education with an advanced degree. Elana will spend time traveling this summer throughout Europe and Japan.

Eliza Binstock, daughter of Yaira Singer and Matthew Binstock, upon her graduation from the Ramaz Upper School, as a recipient of the David Kagan Memorial Award given to the student athletes who best exemplify the values of sportsmanship and menschlichkeit both on and off the playing field. She will attend Columbia University in the fall. Mazal Tov as well to KJ grandparents Dr. Adina and Michael Singer.

Andrew Boyarsky, son of Jennifer and Jonathan Boyarsky, upon his graduation from the Ramaz Upper School. He will attend Baruch College in the fall. Mazal Tov as well to KJ grandmother Shirley Boyarsky.

Eliana Cepelowicz, daughter of Alexandra Zohn and Vitor Cepelowicz, upon her graduation from the Ramaz Upper School, as a recipient of the Danièle Gorlin Lassner French Award for outstanding ability in French. She will attend Ecole Hoteliere Lusanne in Switzerland in the fall.

Ariella Chetrit, daughter of Monique and Eli Chetrit, upon her graduation from the Ramaz Upper School upon her graduation from the Ramaz Upper School. She will attend New York University in the fall.

Joshua Chetrit, son of Lisa and Juda Chetrit, upon his graduation from the Ramaz Upper School, as recipient of a School Service Award, presented to the graduating senior students who have shown outstanding commitment in service to school programs. He will attend University of Michigan in the fall.

Eliana Davidson, daughter of Nina and Mitchell Davidson, upon her graduation from the Ramaz Upper School. She will attend Barnard College in the fall. Mazal Tov as well to KJ grandparents Ingeborg and Ira Rennert.

Elliot Davis, son of Eugenia and Dr. Ira Davis, upon his graduation from the Ramaz Upper School. He will attend Yeshivat Orayta in the fall and Princeton University upon his return from Israel. Mazal Tov as well to KJ grandparents Sara and Joseph Nathanson. Jenny Davis, daughter of Eugenia and Dr. Ira Davis, upon her graduation from the Ramaz Upper School, as the recipient of the Lillian Jacobs Award for excellence in character and dedication to the spirit of Jewish ethics. She will attend Yeshivat Sha’alvim for women in the fall and Princeton University upon her return from Israel. Mazal Tov as well to KJ grandparents Sara and Joseph Nathanson.

Joseph Doft, son of Suzanne and Jacob Doft, upon his graduation from the Ramaz Upper School, as a recipient of the Renee Margareten Berger Award, presented to the students who have attained the highest academic achievements. He will attend Torah Tech in the fall and University of Pennsylvania upon his return from Israel. Mazal Tov to KJ grandparents Arlene & Avrom Doft and Marian & William Weiss.

Jack Dushey, son of Fortunee and David Dushey, upon his graduation from the Ramaz Upper School. He will attend Northeastern University in the fall.

Manie Dweck, daughter of Sandy and Eli Dweck, upon her graduation from the Ramaz Upper School, as a recipient of the Rabbi Joseph H. Lookstein Award For Personal Growth presented to the seniors who have demonstrated outstanding academic and personal growth. She will attend Amit in the fall and New York University upon her return from Israel.

Ohad Erdan, son of Shlomit and Ambassador Gilad Erdan, upon his graduation from the Ramaz Upper School, as a recipient of the Ramaz IDF Award presented to the seniors who choose to enter the IDF or Sherut Leumi after being graduated from Ramaz. He will serve in the IDF beginning this fall.

Simon Fertig, son of Nechama and Jason Fertig, upon his graduation from the Ramaz Upper School. He will attend Tulane University in the fall.

Chloe Gad, daughter of Vanessa and Joseph Gad, upon her graduation from the Ramaz Upper School, as the recipient of the Sam Gyenes Memorial Award given to the student selected by the class as the individual most concerned with the needs and sensitivities of their classmates. She will attend Kivunim in the fall and New York University upon her return.

Alexander Gage, son of Elisa and Avi Gage, upon his graduation from the Ramaz Upper School. He will attend Torah Tech in the fall and University of Maryland upon his return from Israel. Mazal Tov to KJ grandparents Doina and Dr. Lawrence Bryskin.

Alexa Gribetz, daughter of Dr. Carin and Eric Gribetz, upon her graduation from the Ramaz Upper School, as a recipient of the Dr. Saul G. Agus Memorial Award for Service in and Commitment to the Field of Healthcare awarded to the seniors who have demonstrated dedication to clinical medicine or related healthcare fields through service, continued education or outreach; the Gertrude Lookstein Eishet Chayil Award given to the senior women who best integrate the qualities of kindness, love and dignity with piety, intellect and communal responsibility; a Yearbook Award given to graduating seniors for outstanding contributions to the Yearbook; and a Chorus Award given to graduating seniors for excellence in chorus. She will attend University of Pennsylvania in the fall.

Nathan Haber, son of James Haber, upon his graduation from the Ramaz Upper School. He will attend Yeshivat Moreshet Yerushalayim in the fall and Syracuse University upon his return from Israel.

Ilana Kahn, daughter of Judy and Dr. Hirshel Kahn, upon her graduation from the Ramaz Upper School, as the recipient of the Sue Moskowitz

Chesed Award for demonstrating exceptional concern for people and kindness to those in need. She will attend Midreshet Torah v’Avodah in the fall and University of Pennsylvania upon her return from Israel.

Abraham Kohl, son of Caren and Samuel Kohl, upon his graduation from the Ramaz Upper School, as a recipient of the Jesse Deutsch Tefillah Award given to the seniors who have shown a demonstrable commitment to Tefillah throughout high school, and a Band Award for participating with distinction in the school band. He will attend Yeshivat Orayta in the fall and Harvard College upon his return from Israel.

Ezra Kohl, son of Caren and Samuel Kohl, upon his graduation from the Ramaz Upper School, as a recipient of the Norman Kreinen Fortitude Award honoring the students who, since their start at Ramaz, have exhibited unwavering perseverance, through hard work and determination, in pursuit of their academic and personal goals, and a Chorus Award presented to graduating seniors for excellence in chorus. He will attend Yeshivat Orayta in the fall and University of Chicago upon his return from Israel.

Chloe Kotulski, daughter of Amy and Absalom Kotulski, upon her graduation from the Ramaz Upper School, as a recipient of the Rabbi Joseph H. Lookstein Award For Personal Growth presented to the seniors who have demonstrated outstanding academic and personal growth. She will attend Hunter College in the fall.

Jacqueline Landy, daughter of Amy and Darren Landy, upon her graduation from the Ramaz Upper School. She will attend New York University in the fall.

Noah Libin, son of Sherri and Alexander Libin, upon his graduation from the Ramaz Upper School. He will attend Torah Tech in the fall and Emory University upon his return from Israel. Mazal Tov as well to KJ grandparents Margery and Dr. Barry Libin.

Charlotte Newhouse, daughter of Nancy and Andrew Newhouse, upon her graduation from the Ramaz Upper School, as a recipient of a Yearbook Award given to graduating seniors for outstanding contributions to the Yearbook. She will be attending Bar Ilan University XP in the fall and Washington University upon her return from Israel.

Joshua North, son of Deborah and Randall North, upon his graduation from the Ramaz Upper School, as a recipient of a Band Award for participating with distinction in the band. He will attend Yeshivat Netiv Aryeh in the fall and University of Michigan upon his return from Israel.

Samuel Ostad, son of Dr. Edward Ostad and Lisa Ohebshalom, upon his graduation from the Ramaz Upper School, as a recipient of the Sidney Scheinberg Award for Politics and Law for commitment and outstanding performance in politics and law. He will attend Dartmouth College in the fall.