The Crestian | 2022-23

“Quincy” Faison ’23, Chloe Elderkin ’23, Natalia Moody ’25 and Arnav Sadasivan ’23

Roads we take

Pine Crest School 1501 NE 62nd St.

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861 Upper School Students 122 Upper School Faculty

THE CRESTIAN Volume 77 2023

In the beginning, we didn’t know what was possible. We couldn’t anticipate the creative roads that lay ahead but we knew it would take lots of little and big decisions to move us forward. We had dreams and aspirations. We imagined the outcomes.

As the days and weeks passed by, some of us explored and learned how parabolic motion principles were at work behind a good quaterback throw (yep, AP Physics C). In English 1H, others analyzed the connection between Julius Caesar’s political power and his downfall through Shakespeare’s work. We took the initiative and applied for Social Entrepreneurship, or Science Research or Talented Writers, and our horizons widened.

There was always a risk for every decision but we went into them trusting the guidance and advice from our teachers and classmates. Everyone made themselves available to lend a hand. Mrs. O’Brien encouraged her students to use their Thinky thinky and come up with next level questions. Mr. Wu provided inspiration through memes and creative hall passes.

Good results sprouted everywhere.

“Make your mistakes, take your chances, look silly, but keep on going. Don’t freeze up.”

- Thomas Wolfe

Mattox Weingarden ’25 sprints to the fınish line during a blank meter dash. He is competing at the Panther Relays. A track meet that took place in February.

Everyday, we found meaning behind everything we did and became stronger, skilled. Some tasks challenged us to manage our time better and reflect about our priorities. It felt good as we conquered. We walked ahead. We felt ready when AP exam season rolled around. Bringing literary texts to life through drama in Dr. Whitted’s class brought depth to our understanding. Mastering integrals and differential equations with Ms. Hernandez pushed our critical thinking.

Sometimes things did not go our way. Perhaps that PR eluded us as we raised the weight on our bars or when we ran the 400-meter race. But through it all, we had each other. We took each step on our own roads and quickly realized our journeys had much in common. Friendships were the wind in our sails.

It all led to the moment in which we discovered that our experiences sparkled with color when we took a chance on a new adventure or an unexplored path. Seeing Mr. Testa, the chorus director, take on the titular role of Don Quixote in the ballet inspired us to imagine all we could do if we only gave it a try. It was all about dwelling in the possibilities.

“Two roads diverged in a wood, and I— I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference.”

- Robert Frost

Our Summer

TINERARY

SOME HIGHLIGHTS OF

OUR

BREAK: EVERYONE TOOK OFF

IN DIFFERENT

DIRECTIONS TO EXPLORE, WORK & SPEND TIME WITH FAMILY & FRIENDS

INTERNSHIPS

"I conducted drug discovery and development research this summer."

- Jonah Ferber '24

COLLEGE PROGRAMS

"I spent the summer at University of Michigan's debate program."

- Michael Greenberg '23

"I had a job at a capital management hotel group. There I got to work hand in hand with the project manager, architects, interior designers, and construction workers.."

- Sarah Bolja '23

"I volunteered at an educational charity called Horizons for three weeks, where I was an assistant teacher in a fırst grade classroom."

- William Marks '25

"I traveled to Oregon, Alaska, Colorado, and Minnesota. I visited family and friends in Minnesota. In Alaska, I drove in a camper van all over."

"I played in 12 tennis tournaments this summer."

- Serena Wurtele '26

design by Elani Kodner, Sofıa Mukamal, Isabella Mederos, Alison Natt & Ava Geiger

From going on a family vacation to traveling around the world on a teen tour with their friends, many Upper School students took off to make new memories during the summer months. Others used their break to practice and improve in their sports, to make a difference in their communities, to expand their academic interests or to hold their first jobs or internships.

Alexandra “Ally” Maxwell ’23, went around Europe where she not only explored, but also met new people from different parts of the world.

“I went to Italy and attended a summer camp in Switzerland. I made new friends from Egypt, Dubai and Ecuador,” Ally said.

Wherever they went, students kept an eye on fun social media trends, movies, songs and fashion. 43% of students reported enjoying using the BeRealApp that posted a selfie and a photo of the surroundings.

In the end, the summer months meant spending quality time with loved ones.

“My favorite memory of summer break was spending time with my sister in California,” Bella Egizi ’24 said.

An assortment of trends: Parachute pants, TikTok Dances, Disney Filters, Stranger Things Season 4 & Minion Dress up

Bella Hadid Bun

Avery Holzer ’24 skis in Switzerland over the summer. Avery spent 28 days in traveling during the break.

- Christian Yeagley '25

SPORTS

Seeking Opportunites

How Students Spent Their Time on Break

World Performace

Asha Gandreti ’25 spent her summer playing the viola and violin in Musikverein in Vienna, Austria. She has played the viola for five years and the violin for eleven years. Asha received flowers after her international performace.

Calling All Athletes

A look into the experiences of some of the students who played sports this summer.

Sara Pearl Adler ’ 24 spent her summer in the Netherlands at a rowing camp. She coxwained boats of all ages of rowers including collegiate level rowers. “Coxwaining in the Netherlands was one of the best experences I have ever had. I went to the country alone and made tons of new friends and learned many rowing skills,” Sara Pearl Adler ’24 said. Sara continues to bring the skills that she learned from the summer to the Pine

Nathan Scher ’24 went on a teen tour this summer. One of his favorite activities was going to a baseball game in Seattle. “One of the highlights of my summer was going to a Seattle Mariners game. It was fun to go because I got to spend a lot of time with my friends at the game,” Nathan said.

Ellie Mukamal ’26 spends her summers at Camp Micah in Maine. “While I am there, I take every given opportunity to make the most of each moment. Whether I am playing sports, doing arts, or spending time in the bunk, I enjoy the company of all of my best friends,” Ellie said.

Over the summer, Alexander Weinberg ’25 played in many competitive junior golf tournaments across the country in different states including: California, Alabama, New York, and South Dakota. One of the most important experiences for him was participating in the U.S. Kids World Championship in Pinehurst, North Carolina. “In these tournaments you have the opportunity to meet kids from all across the country and the world,” Alexander said. “I really enjoyed traveling during the summer and participating in these tournaments because it allows me to chase my dream of someday playing professionally on the PGA Tour.” Alexander is an active member of the boys varsity Golf team and dedicates many hours every week to his training.

The Girls Volleyball Team began their team training over the summer. The team practiced together for a month and planned out different plays for the year. This was also valuable time to grow together as a team. Members of the varisty team connected with new freshman players before the year began.

What did they do last summer?

AROUNDthe WORLD

The places we went this summer...

Surfıng was invented in Hawaii

SERENA

ELENA JAIMES

design by Mia Farber, story by Isabella Medeiros, Alison Natt and Ava Geiger

Serena Wurtele ’26 took a break from hot Florida weather and visited various parts of Alaska over the summer break. “My favorite part of my trip was going to a remote lodge called Silver Salmon Creek in Tyonek. In this beautiful place, we were able to experience wild brown bears from 10 feet away, without causing distress to the animals,” said Serena.

Mia Weitzman ’25 spent a part of her summer in Israel. “My favorite part of my Israel trip this summer was meeting new friends from around the world, visiting family all over the country, and seeing amazing and beautiful locations that were unimaginable,” Mia said.

Chloe Pezaris ’24 took a trip to Australia over the summer. “The best part of my trip was the variety of food I was exposed to. It was also really cool to see so many new animals in real life,” she said.

...and the perspective we gained from our travels

MIA WEITZMAN ’25

Working hard

A look into the jobs, internships, and academic travel students did this summer

Whether it was getting their first job or studying abroad, students tested their capabilities over the summer. This included several students who applied and attended pre-college programs.

One student, Aviah Fajerstein ’24, studied abroad in Switzerland.

“I studied Global Health and Humanitarian Action for a month where I met a lot of new people,” she said.

Not only did Aviah learn about several different ideas, but she also immersed herself in a different

“I worked at an assisted living facility as a server and piano entertainer for the residents. It was a great experience, and I got to meet new people who I had great conversations with and got great advice and wisdom from.”

culture. Its very important for Upper School students to gain a variety of new perspectives. Anna Medrano’23 used her summer to gain experience in the medical field as she shadowed a dermatologist.

“I had the chance to observe a variety of procedures all while learning the value of proper patient care,” she said.

Many Upper School students took advantage of the summer break to gain new experiences and skills.

“I started off the summer by working in a dry cleaners and doing the GDCC and Health summer courses.”

“I interned with a lifeguard stafng corporation, specifically with the aim at building internal culture and marketing. I created outreach resources for management and helped them connect with a younger demographic of employees.”

words by Sydney Lerner and design by Lindsay Noyola and Sofıa Mukamal

Zachary Kaplan ’23

Sofıa Silveira ’26

Troy Noesser ’24

’24

“I completed the Inspirit AI Entrepreneurship and Design course, SAT prep, met my new cousin from Israel, I picked up 3D animation using Blender which I plan to use for TSA.”

“I did an online AI class where my group and I made music recommender systems. I did 2 precalculus classes over the summer. I also played piano more.” Anya Kar ’25

“This past summer, I worked at an ice cream shop. I loved the sense of responsibility I felt working. I also was given the opportunity to shadow a dermatologist and explore that as a possible career choice.”

“For seven weeks this past summer, I took part in the University of Florida’s Student Science Training Program doing research in machine learning and computer vision alongside a professor and PhD mentor. Besides gaining valuable technical knowledge, I also was exposed to scientific writing and presentation through composing my own research paper and presenting two research talks to peers, graduate students, and faculty.”

“This summer I volunteered for an organization called Buddy Sports that helps kids with Special Needs play sports they wouldn’t get to otherwise. I also did a two week 60 second documentary course at Duke University. I met so many friends there that I still talk to all the time.”

Ryan Hernandez ’25

“I took two dual enrollment classes and tinkered with micro computers over the summer.”

Robyn Sverdlik

Daniel Kathein ’23

Anjali Satija ’26

Anna Medrano ’23

Reporting Live from

summer

Relevant Happenings from Around the World

Protest of students reacting to overturning of Roe v. Wade by protesting outside of the Supreme Court.

(Photo courtesy of t-mizo, under Creative Commons 2.0 Generic Lisences.) design by the Crestian Staff

we protest

The U.S. Senate approved a bipartisan gun safety bill by a vote of 65 to 33, weeks after the mass shootings in Buffalo, New York and Uvalde, Texas, in which more than thirty people died.

JUNE 23

JUNE 24

The Supreme Court released their ruling on Dobbs v. Jackson. The decision reversed their position from the landmark case Roe v. Wade (1973) by allowing states to legislate independentily on the highly polarized issue.

As reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, inflation caused the consumer price index to increase by 9.1 percent. It was the largest 12-month increase in fourty years.

JUNE 29

JULY 11

NASA released the fırst operational image taken by the James Webb Space Telescope. It was the fırst full false-color image of a galaxy cluster known as SMACS 0723 located in the constelation Volans.

AUGUST 4

The monkeypox outbreak is declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern by the World Health Organization.

More than half of the UK’s oldest active weather stations recorded their hottest day ever, with new all-time highs set at 56 of the 109 longest standing stations during a heatwave. On July 19, a record-breaking temperature of 104.5 °F was recorded. The previous record set in 2019 was of 101.7 °F.

JULY 19

The Complexity of the Court Dobbs v. Jackson

Editorial by Avery Holzer and Lindsay Noyola

Overturning a landmark decision made in 1973 (Roe v. Wade), the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) declared in June 2022 that the federal government is not constitutionally obligated to legislate on reproductive rights and that such decisions are to be left to the states. The decision, known as Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, was announced after “Politico” shared a leaked draft opinion on this matter by Justice Samuel Alito the previous month. This court ruling generated a wide range of reactions, from mass prostests to celebrations, throughout the summer.

In early February 2023, the College Board issued a clarifıcation with regards to exam content for the AP Government and Politics course (also known as GovPol). Roe v. Wade (1973) was once one of the 15 required Supreme Court Cases for that course.

“Roe no longer applies as precedent for Topic 3.9 (Amendments: Due Process and the Right to Privacy),” the College Board said in an offıcial statement via their website. “Furthermore, the full set of legal implications related to the Dobbs decision and the status of Roe remain uncertain and are likely to evolve. Consequently, teachers and students should not expect exam questions related to Roe v. Wade on the 2023 AP exam.”

This curricular update highlighted the relevance of civic education and its ever changing nature. Social Sciences courses are constantly responding to important historical moments in governance and society.

“One of my favorite things about teaching the Court is that nothing happens in isolation and this pushes us to recognize the evolution of our own understanding of the law,” Mrs. Trish Everett, Social Sciences teacher, said. “When something gets overturned, we don’t ignore the precedent, instead, we teach that precedent and how that understanding evolved. For example, we didn’t stop teaching Plessy v. Ferguson (1896) when Brown v. Board (1954) came along because we wanted to study the complexity of the issue.”

In the classrooms, students explored the conceptual tension between principles of legislation, politics and

societal expectations. The court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson allowed for deep exploration of the legislative process around a single issue from different angles.

“The evolution of Dobbs comes out of a series of cases: Griswold v. Connecticut (1965), then Roe v. Wade (1973) and Planned Parenthood v. Casey (1992),” Mrs. Everett said. “This is one of my favorite things about teaching government. [What we do] is recognize that there is never a straight line of progress towards one particular outcome. The key point here being that what my students discuss and learn in my classroom today will have a direct impact on their ability to understand their civic responsibilities and rights.”

Order, Freedom and Equality

Students in GovPol approach their studies of the role of the Supreme Court and the other branches of government using the Two Dilemmas framework. The idea is to study changes in legislation by noticing the tension between freedom and order (before the Great Depression) and between freedom and equality (afterwards).

“Initially, the Founding Fathers sustained that everything that was not written explicitly as a power of the government, was a power of the people. They recognized the value of the structural order provided by the government but knew that such order could be in direct opposition to intrinsic personal freedoms. Under this lens, laws can be studied to understand how much order and how much freedom they provided and for whom,” Lou Lou Hauser ’24 said.

After the enactment of New Deal policies, the legal thinking shifted. Since then, legal arguments have centered around freedom and equality. A central question would be: Are individual freedoms afforded by the law equal for all citizens? This, known as the Modern Dilemma, puts the responsibility on the government to intervene on behalf of its citizens to ensure equality.

“According to Dobbs v. Jackson the federal government is deferring this responsibility to the states. Independent of the actual issue legislated in Dobbs, the ramifıcations of this court decision can

defıne a historical pivot on many issues,” Lou Lou said.

The Role of the Court

Further controversy about Dobbs v. Jackson ensued after Associate Justice Clarence Thomas, in a separate concurring opinion, stated that other cases such as Griswold v. Connecticut (1965), Lawrence v. Texas (2003) and Obergefell v. Hodges (2015) could also be overturned using the due process clause and just using Dobbs as precedent.

“The ruling of Roe v. Wade focused on a right to privacy, which is not an explicit right mentioned by name in the Constitution but it is implied in the Bill of Rights,” Mrs. Everett said. “So scholars contend that other implied rights could also be in danger because the decision on Dobbs is evidence that something [like right to privacy] that is so clearly implied in our governing documents can be overturned.”

Justice Thomas’ concurrent opinion ignited concern among scholars at all levels.

“Many previously held decisions are currently being appealed,” Jake Rymer ’23 said. “The Court’s job is to provide rulings on cases brought to them and they choose what cases they take or not. However, it is not necessarily their job to target certain topics but to make decisions based on new data and statistics.”

From court precedents and legal arguments, quickly the conversation in Social Science classrooms turned to the paradox of impartiality expected of the magistrates who in turn are appointed and confırmed by partisan representatives who are elected on specifıc political agendas.

“I think the idea of judicial impartiality sets a high bar against which individual justices are held accountable. They are expected to provide interpretation of the law that is not politically biased,” Mr. Tyler Miller, AP World History and International Relations Honors teacher, said. “The executive branch appoints these justices with a political agenda in mind and there is not a clear solution to solve this dilemma as it is part of the checks and balances system. We have to hope that those chosen take the impartiality task seriously. However, it is disingenuous to

say that the judges are making decisions without some personally held political framework.”

The paradox mentioned above highlights the importance of becoming educated about our system of government. It means citizens should be able to understand the complexity in which governing decisions take place so they can make their own well-informed decisions when they vote.

“Once the judges are on the Court, there aren’t really any checks on their power as long as they perform their duties with good behavior,” Tyler Francisco ’23 said. “Justices have unlimited terms and cannot be removed from offıce unless they commit some kind of offense. They are also not supposed to be subject to influence from the people and from political agendas. A benefıt of this setup is that they are under no pressure to be reelected, however, it is natural for bias to be present in their decisions. The bottom line is that the model is good but it is not ‘humanproof.’”

Education, Education, Education

As the implications of jurisprudence kept everyone engaged into the inner workings of the judicial system, it became relevant to students and teachers alike to discuss the importance of education as a force that can not only help people become active and engaged citizens but also prepare judges and lawyers to occupy highly regarded positions in government while staying true to the values of the Constitution.

“Decisions by the Court are supposed to interpret the Constitution and set precedents for the future, so that a decision made regarding a certain issue will stay the same when similar cases arise,” Riana Mahtani ’24 said. “Although this decision has unarguably sent shock waves throughout the country, we expect that the justices are adhering to the Constitution while making informed decisions. If that doesn’t prove to be true, it is up to us, the people, to use our voices to speak out and bring about change.”

STARTING OFF

Right

words by Sofıa Mukamal

As the 2022-2023 school year began, Upper School students prepared themselves for the upcoming journey ahead of them. They returned to school with a positive mindset, ready to take on any challenges presented. Whether it was being a new freshman or applying to colleges, students encountered many new territories ahead of them.

The new school year meant that many exciting activities and events would return. Continued traditions would also be carried out along the

shaping the road ahead

course of the year. Many students looked forward to making the most out of their experience.

“I am excited for all of the senior traditions that I have looked forward to since freshman year such as senior sunrise and the fountain being taped off during homecoming week,” Kyra Meyer ’23 said.

To prepare for the school year, students made sure to complete all their summer work and requirements for their classes. Some also took extra actions during the break months. They

worked on internships, classes, sports, volunteering, preparing for standardized tests and more.

“During the summer, I did a law program at Oxford in England and I started studying for the ACT,” Tessie Schlesinger ’24 said.

Everyone made the most of their summer and the opportunities that came with it. Once school started, students and teachers alike were prepared to for a new beginning full of opportunities for success and discovery.

words by Ellie Mukamal, design by Jordana Friedman and Diana Rosenbaum, photography by Ellie Gómez

On the fırst day of school, students and teacher from the Visual Arts and Digital Media Design class put their hands in to signify togetherness and their commitment to each other and to their goals. With this gesture they celebrated their reunion after a long and refreshing summer break.

Possibilities

Dwell in starting BIG PROJECTS

“I am most excited for the school musical, Grease! It is going to be absolutely incredible! The cast is hard at work to make this the best musical yet.”

- Eva Weiner ’25

importance of PERSPECTIVE

“I am most excited for Homecoming because it is always a great time of year fılled with fun activities.”

- Ilana Lavaux ’24

discovering PEOPLE

“To graduate along with all of my friends and to mark the end of the year as the end of my high school career, and the start of my adult career. “

- Samuel Brown ’23

First day vibes

Everyone reunited and shared their excitment for a new beginning

1. Joseph Yastine ’25 reads “Klara in the Sun,” which was one of the summer reading books.

2. Cayden Brocato ’25 and Connor Mertz ’25 work on their computers in the library. They studied and collaborated during a free period.

3. Matthew Norkin ’24 and Harrison Grossman ’24 walk through the courtyard. They were on their way to class on their fırst day.

4. Mr. Walters ’95, Mrs. Rashbaum, and Mrs. Metzger talk in front of the columns by the dropoff area. They were greeting everyone at the carline after school..

August

3 STEPS

Tips from ... SUCCESS

“Staying organized and managing well your time are critical components that have really allowed me to juggle all of my extra curriculars and helped me participate in student council.”

-Noa Levin ’24

“My biggest tip is to never fall behind on your work. Take your time when doing your homework, do not cram it all in the night that it is due. This is something that you can carry with you even after high school!”

-Mark

Spitzig Math Teacher

“Take each day as it comes. Each day has it’s own challenges. Give your best effort each day, learn from your mistakes and move on. Enjoy every moment. It goes fast.”

-Mr. Tim Curran Math Teacher

PANTHER

finding their way

words by Lou Lou Hauser and design by Jordana Friedman and Diana Rosenbaum

Members of the Class of 2026 greet each other and smile for their first official picture. This iconic photo will be recreated their last day of classes at the Upper School in May 2026.

Justin Shafran ’26 smiles as he speaks to classmates during the Upper School toor. The Student Council organized a walk through the different wings, Student Union, Library and auditorium so the new students could orient themselves and visualize their new environment.

Dr. Markham ‘18H welcomes students from the Class of 2026 into her office and shares with them her vision for their Upper School experience. Students were delighted to find encouragement and good advice throughout the day. They were excited to hear from Dr. Markham. “I was moved by the warm welcome Dr. Markham gave us. She made us all feel special; like we all were meant to be together at this time and in this place. I felt proud to be a Panther,” Lindsay Noyola ’26 said.

PANTHER CAMP

Panther Camp is designed to ease the freshmen and new students into their new environment. The idea is to help students become familiar with the facilities of the Upper School, meet the administration team, some of their teachers and spark new friendships with other incoming students and with upperclassmen.

Starting off with a tour of the Upper School campus, freshmen were able to get a handle on where everything was and where they would have to go the first morning of school.

“As someone coming from the Boca Campus, I had never seen the Ft. Lauderdale campus before so getting a tour helped me navigate and find my classes more easily on the first day of school. It was also helpful because we got to met some teachers and our advisor,” Maya Peles ’26 said.

In addition to the tour, the newest members of the community had the opportunity to hear from Mr. Walters ’95, Head of Upper School, and his team about expectations and rules for

the coming year.

“All the rules sounded initially intimidating to me but was so helpful to hear clear expectations. When school started and I got more comfortable in my routine, study habits, and with the layout of the school. Soon, all felt very natural and comfortable,” Lily Robbins ’26 said.

Students that came from both campuses interracted with each all day and formed new relationships and friendships before the first bell rang.

“I was nervous to meet new people but it felt so much easier throughout the day because we all talked and got to know each other.” Zoey Jobson ’26 said. “Everyone was so nice and interesting and I was happy to make so many new friends.”

As it has been every year before, Panther Camp was a very cheerful and productive experience for all the incoming freshmen and new students to any grade.

NEW FACES

hearing from the newest members of the class of 2026

“Panther Camp is a great way to introduce all students to the campus. The presentation was amazing because it helped me understand the expectations and rules at my new school. I believe Panther Camp was a very productive way to start the school year.”

-Sofia Maldonado ’26

“I

think Panther Camp was incredibly helpful for a new student like me. I got a feel for the campus and met new people. Panther Camp also helped me get ready for my first day as I found answers to some of my questions from older students. Overall, this experience made me feel confident about navigating a bigger school.”

-Chelsea Hensbergen ’26

“My experience with Panther Camp was positive because I met new people in my grade and got a better sense of the campus. It helped me start strong as a new student coming into Pine Crest because it made it easier to get to my classes on time the first day of classes.”

-Hunter Gittlin

’26

017 Panther Camp

I dwell in Possibility – (466) BY

EMILY DICKINSON

I dwell in Possibility –A fairer House than Prose –More numerous of Windows –Superior – for Doors –

when we DWELL in Possibilities

Of Chambers as the Cedars –

OH, THE ROADS WE CAN TAKE

words by Ellie Gómez, design by Avery Holtzer

Mr. Joseph Waters ’95, Head of Upper School, welcomed everyone to the fırst opening assembly of the year since the fall of 2019 resolute to make it memorable. His words set the pace and the tone for success for everyone establishing that achievement could be uniquely defıned in many ways at different times and for each individual. First inspired by a picture hanging in his in-laws home, Mr. Walters connected with the poem “I Dwell in Possibilities” by Emily Dickinson. In his speech, Mr. Walters encouraged

students to defıne their own sense of accomplishment reliying on each other to make the most of their experience at the Upper School.

“To dwell in possibility is to exist mentally and emotionally--with our attention directed toward what we can achieve or make possible together,” Mr. Walters said. “I want all of us to try our absolute best to keep all doors open and not lose out on any opportunities that may come our way.”

Mr. Walters invited everyone to notice that the positive effects of

Students reflect on Mr. Walter’s speech

I thought about the organizations and events in which I had participted last year. Mr. Walters’ words convinced me to take every opportunity that came my way. I ended up joining a bunch of new clubs such as TILE, Cancer Research and DECA while strengthening my involvement with Yearbook, sports, and other groups with which I had already worked. I discovered that I could do so much more than I originally thought.

-Jordyn Schmidt ’25

dwelling in possibilities could be seen everywhere: in students’ commitment to becoming educated and wellrounded, in their top artistic and sports performances,and in their motivation to change the world.

“To dwell in possibility is also the belief that our diverse community of students and faculty -- from all backgrounds, upbringings and beliefs-works together to help propel one another toward understanding, growth, and discovery,” Mr. Walters said.

Impregnable of eye –And for an everlasting Roof Te Gambrels of the Sky –

Of Visitors – the fairest –For Occupation – Tis –Te spreading wide my narrow Hands To gather Paradise –

It made me realize that there were many learning opportunities to take advantage of in the Upper School. I went to the Club Fair with open eyes. There were so many student-led clubs offered and this made me feel empowered to pursue new interests. I am now engaged in Cheer, Model Congress, Yearbook, and the Cancer Awareness club. I have made new friends and I started taking leadership responsibilities in some of these teams.

-Jordana Friedman ’26

Hands

At the opening assembly, Mr. Walters’s speech inspired me become more active in my community and help out. I want to do what I can to make the world a better place. This year I began working at Sugar Sands Park Children’s Explorium. I help out little kids with different science experiments and puzzles. I like helping children and I hope to continue doing it in the future.

-Jeremy Zucker ’24

I dwell in Possibility - (466) by

Emily Dickinson

I dwell in Possibility –A fairer House than Prose –More numerous of Windows –Superior – for Doors –

Of Chambers as the Cedars –Impregnable of eye –And for an everlasting Roof The Gambrels of the Sky –

Of Visitors – the fairest –For Occupation – This –The spreading wide my narrow Hands To gather Paradise –

I was inspired to try new things such as becoming a mentor to students in Model UN and in band to help them be ready to compete and perform at our annual conference and at band Music Performance Assessments, respectively. I made a pledge to myself to step out of my comfort zone as much as possible and try new things that our community offers.

-Jake Rymer’23

Academic Success EXPLORING AP COURSES

words

Rachel

The Upper School offers a wide array of AP courses. The curriculum in these classes push students to use deeper thinking and enhance their understanding of the topics they study. Every year, around the springtime, students meet with counselors to discuss their interests and plan what courses they will take to further their education in their desired field.

While some students enroll in an AP course to explore something new, others, like Ethan Wilen ’24, chose their AP’s inspired by their abilities and strengths.

“I realized math came naturally to me and was easier to me than

other subjects,” Ethan said. “I also feel this high level of comfort in AP Physics, AP Economics and AP Environmental Science.”

Other students have taken what they learned in their AP’s to optimize their approach to their studies.

“Recently in AP Psychology, we learned about memory and distributed practice and the benefits of repetition,” Rian Greenberg ’24 said. “This led me to space out my studying and constantly review materials.”

Throughout the year, AP classes created opportunities for all to challenge, refine and improve their knowledge on new and old

subjects, while also preparing them for the rigor of college level classes. Also, every year there are new AP offerings and those captivate students’ attention such as the post AP Bio Seminar. This is a course for students who have a high interest in the subject and have already completed the AP Biology course. Whether it is a staple offering or a new one, AP courses offer challenging and enriching learning opportunities for all students.

“I know that my AP classes have given me the tools I need to be successful in the future,” Avery Holzer ’24 said.

by

Nakhamkin and Isabella Neville, research by Maddox Mardano, design by Andrea Musa and Andrés van Woerkom

Mr. Ivan Reese helps students analyze relevant population data in his AP Human Geo class. This advanced social sciences course is available to students of all grades and it’s usually one of the first AP courses ninth-grade students can take.

IN HIS OWN WORDS”

En Español & In English A mi me gusta la clase de AP Literatura Española porque practicamos la escritura en español y aprendemos sobre autores importantes que son españoles o latinoamericanos. También aprendemos cómo analizar el uso de elementos literarios en poesía y textos que fueron escritos originalmente en español.

I like my AP Spanish Lit class because it allows us to practice writing in Spanish while also learning about classic Spanish and Latin American authors. We also learn to analyze the use of literary elements in poetry and stories originally written in Spanish.

-Matthew López

Micah Bernstein ’23 in the new Post-AP Biology class, presents about extinction phenomena. In this course, students found a high degree of agency over the focus of their work.

STUDY hacks

% planners & study groups making paper flashcards quizzing each other creating study guides taking notes on Notability Avanti Ambasht ’24 takes notes using Notability during her AP Spanish Literature class. “Since I started using Notability, my notes are always with me, and I don’t have to carry six heavy notebooks around. The pencil interface is amazing and though I’m writing on a screen it feels like I’m just writing on paper. My notes are colorful and organized. As a bonus, I now consume a lot less paper,” Avanti said.

“My favorite school study hack is using ‘Notion.’ This all-in-one productivity app is a great way for me to keep track of all my own work for the week.”

-Mia Starkman ’23

“My favorite school study hack is making Quizlets with all the terms I need to learn. It is also helpful for memorization.”

Gianna Mahfood ’24

Fueled by Music

The Fine Arts are an important part of student life. Whether members of chorus, band, orchestra, dance or drama, students rehearsed every day to sharpen their talents and prepare the icon performaces.

Students from an assortment of Fine Arts program, made possible the production of the Fall musical, “Grease.” Some were part of the cast, some were muusicians in the pit, some where stage managers and others were on the booth managing lights and sound.

Though tech week for “Grease” was disrupted by Hurricane Nicole, the cast and the entire production team came back the morning of opening night ready to catch up and overcome whatever obstacles were on their way. That same day, all Upper School

On stage, on the fıeld, in the pit

Near or far: musicians couldn’t stop the beat

students were invited to participate in a 50’s style dress down day.

“Dressing up in 50’s style was a fun way to get everyone excited to watch the show. I loved seeing all the outfits people came up with,” Eva Weiner ’25, cast member, said.

Just a few weeks before the musical, the band performed at the pep rally for Homecoming and brought music to many football games. Their fall concert (pictured below) was also a memorable experience.

“I have been in band since freshman year,” Jake Rymer’23 said. “This Homecoming was emotional because I’m now a senior and this was my last year with the school band. I had a amazing expierence.”

In October, the chorus took the

field on Homecoming day to sing the “Red Spangled Banner” at the start of the game, and in early December, a select group of singers auditioned and were accepted to perform at the Annual Candlelight Processional at EPCOT.

“There’s something about performing at Disney and spreading magic for all the little kids there.”

Avanti Ambasht ’24 said. “Candlelight was an experience that, for me, can’t be replaced by anything else.”

The Fine Arts ensembles filled the hallways, the stages and the fields with fun melodies and represented the school community in events far and wide, always fueled by their love of art and music.

words by Sophie Staller, design by Andrea Musa & Andrés van Woerkom, photography by Crestian Staff

Jake Rymer ’23 plays the saxaphone during the Good Luck Breakfast. He and the rest of the jazz band played popular seasonal tunes to put a festive touch to the occassion.

The flute band sections plays a song during an a pre-game pep rally. Flautist Petra Coleman ’25 enjoyed her performace during the homecoming game. Petra is a part of both the concert and pep rally bands. These groups practiced every morning during P1 in preparation for competitions, concerts and seasonal events.

“I enjoy band beacuse it allows me to express my creativity as a musician”

“I like band because of the friendships I have made in all different grades over our shared love of music.”

“Playing the

during band is the highlight of my day as I enjoy listening to the melodies we play.”

- Evan Goldman ’23

The

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In the all-pink

The

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in this fun scene is an ode to a young girl’s struggles with high school and college. In the iconic “car scene,” Samuel Morse ’23 and the T-Birds sing on top of a custom made, red car. This car was made by the Tech Department and took three weeks to complete.

The Select Vocal Ensemble kicks off the 2022 Homecoming game at the FAU Stadium with a powerful rendition of the “Star Spangled Banner.” Also, all decked in gold, a select group of singers cheers after their Candlelight performance at Disney World.

- Joie Rodin ’23

saxophone

- Anaya Shintre ’24

“Playing Rizzo was both fun and challenging. I enjoy being on stage with all my friends bringing a show to life.”

- Greer Udelson ’23

cast of “Grease” perform “Beauty School Dropout” and “Greased Lightining”

closing night show.

scene, Remick “Remi” Silverman ’25 sang “Beauty School Dropout” to Frenchie played

Miel Hemeon ’24.

song

SETTING

scene

A young team took to the court to impress

1. The lady Panthers salute their opponents before the match. The team showed great sportmanship throughout the entire season.

2. Isabella Sangha ’26 serves during a home game. Isabella, on her first season with the varsity team, was one of the top scorers of the season.

3. Suring warm, up players work together to figure out strategies to win the game. They all took turnes to serve, set, spiked and pass the ball as they cheered each other.

Chloe Pezariz ’24 bumps a ball in mid air while warming up. As usual, the team started warming up an hour early to ensure their muscles were in ready for the action and to get into the right mindset.

RISING STARS

JV members bump, set, and spike!

The girls’ junior varsity and varsity volleyball teams fought effortlessly together throughout the entire season. They worked as a team to use each other’s individual skills to contribute to the game as a whole. With all their hard work and efforts, the team made it to regionals. The constant training and practicing allowed the teams to connect both on and off the court. The head coach of the girls’ varsity team, Coach Eric Rivera, is one of the many factors that has led to the team’s success this past season.

“Volleyball is a beautiful sport where you can make a lot of friends, travel around the state and have a lot of fun,” Coach Rivera said. Forming close bonds allows players to predict their teammates’ next moves. This helps them to work as a cohesive unit. Before every game, the varsity team completed a warm-up drill where they pretend they are in a different location. This allowed them to make their warm up more enjoyable. The junior varsity team also completed a butterfly drill before their games. Molly Bergner

’26, junior varsity captain, shared her perspective about the butterfly and believes it helps the team grow.

“This is a warm up where we focus on passing and setting. We also hype each other up before every game, which allows the team to bond after not knowing each other prior to the season,” Molly said.

During the games, the team always huddle up to regroup after every play. Specifically for home games, the team huddles to remind themselves that this is their territory. This encourages sportsmanship and pride for all the players. Their hard work and efforts were very rewarding, resulting in a number of wins for both the varsity and junior varsity teams. One of their special team traditions was listening to “Eric’s playlist”, put together by their coach, to get warmed up for all the games. All the players were able to enjoy practices but also work on their flaws to grow as players. The season was rewarding and instructional for both teams, and they had an extremely successful season.

reaching goals

Molly Bergner ’26 and Aisla Teo ’26 keep their eye on the ball during their volleyball game on the junior varsity team. They stand in ready position while waiting to recieve the ball.

Vivienne Petit ’26 dives to bump a ball to Molly Bergner ‘26. She gets ready to get back onto her feet and continue to score points with the team.

words and photography by Logan Schwedelson design by Andrea Musa & Andrés van Woerkom

“This year we focused on team bonding throughout the season which helped us to connect. I feel that our team was very close this year beacuse of our trip to Tampa. At the Tampa tournament, we stayed together and went on long bus rides together which helped us cultivate new relationships with each other.”

-Isabella Medeiros 25

“This year we had a lot of younger talented girls on the team. On the varsity team, we had a few freshman girls as well as middle schoolers. It is great playing with younger teammates because it is very exciting to see the future of the team. I look forward to the next season with the younger girls on the team.”

-Alison Natt 25

The junior varsity volleyball team huddles up to strategize at their home game. They plan together to come up with diffrent plays to execute during the game.

DYNAMIC DUOS

Seniors smiled and posed to celebrate with their closest friends

September

Mia Starkman ’23 and Lauren Balfour ’23 hug at sunrise to celebrate their friendship and their final school year at PC. As is tradition, the class of 2023 gathered on Fort Lauderdale beach for the annual senior sunrise photo.

Anne Kurt ’23 and Joie Roden ’23 stand together in front of the ocean to while a friend catches the moment for them. Senior Sunrise is one of the first class activities to celebrate the start of the last year of school.

Lily Fishman ’23 and Riley Botting ’23 pose for a photo together. Seniors spent time taking photos for each other to capture the moment.

Jordan Faison ’23, Zekai Hamilton ’23 and Christian Geter ’23 celebrate their final school year at the Senior Sunrise.

A large group gathers for a photo against the beautiful Florida sunrise as Lily Fishman ’23, plays photographer for the moment.

Embracing each other, seniors reflected on their adventures together and looked ahead to finishing their school era with the best memories.

SUNRISE tradition

Watching the sky illuminate with orange and yellow with my friends, it finally settled in that we were heading into our final year as panthers,” Samantha Feeley ’23 said.

Carrying on a beloved tradition, the Class of 2023 kicked off the start of the school year with the Senior Sunrise. Dressed up in their black monogrammed shirts, the seniors went to the beach to watch the glistening sunrise. There, they took photo opportunities, ate bagels and spent time with friends before the school day commenced. This year’s seniors anxiously awaited their turn to see the sunrise after knowing the older students of prior years attended the event.

“I had always seen other seniors go to the sunrise and it definitely lived up to my expectations because it was beautiful and so much fun to watch with my friends,” Amandia

in their perspective

“My favorite part about senior sunrise was seeing people get up early and come together to hang out at the beach. Whether it be taking handstand selfies or jumping into the water in the morning, this was an amazing experience. For all future seniors: Do not take these moments for granted because they go by so quick.”

-Daniel Quintero ’23

“Senior sunrise was an amazing experience. I spent time taking photos of the sunrise and also of my peers. This experience helped bring our senior class together and kicked off the many other senior traditions that we take part in. The bright sunset colors made for amazing photos. ”

-Nate Pritzker ’23

Farsedakis ’23 said.

In addition to spending time with one another, a lot of people faced a big reality check that it is their last year of upper school, and that they had to make the most of their final months together. Since the beginning, the seniors did not have a normal year of upper school and decided they were going to make the most of this one.

“I liked how our grade united at the beach and it really put the fact that we are seniors into scope for me,” Rafael Opperman ’23 said. Ending the morning off, the seniors all gathered together for one big group picture, one of the few times the entire class was together, before heading to school to begin their day.

“It was wonderful spending time with the entirety of our senior class. We all saw the sun peek in the horizon, representing our futures, that are bright like the sun. Overall, it was a great experience and I hope that the senior sunrise tradition continues to get passed down in the future”

- Remy Morris ’23

“My favorite part about senior sunrise was seeing the entire senior class together smiling and laughing and taking photos. Senior sunrise was a great time to spend quality time with my friends and take nice photos of the sunrise. I feel that this experinece brought our senior class together immensely.”

-Andrés Van Woerkom ’23

words by Kyra Meyer and design by Anna Medrano

027 Senior Sunrise

The Class of 2023 gathers to see the sunset together as one of the most treasured senior traditions. Seniors wore their class T-shirts with their names on it. After capturing the moment with laughter and fun photos, seniors returned to school and resumed their classes.

3. Samantha Feldman ’23 and Greer Udelson ’23 are using a roller to paint with white their background.

4. Micah Bernstein ’23 and Jax Feinstein ’23 are painting a parking spot in the garage. This is a tradition that seniors participated in. The spots are personalized and full of color.

5. Kirra Reid ’23 is painting her parking spot in the garage. Seniors came over the weekend to personalize their spot and have fun with this yearly activity.

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1. Jayden Wang uses a sponge with yellow paint to outline her name in the batman logo.

2. Lily Fishman ’23 kneels on the floor while painting her spot.

Leaving their

MARK

A legacy of color and fun traditions

As the school year begins, the Class of 2023 is excited to obtain parking privileges. The most exciting part is the parking spot paintings, where students can come to school and decorate their spots with paint to represent them in their last year of Upper School. Over certain weekends, Seniors were able to paint and decorate their spots. Two students from the senior class talked about their experience and why they chose their design. Danielle “Dani” Berger ’23 decided on the Danimals logo for her design because it features her nickname, Dani. She has loved the snack since she was little, reminding her that she

is all grown up but still a child.

“This was a great experience and connected me to my peers. Now I enjoy driving to school daily and looking at my accomplishments,” Dani said.

Along with Dani, Dominic Livoti ’23 shared his experience with his parking spot. He inspired himself by the Fast and Furious movie featuring Domenic Toretto. Most people fabricating their spots do not do it because they enjoy art, but because they enjoy the camaraderie painting them.

“From the start, I was never a good artist, but with the help of his friends, they taught me how to make

Colorful Back Packs

Self expression , senior fashion, fun memories

my spot better than ever. If there is one thing I learned, it’s that art is much harder than it looks, and you should appreciate those who truly are skilled in the field,” Dominic said.

The common goal all students have shared about senior parking is that no matter how the spot looks, it represents them, and they had a good time creating it with others in their community.

words by Hannah Stanley, design by Anna Medrano and photography by Rodney Henry

Having a fun in their senior year, Josephine Barry, Lily Fishman ’23, Isabella Lotenberg ’23, Jayden Engelhardt ’23, Olivia Selden ’23, Danielle Snyder ’23 and Kathryn Zimmerman ’23 walk to show off their funky backpacks. Thomas Yevoli ’23 and Ethan Goldman ’23 proudly parade their backpack choices every day. In the spirit of this fun tradition, most seniors wore cartoon characters themed backpacks to remember their early school days and show their personalities in a creative way during the last leg of their journey at the Pine.

Isabella Koopman ’23 uses black paint to create a car on her parking spot. Isabella was well-known among her peers for her artistic talent and everyone was excited to see what she created.

READY Cross Country Roads

design by Lou Lou Hauser

1. The boy’s cross country team warms up before their districts races. They practice together as a team and stratagize their race ahead,

2. Emma Supple ‘25 runs around a corner during the districts race. She is able to advance ahead of another runner.

3. William Garbrielle ‘25 starts off strong in the regional race. His strong start helped Pine Crest to advance to the cross country states race.

4. Gabrielle Frei ‘24 runs a straightaway during the regionals race. She accelerates across the open terrain to run to the finishline

5. Olivia Avny ‘23 celebrates the final cross country season by wearing a ribbion in her hair during states.

in theirperspective

“I loved the trips and getting to bond with my teammates on the long bus ride up to Tallahassee. I also loved celebrating on the way back for our success and the hard work we put into it especially because it was my last season.”

-Olivia Avny ’23

“I love cross country because of the team aspect of it and having your teamates cheer you on and work together. It helps encourage us to work harder and make the team times the best.”

-Lindsey Heller ’24

DLeading to Victory

words by Avery Holzer and Molly Bergner

uring fall, one of the sports that took place was Cross Country. The athletes work very hard each year competing in races all around the state. The coach of the team, Paul Baur, cares for the success of the students and works very hard to shape them into the best they could be.

“Discipline is very important in order for the team to achieve their goals, working together and understanding their role on the team,” Coach Baur said.

He wants the very best for his athletes and continues to encourage them. This season

Districts

“I like going to cross country everyday because it is a good way for me to work out and also help out my team. Everyone is always ready to run, and work hard, which pushes me to be my best.”

- Dean Sherman ’24

SET RUN

It was a double victory for our teams as we hosted on Wednesday, August 31st at South County Regional Park in Boca.

Palm League

went very well and it was because of how hard these athletes worked.

“The workouts that we do make a big difference to improve their performance but also there mindset makes a big difference,” he said.

Handling pressure is a hard skill that plays an important role in these athletes success. They practice everyday, if its running on the track, field or going to the weight room. This includes the team having a tight schedule with practice even on Saturdays. To prepare for races William Gabrielle’25 provided insight on

what the players do to stay fit.

“We do a week of training that includes a day of a hard workout. After though we make sure that there are a couple of light days before meets so we don’t get too sore before race day,” William said.

This season went very well for all the athletes, and they are determined to do even better next year.

Their road to success

States

Regionals

It

Girls

and

A Splash of color

From the first sketch to the final stroke, the Fine Arts department offers a slew of art class options for Upper School students. Students can take courses such as ceramics and drawing and painting. There are many different levels of the classes, working up to Post-AP courses. Even if a student has no background in the certain type of art, the teachers lead an encouraging environment, allowing for growth and improvement. Students greatly improve their skills between their freshman year and their senior year because although it is an elective class, many students decide to stick with the course all throughout their time in the Upper School, and find or continue with a hobby. In addition, many students even spend their free periods working on their projects. The art classes are amazing electives that many students participate in and enjoy.

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story by Sophie Staller, design by Lou Lou Hauser, photography by Maya Heyman & Gabriel Bernick THROUGH

“Art is such a fun zone where I can feel free to express myself throughout the period.”

- Stevie McCabe ’24

“I love how we can do so many cool projects and work alone and in groups to complete them.”

- Shayna Barukhin ’26

Looking at a picture for reference, Jonathan Lazar ’25, paints onto his clay piece. He uses a paint brush to achieve the desired effect.

1. Remy Morris ‘23 paints his wooden sculpture red. He was inspired by Picasso’s rose period. He worked with small parts of his project before putting it all together.

2. Sophia Pichardo ’25 is replicating a picture of a mocking bird for her drawing and painting class. “I really liked this project because it was very different from our other projects. I enjoyed being able to free hand,” Sophia said.

3. Isabella Koopman ’23 works on her mix media painting using wood and paint. In the Post AP Visual Arts Seminar class, Izzy worked on the alignment of the three-dimensional pieces of her artwork with her teacher, Ms. Little.

SKETCHES

It’s a long

process

Kristen Montague ’24 started taking drawing and painting freshman year, and continued with it during her time in upper school. “From not being able to draw the most basic designs to drawing the most creative ones, I give all the credit to Mr. Ligouri. He has helped me grow so much as an artist and I am so proud of the work ethic, determination and dedication that I constantly put into my art work. Drawing allows me to express a creative side of me that I never knew I had, while relieving my stress and clearing any negative thoughts. This year my theme was sheriff units. I chose this topic, due to the fact that I did a day in my life as a sheriff over the summer and was so impressed with how each unit operates and the effort that each sheriff puts into them. This encounter taught me so much and using my skills that I have learned in AP Studio Drawing, I am thrilled to share my experience throughout my art projects,” she said.

Feely ’23 works on the beginning steps of her wooden sculpture. Samantha is in a Post-AP art class, and she has been taking art as an elective since freshman year. Isabella Koopman ’23, also in the class sketches her plans for her upcoming art project.

1. Jessica Horvitz ’25, draws a skeleton inside of her own silhouette. The project was that the students had to draw something inside of their silhouette that went along with the theme. “This was my favorite project to complete. It took the longest and I worked the hardest on it,” Jessica said.

2. Sophie Billante ’23 works on painting her wooden pieces. She is making them look like piano keyes for her Picasso assignment.

3. Rachel Sareli ’25 and Caitlin McGinn ’25 take part in sculpture and ceramics project. They are making Sgraffıto vases. They glazed them, the last thing before the kiln.

Samantha

States:

the journey

THE BOYS’ AND GIRLS’ GOLF TEAMS LEARN TO OVERCOME THE OBSTACLES

words by Avery Holzer; design by Sophie Staller & Mia Gold

From practicing Monday to Thursday each week to playing nine hole tournaments, the varsity girls and boys golf team were packed full of excitement and adventure this past season. In addition to the daily routines of either putting or going on the range, the girls team got the opportunity to bring in a new coach. Mr. Spitzig, who is a geometry and AP Computer Science teacher, took on a new role in the upper school this past year teaching and coaching girls golf.

“It was my first year of being a coach of anything in the upper school and it has definitely been a learning experience. The girls had a great season and I have enjoyed seeing them improve,” Mr. Spitzig said.

Not only did they have a new coach, but the girls recieved runner up at districts.

“It was a great opportunity to demonstrate our skills at the district level. It was a lot more pressure than

just a normal match or tournament but I think we all did really well,” Captain Angelina Andrew ’25 said.

While the girls were able to become district runner ups, the boys made it to states.

“This past season we won districts and regionals. It showed a lot of team unity and we were there for each other. States went very well and we were in the running for a good amount of time. We were able to be fourth or fifth out of 15 schools,” Captain Samuel “Sam” Brown ’23 said.

One major challenge for both teams this year were the unexpected hurricanes and unfortunately had to face the repercussions of them.

“When our season was temporarily paused because of the hurricanes, we lost some of our team chemistry and spirit, however we quickly bounced back and came back stronger,” Sam said.

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in their perspective

“My favorite part of the season was winning the regional champoinship on the 18th hole. This was an amazing first year on the golf team and I look forward to keep playing on the boys team in the future.”

-Ryan Altschul ’26

“My favorite moment from the golf season was the inter squad match we had at the end of the season. It is a fun tradition where our team gets split into two and we compete against each other. It was a great way to cap off an unforgetabble golf season.”

-Parker Obst ’24

“My favorite part of playing golf was the experience and knowledge I earned from being a part of a team. Through the help of the coaches, I was able to gain a lot of insight into not only things to improve upon personally as a golfer but how to enjoy my sport more.”

- Aanjini Bhatnagar ’26

1. Jonathan Weinberg ‘26 is swinging his golf club. He put in a lot of dedication during his fırst season on the team.

2. Mr. Pierson is looking ahead on the golf cart. He went to support the Upper School students during their game.

3. The girl’s varsity golf team is taking a picture after they won their game. After several weeks of practice, they were able to come on top.

4. The boy’s varsity golf team is holding their award. They won the state championship and all of the practice paid off.

“I really enjoyed being on the gold team this year. Being an upperclassman on the team gave me a new perspective and taught me valuable skills about leadership. I look forward to continuing to play with my classmate next year.”

- Jayden Freedman ’24

CLASS

Freshmen takes on Universal

WALKING INTO NEW BEGINNINGS

words by Ellie Mukamal and Sydney Lerner and design by Sydney Lerner and Skylar Matuszak

Entering the Upper School, the ninth grade class spent a day in Universal Studios where they bonded whilst enjoying the scenery and rides.

Throughout the long day, the ninth grade class got the opportunity to explore the park with groups of their choice. Once the day at Universal Studios concluded, students felt elated as they were now closer to their new and old classmates.

“I connected with my classmates while waiting in the lines with them. I got to talk to my friends while going on the rides and exploring,”

Maximillian “Max” Hazleton ’26 said.

After discussing with numerous students, their favorite rides of the day consisted of Hagrid’s Motorbike Adventure, Hollywood Rip Ride Rocket, The Incredible Hulk Coaster, Velocicoaster, The Mummy and Gringotts. Many students rode these roller coasters for the first time and enjoyed experiencing them with their classmates.

“My favorite ride was the Velocicoaster because it was the fastest one. It was really fun to ride this with my friends,” Dylan Chavez ’26 said.

I like Rip Ride Rocket because it is really thrilling and you always feel the suprise of the drop. I really enjoyed going to Universal with our class and look forward to future trips.

-Aisla Teo ‘26

My favorite ride of the trip was the Velocicoaster because it’s new and it was my first time going on it and it was very fun. On the ride you go upside down and there are drops which I really like.

-Joseph Gutt ‘26

The Velociraptor is my favorite roller coaster because it is a really fast roller coaster with a lot of spins and turns. I enjoyed going on it with my friends.

-Amélie Bertran De Balanda ‘26

1. Marin Nottingham ’26 and her friends are exploring Universal. They went on many rollercoasters together and made new memories. “My favorite memory from the trip was going on Velosicoaster with my friends,” Marin said.

2. A group of students went on “A Race Through New York” Starring Jimmy Fallon. They explored the different areas during their time outside of school. Students went to many different places while all being in the same park.

3. Mr. Lowe, a math teacher, is holding a unicorn stuffed animal. Students were able to connect with their friends.

Tasha Bodmer ’26 eats a turkey leg which is a popular food you can get at universal. She enjoyed going on new rides with her friends, “It was my first time riding the Velociscoaster and it was my favorite ride. It was raining really hard and the ride was really fast,” Tasha said.

Selfie Moment

Everyone is entering Universal and ready to walk the park. They explored and rode many rollercoasters. “The best ride I went on was The Simpsons because it has many unexpected, hilarious scenarios and I enjoyed the fun colors in Krustyland”

Harry Potter Land in Universal is a fun experience offering a cool place to explore and walk around. Many students liked the rides and shops there.

Tasha Bodmer ’26, Simran Grover ’26, Siena Fucci ’26, and Maria Samofalova ’26 are walking around Universal. They went to refresh after the long day. “My favorite part of the trip was taking Maria on Rip Ride Rockit for the first time, hearing her scream, and telling me she wanted to do it again,” Siena said.

Student life: Freshman trip

Katelyn Rosado ’26 said.

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Model UN VE L

112 members of the Model UN team from across all grade levels participate in the PCMUNC hosted in the ICI Auditorium. In addition to extensively preparing to unuderstand the position of their assigned delegation, students also attended pre-conference meetings where their team leaders explained the proceedings and protocols.

BRINGING NEW OPPORTUNITIES TO CAMPUS

From its conception the previous spring, the Model United Nations Team was excited to host its first conference at PC. Co-Presidents, Jake Rymer, ’23, Francesca-Lauren Seguin ’23, Avery Holzer ’24 and Riana Mahtani ’24 began planning for the highly anticipated event over summer and into fall. The event was named Pine Crest Model UN Conference (PCMUNC) and its theme was the Refugee Crisis in Ukraine

“After attending our first large conference ILMUNC in Philadelphia last year, we felt that, as a team, we could have been more prepared; and what better course of action to sharpen our skills than to host our own conference to explain some of the workings,” Jake Rymer ’23 said.

The leaders wanted a training conference for the newest members of the team to thoroughly prepare and understand how research works before going to a bigger conference.

Zachary “Zach” Wurman ’24, had never attended a Model UN conference before and was able to practice and research the issues and his country (Mexico) in preparation to PCMUNC. At the end of the conference, Zach was one of two recipients of the Outstanding Delegate Award.

“As I began to compile information, I fell in love with the research. I worked on finding potential errors in my strategy, and eventually produced something that I was proud of,” Zach said.

A major challenge for the organizers

was the conference’s high popularity. In the Model UN team there were 195 members and 112 signed up for the conference. After careful attention to all details, organizers accommodated everyone in a delegation.

“I think the conference went great! It definitely served its purpose,” CoPresident Riana Mahtani ’24 said. “It was a great opportunity for new delegates to experience the procedures and gain insight on how a committee session works before our first ofcial conference, NIRAMUN in Nova Southeastern University.”

After this event, the Model UN Team was looking forward to successfully representing diverse positions at the NIRAMUN at Nova Southeastern University, ILMUNC in Philadelphia and SAIMUN in Ireland.

PCMUNC Awards

Freshmen delegates:

Max Levine: Switzerland

Petra Coleman: Switzerland

Sophomore delegates:

Chloe Rhea: Turkey

Alexandria Guerrier: Bahamas

Junior delegates:

Aidan Chavez: Ukraine

Gabriela Guimaraes: Bahamas

Senior delegates:

Michael Greenberg: China

Mathias Neumann: Cambodia

Overall:

Annick Coleman: Russia

Zach Wurman: Mexico

Max Levine ’26 and Petra Coleman ’26 discuss their country’s position during a moderated caucus. They represented Switzerland.

Matthew Norkin ’24, Ethan Wilen ’24 and a large group of delegates behind them listen in to the speaker presenting at the podium.

Justin Vainder ’24 and Aidan Chavez ’24 address the delegates from the podium. The pair represented Ukraine on the topic of their refugee crisis.

words by Avery Holzer, design by Elani Kodner & Madison Rechter

Annick Coleman ’23 and Leah Krut ’24 stand at the podium and give a speech to the delegates about the position of their country, Russia.

Zekai Hamilton ’23 rallies the crowd during the frst dall Pep Rally. he announced each game and each winner. Zekai inspired seniors into action with energy and

Bring On Te Panther Spirit

THE MANY DIMENSIONS OF STUDENT ENGAGEMENT

Whetherat the Annual Club Fair, at concerts or in any of the STUCO organized pep rallies and fun events, students were active fall, winter and spring bridging to life the motto of the school: Character, Leadership, Education.

In addition to Student Council, Steering Committee, Judiciary Committee and Honor Court, students at the Upper School can choose to participate in more than 45 student-led clubs, 16 community service organizations, 36 sports teams, 12 performing arts ensembles, two printed publications, one online publication and one TV studio production team. Students are at the center of every event that screams Panther Spirit!

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1. Mica Elnatan ’25 stops by the Girl Up Club table to hear what Alex Mullen ’25 had to say about what the organization had to ofer. Te Girl Up chapter at PC is part of the National Organization.

2. Kate Goriguisheli ’23 visits senior Neil Narwani’s table to fnd out more about the Chess Club.

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Chase Hanaka ’24 about the benefts of joining the Paw Print, the online newspaper of the Upper School.

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German Club exhibited fun

attractive posters to welcome visitors to their booths.

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What’s the take on the Pep rally?

Pep Rally Passion

Time to cheer

A large group of freshmen watch as the cheerleading team performs. Molly Bergner ’26 and Logan Schwedelson ’26 sat surrounded by their friends and were impressed by the acrobatics. Some students clapped and some took short videos to capture the moment.

words by Julianna Zucker & Samantha Feldman, design by Elani Kodner, Madison Rechter & Ellie Gómez photography by Rodney Henry & Daniel Quintero

On Friday, September 16th, the school year began with students engaging in activities that provoked school spirit. Students gathered in Stacy Gym for the frst pep rally. Te varsity cheer team opened up the pep rally, while students and faculty fooded the bleachers. Te team performed three routines, each showcasing a sneak peak of what to expect at the game. Te band also performed, and continued playing as each sport participated in a series of competitions. It was an exciting event to kick of the new year as well as the frst football game of the season.

Marian Lawlor ’23 was excited to enjoy the frst pep rally of the season with her friends, and can’t wait to engage in more student activities to show her school spirit.

Marian Lawlor ’23 was excited to enjoy the frst pep rally of the season with her friends, and can’t wait to engage in more student activities to show her school spirit.

Marian said, “It was really exciting getting everyone back together in the gym for the frst time. Tere was a lot of excitement for the frst pep rally because it is our last year together and much of

Te band and the cheerleaders perform their routines at the pep rally for the entire student body to enjoy. Teir constant practice prepared them for this moment. Tese talented musicians and athletes could be found bringing and energizing melodies and dances in all spirit events.

this excitement carried over to the frst football game of the season.”

Student Council Representatives, Ava Malkin ’23, Christen Geter ’23, Jayden Engelhardt’ 23, and Zekai Hamilton ’23, put together games for the students to enjoy. All athletes were celebrated as they sectioned of by their sport to compete in a variety of games. Two of the most popular games were the potato sack race and musical chairs.

“Musical Chairs is always something I look forward to, and having two students from each athletic and arts department made it much more entertaining,” Lior Silberman ’23 said.

To close out the event, students were surprised to see math teacher, Mr. Tim Curran dressed up as the school mascot. Tis added an edge to the cheers. Te pep rally was a great way to welcome everyone back to campus and excite students and faculty about the upcoming spirit events this school year.

Samuel “Sammy” Katz ’23 gets ready to race to the fnish line, bringing home a victory for the seniors in the jump sac game. Sammy faced tough competition since Robbie Hlatki ’23 to his right was a crowd favorite and was fueled by the chairs

“I enjoy going to pep rallies because they allow me to sit with my friends and enjoy performances by my peers.” Danielle Keyes ’24

Tis year, I represented the Juniors in the musical chairs game. When playing, it was very exciting for me to have my entire grade cheering me on.” Adam Shif ’24

“As a freshman, this is my frst year experiencing a high school pep rally. I feel that the pep rally made the freshman class a lot closer.” Logan Schwedelson ’26

“Te musical chairs were my favorite part. It was fun to see everyone cheering for Robbie.” Jaden Santarelli ’23

“I love seeing everyone assembled in one place at the same time, and pep rallies have always been a great opportunity for students to gather and have fun on what’d be otherwise a normal day.” Micah Bernstein ’23

Elizabeth II

fırst radio broadcast

50,000+ mailed christmas cards

4corgis were with her until the end 70REIGNING YEARS 69 christmas speeches

Queen Elizabeth II was born on April 21, 1926 in Mayfair, London. She was the fırst child of George VI (then Albert, Prince of York) and Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon.

On December 11, Prince Albert becomes King George VI. His daughter, Princess Elizabeth, was ten years old.

On November 20, 1947, then Queen Elizabeth II married Phillip. The marriage took place in Westminster Abbey

Queen Elizabeth II and her husband welcomed their fırst son, Prince Charles, on November 14.

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out of 5 UK current residents had not been born when she ascended to the throne 73years of marriage

sister 10 times made the cover of TIME Magazine

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On February 6, King George VI dies from a coronary thrombosis at the age of 56. Princess Elizabeth becomes Queen.

The coronation of Queen Elizabeth II took place on June second. She was 27 years old. The ceremony was the fırst televised coronation. The estimated workwild TV audience was 277 million people.

NETFLIX television series, The Crown, premiers worldwide featuring the life of Queen Elizabeth II from her wedding in 1947 until the early 21st Century.

Queen Elizabeth II died on September 8, 2022 at the Balmoral Castle in Scotland. A few months earlier in June, the UK and the world celebrated the Queen’s Platinum Jubliee marking the 70th Anniversary of her accession to the throne. She was the longest reigning British monarchs in history.

words by Sydney Lerner and Avery Holzer and design by Hannah Stanley photos courtesy of the Royal Collection Trust I His Magesty King Charles III

Her Majesty, the Queen A Long Life

From living through a world war to a world pandemic, Queen Elizabeth II played a major role in people’s lives around the world from early in the 20th century to present day. A strong leader, Queen Elizabeth II was a role model to many. Her death on September eighth left many in heartbreak.

Something fascinating about the queen was that she had a unique perspective on world events and culture.

“She was raised by people who grew up in the 19th century. She was born in post WWI England and lived through many pivotal events such as WWII, the development of computers and social justice movements of the 20th Century,” Priya Ghanta ’24 said. “Her understanding of different perspectives throughout time made her well-respected and admired. In the 21st Century, she continued to use this knowledge to inspire her subjects.”

Breaking News

Upon announcement of her death, many students stopped in the hallways between classes on that Thursday to discuss the impact of the sudden news.

“I was in the cafeteria when I heard that the Queen had died. I was surprised because, just a few days before, I had seen the news and photos of her first meeting with the then Prime Minister Liz Truss,” Ellie Gómez ’24 said. “She was a cultural icon and I marvel at how she occupied such a prominent position during my lifetime, my mom’s lifetime, my grandmothers’ and my great grandmother’s.”

Her Legacy

Born in 1926, Elizabeth II was Queen of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms from February 1952. She was also head of state of 15 realms at the time of her death. Her reign of 70 years and 214 days was the longest verified reign of any female monarch in history. Her reign is widely regarded by historians to have changed the way people view the monarchy, from a distant institution of power to one of real people who work for their nation.

“She was a constant figure of empowerment for women everywhere. It’s hard to imagine what the rest of life in Great Britain and the world is going to play out without her. After all, she was around for so many years,” Isabella Neville ’23, who was born and raised in England, said.

Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International Liscenses.

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REACHED THE HEIGHTS WE Go Panthers!

with Junior Captain Manuela de Armas-Kucich

How would you describe the bond of the cheer team

I personally feel as the cheer team is very closely bonded. As a captain and a veteran of the team, I can confıdently say that we work a lot on team bonding at the begging of the season to ensure trust and promote friendship. This not only makes the season go smoother but it also makes the hard work become easier.

How has this year been different from other years?

In previous years, the cheer team was smaller and had less availability for spots on varsity because of COVID. This year we had a lot of new members which was wonderful and the team size increased. This was a big change to make but overall so amazing as we were able to all use our strengths for the collective effort of bettering ourselves and the team.

“Being a freshman on the team, I enjoyed cultivating bonds with the upperclasmen. I learned a tremendous amount from the seniors and juniors on the team.

I loved connecting with them both during practice and around the hallways at school.

The amazing energy I felt during our huddles helped me build close friendships.”

-Zoey Jobson ’26

words by Logan Schwedelson and design by Elani Kodner

The cheer season was packed with lots of friendship and spirit. The cheerleaders worked tiredlessly to show off their talents at every event to build enthusiasm. The trust, hard work and commitment is what made them connect and fly to the best of their abilities. Their goal is always to support school spirit and athletic accomplishments at every game or pep rally.

As a tradition and prior to every performance, the team completes a cheer called “the dig” that motivates them to complete all their stunts.

“Before we go full out during the game, we do “the dig” to get motivated and excited before the game,” Siena Guarini ’24 said.

“The dig is a fun chant that we do to wish us all good luck on difcult

stunts,” Manuela de Armas-Kucich said.

Another tradition for this team is to award the Spirit Stick to the cheerleader who gives it their best during a game. The stick is a symbol of success and commitment to achieving common goals with the most spirit.

“The Spirit Stick recipient always has a positive attitude and cheers on other teammates during games,” Andrea Musa ’24 said.

This year especially, as all activities returned to pre-pandemic procedures from the start, the cheerleaders wanted to add their strong voices and their athletic prowess to nurture school spirit, and encourage everyone to “rock with the green and roll with the white.”

Final Hurrah The middle school football team celebrates Kathryn Zimmerman ’23 during her senior night game. Kathryn held flowers from her parents and walked confıdently into a fıeld in which she made some of

Cheer

In Formation

Olivia Selden ’23 waves her pom poms with the rest of the senior cheerleaders to celebrate their fınal homecoming dance. The senior cheerleaders celebrated their senior night at the Homecoming game.

Studded Look Manuela De Armas-Kucich ’24 smiles at the crowd during the homecoming game after she fınishes the Panther Territory cheer. Manuela had been on the varisty cheer team since her freshman year and represented the junior cheerleaders as their junior captain.

Dancing Away Andrea Musa ‘24 hits her stunt in the Homecoming Pep Rally performance. Andrea and the team spent hours perfecting their routine before the show.

Sky High Fliers from all grade levels pose together at the end of a stunt routine. Students, at the “Pink Out Game,” watched the cheerleadrrs and football players preform while also raising money for breast care awareness month.

HOCO ’22

Let the celebration begin

Students compete during homecoming week for spirit points

design by Sofıa Mukamal

Day 1: College Fair, Chalk & Hall Decor

FROM A FRESHMAN

“My favorite memory from Homecoming week was seeing all the festive decor for my class. was able to see all the spirit that is involved in high school. During the whole week, I was introduced to all the new traditions and celebrations in the community.”

- Ellie Mukamal ’26

Day 2: Door Decor, Family Feud & Lip Sync Battle

FROM A SOPHMORE

“My favorite memory from Homecoming week was the Lipsync battle. It was really fun to see the different grades compete and, also, see it in person for the fırst time. The performances were very entertaining and I really enjoyed watching them with my friends.”

- Ibha Khosa ’25

Day 3: HOCO Court & Playing for Change

FROM A JUNIOR

“My favorite memory from Homecoming Court was watching the introduction of the different court contestants. The video was extremely well though through and represented well everyone’s personalities and characteristics. I also enjoyed hearing the nominees speeches. They were lighthearted and humorous.”

- Gianna Mahfood ’24

Day 4: Crown Decor, Outdoor Games & Flag Football

FROM A SENIOR

“The senior crown decorating event was one of the most memorable traditions I have taken part of this year. It allowed me to express myself and be unique while celabrating being a senior with the grade as a whole.”

- Will Burke ’23

Food Games, Pep Rally, HOCO Game

FROM A TEACHER

“Senior Crown decorating and the HOCO Pep Rally are some of my favorite days of the entire school year. My students stop by to reminisce and laugh about our adventures together over time. These are days to celebrate their growth.

- Sra. Patty Gómez, World Languages Department Chair

Lip-Sync Battle

A fun, musical treat of group performances from each class

1. Mr. Schwartz, Mrs. Ortega, and Mr. Solomon scored the LipSync Battle. They gave each grade’s performance a score from 1-10 to judge.

2. MicahTaubman ’26 performs for the Upper School during the competition. He is singing and dancing to the song “I will survive” by Gloria Gaynor.

Chalk Drawings

The entryways to each of the central wings showcased the artistic theme chosen by each class

1. The juniors marked their entrance with their graduation year highlighted. They also created a large lion in front of their wing..

2. Sophia Wang ’25 sits to draw the sophmore class wing entrance. She uses yellow chalk to create a gradient effect for her lettering.

Door Decor

Each advisory decorated the doors to their classroom with certain materials provided.

Family Feud

Each grade-level represented a “family” in the famous game show

1. Ava Malkin ’23, Jayden Engelhardt ’23, and Christian Geter ’23 introduce the Family Feud game show to the audience. This was the fırst competition for spirit points for this year’s Homecoming.

2. Jayden Engelhardt ’23 announces to the Upper School the senior team’s victory in the Family Feud game. Behind her, the senior “family” celebrate their victory.

1. Bradley Chung ’26 works on a freshman class spirit poster.

2. Bradley Chung ’26 converses with his advisory about their posters. They were decorating the door to their advisory as a competition for spirit points during homecoming week.

3. Mr. Dycus’ adviosry students group around their poster. Sophie Staller ’26 recalls the moment in the room as she is in his advisory. “It is so much fun to create something and bond,” she said.

TAKING THE LEAD

Seniors dominate homecoming

The senior class leaves their legacy during homecoming week

Senior Takeover

Seniors claimed their spots on campus

1. Zekai Hamilton ’23 dances while cradling a football in his hands while other seniors watch him. He celebrated homecoming as a senior on campus by spending time in a blocked off section of the courtyard. The seniors are sporting their yellow apparel to show their spirit for the grade.

2. Rocco Solomon ’23, Patrick McCawley ’23, Frankie Vassalluzzo ’23 and David Slyusarchuk ’23 throw yellow ducks into the fountain.

The soon to be graduates embrace their fınal homecoming

Christian Geter ’23 and Andres van Woerkom ’23 jump up to reach for the football. “It was so fun to be around all of my friends and hang out outside with the music blasting. I loved getting to play ball during my free periods with my boys,” Andres said.

1. The table contains materials such as paint, paper crowns and glitter for the seniors to use to decorate their crowns. It is a tradition for seniors to wear and decorate their own crowns to show their royalty as the oldest on campus.

2. Madison Quetgles ’23 concentrates while sweezing a bottle of paint. She is applying it to her crown made of construction paper.

3. Lauren Balfour ’23 reaches for feathers while holding letters. She is grabbing materials to decorate her crown.

your crown The seniors show their royalty on campus

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The class of 2023 won the spirit stick

1. Josephine Barry ’23 claps as she walks up to hear the announcement of homecoming king and queen. Nominees gave speeches in front of the Upper School to promote their cadidacy a couple days prior.

2. Madison Quetgles ’23 smiles to the crowd as she stands with her escorts.

Jordana Zimmerman ’23 gets escorted by her mother and father to stand with the other nominees.

Flag Football

Seniors v. Juniors

he Flag Football game is a highly anticipated event that occurs in The Upper School during homecoming week. Students practiced weeks before the event and also sent representatives to perform during the half time show. Although short, the dance takes a lot of work to prepare and practice. The choreographers needed to make sure that the songs, themes, outfits and dance moves into harmony.

Chase Hanaka ’24, a half-time performer shared an insighters prospective on what occured prior.

“We worked really hard in our practices and all put in the work during the long hours to make sure we did well,” he said.

The senior and junior rivalry served as a great motivator for hard work during flag football practice. The junior girls started with running evaluations in order to sort players into di fferent football positions. Once the girls were sorted, they learned plays and formations in order to execute the coaches’ plans. They practiced frequently, spanning multiple

weekends to get better in their designated spots. Taylor Gertz ’24, a member of the junior flag football team, provided information on the practices.

“We had multiple practices at Holiday Park where we practiced our running, catching and agility drills to better prepare us for the big day.”

The game not only exceeded expectations but surpassed games in prior years.

words by Manuela De Armas-Kucich and design by Sofıa Mukamal

1. The junior flag football players walk towards the sidelines after celebrating a touchdown made by their team. The junior class met together on weekends to practice for the big game.

3. Alex Gladding ’23 sprints with the football while Sydney Kaufman ’24 defends her. The flag football teams were coached and by the football players.

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outdoor

students compete with each to win spirit points

watermelon eating

Stephen Gladding ’26 digs into the watermelon with his hands behind his back. The watermelon eating was a messy contest to see who could finish the fruit first without using their hands.

pie eating

Nate Correa ’24 eats the apple pie with his hands away from the food. The winner of the Pie Eating Contest brought home the most spirit points for their grade.

Aidan Chavez ’24 and Cole Denhard ’24 prepare to compete in the football punting game. The goal of the game was to see who could kick the ball the farthest and then retrieve it.

3. Tom Yevoli 23 waves the senior flag to cheer on his grade. Tom created his knight outfıt in the ILab.

4. Isabella Koopman ’23 sprints when dodging away from Lilli Forman ’24. The crowd screamed loud as the play progressed.

Matthew Amunategui ’24 coaches the junior girls from the sidelines. He and the other junior football players created plays and lineups for the game.

Mr. Solomon and Jessie Barry ’23 cheer on the senior team and celebrate the touchdown. Students and teacher alike enjoyed watching the flag football game.

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Celebrating the week at the Homecoming game

words by Zoey Jobson, design by Sofıa Mukamal, photography by Ellie Gómez, Maya Heyman and Dean Shiff

The 2023 Homecoming took place at FAU Stadium against the Westminster Lions. The theme was white-out and many students were excited to show their school spirit.

“I was really happy to come to the homecoming game with my friends and support the team!” said Madison Rechter '26

Before the game started, many students participated in a tailgate to ramp up school spirit.

“A few hours before the game, we tailgated in the FAU Stadium parking lot. Steering handed out shirts and necklaces and gave crafts for the students to do,” said Elani Kodner ’24.

The cheerleaders also took part in bringing up the spirit though the game. They performed cheers to get the crowed excited after each good play made by the team.

“We really wanted to bring spirit to the stands and make everyone feel more excited about the game,” Zoey Jobson ’26 said.

The cheerleaders also worked hard to prepare a routine for the month leading up to homecoming.

“Our team worked daily morning and evening on our skills and dances in our routine to make sure we all looked uniformed,” Zoey said.

The Panthers had really successful season and kept high hopes leading into Homecoming. The football team practiced for many hours in preparation for this game hoping to come out on top.

“It would mean a lot for our team to win this game because it is very important being our Homecoming game. Our team has practiced very hard throughout the season to lead up to this moment,” Chase Farquharson ’26 said.

The team kept a good mindset all throughout their games and leading into the Homecoming game.

“We have just been saying we are going to try and do the best we possibly can and hopefully come out with a win.” Chase said.

Not only was this game important for the pride of the win, but it was also meaningful to win for the team’s senior night.

“It would mean a lot for our team to win tonight’s game because we want to honor our seniors” Chase said.

The players were able to use this motivation to help them work together, stay spirited, and bring a victory for the school in the end. The varsity football team persevered and won with a final score of 55-14.

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The varsity football team prepares to start a play. With the other team watching from a distance, they got in their positions and waited for the referee to signal the "Go ahead."

The crowd cheers for the football team as they score a point against Westminister. Students of all age levels supported the band, football team, chorus, and cheer team at the Homecoming game.

Corye Readon ‘23 holds up a football after a winning play. The Upper School Varsity Football team played their homecoming game at the FAU stadium.

The winds section of the band play clarinettes and flutes at the Homecoming game. They performed in between winning points and at the half time.

Cheerleader Stephanie Bary ’26 holds a challenging stunt supported by the bases on the varsity cheer team. She struck a pose at the end of the performance as the audience watched in the stands from a distance.

Nathaniel “Nate” Correa ’24 and Stephen Tate ’24 shake hands and walk towards the fıeld. The football team placed huge emphasis on collabertion and teamwork.

The cheer team smiles during their routine on the FAU fıeld during their homecoming performance. The cheer team had been practicing before and afterschool to prepare for the Homecoming game.

Homecoming football game

Research & the science of discovery

words by Isabella Neville, design by Isabella Neville & Elani Kodner, photography Rodney Henry

The Upper School

offers a wide variety of science classes in the fields of Chemistry, Physics, as well as in Biology, Anatomy, Marine Science, Environmental Science and Astronomy. Students took advantage of the wide range of science courses and enjoy participating in different labs.

“This year, I’m taking Marine Biology and it’s so fun and engaging as we get to conduct research and labs,” Avery Holtzer ’24 said. “We got to go to the beach to collect shells to create a mosaic.”

The labs are a crucial aspect of most of the science

offerings, from dissecting a shark to investigating a pig intestine, each course challenges students to discover and research.

“The shark disection was a highlight of my marine class because it was something I had never imagined doing, but it was so interesting,” Avery Holzer ’24

The science department also offered an international trip during spring break, where students travelled to Iceland to visit tectonic plates, gyesers, waterfalls and glaciers.

“It is a once in a lifetime trip,” Mrs. Sarah Vatland,

Environmental Science teacher said. “We will get to see with our own eyes the impact of climate change.”

The Science Research program and the Science National Honors Society are integral elements to the science department offerings that bring together the most enthusiastic scientists.

“In the Science National Honors Society, I am a part of the Research Journal, where students submit their research papers, and we combine them all into an online journal,” Lou Lou Hauser ’24 said.

Ms. Amanda Sarasua, Chemistry teacher, demonstrates exotermic reactions as she models the proper use of lab safety gears and procedures for her Chemistry Honors students. Ms. Sarasua can always be found preparing for her next experiment in the science building or supporting students’ community service efforts as the sponsor of the Best Buddies Club.

Remy Morris ’23 peers through microscope while conducting an experiment. As part of the Science Research program, Remy and his classmates are not only expanding their knowledge in their specifıc content areas, but also honing their skills in lab equipment use and metho

Anne Kurt ’23 analyzes her samples while conducting an experiment.

Summer Niederman ’23 analyzes the data from her reasearch lab.

Jacob Pion ’23 and Patrick Schwartz ’23 record their observations and discuss their research on a regular day at the lab.

“ The fall brought an array of productive and exciting events that helped everyone explore new roads and imagine the possibilities.

The Road to College OUR FUTURE

The college fair returned to campus for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic began in March 2020. The event featured 118 colleges and universities and allowed each of the students to interact with colleges on a one-on-one basis. Each of the grades attended the college fair in waves, but the event held special significance for the Classes of 2024 and 2025. For juniors and seniors who were either actively in the college application process and for students narrowing down their lists of schools, the college fair posed a valuable opportunity to speak to admission representatives and ask questions specific to each program.

“Visiting different colleges at the fair was definitely a great opportunity to gather valuable information to complete my applications. It helped me understand better some programs and gave me usefuls perspectives about college life and academic offerings,” Cadence Barkan ’23 said.

Students from all classes had the chance to speak to representatives who came for the College Fair. There were designated time slots for each grade to learn about all colleges at the fair without missing class.

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and seniors.

Jake Weidenfeld ’25 speaks to a representative from Columbia College in Chicago. Students took the opportunity to speak with people from schools across the country and the globe.

Om Shrikam ’24 talks to the University of Florida representative during the College Fair. Many students had the chance to speak with the UF rep.

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Aviah Fajerstein ’24 communicates with a rep in the Stacy Gym during the alloted time juniors had to go to talk to representatives.

Hearing from the colleges was incredibly important for me as a junior. I learned so much not only about their academic programs but also about campus life, extracurricular and abroad study offerings. The College Fair was an eye-opening experience.

Busy Days: “

-Elani

Kodner ’24

words by The Crestian Staff, design by Avery Holzer photography by Daniel Quintero, Maddox Marzano & Rodney Henry

Danielle

’24, Jed Seiner ’23, Camila Goldszmidt ’23 and Liam Riesz ’23 speak to the University of Michigan’s representative at the College Fair. It was a productive day for juniors

Stage Love Playing for

Change

During Homecoming week, students had the opportunity to take part in the biannual Playing for Change concert, organized by Greer Udelson ’23 and Rya Avivi ’24, as co-chairs, and Brandon Goldberg ’24 as music director. The concert helped raise money for a hurricane relief fund for victims of Hurricane Nicole. Performers were selected through an audition process.

Natural Logarhythm, a favorite ensemble that has performed in this fall concert for the last two years, brought smiles to all as they played “Wonderwall” by Oasis. The musicians of this band are four beloved math teachers: Mr. Mark Spitzig, Mr. Nick Lowe, Mr. Adam Greenhut and Mr. Tim Curran.

“When I first participated in Playing for Change, I played with students on the drums, and I did that because I liked to be a part of showcasing their musical talent. Now that I play with my math teacher band, I enjoy getting to show

students that we do other activities beside teach,” Mr. Spitzig said.

Being a part of this show gave students the opportunity to collaborate and get to know fellow artists in the community. One of these students was Talia Avivi ’26, who performed as a solo act and sang, “Can’t Blame a Girl for Tryin” by Sabrina Carpenter.

“The community of performers and the environment was my favorite part of Playing for Change,” Talia said. “Being the only freshman performing, going through this process made me feel welcomed by everyone.”

Connecting art and philanthropy is the most important aspect of this concert.

“It is always an amazing opportunity and experience to perform for Playing for Change because I not only get to sing but also get the opportunity to help raise money for a good cause,” Jordana Zimmerman ’23 said.

Margo Segal ’24 sings “Sara Smile” by Hall & Oates as Jake Markowitz ’23 accompanies her with on his electric guitar. They rehearsed for weeks in preparation for the concert.

Sarah Bolja ’23 and Chloe Elderkin ’23 duet on the microphone as Danielle Berger ’23 accompanies them with her violin. They were dressed in black during the big night and gave the viewers a spectacular performace of “The Joke”by Brandi Carlile.

Accompanied by renowned pianist and composer Brandon Goldberg ’24, Jonah Berkun ’24 and Danyal Ghadiali ’24 perform “Forevermore” by Cuco. Brandon is considered one of the greatest jazz pianists and composers in the country and the world. He has been playing piano and making music since he was three years old and he enjoys sharing his music with his school community. Brandon served as Music Director for Playing for Change.

Embracing Possibilities

“Working on and performing in this show has been extremely formative for me. Not only has it helped me develop strong leadership skills and embrace my creativity, but also it has been so rewarding to bridge my passion for music with philanthropy.”

- Greer Udelson ’23

“Playing for Change was a very good experience to give back to my community and hopefully inspire others to explore community service through their own interests.”

- Garhyson Gaddy ’24

“This was my third year doing Playing for Change and, as stage manager, I like seeing it all get put together. I also love to see friends making music on stage.”

- Jonah Berkun ’24

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words by Lindsay Noyola, design by Isabella Neville & Hannah Stanley photography by Ellie Gómez

From the top:

Soloist Annika Sachdeva ’25 performs “Gone “ by Lianne La Havas. Annika is an alto singer with the Upper School Select Chorus Ensemble.

Immersed in the World of Literature

AP English Language and Composition teacher, Dr. Jack Stewart, leads a discussion about the summer reading book “Klara and the Sun” by

Students gained a deeper understanding and recognized relationships of the book’s themes and its relation to their everyday life.

Sydney Silverstein ’26 dives deep into “Klara and the Sun” in order to choose quotes for her writing assignment. Writing assignments and quote analysis helped students understand ethical and moral implications of technological advancement. Sydney stated that “It was really interesting to think about if technology can replace human emotion and interation, and if it fulfılls the characteristics of love and connection.”

Into the SUMMER READING

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We chose “Klara and the Sun” because we thought that both the story of Klara and her love for Josic and the thoughtprovoking portrayal of advanced technology would be compelling for our students. The convesrsations the novel sparked about the interactios between humanity and technology have recently become even more relevant with the newly released Ai developements.

- Mrs. Rebeccca Strong

RAVING REVIEWS KLARA AND THE SUN: SCHOOLWIDE SUMMER READING

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I loved Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro because I thought it provided a deeper understanding of what it means to be human.

Elyssa Schnurman ’26

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I found Klara and the Sun interesting. It makes readers feel like they are transferred into another world

Zachary Port ’25

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Jonathan Rosen ’25 Klara and the Sun showed readers a glimpse of what the future could look like.

This book truly opened my eyes to the world of Ai and its implications “

Samantha Banks ’25

Kazuo Ishiguro.

Emma Chin ‘25 answered a question proposed by Dr. Stewart.

Mrs. See’s English 1 Honors class engages in a student-led discussion, reviewing “Klara and the Sun” by Kazuo Ishiguro. The students pondered questions given by Mrs. See to further their understanding of the novel and its signifıcance.

During Post-AP Marginalized Voices, students share their thoughts on a video they watched. Often, Dr. Lolis selected relevant videos to generate new perspectives for discussion.

At the end of the video, Dr. Lolis answered and proposed questions to students to generate enlightening conversations about marginalized voices in literature.

A new Post AP

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inside look into: Marginalized Voices in Literature

This past year, the Upper School welcomed a new Post-AP English course called On the Fringe: Marginalized Voices in Literature. Dr. Lolis taught this course, offering a range of perspectives about the post-colonial world.

“We discuss new ideas regarding identity, national culture, governmental structures and social issues.” Dr. Lolis said. “To frame this work, we look at regions that include India, Australia, Canada and a number of nations in the Middle East.”

In addition to discussing those ideas, students got the opportunity to apply them in interactice ways.

“Along with writing, students regularly participate in Harkness discussions. Students become increasingly acclimated to the kinds

of dialogues they will experience in a university setting,” Dr. Lolis said.

This class had not only brought enjoyment to the students, but to Dr. Lolis as well. Dr. Lolis was elated to teach this class because of the interactions and relationships they built around rich conversations.

“It has been a joy. I work with amazing students, and we address a number of complex concerns via a series of books. This course is the absolute highlight of my day,” Dr. Lolis said.

‘“On the Fringe: Marginalized Voices” offered the exploration of new perspectives on literature and writing. It will overall benefit students’ futures and their understanding of society.

Poet in and out of the classroom

DR. JACK STEWART

words by Ali Natt

Dr. Jack Stewart is best known by students for teaching AP Language and Composition, the Talented Writers Program, and Post-AP class that focuses on contemporary nonfiction. His interests, however, expand beyond the classroom. Outside of school, Dr. Stewart embraces his passion for poetry. He always found ways to incorporate poetry into his teaching.

“Often, students at this age, have not read a full length book of poetry by contemporary writers. I’ve always had students read one, because I’ve found the results to be really positive,” Dr. Stewart said.

At times, Dr. Stewart had classes read two different books of poetry so they could compare different works and decide what styles they enjoyed more. This opened opportunities for students

to gain exposure to different types of literature that they normally wouldn’t receive in other courses.

Dr. Stewart also believes that implementing poetry within the classroom helps him get to know his students better.

“With language, you are always trying to communicate, but you don’t always do it directly,” Dr. Stewart said.

Poetry helps students to reveal aspects of themselves indirectly and it offers an original path for Dr. Stewart to connect with his students over something he is passionate about.

As recorded at “poetryfoundation. org,” his first book, “No Reason,” was published by the Poeima Poetry Series in 2020. Dr. Stewart’s work focuses on aesthetic and religious themes.

words by Zoey Jobson, design by Ellie Mukamal, Zoey Jobson & Lauren Balfour

Halloween

boo-tastic day!

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words by Sofıa Mukamal

Halloween is a holiday where everyone has the opportunity to dress up in unique costumes. One fun tradition is for the seniors to come to school fully dressed up in a costume.

“I dressed up as Adam Sandler with my friends at school for Halloween. I did not go trick or treating at night, but I handed out candy to my neighbors,” Josephine Barry ’23 said.

Due to Halloween being on a Monday, several people decided to celebrate over the weekend. Many also went to Halloween Horror

Nights in Universal. Sydney Silverstein ’26 dressed up for Halloween and went to Halloween Horror Nights.

“I dressed up as a police ofcer with my friend and I went to Halloween Horror Nights the weekend before. My favorite house there was the Weekend,” Sydney said.

Some students held the well-established tradition of trick-or-treating. This included Sophomore, Ryan Hernandez ’25.

“I dressed up in a shark onesie and my friends dressed up as the Powerpuff Girls,” Ryan said. “We had a

ton of fun.”

Last, but not least, the Upper School administration team always goes all out for Halloween and, this time around, they were all dressed up as characters from Alice in Wonderland.

Whether it was trickor-treating, dressing up at school, going to Halloween Horror Nights or watching your favorite teachers and administrators dress up, all students made lots of great memories for the colorful holiday.

words by The Crestian Staff, design by Maya Peles & Lindsay Noyola

The Upper School administration team poses for a their annual Halloween photo. They dressed up as characters from “Alice in Wonderland.”Mrs. Sheri Shayuth and Mrs. Lisa Ferrara were Card Soldiers along with Mrs. Jaimee Rashbaum who was the Queen of Hearts. Mrs. Jessie Metzger was the iconic Mad Hatter while Mr. Joseph Walters ’95 and Mr. Glen Pearson were twinning as Tweedledee and Tweedledum, respectively. Mrs. Jaime Morris ’02 was the White Rabbit and Dr. Krista Promnitz ’97 was the story’s namesake, Alice. This colorful troupe brought a festive and unique tone to the day.

Experiments

Dressed in festive costumes, Mrs. Patricia Knight and Sra. Virginia Machado test the strength of student-made houses. In Spanish IV, juniors and seniors were challenged to build structures in the iLab that could withstand certain weather conditions. During construction time, students used their new vocabulary in Spanish to collaborate and improve their designs. “I had an exciting morning destroying houses,” Mrs. Knight said, sporting her beautiful unicorn wig.

Greer Udelson ’23 and Jordana Zimmerman ’23 dress up as Gossip Girl duo Serena and Blair. They celebrated Halloween together in style.

Cecilia Pizá ’23 and Sophia Montague ’23 take the role as Zack and Cody from “The Suite Life of Zack & Cody.”

Juniors Avery Holtzer, Andreas Neumann, Teddy Lansing, Lana Schwartz, Lilli Forman and Sara Pearl Adler take a selfıe all dressed up for

Halloween

35 mph winds is the key for school closure.

48 -hour notice to families about school closure and other

65 billion dollars of damage in Florida caused by the 2022 hurricane season.

2.5 million people in Florida told to evacuate.

4 million houses without power in Florida.

Reflections on an active Hurricane Season

With two major hurricanes making landfall in Florida, the state saw its share of disruptions and severe damage in different areas. Hurricane Ian first hit the west coast of Florida around Fort Myers at the end of September with sustained winds of 155 mph. The category 4 storm caused significant damage to the shore line and the towns located on the gulf coast. In November, Hurricane Nicole, a category one (sustained winds of more than 75 mph) made landfall in the east coast near Vero Beach, 120 miles north of our campus.

The storms impacted the Boca Raton and Fort Lauderdale areas as severe tropical systems that brought extensive flooding, trees and property damage. Just ten minutes from school, the Lauderdale-by-the-Sea pier broke in two.

To prepare, the school took all precautions to make sure that people and facilities were

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safe. There is a team of NOAA certified

‘Storm Observers’ who are qualified to monitor weather disturbances and estimate their potential implications to the region. Closure and reopening decisions are made considering not only the direct impact to school buildings but also to the neighborhoods where students, faculty and staff reside.

“We look for the magic number of 35 mph sustained winds,” Mr. Joe Markham, Vice President of Security, Support Services, and Crisis Management, said. “It’s not safe for our buses to operate on those conditions because of their mass and high profile.”

Pre and post storm procedures are extensive and highly physical.

“Our Security Team is assigned storm duty, and specific members actually stay on campus through the storm and sleep in shifts as needed,” Mr. Markham, said. “We also offer our bottom floor of the parking garage

on the Fort Lauderdale campus to emergency management first responders such as Fire and Rescue and the local Police Department.”

What made this year different from recent ones is that one of the major hurricanes occurred in November. Although the season lasts from June first to November 30, the majority of storms hit in September and October. Skylar Matuszak ’23 shared her experience.

“It was really shocking to have two hurricanes in one season. I am fairly new to living in Florida and I had never really experienced something like this. I was also close to the evacuation zone and my family had to take extra precautions for that,” Skylar said. “I was thankful for the care and preparation the school community showed for all students, faculty and their families during these times.”

feet of storm surge caused by Hurricane Nicole. The storm also caused 32 feet high waves.

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“We are always in preparation mode. It is a team effort with Facilities, Athletics, Security, Transportation, Advancement, all Division Heads, Technology, the CFO and the President’s Ofce. We are on top of it.” - Mr. Joe Markham

Vice President of Security, Support Services, and Crisis Management

our JOURNEYS SAT ACT &

STEP 1

REGISTER FOR TEST

“The fırst step that I took when starting my standardized testing journey was registering for a date to take the test. This allowed me to plan out a schedule of practices to hold me accountable. ”

-Danielle Keyes ’24

STEP 2

TAKE PRACTICE TEST

“The second step I took when nagivating the standardized testing process was taking a practice test. It made it easy to pinpoint exactly which concepts I needed help with.”

-Nathan Scher ’24

STEP 3

STUDY

“I studied using different tecniques before taking the test. I used online resources as well as tutoring sessions ”

-Avanti Abashat ’24

STEP 4

TAKE THE TEST

“After preparing for a few months before the test, it was a great relief to fınally sit down and take it ”

-Olivia Morrissey’24

STEP 5

RECEIVE SCORES BACK

“Two to three weeks after taking the test I received my score. It was great to know that my hard work paid off after getting the score I aimed for.”

-Sara Pearl Adler’24

Chloe Anderson ’24 studies and practices for the SAT spring exams. As a dedicated student and active member of several student organizations, Chloe knows that mangaging her time and planning ahead is key. “I study every Saturday morning for about an hour to improve my overall performance,” Chloe said. “It’s better to get into a routine rather than wait until the last minute to practice.”

Students frequently aimed to complete testing by the end of their junior year so they could concentrate on other aspects of the college application process in the fall of senior year. Most juniors took their first test during fall and planed any retakes for spring. Both exams offer convenient testing dates in the spring. The timing of the March SAT is ideal as students can then turn to focus on finals and APs. On the other hand, the April ACT is a good opportunity to post a second score before the end-of-the-year crush.

how we studied

To feel more confident with the content in the ACT, I began studying four months prior to taking the exam. I used time over my weekends to take practice tests.

-Siena Guarini ’24

I began preparing for the ACT four months prior to the exam to give myself a chance to completely understand the content.

-Jonah Burkun ’24

A lot of dedication and time came along with preparing for the SAT. I was able to create a better understanding of the material covered in the exam with the help of tutoring sessions.

-Troy Noessor ’24

recommendations courtesy of The COMPASS GUIDE to College Admissions Testing

graphing scientific

CALCULATOR?

“I prefer using a scientific calculator on the SAT beacuse it is more compact and simple.”

- Sophia Yormark ’24

TESTING

WHAT ARE YOUR RITUALS?

Prior to taking an ACT I like to eat blueberries. I started eating them before every test I took. It became part of my preparation.

- Sara Pearl Adler ’24 what is in your testing bag?

snacks AND water

“I like to bring a Nature Valley Almond Bar because I need to feel fueled during my ACT. I enjoy eating this during the 10 minute break.”

-Ethan Wilen ’24

Grease is the Word! the inner workings

of an electric ensemble

Despite setbacks due to Hurricane Nicole, the cast of “Grease” dedicated themselves to perfecting the fall musical. This adaption of the timeless film united students, parents and faculty in two nights of song, dance and 50’s fun.

To make this all possible, student actors and musicians took part in sitzprobes, rehearsals lead by Chorus Director and Orchestra Director Mr. Khouri and Mr. Testa, respectively, which worked solely on the musical sections of each act. These were put on stage through dress rehearsals and full-

show run throughs.

“We practiced for a month to a month and a half. This included vocal exercises, dancing and rehearsing overall,” Isabel Moreno ’26 said.

In place of audio tracks, Mr. Khouri conducted the “pit” ensemble, accompaning every song in the show.

“I thought that they played the music really well and it was impressive how they always stayed on queue,” Jessica Schmilovich ’26 said.

Backstage, cast members and show directors Ms. Barry and Mrs. Boyd boosted confidence through unique

traditions such as “shaking it all off,” in which the cast shook off their nerves.

“As a member of the Pink Ladies, I had so much fun with Mrs. Boyd’s exercise of coordinating character backstories with my castmates. We made up names, families, and subplots for our roles so we could make the acting real,” Ellie Gómez ’24 said.

All aspects of production were reviewed and refined down to the last “rama lama lama.” With hours and hours of “Grease” rehearsals under their mic packs, the cast and crew came together for two nights of wonder.

words by Matthew Lopez, design by Elani Kodner & Molly Bergner and photography courtesy of Pine Crest School

Members of the Upper School musical are swaying on stage. They smiled on stage to connect to their audience during the song “Summer Nights”.

Greer Udelson ‘23 and Eva Wiener ‘25 are on the stage performing during the opening night of “Grease”. Greer played Rizzo in the show and Eva preformed as a pink lady.

Members of the Greece Ensemble sing together at the conclusion of the musical. Members worked very hard to produce an impressive show.

expressing music

“My favorite part of being in “Grease” was seeing the faces of the audience during our exciting songs and dances. The comradery within the cast allowed the energy to shine though during our performance.”

-Micah Taubman 23

“This year in the play I was spotlight number two. I loved being able to watch the performace develop and come to life. Although I was not on stage, I felt a huge connection to the rest of the cast and the performamace.”

-Julia Krass ’24

Remick Silverman ’25 sings the song “Beauty School Dropout” on the stage as fog surronds her. Remick played an angel during the scene while she consuled other characters on their issues.

The T-birds sing their musical number “Greased Lighting!”. They danced around the car to showcase their characters.

“I watched “Grease” so many times that to have the opportunity to play a Pink Lady was an incredible experience. Being able to pay tribute to Olivia Newton-John made the show extra special!”

- Eva Weiner ’24

067 Grease: The Musical

The cast of “Grease” sings after a showstopping scene. The members of the musical spent time to learn and connect with their character so they could display their emotions as best as possible on the stage.

THEY JUST KEPT TH

SWIMMING

A team bond like no other

’23 placed 3rd and Allen Levitis ’25 placed 2nd in the 1m springboard. Allen Levitis recalls sharing his successes with his team.

“Making All American as a freshman was a really big accomplishment for me. It’s only given to the top 100 high school divers in the country so it was a big deal,” Allen said.

How would you describe the bond of the swim team

The swim team has allowed me to cultivate many new friendships. I feel that the reason the team is so close is because not only do we hang out with each other a lot, we go through grueling sets together, and we really have each other’s company to thank for keeping us sane during the long hours in the pool.

How has this year been different from other years?

In the other years, we have had a lot of swimmers from different grades, but this year, about half of the high school team is actually ninth graders. We have a really strong freshman representation which bodes well for the future of the team because as the freshman get older, we are going to get a lot faster, and by the time we are seniors, we are going to have one of the best teams in Florida.

“Some of the closest friends I’ve made in Pine Crest have been from the swim team, because the swim teach is a closely knit group of people, who all have a similar mindset in trying to improve their swimming”

-Leon Merchel Czubek

fulfilling moments, new adventures and life lessons that encapsulate the sport of swimming.

The swimming and diving season for the Panthers was a success with many victories in competitions, team spirit and team and individual breakthroughs. At the FHSAA State meet, Riley Botting ’23 and Julia Podkoscielny ’23 placed in their individual events, Girls relays placed 4th and 5th and the Boys 200 yd Freestyle Relay won the event.

Lucas Opperman ’24, a member of the winning relay, provided insight towards the event.

“There is no better feeling than getting behind your race with the team and the friends you trust, pushing you through all the way until the end,” he said.

On the diving side, Ava Anderson

One aspect of the team that makes the Upper School athletes stand out is their dedication to the sport and to each other. Captains organized team practices and get-togethers to foster a stronger and more connected team. In addition, the connection is seen on the pool deck through teammates cheering each other behind the blocks and groups cheers before every meet.

“The best part of being on the team is the friends I have made along the way, and the memories I have made on the high school team. Swimming is much more than just a sport, it’s a family” Annelise Driscoll ’25 said.

Resilience is a standout characteristic which defines this team through thick and thin.

words by Eva Weiner, deisgn by Elani Kodner and photography by Nathanial Prtzker & Ellie Gomez

Breaking Barriers

Teammates Aleshin Arsenii ’26 and Nikita Sachenko ’26 are taking their mark on the block. They races against each other in a double duel meet against Somerset Academy and Calvary Christian Academy.

Future Gator

Julia Podkoscienly ’23 races in the 100yard backstroke at the Bolles Invitational. She finished first with a time of 57.27. Julia is a nationally ranked swimmer, committed to swim at the University of Florida.

Smiles

Lauren Balfour ’23 smiles after finishing the 100-yard butterfly event at the Woodson Invitational. She is committed to swim at Brandeis University, “It felt really good to have my teammates cheer me on and know that my hard work is paying of,” Lauren said.

Moving Freely

Lucas Opperman ’23 swims freestyle side by side with swimmers from opposing schools. Lucas would go on to be a part of the 4x50 freestyle relay at the 2022 FHSAA 1A Champions and help his team win the relay.

Swimming to Yale

Riley Botting ’23 swims the breastroke leg of her 200 Individual Medley. She placed 4th in the event at the 58th Woodson Invitational. Botting continued her success in the event at the FHSSA 1A state meet where she placed 5th.

Back At It

Kian Safari ’24 swims backstroke as he is surrounded by swimmers from other schools. Kian swam backstroke in 4x50 Medley Relay at the 2022 FHSAA 1A Championships.

CAMPAIGNS

Diving into project based learning

From scavenging for sea shells on the beach to taking on the struggles of a presidential candidate, students embraced creative projects to apply their learning.

Each project took collaboration to a new level while also guaranteeing the incorporation of learned and researched content. The overarching purpose of this kind of work is to delve deeper into important concepts.

For an AP Psych project, students were tasked with creating an amusement park based on concepts and terms from the curriculum.

“My favorite part about working on this was being able to think outside the box when coming up with themes and designing each attraction,” Kristen

Montague ’24 said.

In AP Government Politics, students ran a mock presidential election campaign. It involved realistic aspects of what it is like to create a real campaign including speeches, ads and debates. Students were divided into political parties and were assigned to simulate a real campaign by creating a schedule, raising funds, designing posters and designing slogans.

“The presidential project was one of my favorite projects I have ever done because we got to step into the campaign manager’s position and organize everything that goes into a campaign in a realistic way,” Lou Lou Hauser ’24 said. “I thought it was very interesting to plan out specific events and talk about the

funding that goes with it.”

Marine Science Honors took their special project to the beach, collecting shells and working together to identify and display them with a design of their choice.

“It was an amazing learning experience to see all different kinds of shells on the beach that I normally would have overlooked,” Kyra Meyer ’23 said.

The rigorous and creative academic projects challenged students to look into their subjects of interest in different perspectives and promoted thoughtprovoking conversations amongst them.

words by Jade Chancis and design by Ally Lobis

“The campaign project allowed us to experience first-hand the tasks and conflicts campaign managers have to face. We all learned that a lot of work goes behind every post, event, and speech we see. We also had to work in groups and assign tasks, similar to campaign managers.”

-Danielle Keyes ’24

“Overall, it was so much fun to go into topics relating to a simulated election. The project taught me a lot about the campaigning aspect of elections, specifically the complexity of every little detail and the importance of the roles so the campaign could run smoothly.”

-Francesca

Garfi ’25

BRAINS

“I really enjoyed the campaign project because it helped me understand how presidential candidates operate a campaign, while also being a fun opportunity for me to collaborate with my peers.”

-Zachary Kornfeld ’24

CAMPAIGNS & PICTURE FRAMES

Marine Biology students learned about how the location of a shell effects the way it looks. Rachel Becker ’23 and Daniel O’Sullivan ’23 made a picture frame and presentation to present types of shells.

1. Jack Rogovin ’24, Jonathan Jarecki ’24 and Bernard Melomed ’24 created a physical version of their project using a poster board and paper objects that represent a carnival with Lego figures for the people visiting.

2. Netta Dobinski ’25 constructed her project on the biological basis of behavior. “This project was very rewarding and fun to work on, as we were given the opportunity to showcase our knowledge creatively while working with our peers,” Netta said.

3. Maddie Supple ’25 illustrated the basis of behavior in the brain through the carnival project in AP Psychology.

Jade Chancis ’23 and Kyra Meyer ’23 collected their shells in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea. They found many types of shells on different parts of the beach. They based their design off of a sand dollar and put the shells on the face of it.

Marine Shells Project/PSYCH and GovPol Project

Members of the Cadena club volunteer outside of school. They helped support those impacted by local disasters.

our supporters our leaders

The Cancer Awareness Club volunteers at a walk. They led a walk and raised awareness for women suffering from breast cancer.

community

Lily Fishman ’23 helps at Achieve Miami. She taught a student to enhance their knowledge while she supported an important cause in her community.

their service perspectives

“My favorite way to get involved in my community is by going to beach clean ups. I am part of the Extra Catch Club and take part in weekend clean ups. I feel great about making a positive impact on the enviernment”

-Anna Friezo

’24

“I am making an impact on other’s lives by collecting school supplies for children in Haiti. Currently I have been able to collect materials for over 200 different schools. In the near future, I hope that I can help build a school in Haiti ”

’26

-Aisla Teo

“My favorite way to give back to my community is through volenteering at my synagogue. I teach kindergarteners about religious studies. I enjoy playing an instrumental role in their learning. ”

-Charles

Siegal ’25

Drew Goldstein and ‘26 Gabe Detarte ‘25 work together to harvest sweet potatos in the community garden on campus. They spend time during their free period to collect nutritous vegetables to be cooked in the cafeteria.

words by Chloe Dubose and design by Elani Kodner

good doing some

From an early age, Jessica “Jessi”

Bary ’23 and Jacob Lieberman ’23 involved themselves in a Jewish leadership and community service program. Over the years, the two started to help organize and plan events and are now the Co-Heads of the Board of directors.

“When you’re younger you begin to just participate and then you join the school of leaders in 11th grade. You get a good group of people and leaders that like learning,” Jessi said.

Every Saturday, Jessi and Jacob lead and participate in activities that promote Jewish beliefs while also making it engaging and enjoyable.

students pave the way for a stronger community

“We try to make [the activities] fun while at the same time bringing in Jewish ideas,” Jacob said. “One week, Zionism was our theme so we brought up the important topics of unity and how Jews come together to support Israel, while weaving those ideals within fun activities that [the kids] would actually want to do.”

The program is a long time commitment for Jessi and Jacob from the hours they spend during the week planning to all the time they invest on Saturdays, but it is also a huge educational experience.

“It’s a big learning curve,” Jacob said. “It’s kind of taught me how to think, how to reassess my situation

and the people around me, and where I’m at and what I have to do. I can apply [that skill] to any situation.”

It’s no secret that taking on large leadership roles requires lots of time and effort, it is more than just work for Jessi and Jacob as they’ve grown up surrounded by this program.

“I feel like the main thing is that [the program] builds definitely a really great sense of community,” Jessi said.

Jessica “Jessi” Bary ’23 offers the microphone to Jacob Liberman ’23 while leading Mifkad during the pre som and som graduation. Jessica and Jacob lead Maccabi Tzair as co-heads of the organization housed in the Aventura Jewish Community Center. “When you are younger you join Maccabi to participate in activities. As you get older, you learn and proceed to join the school of leaders in 9th and 10th grade,” Jessi said. “In 11th grade, you become a madrich [leader] and are assigned a group of chanichim who you lead and teach every Saturday. You get to teach Jewish values through fun activities and create a great connection between madrichim and chanichim.”

REGATTAS

Crew Winter Recap

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design by Elani Kodner and photography by Sara Pearl Adler & James Lansing

A Boys Varsity four boat practice in the races down the couse at the Head of Indian Creek Regatta. During practices, rowers practice both in the boats and rowing machines in the boat house.

Ronin Jones ’24, Chance Cornick ’25, Samuel Katz ’23, Thomas Feeley ’24 and Sara Adler ’24 race as the Boys Varsity four at the Head of the Charles Regatta in Boston. “It was an amazing experience going to the head of the Charles,” Sara Adler said.

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to Boston, Massachusetts, the Varsity Boys Crew team competed in the Head of the Charles in October. The Head of the Charles is one of the largest and most well-known regattas in the world. The race course was 4,700 meters long with students from across the country participating. The boys started training for the Charles at the start of the season.

Edward “Teddy” Lansing ’24 competed in the boy’s varsity eight, placing 50th out of 90 boats.

“Head of the Charles was

an amazing opportunity to develop our program and show other teams that we’re competitive,” he said.

In the boy’s varsity four event, there were 90 boats and they placed 41st out of 90. Chance Cornick ’25 provided insight on the effects of their performance.

“It really helped tie all my rowing experience thus far together and make me believe that we were actually working towards a goal that we could see getting closer day by day,” he said.

At the Head of the Charles,

any boat that places in the top 50% of their event, gets an automatic bid in that event for the next year. This means that the Upper School boys varsity four will have the opportunity to compete at the Charles next year. This regatta was a great way for the team to come together and have a successful competition before the rest of the season.

Head of the Charles

words by Sari Pritzker and Avery Holzer

“I enjoy Brownie

because it’s something interesting and different that I can look forward to every week. It’s unique because no other teacher that I’ve had has done it and Ms. Hernandez makes it special.”

WEEKLY

Brownie Thursday

A SPECIAL TREAT IN MATH

words by Olivia Morrissey and design by Maya Peles

photography by Crestian Staff

Her class chooses a student to bring in a sweet treat every Thursday. Ms. Jamille Hernandez has come up with a fun weekly activity for everyone to participate. Now a beloved tradition, Brownie Thursday, is a time for Calculus students to share homemade brownies at the end of their class period.

Brownie Thursday brought a lot of positive energy to the students in Ms. Hernandez’s math classes. All students look forward to the event during the week, not only as a bakers but as guests at the table.

“I like enjoying the brownies with my friends,” Sydney Bianco ’23 said. “I also liked making the brownies because it gave me a break in the middle of the week to relax and do something other than school work.”

As the end of the class draws near, students and Ms. Hernandez walk to the fountain by the math department to set up their weekly party.

“Its a nice way to relax and take a break from the complex material. I also like talking to my peers and Ms. Hernandez about our day and interests,” Riana Mahtani ’24 said.

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“I love Brownie Thursday this year because I like to get to know my classmates better. Getting to talk to older students and some people in my grade has helped me learn and get tips throughout the year.”

CLASS

time out of the lessons, students from across grade levels interact with each other and learn more about each other in a fun, laid-back environment.

“Taking 10 minutes out of class every Thursday has really helped me to get to know students in other grades,” Kenneth “Kenny” Chan ’24 said. “I also like getting to know Ms. Hernandez better. I think that this activity has helped me learn more in class.”

Even though sharing brownies can be considered a simple gesture, the positive impact this has had on Ms. Hernandez’s math classes was evident. Brownie Thursday was at the center of lively conversations throughout the Upper School any week.

“I think Brownie Thursday helps the students feel they are part of a solid community,” Ms. Hernandez said. “Doing something for their classmates creates a stronger bond among the students.”

“Brownie Thursday is fun because it gives me time to step away from the classroom. Usually, math is very serious, so like to get out of the classroom and relax after focusing in class.“

“During, class, I like having something to look forward to at the end of class. We usually take the last ten minutes of class to go to the fountain and eat the brownies. Going outside after a long day is really nice and rewarding.”

Thursday

Aidan Pender ’24

Olivia Morrissey ’24

Ilana Gelman ’23

Millard “Chipper“ Snyder ’24

WEEKLY HAPPENINGS

Marketing Tuesdays

Yerdzday Thursday is the weekly meeting of “The Crestian” yearbook staff. The term was coined in the fall of 2018 by former ChiefCopy-Editor Lauren Fromkin ’19 and it stuck. Editors-in-Chief lead the collaboration effort to refine their stories, to plan coverage, go over assignments and set new goals that will help the team meet their deadlines.

The meeting creates a space of connection where young journalists enrolled in the period 8 and period 9

Visual Arts and Digital Media Design course (Yearbook production) have the opportunity to collaborate with those who are part of the club. With a total of 80 staffers from all grades, “The Crestian” is the largest student publication team at school.

“These meetings are useful because it not only fosters communitcation across a large team but akso it helps everyone build strong bonds throughout the year,” Lauren Balfour ’23, Co-Editor-inChief, said.

from the publisher to edit and produce fınal versions of pages before they go to print.

Marketing Ambassadors capture moments on Instagram

Mrs. Andrea Vallejo from the Marketing Communication offıce, leads Marketing Ambassadors. During weekly meetings, students learn about best practices for broadcasting information through social media. Weekly, the team produces information for the school social media channels to help the community keep up with what is happening. “I really like being a marketing ambassador,” Elani Kodner ’24 said. “Learning how to create content for the school’s social media outlets have helped me understand better the community and its needs. Also, I’ve learned a lot about best practices of marketing and communication and I know this will be invaluable knowledge and experience in college and beyond. After all, the world of business, science, economy and news depends heavily on strategic communication.”

The PC Instagram is a student run enterprise. Students of all grades receive training about what it takes to project accurate information to relevant stakeholders. They cover all topics relating to the school’s operations and student life in all divisions, such as: athletic events, academic work, fıne arts performances, school trips and achievements.

Marketing Ambassadors are a group of students who manage and create content for the school’s social media platforms. They met every Tuesday to learn about marketing techniques using the school’s style and tone and to plan upcoming coverage.

faculty

friday

#1 Choose a faculty member to highlight

#2 Reach out & plan a time to meet

#3 Prepare the questions you are going to ask.

#4 Meet with the teacher & ask your questions.

#5 Sort through your videos & pictures.

#6 Craft your message & post it!

Madison Rechter ’26 shares how she captured and planned a faculty instagram takeover.

Olivia Morrissey ’24, Gabriel Bernick ’23 and Isabella Neville ’23, lead a group through proofs revision. The team receives proofs

Ava Geiger ‘25, Alison Natt ‘25, Skylar Reisner ‘25, and Isabella Medaros ‘25 gather around the computer to examine a page. Staffers utilize the big computers in the yearbook to work out details and display multiple windows.

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Wraising the

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Girls Varsity Weightlifting Conquered a New Season

hether it’s the early morning practices or trying to set a new personal record, the girls weightlifting team is constantly trying to build physical and mental strength. Practicing three times a week, lifters strived to do well in districts, move forward to regionals and aim toward states.

The team focused on form, technique and on strengthening their motivation. With the help of their coaches, they approached their season with new lifting routines. Their goals were to gradually increase what they could lift in every event and bolster each other to rise to the challenge.

“This team is an incredible

support system,” Gabriela “Gaby” Gomez ’24 said. “As soon as you step onto the platform, you can hear the echoes of your teammates and coaches screaming your name and cheering you on.”

Although this sport is individual, the care and appreciation for one another sustained a strong team bond.

“I love being involved in a sport that promotes the physical improvement of both the individual and team. I know that I’ll always have these amazing teammates to rely on if I drop the bar. ” Ellie Gómez ’24 said.

To keep their minds sharp and focus on what matters, teammates

competed against their previous PR to achieve constant improvement.

“Setting new personal records by lifting heavier weights brings us a feeling of accomplishment,” Gaby said, “It is a clear way to see hard work pay off.”

The team made new memories at home meets, districts and regionals. The bus ride to the regional competetion was particularly special.

“It’s a four-hour ride each way to regionals,” Ellie said. “It’s a ton of fun to share this ride with my teammates every year. It gives the chance to unwind, listen to music and just catch up.”

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words by Rachel Nakhamkin, photography by Ellie Gómez and design by Elani Kodner

Lily Soldani ’24 prepares to lift 85 lbs in clean and jerk. Lily can be found either at the weight room or on the sidelines at any other athletic event, camera in hand. A powerful lifter, Lily is also a talented photographer for “The Crestian.”

Gabriela ‘Gaby’ Gómez ’24 cleans 85 lbs. She loved being a part of the weightlifting team this season. “My favorite part of weightlifting at school is the ongoing and unconditional support I receive from my teammates,” Gaby said.

Samantha Burke ’25 holds 70 lbs above her head as she waits for the judge’s down call. Music and camaraderie set tone for success. “What helped me perform my best during the season was defınitely Coach Sanderson’s DJ-ing,” Samantha said.

Stella Potenti ’23 is all smiles after fınishing a successful weightlifting competition during Senior Night. She had a great fınal season thanks to all the support and encouragement she received from her teammates and coaches. Coach Pump mentioned in her speech that night that Stella brought the team together and was one of the most consequential athletes of the season.

Gabriella Gómez ’24 hands Stella Potenti ’23 a gift during Senior Night. The team celebrated Stella’s last year on the girls varsity weightlifting team.

Layla Hujber ’26 lifts 125 lbs as she completes her split jerk. Her teammates watched and cheered around her. Layla’s second year on the team was fılled with important training milestones and personal bests.

Rebecca Haykov ’25 snatches 70 lbs during Senior Night. Rebecca competed at the district and the regional level and won several medals in both the Olympic and Traditional categories.

Fueling Up

Favorite Pre-lift Snacks

“I’ll always go for a banana or a half PBJ sandwich before I lift.

The banana will help me prevent cramps and the PB&J will give me the energy I need.”

- Ellie Gómez ’24

“A protein bar, an energy drink and something a little sugary is usually my favorite thing to eat before I lift. It gives me the perfect amount of energy to fınish my sets.”

- Ava Teo ’24

“My favorite thing to eat before lifting is a peanut butter sandwich since it perfectly fuels me without leaving me too full.”

- Gabriella Gómez ’24

kicking it A NOTCH

Going into the new season with new traditions and bonding exercises, boys and girls varsity soccer put in extra effort on and off the field to be as successful as possible.

The girls soccer team welcomed a new addition to their team, Coach Jenelle Cunningham. Her primary focus was to help the team work on areas they had identified as weaknesses.

“One area the girls struggled with was the lack of communication between them when they were on the field. To improve this, I incorporated team bonding activities that focused on improving connections between teammates,” Coach Cunningham said. “I also made sure the team came together not just on the playing field, but at school and everywhere. As a result, they grew very close and good communication is now second nature for everyone.”

The varisity boys soccer team introduced a new strategy to keep up the team morale and push each other to work harder during games. At the end of each game, the coaches chose a member of the team to give a lunch box to whomever worked the

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hardest on the field. The lunch box was filled with small trinkets such as snacks, gift cards or fidgets. The box had been filled by prior winners of the honor.

“Having the lunch box as a way to congratulate players has really helped the team boost their morale as we moved through our season,” Aidan Chavez ’24 said. “The winning player did not necessarily score the most goals or run the fastest, but whoever the coaches saw as working the hardest and doing their best. The new tradition showed that all of the energy we leave on the field does not go unnoticed.”

New people and routines for each team brought together the soccer community. Through wins and losses, both teams persevered throughout their seasons while bonding, motivating each other and having fun.

“This season has been a memorable one. Throughout my time on the team, I improved my soccer skills while being surrounded by a positive environment. I’m glad I have continued playing one of my favorite sports surrounded by great people,” Sari Wilson ’26 said.

Dylan Chavez ’26 runs down a line of her teammates on the girls varsity soccer team to the midfıeld as her name is called in the starting lineup. She followed the tradition of high fıving her coaches, teammates and referee before the game begins. This gesture raises the energy and gets everyone excited for the game.

words by Lindsay Noyola & Olivia Morrissey photography by Ellie Gómez, Maya Heyman & Lily Soldani

The starting players huddle in the midfıeld to get ready for the game with a special cheer to encourage each other before the kickoff. “Being a part of the pregame huddle has been fun and uplifting. I feel like this has brought our team closer and built chemistry that we can use while playing,” Alyssa Opperman ’25 said.

Sydeny Kaufman ’24 runs down the soccer fıeld with the ball signaling to her teammates to communicate her next move. The team worked hard the entire season to stay in touch during complex plays and coordinate to move past the opposite team and get the ball closer to the net and to the win.

Kirra Reid ’23 dribbles past her opponent as she works her way up the fıeld. During practices, the team practiced their dribbling in drills to build up confıdence. “I love to dribble and create space going forward,” Kirra said.

featured above: Olivia Morrissey ’24

“The lunch box tradition played an integral role in the sucess of this years team. It allowed us to work better as a team and realize that supporting yourself and others is the only way to success. The team grew closer together due to this new tradition.”

-Bradley Chung ’26

“The lunch box is not for the player who scored more, but for the one who worked the hardest. We want to build a culture of hard work and intensity. The lunch box is a fun way to reward hard work.”

-Aidan Chavez ’24

Nick Yevoli ’23 kicks the ball away from an opposing defender. His dedication during practices helped him succeed during the games and made him a favorite with the crowd. “Nick is a great soccer player. I watched him at his senior night and I was blown away by his speed and coordination,” Anna Medrano ’23 said.

Elliot Baum ’25, proud recipient of the hard-work Lunchbox, shares with his classmates the stories of his latest games. This strategy motivated the team to run a

and

Decked in orange pinneys, members of the boys varsity soccer team cheer on their teammates battle. Support from the sidelines was critical for a successful season.

Nicholas Parra ’23 dribbles the ball down the fıeld as he runs around his opponents. He put his best foot forward throughout his last season on the boys varsity soccer team. A talented player, Nicolas has been a starter for the team since he was a freshman.

little faster

a little farther in every play.

Adam Shiff ’24 dribbles away chasing the goal. Adam is an enthusiastic player that can be counted on to bring passion to the fıeld.

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design by Ellie Mukamal, Aerin Ellsweig and Hannah Stanley

NOVEMBER 8 NOVEMBER 16

Midterm Elections

The 2022 Midterm Election kept the Senate in control of the Democrats while the Republicans took the House. Kevin McCarthy, R-CA, got the Speakership on the 15th ballot. This was the fırst time in 100 years that the House went to multiple ballots to elect the Speaker.

Buckingham Palace announced that the coronation of King Charles III will be held on Saturday, May 6, at Westminster Abbey. The Queen Consort, Camilla, will be alongside the King and also be crowned in the historic Ceremony.

Coronation Announcement

OCTOBER 11

Nikolas Cruz, Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooter, was sentenced to life in prison. During the two-day long hearing, family members were able to confront Cruz.

Nikolas Cruz, Life Sentence

Artemis Launch

The Artemis I rocket launched from Complex 39B at the Kennedy Space Center. The primary goal for Artemis I was to test the Orion Spacecraft’s systems in a space flight environment. The unmanned rocket returned to Earth and splashed down in the Pacifıc on December 11.

On this day the world population reached eight billion people. It only took twelve years for the amount of inhabitants to grow by one billion.

Earth Population Reaches 8 Billion

NOVEMBER 2 NOVEMBER 15

Wikipedia Evolution of a good idea

words by The Crestian Staff

OnJanuary 15, 2001 business partners Jimmy Wales and Larry Sanger launched a website called Wikipedia, the latest of their attempts to establish a virtual, encyclopedic and free database for users all around the world. 22 years later, with more than 60 million different articles in 331 languages, Wikipedia has become one of the most visited sites on the internet.

Wales and Sanger had been working on their encyclopedic project for years, but ultimately found success after designing Wikipedia with certain unique features. The fırst of which included a dependence on public engagement.

The wiki formatting of the site afforded anyone the ability to help curate the collection of articles by editing or creating articles without restriction.

“I love Wikipedia because it is a wonderful, collaborative website where transparency is extremely important. It is a huge browser that is available in multiple languages and it has become very accurate,” Sra. Irene Zingg said.

As public engagement grew, Wikipedia expanded not only in size, but also in depth and reliability. From its creation in 2001 until 2006, the site registered a growing number of new monthly articles reaching over 50,000 before beginning to steadily decline. As of January 2023, the site reported more than 15 million edits per month while producing an average of

22,000 new, monthly articles. Though the site’s success can largely be attributed to its general accessibility, the same accessibility has also led to concerns and questions about its reliability.

“It’s good to use different sources other than Wikipedia to get a full view on a topic. Sometimes, it can leave out information or contain the wrong information,” Sydney Lerner ’26 said.

Even though innacuracies exist, the quick system of reporting them and fıxing them has really demonstrated that the collective group of editors can respond appropriately to mistakes.

Despite its vulnerability with regards to misleading or incomplete information, the site maintains its policy of “neutral point of view, verifıability, and no original research,” by setting a few regulations for those who wish to add new content and with the help of an active group of volunteer editors. Though many teachers and users still caution against the potential issues of content reliability, faculty have developed criteria to help students determine if any Wikipedia information is credible or not.

“I encourage students to look on the browser and check if it is cited by another person. Once the student checks the citation, they can decide whether the article is credible or not,” Ms. KerriAnne Alexanderson said.

Despite any drawbacks, Wikipedia is an easy

NOVEMBER 29

Same-Sex Marriage Bill

The Senate passed a bill to mandate federal recognition of same-sex marriage in a bipartisan vote of 61-to-36. On December 13, 2022, President Joe Biden signed the bill into law.

A 5.6-magnitude earthquake shook West Java, Indonesia. It was estimated that between 335 and 635 people died, 7,729 were injured and 5 remained missing. More than 62,628 homes were damaged across 16 districts in Cianjur Regency and the surrounding region.

Indonesian Earthquake

NOVEMBER 21

to use platform and is typically one of the fırst search results that appear when you search something up. Students continue to look to the site for information or as a starting point when researching for school projects.

“Wikipedia is great, mainly for its convenience. If I ever need a quick fact or useful knowledge of any topic at any time, I can rely on the website because of its quick results,” Isabella Neville ’23 said.

Avery Holzer ’24, the Chief Copy Editor of “The Crestian,” uses Wikipedia as a factchecking tool when clarifying details on current events.

“Many times, I use Wikipedia when working on Yearbook to confırm facts. It’s a good resource when you need to have background knowledge on any topic or fınd quick links to expert information,” he said.

Though it has experienced a slow down in growth in recent years, Wikipedia continues to be one of the most used resources online. Marked by its speed and range of material, the open-source information platform remains a student favorite for many different applications.

“The world cup is more than just a sports game to me. It is something that reminds me of my culture and unites my family.”

-Gabriela Gómez ’24

Lionel Messi ARG Age: 35 DOB: 1987 Club: Paris Saint Germain F.C. Position: Forward Goals: 11 Assist: 8

“I could hear everyone in the union screaming ‘MESSI SCORED’! At home my family and I are big soccer fans so we were so excited when we saw that Messi scored.”

-Aarov Shah ’26

LIVE FROM QATAR

The city of Doha is fılled with modern architecture and a variety of food. On the outskirts was the desert fılled with activities such as camel riding and sand dunning. Qatar is fılled with Islamic culture and a portion of the country was built just for this event, including a new metro station.

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The B E T S S

Cristiano Ronaldo PRT Age: 38 DOB: 1985 Club: Al-Nassr F.C. Position: Forward Goals: 8 Assist: 2

“For one month the human family is united in sport. The world is at their feet.”

-John Ricard

OF THE WORLD CUP 2023

Age: 31

Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior CBF DOB: 1992 Club: Barcelona Position: Forward Goals: 7

Assists: 3

“It was the beginning of Mr. Powers’ AP Calculus AB period-six class when it was Messi’s turn to shoot his penalty kick. A hush fell over the otherwise loud class as we anticipated the shot. Once the ball zoomed to the top left corner of the net, the class exploded in a roar of cheers: Argentina advances!”

-Ethan Grover 23

Reports from Natalia Parra 26

The La’eeb, the mascot for the 2022 World Cup received its name from the arabic word for “skilled player.” During the half time show, the La’eeb waved in the air to symbolize a sense of community

In a World Cup of Firsts

Argentina Won

words by Dylan Bryan & Isabella Neville, design by Mia Farber & Elani Kodner, photo art by Elani Kodner

Every four years since 1930, national soccer teams from all over the world compete for the title of the FIFA World Cup. The 22nd International Association Football Federation (FIFA) World Cup was held in eight different stadiums in Qatar, and took place from November 20 through December 18. This World Cup was the fırst one to be held in an Arabic country and the second World Cup to be held in Asia.

“I’ve been watching the World Cup since I was little. The tradition of watching it every four years with friends and family has become an integral part of my life,” Manuela De Armas-Kucich ’24 said.

Controversy

The 2022 edition of this event was surrounded by controversy due to Qatar’s stance on same-sex marriage and the reported working conditions of migrant workers building the stadiums.

“I thought it was inhumane and shocking to realize that such a big event, an event that people are looking forward to is actually being funded by methods that are not keeping up with the times,” Arsenii Aleshin ’26 said.

In Qatar, same-sex relationships are deemed illegal and punishable by seven years in prison and the World Cup offıcials banned fans from bringing pride flags into the stadiums or wearing any clothing that would support a similar message. In addition, workers from different countries in Asia traveled to Qatar due to the job opportunities that came with preparing for the World Cup. However, various investigations had shown that many workers died during the building of the eight stadiums in Qatar. This news put a damper on the excitement and anticipation of millions of

Soccer in Winter

Another interesting aspect of this World Cup was that, due to the extreme heat in Qatar, the the games took place in winter instead of summer. Consequently, students had the opportunity to watch many matches in the Student Union during free periods and even in the fıve-minute transition period between classes.

”It was refreshing to watch World Cup games. [This championship] always kees me on my toes because you never really can predict the outcome of any game,” Avanti Ambasht ’24 said.

Dances

One of the most viral moments from the 2022 World Cup was Brazil’s team dances and celebrations. After they scored a goal, players from Brazil’s national team would line up and do a synchronized dance. The dances became popular on TikTok with many people across the world learning and joining in.

“Social media allowed us to see a different side to the World Cup,” Maya Heyman ’24 said. “Learning the dances that the players did with my friends was so fun.”

The fınal match of the World Cup was between France and Argentina. It was a long game that went to extra time and penalties. Argentina took the win 7 goals to 5. This was the fırst time the Argentinian National team won the cup since 1986 in Mexico.

“I was so nervous when we went to penalties. We had the best team and I knew we had to win but I was still very nervous.” Santiago Carregal Yege ’26 said. “As soon as the last goal went in, my family and I started jumping up and down and hugging each other in

LIVE FROM QATAR

Reports from Natalia Parra ’26

There were people from all over the world, everyone joined to watch soccer. Every stadium was unique in its own way, one was even made out of shipping containers. I took photos of everything I could and reported back to my friends at school.

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midterms & TECH

An inside look into the variety of strategies and platforms provided to students with unique opportunities to learn

To close off the first semester, the Spanish IV Honors Heritage Speakers class took a further look into poems written by famous Latin American poets. They read “Oda a los calcetines” or “Ode to the Socks” by Pablo Neruda, among other poems. In this work, Neruda celebrates the beauty and transcendence of a simple pair of socks knitted for him by a shepherd woman that lived nearby.

Inspired by Neruda’s work, students brought their own pairs of socks to the classroom to set the ambiance as they composed their own odes to celebrate everyday

objects that were meaningful to them. Everyone had fun using Spanish in a playful way as they elevated the qualities of photographic cameras, headphone sets, shoes, ice cream, cars and remote controls, among other things.

“It felt festive decorating the classroom with 24 pairs of socks. To mark the occasion, the students brought treats to eat and celebrate a productive first semester,” Sra. Patty Gómez said.

Through the use of metaphors, similes personification and other literary devices, students discussed deeper meanings behind everyday objects.

“The poems impacted me because they gave me an insight into Spanish literature and a historical context of hispanic history,” Juliana Tancredi ’26 said.

The unit was very informative for students because it gave them the opportunity to use vocabulary in playful ways to enliven the qualities of simple and complex representations of technology.

“I loved learning about the nuances and diverse aspects of other cultures and their interests,” Ella O’Sullivan ’26 said.

Noa Dobzinski ’25 studies independently in the Upper School library. She spent a signifıcant amount of time to help her prepare for her midterms.

Kirra Reid ’23 studies for her midterms, in the World Languages Wing. She prepared for her exams independently so she could focus in a quiet enviroment.

words by The Crestian Staff

Students in Señora Patty Gómez’ Spanish IV Honors Heritage Speakers hang socks in a line at the front of the room. William Knight ’26 carefully helps put on the fınal touches on the sock decor, inspired by the poem “Oda a los calcetines” by Pablo Neruda.

Evan Rhine ’26, Arsenii Aleshin ’26 and Blake Van Tassel ’26 collaborate on a laptop to prepare for their midterms. They helped each other review material that they still needed to review.

Simulated Conversations and Cultural Comparisons in the Language Lab

AP Spanish Lang & Culture

Learning langauge at the Upper School’s Language Lab is a great way for students to practice and speak in advanced level classes through a veriety of simulated communicative exercises. Student practicd for their AP exams through listening and comprehension.

Students in the AP Language and Culture courses in Chinese, French and Spanish practiced their simulated conversations and

their formal presentations of cultural comparisons several times every month. They also have the opportunity to practice AP exam listening and comprehension exercises.

“The lab has really helped me prepare for the AP exam. I can practice challenging reading and listening comp exercises based on authentic materials from all over the Spanish speaking world,”

Sofia Mukamal ’24 said.

AP Art students reflect on contemporary artists’ work

This is a work from the Random International art intstillation. This instillation was hosted by Faena art.

This is an installation from the Random International art installation. The element of light makes the display unique to the gallery.

This car is from an Audemars Piguet dinner with a Bugatti display. Serena Williams and John Mayer were hosts for the Audemars Piguet House, where they host events for clients.

literature through

FIELD TRIP TO DRAMA

Ethan Perelman ’24, Samuel Mullen ’24 and Andreas Neumann ’24, from Dr. Brent Whitted’s AP English Lang & Composition class, dress up in costume to re-enact the opening scene from Shakespeare’s “Macbeth.” They memorized the witches’ lines from the play and performed in different locations all over campus.

Dr. Brent Whitted, a new teacher this year, checks the accuracy of his students’ performances. They were working from the pit in Stacy Auditorium. This was one of the many original locations the class chose to re-enact scenes from “Macbeth.”

ice, ice baby!

Varsity Ice Hockey Begins

The new Varsity Hockey Team started practices over the fall. The inaugural group of students who joined the team were passionate about the sport and worked together to deliver a memorable season.

“I had not played Ice Hockey before and the coaches were always ready to explain and offer guidance,” Joanie Barroncini ’26 said. “Whether I needed to know why someone was in the penalty box or anything else I eventually got a hang of the sport and adapted quickly. The coaches are very supportive.”

No matter if they were on the ice, in the locker rooms or at school, the hockey team finds ways to support each other. The chemistry of the team helps them succeed, even if they do not have experienced players.

“Even with some of the best players in the world, if they can’t get along, there will not be good results,” George Lekkas ’24 said. “Since some of us knew each other

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already, when we came together as a team, everyone just clicked and we were able to win our first game. This helped put us on track for the rest of the season.”

The sport brings many challenges. Skakiting is only a part of it. Athletes need to also be able to aim well and be strong to score a goal.

“It borrows many, many aspects of other sports and incorporates them all together. It borrows the contact and forceful aspects of football and the hand-eye coordination of lacrosse while being entirely on skates with all that gear,” Coach Kent said.

Thanks to the positive environment and supportive coaches, the hockey team achieved excellent results. They finished first in the league and only had two losses, both against Spanish River. They won 16-2-1 against other teams in the Florida Panthers Scholastic Hockey League.

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team

as they prepare for their match. They practiced for many weeks to prepare for their openinng season.

varsity ice hockey team gets in their formation before their match. They got ready for their match by sharing advice with each other before they began playing.

Haykov ’25 skates across the ice during their game. They worked hard to score goals and keep the puck away from their opponents.

The varsity

hockey

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The

Phillip

Brody Liff ’23 and George Lekkas ’24 are defending the goal from their opponents. They have had a lot of success during their fırst season in the Upper School.

words by Arsenii Aleshin and photography by The Crestian Staff

pin it on the mat!

Time for Varsity Wrestling

words by Arsenii Aleshin and Sophia Chizever

The wrestling team counted with dedicated athletes that were doing what they love. Competing in one-onone matches against other scholastic teams, the PC wrestlers exploited the individual aspect to their sport and developed their strength and independence on the mat.

“Wrestling has both a solo and a team aspect even though it leads to oneon-one matchups. You still score points for the team,” Ethan Stone ’26 said. “Look at a duel meet for example. In order to win the meet you have to have everyone compete, and whoever wins the most matches wins the meet.”

It’s a collective effort. Needing a strong performance from everyone in order to succeed in meets, the team supports each other during and outside meets, where they try to get everyone to come together and continue working

hard.

“To succeed as a team, we go to our practices, work hard and support each other,” Nathan Chen ’25 said. “As a team you support each other and give advice no matter the subject.”

Even though the team faced some injuries over the course of their season, they had great results. One of their most notable wins was a tournament at the Coral Springs High School.

“The future is looking real bright, we have a lot of new guys who are joining,” Ethan said. “There are new freshmen, like Jake Lobis and me, who are interested in doing well. We also have experieced wrestlers like Nathan and John Chen, who will be spectacular next season. We are great. We are going to be great.”

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Nathan Chen ’25 won fırst place in his category at the FHSAA Wrestling District competition. He earned this spot by winning three matches. Nathan’s team supported him throughout the tournment.

Ben Levine ’25, Ethan Stone ’26, John Chen ’25 and Noa Wilson ’25 placed third in their respective categories at Districts.

Their dedication throughout the season helped them each win through four matches.

John Chen ’25, Jacob Lobis ’25, Ethan Stone ’26, Noah Wilson ’25, Steven Mellet ’26, Matthew Krusch ’25, Benjamin Levine ’25 & Nathan Chen ’25 from the’ varsity wrestling team pose before they compete at Districts.

Nathan Chen ’25 gets his hand raised as the match ends. Nathan went on to win the FHSAA 1A wrestling district championship title.

Ethan Stone’s ’26 hand is raised by the referee after winning his match.

Nathan Chen ’25 shakes his opponents hand before the match. In this sport, the two oponents wrestle on the mat until one taps out.

Harmony & Hard Work

In a night filled with colorful voices and beautiful instrument sounds, the Band, Orchestra and Select Vocal Ensembles took to the stage for the annual Winter Concert. The December 1 concert included holiday themed songs to celebrate the season. Student musicians spent every rehearsal since the beginning of the year preparing for the event and even participated in practices before and after school.

“Mr. Testa is always trying to make us better singers by using different methods of teaching. For example, we always do all kinds of vocal exercises before we sing so our voices are ready,” Cayden Brocato ’25 said.

This fine arts extravganza was a milestone for new musicians in the Upper School.

“This was my first time performing in the winter concert, so it was a really cool experience for me. It was nice to see everyone come together and show off all of their hard work,” Chloe Wigoda ’26 said.

The orchestra performed a selection of pieces including “The Great Gate of Kiev” by Modest Mussorgsky and “In a Sentimental Mood” by Duke Ellington and John Coltrane, two songs in contrasting styles.

“The pieces were all unique in their own ways and showcased a large variety of genres that we performed. We began practicing in August for about 45 minutes each morning,” Asha Gandreti ’25 said.

Months of time and effort from every student and director made the Winter Concert a great show. Musicians were glad to be back on stage, bringing joy through their melodies and harmonies in front of peers, faculty, and family.

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and bass respectively, follow their part as they mesh their sounds with the other melodies. The band performed “Songs and Stripes Forever” by John Phillips Susan and “Appalachian on Snowfall.”

2. Band musicians watch their conductor, Mr. Finn, for their cue while alternatively stealing glances at their parts. From the fırst time students picked up their instruments, they were taught to always have an eye on the conductor for direction on how to bring to life the beauty of the piece. This was the fırst performance of the year for the Pine Crest School Band.

3. The Select Vocal Ensemble follows Ms. Fasulo’s direction for dynamics and diction in “Sing Gently” by Eric Whitaker. Later in the year, this piece was also performed at their Music Performance Assessment. The ensemble received a superior rating for their rendition of this piece.

4. The Select Vocal Ensemble closed their concert with “Santa Baby.” This tune brought singalong reactions from the audience and left a fınal festive note in the air.

5. The cello section used iPads to read their parts. They started practicing with iPads since August and this method quickly became a favored one by students. Mr. Antoine Khouri believes in incorporating modern technology and strategies into his work.

words by Sophie Staller, design by Lou Lou Hauser, photography by Maya Heyman & Gabriel Bernick

1. Jake Markowitz ’23

Gray ’25,

guitar

Mr. Finn is an extraordinary band teacher and conductor with a vast knowledge about many musical instruments. He and his ensemble brought holiday cheer to the community during the Winter Concert and the Good Luck Breakfast before midterms. In the Winter Concert the band performed “Winter on Emerald Bay” along with patriotic songs such as “Stars and Stripes Forever.”

Mr. Testa has a remarkable talent for cultivating a passion for music among his students. With his vast knowledge of music theory and vocal techniques, Mr. Testa challenges his students to reach new heights as singers. His work has inpired generations of students throughout the years. “Mr. Testa always believes in me. He cares and he goes above and beyond for all of us,” Ellie Gómez ’24 said.

Mr. Khouri inspires his students to achieve their full potential every day. He is a knowledgeable and passionate conductor who leads his students through complex orchestral pieces. Mr. Khouri is also a patient and supportive instructor, who takes the time to work with each student to help them improve their technique.

091 Winter Concert

HOLIDAYS ringing in the

An inside look at Dr. Markham’s Holiday Good Luck Breakfast

With exams just around the corner, President Dr. Dana Markham ’18H hosted her annual Good Luck Breakfast to celebrate the start of the holiday season, to commend students for accomplishing yet another semester filled with sporting events, fine arts productions and to wish them the best during their upcoming exams.

Dr. Markham gave students words of advice to help them stay calm and keep things in perspective before going into exams. This tradition is a great way for students to de-stress, take some time to relax and enjoy each other’s company before the hectic midterm week ahead.

“Personally, I really like how the entire Upper School is invited,” Leah Walters ’24 said. “We can all get together one more time before exams and holiday break.”

Students and faculty were decked out in festive sweaters and socks, to sip on hot chocolate and eat delectable pastries. The Jazz Band performed cheerful holiday music

and soloists took to the microphones to add their voices to the morning air. The sweaters and socks were a great way for everyone to be creative. Some of the sweaters had silly puns, funny pictures, odd designs and TV show and movie references.

“My favorite part about the breakfast is listening to the Jazz Band play some of my favorite holiday songs,” Mia Goldstein ’25 said. “I also love seeing all the students and teachers wearing fun holiday sweaters.”

The breakfast gives not only students but also faculty members a chance to unwind.

“Dr. Markham’s Good Luck Breakfast is one of my favorite traditions. I especially love the hot chocolate. Every year, we hope for it to be cold outside to make it more festive,” Mrs. Jessie Metzger said. “The breakfast is a nice moment to pause before exams and really before we are out of school untill the new year.”

Rebecca

words by Jordyn Kronrad, design by Sofıa Mukamal photography by Ellie Gómez, Rodney Henry, Nathaniel Prtizker & Daniel Quintero

The Jazz Band brings in the holiday spirt by playing holiday music during Dr. Markham’s Good Luck breakfast. Jazz band members practiced their routine every day during their fırst period class. Every year, right before semester exams, treats and hot chocolate are served early in the morning as the musicians fıll the air with holiday tunes.

“My favorite type of cookies are sugar cookies. I love when they have a sweet flavor with a hint of vanilla.” Nicolas Parra ’23

“My favorite cookies are warm chocolate chip cookies. In general I love an arangement of cookies because most of them taste amazing.”

-Maya Heyman ’24

“My favorite type of cookie is chocolate chip cookies. I feel that classic cookies are always the best. ” -Maya Peles ’26

“My favorite holiday cookies are sugar cookies. I especially love the ones that have frosting.” Olivia Morrissey ’24

Students in the Jazz Band play festive music during Dr. Markham’s Good Luck Breakfast.

Adler ’23 engages with Mrs. Rashbaum during the Good Luck Breakfast. Students, faculty and administrators gathered to chat, share their plans for the upcoming season and wish each other the best for the end of the year. cookie debate! students discuss their favorite cookies to get in the holiday spirit the great holiday

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1. Emmy Pusateri ’24 and Chloe Anderson ’24 chat at the breakfast over hot chocolate. Through the morning, students sipped on hot chocolate and ate bake goods to ring in the holidays and to set a positive note to their semester exams kick off.

2. Greer Udelson ’23, decked in red and green stripes, sings with the jazz band to celebrate the the start of the holiday season.

3. President Dr. Dana Markham ’18H engages in conversation with Ms. Kerri-Anne Alexanderson, Social Sciences Department Chair, during the Good Luck Breakfast. Faculty and administrators had time to catch up during the festivities.

4. Rebecca Sukal ’24 and Sophia Kessler ’24 walk together as they listened to the jazz band fun tunes. Rebecca wore wearing spirit day clothing while Sophia is dressed up to embrace the “Uggly Sweater” traditions.

President

Dana Markham ’18H poses for a photo along with Mehak Gadh ’25, Alexander Weinberg ’25, and Sophia Wang ’25 as they enjoy the festivities at the annual Good Luck Breakfast.

Setting Goals!

A look into the resolutions that students set for the new year

As the year came to a close, students and teachers began to think about their New Year’s resolutions. Whether the challenge was simple or grand, members of the Upper School need the time and strength to follow through.

“My resolution is to be more in touch with my surroundings. This includes my friends, family and life in general. I plan on achieving this by trying to stay off social media to make sure that I enjoy every moment,” Greer Udelson ’23 said.

According to blog.experiencepoint, only 8-10% of people achieve their goals each year. This can be caused by creating an unspecified objective that lacks a way to truly mark one’s progress.

“My resolution this year is very different from previous years because I have never created a set resolution. I think that I am definitely going to be more adamant about following through with my goals of prioritizing the subjects that I need and being a more social person,” Aisla Teo ’26 said. In order for students and teachers to follow through with their New Year’s resolutions they must possess skills such as determination and optimism. One must be realistic when choosing a goal to ensure that it is atainable. Though the journey to complete an objective may feel overwhelming, with persistence and commitment it can be completed.

“My new year’s resolution is to find a nutritional routine that best fits me. I want tp continue to eat healthy foods and make my body and mind feel well.”

“My new year’s resolution is to use my planner more so I can see what tasks and test I need to prepare for each day.”

words by Ellie Mukamal and design by Lindsay Noyola

“My new year’s resolution is to stop procrastinating my school work and plan out my weeks better. This way I can achieve the grades I want by the end of the semester.”

Anjini Bhatnagar ’26

Samantha Banks ’25

Dylan Wallberg ’26

“My new year’s resolution is to find a better balance between my extra curriculars, school work, and social life.”

My new year’s resolution is to be the best sister and friend that I can be.”

new year’s resolution is to better my nutrition by staying hydrated throughout the school day.”

new year’s resolution is to better myself by working out more. I would like to spend more time working on my strength and endurance.”

“My new year’s resolution is to stop procrastinating my studying and homework.”

My new year’s resolution is to spend less time on social media. I would like to be more productive with my freetime. ”

Elias Khori ’25

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Siena Guarini ’24

Patrick Urbanik ’24

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Zach Harpaz ’24

Laney Freidman ’23

Stevie Mccabe ’24

FLYING DATA

Students in AP Biology learn about genetics though breeding flies

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Students in Honors Marine Biology test out the ROV’S that they made in the Ilab at the pool. Students fınished learning about aquatic technology by creating their own technology.

Jeremy Zucker ’24 and Nathan Scher ’24 work on their ROV. By being able to test in the pool, the students were able to pinpoint the problems with their ROVs and make adjustments depending on their results.

Students had to run through a obstacle course in order to test the many functions of their ROVs and see how they would act in a real-life situation. The ROVs had to use their net attachment to pick up an object.

Dylan Brian ’24 and Cole Denheart ’24 control their ROV in the Upper School Pool. While creating their ROVs, the students how to learn how the machine as a whole would work, including how to drive and operate the ROV.

Emily Anidjar ’24 and Alison McConvery ’24 examine their fly population. During this lab, each team was given a certain population of flies that had different characteristics to identify.

Lou Lou Hauser ’24 and Anaya Shintre ’24 transfer their flies into different container. In order to identify and catalog the different characteristics in the fly population, the students had to work together to transfer the flies, put them to sleep, and identify them under the microscope.

Alison McConvery ’24 calculates the number of flies that were bred over the course of the experiment. Students leaned about fertility through the breeding.

SCIENCE discoveries

The Science Department always has many labs going on. This year, the Marine Science Honors class built Remote Operated Vehicles otherwise knows as ROVs. The project was an ongoing activity in which students went to the ILab and worked in small groups of around four students, to build their ROV. The students would go there everyday, in place of their class period and learn all of the steps and mechanics to build their rovers.

“It was really cool to go to the ILab and build my ROV. There were times that it seemed difcult and I was worried about the end result, but it all turned out okay,” Avery Holzer ’24 said.

Another ongoing project in the science department was the Fruit Fly

Lab. All of the students in AP Biology picked out six male flies and six female flies for each of their group’s three test tubes to mate. They were learning about gene expression, and had to figure out which flies had which mutations and whether they were male or female.

“Breeding fruit flies was a great hands on learning opportunity that taught me about heredity and gave me greater insight into heterozygous and homozygous genes,” Elani Kodner ’24 said.

Throughout the science department projects, students got the opportunity to demonstrate what they learned. Whether it be breeding flies or creating underwater vehicles, the students worked with each other along the way.

in their science reasearch

“Currently in science reasearch I am identifying genes in a mint leaf. As a first year member, I am learing some of the fundamentals of science research. The process of extracting genes is teaching me skills that I will apply at my research internship this summer at the University of Miami”

-Ashwin Chawla ’25

“In my independent research, I am focusing on the connection between the COVID vaccine and autoimmune diseases. I am trying to find connections to why there might be reported cases of developed autoimmune diseases after the MRNA vaccines from COVID.”

-Morgan Zietz ‘24

“I am currently working in a lab that studies different growth factors, and their effects on articular cartilage. A team of other scientists I are working on creating capsules to put into joints and help people regenerate articular cartilage”

- Matthew Amunategui ’24

“The project that I am working on involves deformability in red blood cell infected with malaria. Using mechanical engineering skills, I am working to understand the rigid structure of malaria infested cells and create a create a device to allow cells to flow though.”

-Diya Jain ’23

words by Lou Lou Hauser and design by Elani Kodner

SCORE DRIBBLE, SHOOT

Action from the Basketball Teams

words by Ellie Krassan and design by Elani Kodner

With buzzer beater three-pointers and sharp passes flying down the court, the Boy’s and Girl’s Upper School Basketball Teams put in the work to make the season the very best it could be.

A typical basketball practice includes warm up drills, some conditioning to make sure players are in tip-top shape, passing and shooting and running through plays. This, combined with the work ethic and passion of the players, is the recipe for success for both teams.

“Our practices help our team become closer as friends and as teammates, and the style of play helps us move faster,” Frankie Vassalluzzo ’23 said.

The players on each team created bonds like no other through each practice and game. Goals align and the desire to play as a team at a fast pace with advanced skills takes over. In a sport where there are only five players on the court at a time, trust is a key component

for all those involved, and it is something the athletes share with one another.

“About 95% of the time we don’t have the ball in our hand, but we are working for each other to score and it’s all very team oriented,” Jacob Pion ’23 said.

Each season is full of ups and downs, but a strong team, like those this season, can overcome adversity and rise to every occasion.

“I think being together the whole week at practice and spending time with each other at school helps us make success everywhere,” Alexandra Gladding ’23 said.

Whether celebrating a great win, or coming together after a close loss, the optimistic attitudes of players to regroup and find ways to help each other shows the levels of effort and dedication the players have for one another.

Frankie Vassalluzzo ‘23 takes on a defender while trying to score. While playing, the players try to open up the floor in order to give a player an opportunity to take a shot.

Zion Sampaio ‘25 drives past a defender to open up the floor. During games, the players found it important to balance using their own skills while also playing together by moving the ball.

Senior team manager Max Winnick takes a three-point shot during the Senior Night game. During the week leading up to the big game, the underclassmen plan and honor the seniors.

Kareem Khouri ’26 dribbles outside the three-point arch. The players took their time while on offense and used their play-making skills to take on defenders and move the ball towards the basket.

Frankie Vassalluzzo ’23 walks with his parents while being honored during Senior Night. During this game, each senior player gets to walk the court with his parents and enjoy their fınal home games of the season in a special way.

My favorite memory is going to the gym everyday and hooping with my friends. We had scrimmages and it was competitive... so it was a fun experience.

-Rodney Henry ’26

My favorite memory from this season was learning how to play as a team with my friends and getting to better know other players.

-Tarek Aboulenin ’26

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Alexandra Gladding ‘23 jumps past a defender to score a layup. During practices, the team works on many aspects of the game, like shooting and dribbling.

8 wins 15 players 1068 points

22 games

5 coaches

Alicia Marzouca ’24 dribbles as she decides what she wants to do next. The team makes it a priority to work together on the court in order to score.

Francesca Garfı ’25 guards the ball as she takes on a defender on the outskirts of the court. By practicing everyday after school, the team was able to hone in on their skills and improve their game as a unit.

During a timeout, the team comes together and speaks with Coach Dave O’Connell to talk about what they have to improve on. By being able to communicate about their problems and discuss the solutions, the players were able to fıx their mistakes and improve over the course of their games.

I really enjoyed being part of the team. The practices were fun and we had a good season and played well in the games.

My favorite memories were defınitely ones I spent with my teammates. The bonds I’ve made this year are unbreakable.

I enjoy being a part of the basketball team beacuse the practices are thilling to be a part of.

11 wins

12 players

868 points

19 games

5 coaches

-Shayna Barukhin ’26

-Abigail Isaacson ’26

-Molly Bergner ’26

PEP IN

OUR STEP

Bringing the Energy

words by Eva Weiner and design by Sofıa Mukamal

As the second quarter of the game comes to the end, it is time for one of the most exciting parts of the event. Whether it is their halftime number or their dances throughout the basketball game, the Girls Winter Cheer Varsity will not disappoint.

The team can be found practicing on the field after school, planning out the next exciting thing they will be bringing to an upcoming game. Before each event, they have pregame traditions that help them to perform their best.

“The average practice is first running two laps, and then doing a routine stretching all together. We then do kicks and jumps, and then work on cheers, dances or stunts,” Caitlin McGinn ’25 said. “Some pregame traditions we have is going to dinner, or eating in our coaches room as a group. We also all get ready together and do each other’s hair.”

With each game comes a new achievement each member of the group can be proud of. The cheerleaders are constantly working on new stunts and ideas to bring their electric energy to the games in order to get the crowd on their feet. Often they will practice new lifts or a new tumbling trick.

“The most rewarding part of being a part of the squad is continuing to expand our skills and routines together while being able to cheer for the basketball team. While practicing, we mostly work on pyramids and our stunting.” sophomore captain Danica Medina said.

The team supports each other on and off the court with the basketball players and the crowd who help keep up the high energy duirng games.

I love being on the basektball cheer team beacause the bond that I have with my teammates is like none other. Thoughout the season we have grown really close because a central part of cheer is having your teammates back

-Zoey Jobson ’26

January 100

I enjoyed being on the team because I was able to cheer on the basketball team alongside my close friends. It was a great season because I built a strong relationship with my teammates and improved vastly.

-Samantha Banks ’25

The athletes successfully complete a challenging stunt in their routine. Although dancing takes up a large portion of their performance, the cheerleaders have to work together and communicate to support their flyers.

The cheerleaders line up and complete their dance section.

Apart from performing at halftime, the cheerleaders also cheer on the basketball team from the sidelines and recite their chants.

The basketball cheerleaders perform their routine during halftime. The team practiced everyday after school to fıne tune and perfect every component in order for it to be ready to perform.

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I love dance team because I can share my passion for the sport with others. Dancing with my friends is always so special and one of my favorite highlights of the school year is performing during the basketball games

PARTof the RHYTHM

I enjoy being a part of the dance team because the girls are so close. We can laugh and have fun while also practicing for games. The dance team has played an integral role in my highschool journey.

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-Samantha Feldman ’23

Out for a Spin

words by Sophie Staller and design by So

Commitment

to the team showed

as they danced their hearts out at basketball games and put on a showstopping performance at the Multicultural Day assembly.

“One of my favorite parts of the season was making so many new friends across grades. I love dancing and enjoying the company of my teammates,” Sydney Silverstein ’26 said.

Before every game, dancers had dinner together. They used this time to take reconnect with one and another and share their experiences of the day. Through the season, these dinners became spaces for building friendships.

“Dinners were always really fun and we all got to know each other very well,” Alexa Ajay ’26 said.

Dancers spent many hours perfecting their choreography

and making sure their timing was just right. They practiced every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and the occasional Saturday.

“Our main goal during practices was to get the routines to look as clean as possible. Being in synch with each other was key. Every week, we got better,” Alexa said.

The dance team primarily performed at basketball games, but this season, they also had the opportunity to take center stage at the boys varsity soccer senior night half-time show and other school events.

“Their performance was definitely my favorite part of the Multicultural Day show. You could really see how much time and effort they put into practicing,” Nicole Banks ’26 said.

It was a memorable season full of challenging performances.

Catherine Chappell ’25

The dance team takes the court as the perfrom at halftime. The dancers worked all together to perfect their halftime dance routine for all the fans.

The dancers leap as they perform their routine during halftime of the boys basketball game. The team practiced multiple days after school to bond, learn, and perfect the six dances that they performed over the course of the season.

The dance team strides out in formation during their performance.

was really important that we all knew the timing and got to know each other's dancing styles to be able to perform together,” Alivia Jablin ‘24 said.

-Sophia Yormark ’24

2 Storytelling

4 Roads

JOURNALISM THROUGH PATHS SUCCESS TO

words by Isabella Neville and design by Jordyn Schmidt

PCTV, “The Scribbler,” “The Crestian” and “The Paw Print” offer many opportunities for aspiring journalists to explore their interests and develop their skills. Each of these outlets give students a chance to explore the world of reporting, editing, graphic design and publishing.

While some students started their work as journalists at the Upper School, some students’ love for journalism began even before ninth grade. Samantha “Sam” Port ’23 is both the Editor-in-Chief of the “Paw Print,” the digital newspaper and the Executive Producer of PCTV, the TV broadcasting program. Sam joined the TV production crew in middle school where the class was called PCNN. Her passion for writing and reporting stemmed from those earlier experiences.

“For as long as I can remember, I have always loved to write.” Samantha said, “When I was a young kid, I would write short stories and even interview members of my family about their week to make a weekly family newsletter.”

Her fellow PCTV crewmate and lead Broadcast Engineer Nathaniel “Nate” Pritzker ’23 works on the tech side of the shows’ production. His skills and knowledge about cameras, photography and production software led him to join “The Crestian” team in his senior year.

“I have been a part of the Pine Crest TV broadcasting since fifth grade and I joined Yearbook this year,” Nate said. “Being a part of these teams allows me to see different events and aspects of campus life. I love the opportunity to learn in different environments.”

Printed since 1946, “The Crestian” is the yearbook of the Upper School. This publication depends on the work of a very large team and its operations are a huge part of student life. Every year, between 70 and 80 students collaborate as photographers, writers, fact-checkers and graphic designers to produce a 400-page hardbound book. This year, 40 staffers are part of the class (Visual Arts and Digital Media Design) that takes place either during period eight and period nine

and the others are part of the club. Each school year, students move up in the organizational structure and take on more responsibility. As they learn the ins and outs of a vast range of journalism process, they develop strong friendships and master the art of working as a team. Current Co-Editor-in-Chief, Anna Medrano ’23, joined “The Crestian” during her sophomore year as a page designer and as a Senior Ads Manager during her junior year.

“The most important lesson I learned from the yearbook was how to take initiative. I’ve also learned to think ten steps ahead and call on others to do the same.” Anna said, “It’s only through the hard work of the entire team that our book is as strong and complete as it is now.”

“The Scribbler” weaves its storytelling in a different way. Unlike its three counterparts, the literary magazine tells stories from a creative writing lens. Every year, the editors curate a select collection of short stories, poems and student art. Samuel “Sam” Morse ’23, Editor-inChief, has been a part of the club since his freshman year. He now oversees the design and editorial work. He initially joined to do graphic design and because of his love of reading, but since then this experience has also taught him many other skills.

“Being a part of this team has largely impacted my time management skills,” Sam said. “This kind of work requires a lot of time especially when we get all the submissions in at once. In addition, it requires a lot of focus to check that everything is right.”

Thanks to the benefit of hindsight, the seniors know the rewards that come from their work experience as student journalists. The younger students learn from them and are eager to carve out their own path through the world of student media.

“If I could tell my freshman self one thing,” Anna Medrano said, “ I would say: ‘Continue working hard because it will pay off in the end.’”

Harrison Grossman ’24 props up a video camera during an Upper School Varsity football game. He is a part of PCTV and helps produce segments of the show.

Nathaniel “Nate” Pritzer ’23 looks at a variety of live cameras on the field during a football game. Nate is not only a part of PCTV but also a photographer for “The Crestian” and a lights tech for Stacy Auditorium.

Maddox Marzano ’26 and Rodney Henry ’26 check spelling on proofs for the second deadline. The two make sure that everyone’s name is spelled correctly.

“The Crestian” is the only student publication on campus that works with a professional publisher. The team abides by four major deadlines through the year to send batches of pages to the presses.

Ellie Mukamal ’26 and Matthew Lopez ’24 review second deadline pages. They check spelling, folio, bylines and that the overall concept of the page makes sense.

Dr. Jack Stewart and Samuel Morse ’23 discuss the selection of pieces for the magazine and define the editing criteria. Sam has been an editor and contributor for “The Scribbler” since he was a freshman. Dr. Stewart is in charge of the Talented Writers Program. This was his first year as adviser for the literary magazine.

Every Tuesday before school, the staff of the Paw Print meets to plan upcoming assignments. Mr. Nicholas Lowe, who serves as adviser for the newspaper, moderates discussions and supports the team’s efforts. Amid, lively discussions, student journalists decide the stories to cover.

Our goal is to tell the story of our campus to the community. One of the most important aspects of PCTV is our special edition shows, where we get to be creative and work as a team to make the students relate to our show.

-Nathaniel Pritzker ’23

The Scribbler PCTV

The

CRESTIAN

The most important part of our team is making a plan and staying on the same page with each other. Once we know what the story is and how we want to approach it, we divide and conquer based on our skill sets. In the end, all aspects of the book (writing, photography and design) are impacted by the whole team.

-Avery Holzer ’24

I think the most important aspect of the production is the participation we get from all those involved, especially in the editing and acceptance processes. When the magazine comes out, I want all who took part to feel a sense of ownership and pride in the result. I am hoping we get a sense of community with how the publication is put together, so that the fınished product is seen as part of a larger effort.

-Dr. Jack Stewart

The

PAW PRINT

Publishing articles about the school, news, student body, and even crossword puzzles is what makes what we do so special. It’s amazing to be part of a team that is constantly working towards reaching the students on a more personal level through our writing

-Kaelin Braverman

its all about the crew

A season made of passion and drive

words by Lou Lou Hauser, photography courtesy of James Lansing, design by Elani Kodner

One of the largest teams in the Upper School, the Varsity Crew team bond is extremely close. The team is full of students from every grade who love to row and work with one another.

Despite the large number of students involved in the crew team, everyone has their place.

“Everyone needs to be in sync and in time, and be able to trust the person behind you that they will also be in sync and in time.

We all trust that everyone is trying their best in order to perform as well as we can in the race. I think that it is important that we all rely on one another to balance the boat and we all work collectively for the boat. I love the team dynamic on and off of the water,” Jonah Berkun ’24 said.

This year, the crew team introduced a new coach. Coach

Claire Frenkel is new to the girls team and came halfway through the season with goals to be on the same page with communication, expectations for success and taking the time to learn the student athletes.

“I come from a Division I collegiate coaching background so I have enjoyed my transition back to Juniors rowing. It is really different from where I am previously coming from but I feel like I can make a bigger impact as a coach and mentor, with this age group. Our facilities and resources are better than most of the collegiate programs in the country, so I am honored to be on staff here and ready to get to work” Coach Frenkel said.

Making sure to stay in sync, the Crew teams strive to do their best on and off the boats.

1. The Freshman Boys team works together to get the boat off the trailer and ready to row in the MBRC Scrimmage. Aside from focusing on actually rowing, the rowers learn how to properly care for and clean their boats in order to keep them in perfect condition.

2. The Varsity 4 boat competes during the Matt Abel Speed Fiesta. During regattas, the boat has to work together in order to push each other to keep high speeds all the way to the fınish line while also being able to row at the same time.

3. The boys Varsity 8 boat races together in the Palm Beach Sprints. Sprint races differ from regattas by being shorter, leading to rowers having to keep high speeds for shorter distances.

The girls row together during the MBRC Scrimmage. During this event, the girls had to be aware of the water conditions and communicate to adjust their rowing style.

#committed 16 STUDENT ATHLETES COMMITT TO PLAY AT THE COLLEGATE LEVEL

Baseball:

Michael Harrigan ’23, Oberlin College

Josh Kelsky ’23, Emerson College

Mason Koczwara ’23, Lafayette College

Golf:

Sam Brown ’23, George Mason University

Swimming and Diving:

Ava Andersen ’23, diving at Southern Methodist University

Riley Botting ’23, swimming at Yale University

Julia Podkoscielny ’23, swimming at the University of Florida

Lauren Balfour ’23, swimming at Brandeis University

Lacrosse: Jordan Faison ’23, University of Notre Dame

Alexandra Gladding ’23, Vanderbilt University

Nash Jarolem ’23, Tufts University

Football:

Jordan Faison ’23, University of Notre Dame

Corye Readon ’23, Grinnell College

Andrés Van Woerkom ’23, Bentley College

Cross Country and Track:

Jack Gabrielle ’23, Colgate University

Rowing:

Samantha Feeley ’23, Georgetown University

Tennis:

Michaela Landry ’23, Colby College

ready set sail!

Varsity Sailing Conqers the Seas

words by Sam Weisfısch and photography courtesy of Jake Taubman ’25

With the arrival of a new swim and sail coach, Coach Sophia Reineke, the sailing team has improved greatly. With her knowledge and experience from being a skipper at Boston College, Coach Reineke helped make the sailing team maximize their potential. She introduced several new strategies and techniques so the team can work better together. At the same time, Reineke manages to create a positive environment for the entire team to collaborate and discuss their races.

“Reineke gives us helpful tips on things we might struggle with,” Brooke Mertz ’25 said. “Overall, she has made a tremendous impact on the sailing team.”

When practicing sailing, it helps understand your teammates, because there are two people on the boat. The skipper is in charge of the boat and they make sure to navigate the course as well as steering the boat.

“As a skipper, I always make sure to have good communication with my

crew,” Jake Julien ’24 said. It is typical for weather to play a crucial role in sailing as it can determine the tide, height of the waves and the wind. These elements of sailing are crucial for knowing the course of the sailboat, the speed and the maneuverability. Sailing without wind is very frustrating as it can lead to a delay or cancellation of a race. On the other hand, strong winds make a big difference because they cause the sailors to constantly adjust their sail. Many have trouble with this as it takes a lot of skill to maneuver the boat safely and constantly adjust the sail correctly.

“A five-degree shift in wind direction can make or break your race,” Jake Taubman ’25 said.

Despite its potential challenges, the sailing team perservered one step at a time and worked with each other to deliver the best possible result.

1freshman

3 sophomores

1 junior

5seniors

2 boats 1 coach

Members of the sailing team analyze their boat before heading off to the seas to sail.

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A Walk Through the AP Art Exhibit

It is what it is

“It was ultimately an experimental piece. I made it to try out some new techniques and themes and did my best to have fun in the process.”

-Caterina Farrell ’23

Rhinos

“My favorite part of the process was allowing the gray paper to do most of the work and drawing in the shadows and lights to complete this project. I used charcoal, an eraser, and a blender.”

-Allison Yang ’24

Pizza

“I started brainstorming a unique idea for this art piece to go with my AP Art concentration: "Below Surface Level." I chose to do a pizza painting because a pizza has layers and I found an interesting way to invert the layers so that the top layers go below the bottom ones.”

-Arwa Kheda ’23

Freedom and Peace

“It’s an oil painting that is currently in progress. It shows a little girl holding a dove as a comment on freedom and peace."

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Landscape

After I sketch and outline everything in pen, I spent a lot of time adjusting the colors and repainting sections to get it to look right. It takes a lot more time than the sketch. Still, I'd say the painting is my favorite part, since that's when it starts to look like the idea I was envisioning, especially when I begin adding in details.I used pencil, blank pen, and watercolor paint.

- Maya Tadorov ’26

design by Ally Lobis

-Isabel Mazulis

Warring Factions

“This

Biomechanics

Using the metal lids of tennis ball cans that would have been thrown away, I could cut and superglue small pieces together. The title of this piece comes from the combination of organic matter and robust machinery. I submitted it for the Scholastic Art Awards, and it won a Gold Key, and is currently advancing to the national level in the mixed media category.

-William Gabrielle ’25

vs

Clouds I made this piece for my AP 2D Art portfolio. In the class, we each pick a general theme and by May, we have 15 pieces that correspond with it. used oil paint which is my favorite medium because of its softness and ability to blend.

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-Leah Walters

Lights It took a lot of time and hard work to be successful using new mediums. I had never really experimented with colored pencil on black paper."

-Hadley Edwards ’24

Bones

.”This piece reflects the make up of one’s soul.”

-Jessica Horvitz ’25

Girls Talking

This artwork pictures two girls listening to their fırst record together.

- Caterina Farrell ’26

artwork captures Athens

Sparta compared to each other. It also exemplifıes war and peace.”

- Amanda Russo ’23

I really enjoy Talented Writers because it gives us an environment where we can both get good feedback on our writing and improve it by being exposed to completely different styles.

-Remy Morris ’23

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Sara Pearl Adler ’24, Savannah Osei ’26 and Samuel Morse ’23 stand with teacher, Dr. Jack Stewart, after competing in the school sponsored Poetry Out Loud Competition. Students recited poetry to a panel of judges, with Sara Pearl winning fırst and Samuel going to States. “Having the opportunity to challenge myself alongside other passionate poets to recite poetry is an incredible experience and I am honored to represent our school at the state level,” Samuel said.

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Poetry Out Loud

Students perform at a poetry recitation competition held by the English department

words

by Chloe Wigoda

Poetry Out Loud is a nationwide program that students partake in. Students who complete this program improve their public speaking abilities, build up their confidence and gain knowledge of literary history and modern culture. In order to accentuate a performance, the performer must acquire the tone, determine who the speaker is addressing and the objective of the poem.

“I learned a lot about the effect of a specific tone of voice and elements of drama when reciting a poem. With the amount of preparation that went into each of our recitations, I was also able to collaborate and bond

with my classmates, and I felt very confident in my ability to accurately recite my poem on the day of the competition,” Skylar Reisner ’25 said.

Popular categories often include family ties, poems of protest, folklore and social injustice and equality. The program also helps improve students public speaking skills.

“Poetry was always meant to be out loud, the first poems would have been at readings in front of an audience for people to hear instead of them watching television or having any other distractions,” Dr. Stewart said.

Dr. Stewart leads his Post-AP Fiction in a class discussion. Seniors enganged in meaningful conversation to deepen their knowledge of literary works .

Pursuing their

PASSIONS

Students in Talented Writers embrace their aptitude for writing

words by Allison Natt and design

Dr. Jack Stewart’s Talented Writers Program is a three-year program designed to allow students who are interested and enthusiastic about writing to embrace their interests and expand their knowledge. Throughout its three years, the program incorporates genres of poetry, creative fiction and nonfiction, which allows students to have the opportunity to determine their own personal interests, and decide what they enjoy writing about the most. Over their three years in the program, students will have written all three genres, writing each at least twice if not more. Students’ work

throughout their years in the program is combined into a portfolio that they can submit to colleges that have a creative writing program.

“A lot of people don’t realize that there are creative writing programs at schools you wouldn’t expect, and they are interested in people that are not just STEM people,” Dr. Stewart said.

The class is set up as a workshop, where students write their pieces and then receive feedback from their peers and Dr. Stewart. They then go back and revise their work, using the feedback they were given to strengthen it.

Dr. Stewart acknowledges that the

program is a process, and does not expect perfection from his students because they are trying something new.

“I tell my students that the work you write for me may not be as good as things you write for other stuff, because you are trying to learn a skill”.

The Talented Writers Program invites students to enhance their prefound interest in writing and creates a foundation that sets them up for success in future opportunities.

Shakespeare

TRIP

Over February break, a group of anglophiles, led by Mrs. Marisa Ortega and Mrs. Jane Anderson, explored all England has to offer from theater to cuisine. Students saw the works they had read about in class come to life on a stage.

“We got to see the Tempest and we got to hear from the actors in the Tempest, some of the production managers of the Tempest and then the professors that served the actors with helping bring these characters to life,” Mrs. Ortega said.

Beyond viewing performances

Spending Febuary Break travelling Stratford upon Avon

students had the opportunity of indulging in High Tea at Havilands Tea Room, a tour of the Tower of London as well as free time to explore the city to satisfy their curiosity about the offerings of London.

Cadence Barkan ’23 reminisces about her experience in England.

“To see Shakespeare’s world come to life and have talk backs with the actors, is really an extraordinary opportunity to see how Shakespeare is relevant today.”

by Elani Kodner

words by Ava Geiger

1. Students visited a castle during their visit to Stratford-upon-Avon.

2. Cadence Barkan ‘23 and Samuel Morse ‘23 disuss the stained art glass at one of the many cathedrals that students on the trip visited.

3. Cadence Barkan ‘23 and Marissa Rosenberg ‘23 admire art during a tour of one of England’s landmarks. Students were given the opportunity to visit many different famous places.

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unique way to showcase the traditions of different cultures, Multicultural Week displays a variety of different cultures through breathtaking performances, exhilarating dances and flavorful food prepared by a variety of clubs in the Upper School.

Students and faculty got the oppotunity to bring in and taste a variety of different foods representing different regious and ethnicities.

“I brough brigadeiro, which is a Brazilian dessert, for the Latinx club, and I enjoyed eating ramen from the Asian Pacific Islanders club,” Sofia

Silveira ’26 said.

One major part of the week long event was the assembly. Clubs committed in November and had a series of deadlines to meet between November and January. A requirement for each of the organizations is a minimum of five rehearsals with Mrs. Stacy Nisman. Typically, there are around ten to fifteen clubs that participate.

“There are so many things I love about this day. I love watching everyone’s hard work come together into something magnificent and memorable,” Mrs. Nisman said.

“I am always amazed at not only

the talent of the students but their courage to get up on stage in front of peers and the entire school community at large to perform. I love seeing how proud the students are of what they managed to put together and what they accomplished.”

Students from different backgrounds and ethnicities can represent their cultures and interact through the assembly.

“I am so happy that I had the experience to dance with such an amazing club. I loved to embrace the Spanish culture on the stage,” Eva Weiner ’25 said.

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our cultures showcasing our heritages on stage words by Jessica Schmilovich and design by Anna Medrano & Elani Kodner photograohy by Ellie Gomez & Daniel Quintero

Chistian Geter ’23 and Vanessa Caseas ’23 of the Black Student Association dance together. The Black Student Association worked together to choreograph a dance that represented their culture . Chloe Elderkin ’23 performs a song for the Gender and Sexuality Awareness Organization. While picking the song, students chose based on what would best encapsulate their club’s message.

The Indian Heritage Club performs a segment of their routine for the student body. While preparing for the dance, the students prepared and practiced the routine both in and outside of school in order to have the choreography ready to present.

The Asian Heritage Club performs in a dragon costume. During their performance, the club also had many other Asian influences incorporated into their dance, such as Pokemon and Anime.

GLOBAL LOOK

Students enjoy treats from around the world

LSA

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RUSSIAN CLUB

GREEK CLUB

Jillian Ceritelli ’23 performs a ballet solo. She was part of the Russian Club and danced a traditional ballet dance.

The Varsity Dance Team fınishes out their season by performing their hiphop dance at the Multicultural assembly. “At the end of our seasons, it was amazing to perform for all of my classmates and share what we have practiced all season,” Jillian Ceritelli ’23 said.

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first year, students participated in a multicultural feast where students in cultural clubs brought in food to represent their culture. Here, Señora Gomez talks to students in LSA and Spanish club, as they hand out food from their cultures.

Eva Weiner ’25 grabs some food to try from a different culture. Different kinds of food from each club were introduced to the students during their lunch period.

Naji Nass ’23 and Jacob Karmin ’23 smile as they sit at a stand to hand out food for their club.

Traveling 2 Learn

words by Olivia Morrissey and design by Elani Kodner

Exploring the World Building Bridges Between Concepts and Reality

words by Olivia Morrissey

Outside the classroom Upper School students are given the chance to go on several academic trips across the United States. Whether it be Model Congress, Model United Nations or Debate, these students can take skills that they learn and apply it elsewhere.

In January, some Model Congress students took a trip to San Francisco with Mr. Gary Friedmen, where they participated in the Harvard University Model Congress. During this conference, they were able to represent members of the American political system, such as senators, in order to debate political issues with students from around the country and craft bills. Students also explored San Francisco’s many landmarks, like the Golden Gate Bridge.

“Going on the Model Congress trip was a really fun and informational experience,” Nathan Scher ’24 said. “I liked going through this experience with my friends and other students from around the country.”

From learning how to write a position paper to choosing the country that they are going to represent, Model UN students can bond through the preparation process of a conference together. In January, these students were given the chance to utilize their developed skills in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania where they were placed in different committees to argue theoretical issues that the countries encountered.

“The conference gave me an opportunity to voice my opinions on potentially real issues in the world and

Boston College TRIP

Patchwork of Adventures

Over February break, sophomores and juniors had the chance to take a trip to Boston where they could tour different schools in the area. This included talking to tour guides and having the opportunity to meet with admissions counselors.

“By going to see all these schools, I was able to get a good idea of what I wanted out of my college experience,” Dannie Restrepo-Stier ’24 said. “It was very helpful being able to compare and contrast each school.”

work with other students from around the country to come up with possible solutions,” Rebecca Friedman ’24 said.

On multiple occasions, students on the debate team competed on a national level.

During the school day, they work with their partners to prepare for their next competition where they are competing against some of the best young debaters in the country. While on these trips, the students got the opportunity to bond and get to know their partners better.

“We bonded over debate and explored whatever city we’re traveling to,” Anaya Shintre ’24 said. “This team is so close-knit and although debate trips allow us to hone in on our debate skills, it’s really about connecting with one another.”

The students sit while listening to an admissions counselor give information and answer questions about their school. The students had a unique situation where they were able to speak to counselors and current students in order to gain a full understanding of what applying and attending the school is like.

The students sit in on an information session during their time at Northeastern University. Before going to see the campus, the school usually gives students a view of the school’s history, traditions and classes.

Students listen to their tour guide while seeing Boston University. By seeing the campus and hear from a current student of the school, prospective students got the chance to grasp what it would be like to attend the school and if they would like to apply.

TRIP TO

MODEL UN

Students compete in Philadelphia representing different countries

JOURNEY MODEL CONGRESS

Students travel to Boston to role play senators and representatives

Mr. Gary Friedman takes a selfıe with his Model Congress students in Boston. While on this trip, students spent time with one another outside of a school setting.

The students raise their placards during a mock legislative session. During these sessions, students become members of the American political system to discuss and “vote” on a bill with students from around the country.

Kristian Ivanov ’23, Michael Greenberg ’23, Mahyoub Yatak ’23, Stefan Awaida ’23, Anaya Shintre ’24 and Sophie Whiteside ’24 pose with their awards after competing in Lexington. During school, students work with their debate partners to work on their debate skills and prepare for tournaments.

The debate team stands with their award from the Lexington Winter Invitational. For this tournament, the team won many awards, including Mahyoub Yatak ’23 and Michael Greenberg ’23 winning fırst and second place for individual speakers.

Students and Mr. Tyler Miller pose in front of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. They visited the museum in addition to attending the conference. “It was really cool to see the Art Museum and visit the Rocky Statue. Although it was windy, I had a great time with my peers,” Avery Holzer ’24, Co-President of Model United Nations, said.

Students attend the Model United Nations delegate dance after a day of committee sessions. There were games, a dance floor and a DJ.

QSERVED THE POWER WE

Boys and girls tennis aced their season

& With player Katrin Gulia-Janovskaia

How do you prepare for the matches?

Before all of the matches, the team has a quick warm-up where we hit some forehands, backhands, volleys, overheads, and serves. We do this to see how we are feeling about our game and if we have to spend more time warming up a specifıc part of our game.

What has been your favorite memory?

My favorite part of the season so far was Senior Night because we celebrated the seniors who have contributed to the tennis team for many years. That day was super fun because of the posters, the ceremony, and the snacks.

words by Arsenii Aleshin and design by Elani Kodner, photos by Maya Heyman

Even though it may seem isolating, tennis can be a very collaborative sport. Whether you’re in doubles or singles, players always have their fellow athletes there to support one another when they are in a match.

Katrin Gulia-Janovskaia ’26 won six out of seven of her matces this season. She shared insight into how the team practices as well as their bond.

“This year, they made team practice mandatory once a week on Mondays. I think that is what they are doing to help people get closer to others on the team and to support others. I think it is a really individual sport, but you have to learn to support your teammates even though you do not necessarily compete with each other,” Katrin said.

Both the girls and boys teams won ten out of twelve matches prior to districts. Each match is either individual or in a pair.

“It is a very interesting dynamic for an upper school sport because it is individual players playing individual matches that accumulate points for the team. So, it is more than just your match and when it is done, you’re cheering on your friends,” Coach Corey Marsh said. Krisztian Meszaros ’23 went undefeated in his season. He gave details on his leaving and what the future of the team will look like.

“The future of the tennis team is very strong. I think our coaches are really good and push the team in a positive direction. I am leaving this year, and there are a few other kids leaving, but we always have good players coming through and I believe that the team will continue to be strong for many more years, just because the dynamic and the culture are really powerful,” Krisztian said.

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Maria Samofalova ’26 prepares to prepares to respond to her opponent’s serve.

serves the

the start

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By focusing on their technique in each different component of their game, the players are able to improve over the course of the season.

Michaela Landry

follows through after hitting a backhand return to her opponent.

and Jeffrey

celebrate after winning a point in their doubles match. During doubles matches, the players fınd it important to keep morale high and communicate in order to fıx problems that arise.

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Tyler Hage ’24

Berinstein ’26

Tyler Hage ’24

ball at

of

point.

Natasha Jerkunica ’27 gets behind the ball in order to return the shot.

Christian Yeagley ’25 receives the ball and celebrates a powerful return.

Taking a break

A snapshot: the places students went and the things students did

This February break, students spent their time off in many fferent places. One of the top places students ventured is Vail, Colorado. Vail has many slopes and stunning views to offer. Freshman Maddison Rechter got to travel there.

“While in Vail, I got to meet up with many other students and ski while taking my mind off of school. I will remember these moments and cherish my experiences” Madison said.

While others enjoyed their time skiing, many spring athletes stayed close to home for games and practices. Mia Weitzman ’25 spent her break practicing for the girls

lacrosse team’s upcoming games.

“Our team had two games over break and had one day in between to practice before each. The days, we had practice, they would be scheduled in the morning and we had the rest of the day to relax” Mia said. The team successfully won both of their games over the break because of their hard work during practice. Overall, students got to either travel or stay local, while taking their minds off of their academics.

I went to Park City, Utah and everyday we did a different activty such as dog sledding, snowmobiling and snow tubing. After a long day of activites, we went back to the hotel for hot chocolate and smores.

I went skiing in Solitude, Utah. We skied a lot and I had the best time with my family.

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This winter break I traveled to Vail, Colorado. It was my fırst time visiting Vail and it was so much fun. I really enjoyed skiing in the daytime and hanging out with my school friends at night.

-Jake Weidenfeld ’25

-Lauren Larned ’25

-Jordyn Schmidt ’25

words by Zoey Jobson and design by Jordyn Schmidt

After spending a couple of days with my sister in Virginia, my mom and I went on a tour of the University of Maryland. The weather was perfect for walking around the campus and our stops at the Stamp Union and Testudo’s statue really made the visit so special.

I went skiing for 4 days in Big Sky with my family. After each day on the slopes, we went sledding and drank hot chocolate.

I went to an international convention for an out-of-school club called BBYO in Texas with 3500 high schoolers. It was an amazing experience and I met people from all over the world.

-Jonathan Rosen ’25

-Ellie Gómez ’24

-Mia Weitzman ’25

The views of Cancun, Mexico

Photo by Anna Medrano

Flying over the Atlantic Ocean

Photo by Anna Medrano

Flying over Utah

Photo by Jordyn Schmidt

The snow in Aspen

Photo by Avery Holzer

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TNO TIME TO

reLAX

making the most of the season

words by Sofıa Mukamal

he varsity lacrosse teams flourished throughout the season The girls’ team embraced an abundance of freshmen who were new to the team this season, as well as the boys’ team who instantaneously began to bond as a whole.

“We practice every night to build chemistry as a team and improve in the sport. This season, I am focusing on playing hard every time I step on the field and spending time with my teammates,” Nash Jarolem ’23 said.

Throughout the varsity lacrosse season, the girls’ team continuously showed up to practice ready to work hard and support all of their teammates. The girls are using

the season to learn and grow as a team in addition to individually. Through their dedication, they bonded and succeeded as a team, both during scrimmages and games inside and outside of school. The upperclassmen helped their new teammates further develop their skills and knowledge of the game.

“My favorite part of being on the girls’ varsity lacrosse team is the people and team culture. Everyone always supports and cheers each other on—they welcome and truly care about one another. We have an overall younger team this season which is an opportunity to learn and become closer

with each other throughout the season,” Lilli Forman ’24 said.

The boys’ varsity lacrosse team worked hard before and during the season to help their team be additionally prepared for the games. They consistently put their best foot forward while playing to help their new teammates become familiar with the team and game.

The varsity lacrosse teams adapted to the new changes this season and used them to their advantage.

words by Sydney Lerner design by Sofıa Mukamal, photography by Daniel Quintero

Alex Gladding ’23 runs through the line of sticks before her game against St. Andrews. This was after her name was called for the announcements of the starting lineup. “I enjoy this tradition a lot mainly because it is something we have done since I was a freshman, and it reminds me of playing in a game, which is very exciting,” she said.

perspective

the team’s embracing ROLE MODELS

““Being on the lacrosse team at Pine Crest requires dedication and hard work. We compete regularly against the best teams in Florida. It’s been an honor to learn from coach Harris and coach Sanderson.”

- Coach Reiter

importance of PERSPECTIVE

I think that the most important drill we do in practice is the full fıeld clearing drill because it is realistic to game situations and helps me prepare.”

- Jeremy Zucker ’24

cherishing TRADITION

“One of my favorite parts of being on the boys lacrosse team is our tradition of singing the national anthem after every away game on the bus on the way back to school once we reach the train tracks.“

- Patrick Schwartz ’23

A peek at Practice

1 Partner Pass

“I like partner passing because we get to warm up our sticks before practice begins. I also like to use this time to catch up with the other girls and talk about our days.” - Stella Potenti ’23

2 Stretching and 10 Minute Run

“We stretch to prepare for practice and prevent injuries. After that, we run for a timed 10 minutes in order to continue our conditioning and practice working when we are tired.” - Lilli Forman ’24

3 Shuttle Lines

“Shuttle lines are the perfect opportunity to work on stick skills in a game-like setting where we are always on the move. It also is a good cardio workout before practicing more technical aspects of the game.” - Hayley Hodes ’24

Drills 4

“The drills in practice are very game-like, and I love seeing everyone always putting in 110 percent whether it’s in the Becker drill or 7 v 7s. This helps me to practice with the same intensity that I am going to bring into the games.” - Diya Jain ’23

5 High Lows

“High Low Cheers are a time for the team to focus on one another and get to know each other better. It’s incredible to have coaches that want to know more about you as a person, not just as a player. High Lows helped me realize that the only way for us to work together cohesively on the fıeld is to work well of of it.” - Kaelin Braverman ’25

GAME TIME

The lacrosse teams represented the green and white on the playing fıeld.

1. The Boys Varsity Lacrosse team huddles around their coaches before the start of their game for instructions. This was during their game against St. Edwards School.

2. Alexa Cepero ’26 sprints down the fıeld with the ball. “I was watching the referee waiting for the whistle to blow so that I could run my fastest to the goal to score,“ she said. This was during the game against Kings Academy on March third.

3. The Girls Varsity Lacrosse team huddles together to cheer before the game. “This tradition gets us excited to play and brings a sense of unity to the team,” said Ellie Mukamal ’26.

4. Dylan Faison ’26, Nigel Vital ‘23, and Patrick McCawley ’23 embrace after the end of a play.

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Reporting Live from winter

RELEVANT HAPPENINGS AROUND THE WORLD

JANUARY 10

The French government decided to raise the retirement age by four years by 2030. The reason was to save an average of €17 per month. An early poll suggested that 80% of people were against this idea.

Amazon laid off 18,000 employees to cut costs. They said they were not making enough money to pay all one million employees due to the aftermath of the pandemic boom.

JANUARY 3

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz sent Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine to help them in the war against Russia. That decision was considered a signifıcant U-turn and potentially a decisive moment in the war to pave the way for a broader coalition of countries to send heavy armor to the frontlines.

JANUARY 24

JANUARY 31

The Biden administration announced that by May 11, the COVID-19 Emergency Declaration would be offıcially over. The government would no longer cover the cost and management of vaccinations, tests or results.

A MW 7.8 earthquake struck southern and central Turkey and northern and western Syria. It was followed by a MW 7.7 earthquake less than 12 hours later. There was widespread damage and tens of thousands of fatalities in the region.

FEBRUARY 6

Shakemap courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey, Department of the Interior/USGS

design by the Crestian Staff

National Disasters in Türkiye and Syria

What just happened?

On February 6, 2023, two of the most powerful recorded earthquakes since 1939 devastated regions of Türkiye and Syria, affecting more than 14 million people. In a span of nine hours, two quakes of magnitudes 7.8 and 7.5 shook the ground near Nurdağı for a combined 4 minutes, triggered over 100 landslides, and ripped a tear in the earth spanning nearly 190 miles through Southern Türkiye and Northern Syria. In the following weeks, surrounding regions experienced over 10,000 aftershocks, which deepened the crisis in the affected areas.

After having recently moved from Türkiye, Lila Tataroglu ’26 left many of her family members in affected areas. She shared her reaction to fırst hearing the news.

“At fırst I thought it was just a regular earthquake because we get a lot of those in Türkiye, but then I found out about how strong it was and how big it was and I was heartbroken because so many cities were destroyed completely. With family and friends still living in those regions, I was concerned for their safety. Luckily my family or friends were all safe, but it was really bad and I was shocked by the news,” she said.

Cities in close proximity to the epicenter as well as those along fault lines, rivers, and canals sustained the most damage largely due to softer soil foundations and increased risk of flooding. Fragile buildings and densely populated neighborhoods were made more vulnerable by their designs and construction which were done before recent efforts to modernize infrastructure and protect against seismic events.

“Much of the impact of the earthquakes is locally concentrated. The quakes are absolutely devastating in the short run due to the weaker infrastructure in less

FEBRUARY 19

Former President Jimmy Carter opted to receive hospice care. With his family in full support of his decision, it made it easier for him to leave the hospital. One of President Carter’s closest friends, Bob Dylan, visited him in his home.

developed areas.” AP Human Geography teacher, Mr. Philip Gratwick said.

Aftermath and response: impacts on local and global communities

In the weeks after, the United Nations calculated an estimated 1.9 million people in Türkiye and 500,000 people in Syria displaced from their homes and living in temporary shelters. Many families slept in their cars, or made use of train carriages that were momentarily repurposed as shelters and refuges for displaced victims. Though the physical damage was contained to select regions, communities around the world felt the rippling effects of the quakes. Whether they were people in neighboring countries or those with family members in affected areas, communities joined together to send aid to the victims.

“The environment at home was very distressing for a few weeks, because of how awful [the news] was. Even though no one was hurt, my family and close friends [in Türkiye] were greatly affected. A family friend went to help rescue people stuck under debris. To watch him struggle with what had happened was diffıcult. It was really traumatizing for the whole country. Being so far away, I felt bad that I couldn’t go to help. My family donated clothes and things we had back in Türkiye that we didn’t bring with us. We also donated to relief funds and basically did all we could to help from afar,” Lila said.

The United Nations (UN) was one of many organizations that assisted Türkiye and Syria in relief efforts, sending humanitarian aid trucks packed with food, water, shelter and cleaning supplies. The Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency under the Turkish Ministry of Interior (AFAD) mobilized volunteers from many outside countries to relieve

and rescue citizens. Their mission was disrupted by damaged roads and communication issues, a few of the consequences the winter season brought to areas in dire circumstances.

“I think there have been a lot of calls to action for humanitarian relief. I’ve been humbled and impressed with the scale of responses especially in global communities. I’ve donated to the Red Crescent which is a humanitarian organization focused primarily on the needs of families with children and medication,”

Mr. Tyler Miller said.

Moving forward: rebuilding and recovering

The process of recuperating Türkiye and Syria has slowly begun. Three weeks after the earthquakes, President Tayyip Erdogan and the Turkish government brought forward plans to begin rebuilding over 200,000 houses and 70,000 apartments in affected areas within the year. They also released plans to demolish and rebuild many remaining buildings in surrounding regions that did not fıt the most recent safety standards. In Syria, the impacts of the quakes exacerbated many infrastructural and economic problems that had previously existed due to the tense political conflict that has dominated the country for 13 years. Plans to rebuild there have found much more resistance due to a lack of international support caused by the political tension as well as a more considerable lack in resources.

On the human side, the combined death toll surpassed 46,000 in both countries, with many more injured. This devastating reality saddened the soul of these nations, and the world. Amid the chaos and distress, in response to Türkiye’s call for international help, more than 141,000 people from 94 countries joined the rescue effort.

FEBRUARY 21

A metal power plant in Ohio exploded which left debris everywhere. The debris fell from the sky hitting buildings and houses. This killed one person and injured many others.

words by Sydney Lerner, Ellie Mukamal, Ellie Gómez & Avery Holzer

Pursuing Passions

words by Arsenii Aleshin design by Anna Medrano

TheTechnology Student Association, or TSA, is an organization in which students work together to compete in technology related tasks. TSA offers different activities and competitions that appeal to young, innovative minds. In preparation for this event, students worked together and learned from each other.

“Events are all very diverse, and it is not just technology. It gives students more of a variety in terms of what they want to study and go into,” Mia Starkman ’23 said.

An significant amount of organization went into preparing for the conference.

“We had practices every Tuesday and Saturday of the week. We would work together

to create our projects. One of our projects was making a software development app. With it, we won third in the state,” Drew Goldstein ’26 said.

Every year, the conference is held in Orlando at the Double Tree Convention Center. More than 1000 students competed in States in events from fashion design to engineering.

“This was my first year competing in TSA States and I enjoyed it a lot and can’t wait for Nationals in June,” Drew said.

The Chapter won first place in many events including Board Game Design, Data Science and Analytics, Music Production, Senior Solar Sprint and Systems Control Technology.

IN THE BUSINESS WORLD

Students partake in Social Entrepeneurship

“The most valuable lesson I have learned through this program is about leadership and teamwork.

Over the years, our class has shifted from being a required time during the day that peers sit in a room together, to a classroom that feels like a home with people that feel like family. However, families often have moments of disagreement.”

- Isabella Koopman ’23

Juniors Anaya Shintre, Sophie Partin and Gabriela Guimaraes pitch their product idea at Diamond Challenge at the University of Delaware. During this competition, students present their product to a panel of judges and their peers to win awards.

Sophomores Alexander Weinberg, Emma Chin, Sophia Wang, Andrew Schwedelson present their project. Through the judges’ scoring, each team has the chance to move on to the semifınal round and, if they score high enough, the International summit.

DECA

1. Mr. Spitzig and Ms. Knight plays cards with students while relaxing after a day of competitions. During the TSA trips, students are able to bond after competing, creating a great environment to work and collaborate in.

2. Nailah Gayle ’24 and Isabella Corredor ’24 prepare their item for the costume design event. During this event, the students collaborate in order to create a fınal product that aligns with the guidelines.

3. Blake Van Tassel Hadi Koleilat ’26 and Petra Coleman ’26 collaborate to start their TSA project. For the competition, many TSA events require a tangible end product that is specifıed by which event they are in. Students work all year to research, brainstorm and create this end product.

Jayden Engelhardt ’23 and Isabella Lotenberg ’23 smile with Mr. Curran during the trip DECA Nationals. During this trip, each student competes in their respective category through taking written tests and participating in role play assessments.

4. The senior TSA members celebrate during their last TSA trip. During the students’ down time, TSA members took the time to honor the seniors and all their hard work over their highschool career.

5. Nathaniel Pritzker ’23 and Gabriel Duarte ’25 stand while hanging out with their fellow TSA members. While on the TSA trip, the students always make time to spend time with each other over meals.

1. Seniors Madison Huang and Miraa Shukla pose together in between competition events. Aside from participating in the competition, the students were given the opportunity to bond through eating meals together.

2. Santiago Carregal Yege ’26 Jonathan Frank ’26 and Sailor Snyder ’26 come together during their down time in Orlando to spend time together and prepare to compete. Along with participating in their events, students took the time at the DECA competition to learn from their fellow students about how to be a challenging competitor.

3. Mr. Curran, Jonathan Frank ’26 and Sailor Snyder ’26 give a thumbs up during the DECA competitions. The students have to focus on the understanding of the topic they are talking about while simultaneously playing into the situations they are given and staying composed in front of the judges.

of their game and reflect on their performance.

swinging for success

A season of hard work and dedication

Coming off a five-win season, the boys’ Varsity and Junior Varsity team were focused on redefining team culture, honing new skills and building new habits. After seven years with the program, Coach Rob Conver took over as Head Coach of the team.

“We’re just trying to improve. We’re trying to take a different mentality to the game and our everyday work ethic,” Coach Conver said.

Coach Conver put emphasis on the importance of visualization and specific team oriented goals to help connect the team and prepare them for the mental aspects of the game. The change in dynamic proved successful as the teams saw improvement in batting average, pitching and fielding statistics. Batting averages went from 0.270 to 0.315, pitching ERA dropped from 5.49 to 4.18 and fielding went from 0.900 to 0.910. All statistics improved to better than the national averages for respective fields.

Nathan Sorrentino ’23 reflected on the improvements that the team had made in a short amount of time.

“I definitely think we are building a culture of constant improvement. The practices have been much more efcient and I personally feel that I’ve gotten better since the season

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started. I know I speak for many of my teammates when I say that,” he said.

In a season full of new beginnings, Mason Koczwara ’23 undertook the challenge of pitching for the first time and became one of the team’s leading pitchers boasting an earned run average, a number that represents the number of earned runs a pitcher allows per nine innings, of 0.78. As a senior member of the team, he spoke on the development of a positive team environment and how the team gelled with the addition of new staff

“This season, there were a couple new coaches and we connected with them really well. The team is just like a family, we eat together, hangout outside of school, and are always there for each other,” Mason said.

The varsity team’s win against the Saint Andrew’s Scots was a testament to the team’s skills. Mason pitched a complete game, only allowing 2 runs, leading batter Ian Hurt led the team with 2 extra base hits and all but one player reached base. The Panthers beat the Scots 7-2 for their 2nd win of the season and continued onto a 4-game win streak which would end matching the total number of games won in the previous season.

Ian Hurt ’24 gets ready to bat during the boys’ varsity

game. During practices, the team uses the

machine in the batting cages to improve their swing in game-like situations.

Stephen Gladding ’26 steps forward to pitch the ball. During practices, each player runs drills that help them improve their skills for their particular position.

The teammates high five after a successful inning. During games, the players make it a priority to keep morale up by cheering on the rest of the team.

baseball

ball

The baseball team gathers in close. They huddled to discuss the outcome

words by The Crestian Staff, photography by Ashley Small and design by Anna Medrano

hey batter, batter

Swing batter!

words by Ally Lobis, photography by Daniel Quintero

Preparing for a season of growth, the girl’s varsity team dedicated their afternoons to perfecting their craft. They practiced five days a week working different fielding drills, hitting in batting cages and scrimmaging. For the team largely composed of freshmen, they began to work on building strong foundations.

“The team is very young, which makes us unique. With no seniors and seven freshman students, it gives us room to grow,” Coach Tori Reese said.

As a team sport, the team learned how to run plays and execute small adjustments on the field as a singular unit. Embracing the young core of the team, the girls established a supportive and enjoyable team dynamic and focused on making each other better.

“We have players on the team who have never played before, so experience-wise, anyone can join. Our team emphasizes that everybody chooses to be there, so

we all want to make it a positive environment and show our passion for playing daily,” Robyn Sverdlik ’24 said.

Though the team had many new, young players, there were several veteran players leading the way. Juniors Alicia Marzouca and Lindsey Eldridge entered their 3rd and 5th years on the team. Leading the team in batting, pitching and fielding, they helped newer players adjust to the game. They ran and demonstrated different drills and gave advice to their teammates to help them improve their game.

“For new players, I recommend starting with a tennis ball and working on their hand-eye coordination. Once they’ve mastered that, they can move onto working with a softball because the tennis ball will make working with a softball much easier,” captain Alicia Marzouca ’24 said.

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games

Making their Mark

Robyn Sverdlik ’24 prepares to catch the ball. As a catcher, Robyn has to wear special padding and practice different skills such as the catcher’s crouch and the different plays they have to make.

Linsdey Eldridge ’24 winds up the the ball. As a pitcher Lindsey has to accuratly throw the ball to the batter.

Mia Farber ’26 swings at the ball in an attempt to run to advance her team. During practices, the players focus on the different aspects of the game, such as hitting, catching , throwing and outfıelding.

Robyn Sverdlik ’24 winds up as she watches the pitcher throw the ball. While waiting for a pitch, the players have to watch and see

Don

the ballet Quixote

LIGHTING UP THE STAGE, THE BALLET PROGRAM PERFORMED DON QUIXOTE, A TRUE SHOW STOPPING PERFORMANCE

words by Jordyn Kronrad; design by Anna Medrano

Filled with flair, energy, and dedication, the Dance Program put on a beautiful production of the ballet Don Quixote. Students, faculty, family and friends filled Stacy Auditorium to watch the dancers highly anticipated performance.

The classical Don Quixote Ballet is a romantic comedy with a captivating twist on the story of the famous Spanish conquistador, Don Quixote. The dancers had to test their ability not only to perform the choreography, but also act out the story. This pushed the dancers and allowed them to grow as ballerinas and performers.

“Don Q was such a fun ballet and even though rehearsals were on Saturdays, it was super fun to spend it dancing with my friends,” Lourdes Dubose ’23 said. “The costumes were also all so pretty and colorful and they were probably my favorite from any year.”

There was a variety of costumes worn by the dancers

and each costume was thoughtfully designed to embody the character wearing it. Since this ballet is based in a Spanish town, most of the costumes had a semi-Spanish influence such as a rose either sewn onto the costume or as a headpiece, the color red, or a hand-held fan as a prop.

“The costumes made me and everyone else feel more like the characters we were playing,” Caitlin McGinn ’25 said.

Students from Lower School, Middle School and Upper School worked hard in preparation for the performance. The dancers dedicated every Saturday since the end of winter break and many days after school to rigorous rehearsals to help them prepare for the strong performance.

Gabriella Pecoraro ’23 poses center stage as she fınished her variation. She and the rest of the cast rehearsed both in the studio and on stage for months leading up to the performace.

in the spotlight

“The ballet was super fun. I loved all the bonding moments we had as a cast. Whether it was Saturday rehearsals or backstage, we all had so much fun dancing together.”

-Victoria Mullen ’26

1. Anna Medrano ’23, Dylan Haligman ’23 and Natalia Moody ’25 perform their pieces to the audience. Leading up to their performances, the dancer practiced multiple times a week, including weekends.

2. The dancers line up as they perform their choreography in their beautiful costumes. Their costumes play a large role in portraying to the audience who is dancing and what their storyline is.

3. Tyler Francisco ’23 performs her variation as Dulcinea in the ballet. The character plays a major role in motivating Don Quixote’s dreams of becoming a knight and changing the world.

4. The dancers in the group dance, Fandango, pose as they fınish their dance.

“My experience during this year’s ballet of Don Quixote was amazing! I loved being able to spend time with my friends while we prepare for our last ballet at Pine Crest school.

-Jillian Ceritelli ’23

“This was my first year doing the ballet and I had so much fun getting to know everyone more. I also loved going to Saturday rehearsal because I got to hang out with my friends while dancing.”

- Catherine Chappell ’25

“I enjoyed how the ballet came together and everyone bonded so well as friends. The rehearsals were a lot of fun and I loved spending time with my friends and watching the other dancers.”

- Samantha Shapiro ’24

&A

GET SET, ON YOUR MARK, GO!

with senior Lior Silberman

How would you describe the bond of the track team?

I feel that this team has created a performance environment that allows all members to feel motivated to continue working on their athletic performance in a tight knit community. The positive team environment truly pushes everyone to progress both as athletes and individuals. It’s a great feeling to train with a team that you know is rooting for you on and off the fıeld.

What is something you learned from participating in track?

I learned a variety of lessons in dedication and leadership that will continue to benefıt me in all future endeavors.

“The best part about track is the relays. Being a part of a relay team can be a lot of pressure, but when your team does good, it’s an amazing feeling. Your team pushes you to do better, and it is a lot of fun.”

-Andrés Parra ’25

One of the most dynamic sports of the season, Track and Field does not disappoint. From pre season events, to the very last meet, the athletes showed incredible perseverance and dedication throughout the entire season. They proved this by constantly reaching new personal records following every meet. Dhiya Reddy ’23, a consistent player who has scored in the top five in the girls 100, 200 and 4x100 relay, provided insight into how the practices go.

“Throughout the week, we have a mix of challenging workouts and recovery days. We also hone in on our specific field and running events. Many runners participate in jumps or throws as well so some days, athletes will work on their field events. Our workouts vary based on

the distances specific to each runner,” Dhiya said.

The head coach of the varsity track and field team, Coach Paul Baur, was a key asset to ensuring the season runs smoothly. Every day before a meet, he sent out a tentative schedule of what would take place. This would also happen every week to make sure the whole team would be up to schedule. After meets, he posted results and gave shoutouts to those who either broke personal records, “PR’s,” or those who did remarkable work.

The track and field athletes’ hard work and dedication not only led to impressive achievements on the track, but also a sense of pride among the athletes, coaches and fans.

words by Logan Schwedelson and design by Anna Medrano

photography by Ellie Gómez

Olivia Avny ’23 sprints to the fınish line

Dhiya Reddy ’23 sprints to complete her leg of the race. In practice, runners do many drills in order to have good form and be able to run to their fullest potential.

Philip Joos ’25 pushes to get the best time for his leg of the relay. During the relay, runners try to help the team by running their leg of the race fast and having a smooth hand off to the next runner.

LilaRose Feely ’25 runs her leg of the relay. During the relay, one of the hardest parts of the race is the handoff between runners, which they try to perfect during practice.

Charles Finkelberg ’25 partakes in the high jump. During this event, athletes run up to the bar and have to jump over it without any assistance.

making a difference

The seniors went to lower school during their advisory period where they read books with the young students.

Tomás Pérez ’23 listens while a lower school student reads her book aloud. Acting as mentors, the seniors were able to set a positive example for the kids.

Cecilia Pizá ’23 laughs along with a lower school student as they read a book together. Each senior advisory was assigned to a different lower school class, which allowed lower school students of all ages to participate.

Quincy “Jordan” Faison ’23 points to the book he is reading to a group of lower school students. This time allowed the young kids to learn from the seniors they were with.

Symposium

in their perspectives

“The Holocaust Symposium was such a cool way for us to learn about people’s story’s and what they went through. Hearing first hand from survivors was very interesting and seeing how everyone had a different experience in a very upsetting time period.”

-Molly Scopp ’26

“The Holocaust Symposium taught me a lot about a historical event from listening to personal experiences. I enjoyed listening to multiple different perspectives from survivors, descendant’s, and people who study the Holocaust.”

-Sydney Silverstein ’26

“The Holocaust Symposium was very informative, and I learned a lot of details that I didn’t know about before. I enjoyed hearing from the Holocaust survivor, and I thought it was interesting to hear different stories of real life survivors.”

-Alexa Ajay ’26

A Holocaust survivor tells his story to the freshman during the Holocaust Symposium. It was a great experience for the students to hear a fırst-hand experience of an event they spend so much time learning about in class.

Photography by Nate Pritzker and Arnav Sadasivan

MLK at the table TALK

words by Lou Lou Hauser and design by Anna Medrano

Learning

Faculty lectures bringing light to new and interesting topics from the experts

During Black History Month, the students attended an assembly that highlighted Martin Luther King, Jr and the Civil Rights Movement called At the Table. They learned about the civil rights movement through different acts and songs. The performers engaged with all of the students by singing together, and had one of the actors

re-enact a scene where he was Dr. King answering a phone call that almost changed the outcome of the whole movement. It was a presentation of facts, in a very unconventional, yet still very educational.

“The assembly was very engaging and fun, while still effective in enforcing to us the importance of the issue,” Lindsey Keyes ’24 said.

1. “At the Table with Dr. King performs for the students in Stacy Auditorium”. During this assembly, students were able to experience the Civil Rights Movement and the impact of Dr. King during this time.

2. The musicians come together to tell Dr. King’s story primarily through music. Along with the musical component, the group also utilized pictures, videos, and sound effects to show fırst hand what this movement was like.

3. The singers of the “At the Table with Dr. King” group sings a trio together. During the assembly, each song that was sung had a story behind it, which was explained in the context of the Civil Rights Movement.

1. Dr. Sara Edelman and Mr. Andrew Schwartz gave a talk about the unique characteristics of lice as well as the evolution of the species as a whole.

2. From the Social Science Department, Mr. Tyler Miller lead an interactive lecture on the fıeld of eco-humanities where he revealed the complexities of “Nature”.

3. Ms. Patricia Knight spoke on the integration of AI into the fıeld of art in the forms of CGI and NFTs, and much more, all while discussing the intricacies of AI in art in general.

set & spike

The Boys Volleyball Team is Ready to Play

Making sure to get the ball over the net, the boys Varsity Volleyball team strives to perform their best on the court. At the beginning of each practice, the team gets in a circle and each player throws the ball to the next one.

“Halfway through the practice, we begin hitting with the ball and that is when it gets really fun,” William “Will” Tobin ’24, volleyball player, said.

For many of the upperclassmen on the volleyball team, the years of playing together makes the experience particularly special.

“A lot of us started our freshmen year and because there are no seniors, we already have a bond with

each other and know how everyone acts and personalities,” Will said. The volleyball team is close-knit because of the time they’ve spent together. For the underclassmen, watching the older players play well because of the connection they shared was a learning experience, something for them to emulate in future seasons. It’s this bond that helped the team to a successful season.

“This season has been great for us as a team. We have bonded well and we have had a lot of fun as we continue to get better with every practice and game,” Cayden Brocato ’25 said.

Scottie Lawlor ’24 attempts to block the ball after the opponent’s spike. Many players utilize their agility, speed and height to be able to get behind the ball and jump in order to get to the correct positions during games.

Arsalan Omer ’24 jumps to bump the ball as the rest of the team watches to calculate their next move.

Cayden Brocato ’25 leaps to spike the ball over the net. During practices, the team works through different formations and game-like scenarios to prepare for their matches.

Decked in white, libero Dylan Bryan ’24 gets in position to bump the ball so his teammates can get it over the net. The team had many new players, so they prioritize learning the basics of the sport and communicating to improve.

words by The Crestian Staff and design by Anna Medrano

one more rep!

Progressively Strong

words by Ellie Gómez, photography by Daniel Quintero

The boys weightlifting team pushed their limits week after week in both practices and competitions. The sport is distinctive because of its individuality. It’s all about self-improvement and yet the team spirit is what makes it possible for every athlete to succeed.

“Weightlifting gives me an opportunity to participate in a sport in which I compete against myself,” Arnav Sadasivan ’23 said. “I like the self-improvement aspect of the sport. I feel stronger as a person every time I put more weight on the bar.”

As any other sport, lifters experience a parallel physical and emotional growth.

“Hyping yourself up for practice is like lifting mental weights,” Arnav said. “It makes you ready to take on anything.”

Every year, a new mix of athletes comprise the team. Some are cross training for other sports, some are doing PE and others specialize in the details of strength training. All of them find a common space of support. The flexibility of the gym’s schedule promotes high participation.

“It has helped that I can go either before school, after school or during a free period,” Arnav said. “We can always find a coach and a trainer there to guide us.”

The Break Down

the people

3 coaches

5 seniors

5 juniors

5 sophomores

11 freshman

Matthew Krusch ’25 progresses through a rep of bench presses. While in the weightroom, the students focus on being able to lift the weight and the technique they use during their sets in order to improve and increase the amount of weight they can lift.

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Matthew Krusch ‘25 lifts the bar off of the stand to start his set of bench presses. During practice, each team member goes through a certain routine in order to practice for the events they will compete in competition.

SPRING SPIRIT

FRIENDSHIP TO THE MAX

Organized by the Steering Committee and Student Council, Spring Fling was not only a carnival but a week-long affair. The student leaders shared their ideas to develop a spirit week for students full of dress down days, fun activities and a pep rally. The dress down days included Theatre versus Threads, Salad Cressing, Clue and Generations.

“I enjoy the dress down days because I get to be creative and stand out of the crowd at school. I can’t wait to go to the carnival with all my friends and have a good time after numerous tests and assignments throughout the week,”

Siena Fucci ’26 said.

During the month leading up to the carnival, students asked their friends to join them at the carnival in what they referred to

themes at a glance

as “friendposals”. Students and faculty added a twist on previous traditions by creating their own. At the carnival, there was an array of fun activities—including music, rides, games and a dunk tank—for the students to enjoy while relaxing after the school week.

“Throughout the years, Spring Fling has gone through many twists and turns, many people did not attend and it has been our goal to change this idea. The Steering Committee has spent a very long time planning different ways to get people involved and excited” Jayden Englehardt ’23, co-head of the Steering Committee, said.

Spring Fling was a success for the planners, students and faculty who were had the chance to take a break and have fun outside of the classroom setting.

Juniors cheer and document their classmate Amish Bagchandani ’24 as he challenged Mr. Spitzig for the Knockout champion title. “As soon as Amish stepped onto the court, the crowd was on their feet and everyone was cheering. He really was the hero of our grade even if he wasn’t champion of the game,” Ellie Gómez ’24 said.

day.

words by Sydney Lerner and design by Logan Schwedelson

Aubrey Goldberg ’26, Madison Rechter ’26, and Stephanie Barry ’26 dress up as babies for generation

Amanda Thorson ’26 dresses up as Marie Antoinette during her French dressing dress down day.

Kyla Truong ’23 and Cadence Barkan ’23 dress up as the colors from Clue

photography by Ellie Gómez and the Crestian Staff

a grandma and baby

friendposal

how students invited their friends

New to Upper School, friendposals are a spin on the way we ask our friends to Spring Fling. Students are able to create unique and creative posters showing their happiness towards others. Gaining spirit and creating an environment to get all students on board, is completed with friendposals.

Kyla Truong ’23 and Cadence

Barkan ’23 dress up as the colors from Clue

Lourdes Dubose ’23, Lillian Weiss ’23, Anne Kurt ’23, and Kyla Truong ’23 dress up their favorite characters from “Mean Girls”

Lillian Weiss ’23 and Jordana Freidman ’23 smile together as they dress up as

Hadley Edwards ’24 gets her espresso themed proposals ready prior to asking a friend.

Gabriela Gomez ’24 proposes to Caroline Gilbert ’24 with her donut phrase, poster, and donuts.

Mr. Adam Greenhut scooters into Mr. Nicholas Lowe’s classroom to ask him to Spring Fling with his decorative poster.

C L U E

Margo Segal ’24 stars as Miss Scarlett in the spring play “Clue.” “Margo was brilliant from places to curtain call,” fellow Thespian Ellie Gómez n’24 said. “Margo is versatile and portrays any character vividly out of the script.”

WHODUNNIT?

On March 23 and 24, Dr. Brent Whitted and his talented troupe shared with the community their rendition of “Clue,” a play by Lynn, Foster, Rustin and Price, which is based on the popular murder mystery game. The plot follows a group of guests who are invited to a dinner party at a remote mansion. However, things quickly take a dark turn when the host is murdered and the guests must work together to identify the killer.

The cast brought a fresh energy to the production, with each actor fully embodying their character’s unique quirks and personalities. From the eccentric Professor Plum portrayed by Greer Udelson ’23, to the cunning Mrs. White played by Kate O’Mahoney ’24, the cast had the audience on the edge of their seats as they tried to piece together the clues and solve the mystery.

Stuco in collaboration with Mr. Pierson and the Upper School administration organized a series of events throughout the week in anticipation for the play. Students were faced by their own mystery when it was announced that, uncharacteristically, Mr. Pierson had lost his ID. Teachers and students were invited to dress up in different themes and characters of the play and right before the opening of the show, it was revealed that Dr. Whitted (dressed as Professor Plum) was indeed the thief.

It was a week of great fun for everyone.

Mr. Ezequiel Guanire and Mrs. Claudia Chervony joined the dress up fun as ranchers and as Mrs. White.

ring in spring

Students

Student council members prepare snacks for students at the spring fling carnibal to enjoy.

Madison

and

ready to ride

spring fling activities

Ava Geiger ’25 and Isabella Medeiros ’25 go down the ‘Super Slide’ together.

Jake Karmin ’23 and Nathan Chen ’25 takes a spin on the teacup swing.

Mr. Adam Greenhut gets dunked in the dunk tank by a student hitting the bullseye.

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Kona Ice staff give out snow cones to students as a quick carnival snack.

Rechter ’26

Stephanie Bary ’26 prepare the popcorn for the rest of the carnival.

play each other in bubble soccer during the Spring Fling carnival.

Seniors Christian Geter and Zekai Hamilton enjoy a ride on the teacup swings making memories of their last leg at PC.

Live

JANUARY 23

Microsoft Investment

Microsoft announced its multi-year, multibillion dollar investment in OpenAI. By doing this, Microsoft aimed to accelerate the breakthroughs in regards to AI to benefıt the rest of the world.

Chat GPT was launched to the public by the company OpenAI. At the time, ChatGPT could engage with a range of topics, including programming, TV scripts and scientifıc concepts.

Launch of ChatGPT

NOVEMBER 30 2022

FEBRUARY 7

Integration of ChatGPT into Bing

Microsoft launched the integration of the GPT-4 model into Bing, allowing for a Chat GTP-like experience within the Bing search Engine. This announcement spurred many new downloads for Bing, indicating a large demand for new AI experiences.

Chat GPT had accumulated 100 million monthly active users, making it the fastest growing consumer application in history.

Immense Growth

FEBRUARY 1

MARCH 13

Release of ChatGPT-4

Chat GPT-4 was offıcially launched. This new version included a paid subscription that allows users access. Overall, GPT-4 is more functional, responsive and safer than the previous versions.

Chat GPT scored around 60 percent on the United States Medical Licensing Exam, resulting in a passing score. The test consists of three exams that assess knowledge spanning most medical disciplines.

Chat GPT Passes Medical Exam

FEBRUARY 9

design by The Crestian Staff

Chat GPT

Where are we going?

words by Lindsay Noyola, Aerin Ellsweig, Ellie Gómez & Avery Holzer

Introduction

Released in 2022 as an essay generator, Chat GPT has raised big questions about how technology will impact our future. Artifıcial intelligence “AI” has been increasingly present in the past few years in different fıelds of work. With every iteration of an artifıcially intelligent program, the potential of benefıcial and semi to fully self-suffıcient robots becomes more clear.

Chat GPT’s main function is to write about any topic. People can ask the program to write about anything, without needing to meet a certain word count. Chat GPT then gives a response that is accurate using the data that already was inputted into the program. Its function is an example of natural language processing, a process by which computers are trained to understand language in the same way that humans can by exposing the computers to more and more examples of language.

“Natural language modeling AIs like ChatGPT have been around for a few years now and are already having an impact on the workplace as we know it. Machine Learning AIs is just one example, as their development has been long underway. These programs can already be implemented into many areas such as, scientifıc research, marketing, law enforcement, military applications and more. The open access of Chat GPT makes machine learning available to the general public, highlighting what is to come in the near future,” AP Computer Science teacher Mrs. Lisa Saunders said.

Limitations

Chat GPT relies on its data to answer questions, but its knowledge is limited to its own exposure to any given topic. The last time data was inserted into Chat GPT’s operating system

was September 2021, meaning that if one were to ask about any events beyond that date, it would not be able to give a valid or accurate answer.

“I was asking Chat GPT about the 2022 Winter Olympics and it was not able to answer any of my questions. It kept on saying that something is wrong with its algorithm, and so it doesn’t know about current events. While it can look through its data to try and answer the question it has certain limitations. This means the user has to be cautious when asking it about things,” Mr. Perez, AP Computer Science teacher, said.

With the advent of such a powerful natural language processor that can craft well-written statements in real time also comes technology that is designed to identify Chat GPT-created writing. AI-specifıc detectors can identify AI generated work, and some can specifıcally verify that a given piece of work comes from Chat GPT. These detectors have helped people validate the integrity of others’ works and can help distinguish plagiarism from original work, but they are not 100% accurate, which opens the door to a number of problems.

“The thing with the detectors is that they will probably always be one step behind the generators. Due to this, everyone will need to learn to rely on individuals to understand the ethical implications of integrity, not just in academics but in other fıelds. The expectations about what “creating your own work” actually means is going to evolve as the technology around us changes,” Mrs. Rebecca Strong said. Implications in the Classroom Chat GPT is one of the largest examples of the implications AI could have for our future.

Whether in the classroom or worldwide, this piece of technology has already made waves when it comes to the impacts that technology could have on society’s future .

“Technology can be ahead of what we are doing in our classrooms. Ever since its release in November, Chat GPT has become more developed and detailed in its responses.” Mrs. Marisa Ortega said.

Since Chat GPT can produce paragraphs and essays, one of the biggest impacts it has had since its creation has been on education. Its release has mainly raised questions about how AIs will be restricted or allowed in classrooms. Since students could use these programs to their advantage with assignments, specifıcally any work involving writing would need to be carefully designed and considered.

“It’s hard to run plagiarism fılters on students’ work due to the fact that everything ChatGPT produces is essentially original,” Mrs. Ortega said.

Even though there are negatives, many people have brought up how this technology could benefıt students and their learning.

“My fırst reaction to the concern of Chat GPT in the classroom was that my computer science students already have access to advanced tools on the internet. Chat GPT would just be another layer that’s more readily accessible. To compact this I have to design a classroom so that I can better measure students’ mastery of content with the existence of Chat GPT,” Mr. Perez said. “While this could be a concern, more technology in the classroom could always help to enhance my student’s learning and overall, there will always be positives and negatives involving technology, and everyone will have to learn how to work around them.”

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MADNESS MARCH

BRACKETS USED FOR

LEARNING

AP US HISTORY

APUSH Students participated in their own version of March Madness when they ranked the importance of various people, events, laws, and ideas

BIOLOGY

Students also use the March Mammal Madness bracket to learn about combat animals and to use their current mammal knowledge to plan an interesting way of learning.

Students share the roads they took to create their NCAA Basketball Tournament brackets

“My strategy going into March Madness was to choose teams that were personal to me. Every year is random so I had to make my own assumtions. I had a personal connection to most of the teams I choose.” Sailor Snyder ‘26

“I picked the teams I thought would win or the teams I preferred to see play. This allowed each game to become more interesting and exciting to watch. I was able to connect with all my friends through the bracket.” Ari Taub ‘25

PURPOSE OF THE BRACKET

The purpose of these brackets are for fans to create an exhilarating experience for all. Fans are able to choose which teams they think are going to come out on top following every game. They then can be even more enthusiastic during games.

THE BRACKET

Florida Atlantic University made the NCAA Tournament for the second time in history and even made it to the Final Four.

“As a Floridian I am proud to see that 50% of the semi fınalists are from my state.”

Daniel Quintero ‘23

FINAL FOUR

“I’m very excited that two Florida schools are in the Final Four. Especially FAU for making it for the fırst time.”

Skylar Reisner ‘25

“It’s cool to see FAU and UM in the Final Four because they’re both teams from South Florida who are in the Final Four for the fırst time in history, so it’ll be fun to see which underdog comes out on top,” Alicia Marzouca ‘24

The University of Miami made the NCAA Tournament FInal Four for the fırst time this year.

TRIPS, & MEMORIES ADVENTURES

Student Television Network

1. The Thespian group poses in their costumes for Thespians States.

Margo Segal ’24 is at Thespians States as Troupe President of the group.

3.

Columbia Scholastic Press Association

#StudentJournalismNYC

words by The Crestan Staff

Students from “The Crestian” and the Talented Writers Program (TWP) had the opportunity to attend the 99th Annual Columbia Scholastic Press Association (CSPA) Conference for Student Journalists at Columbia University. The conference offered students an exceptional chance to learn from top-notch journalists and alumni from renowned companies.

Students kicked off their New York experience with a visit to the Wall Street Journal, where they met PC alumna and Wall Street Platform Editor Morgan Manella ’12. During the visit, Morgan shared her strategies for success, her road to her current career and introduced part of her team to the group. In a lively Q&A, students also heard from Morgan’s colleagues, a Financial Editor and the creator and manager of Alert Notifications strategy.

Later that day, the group of 13 students accompanied by Sra. Patty Gómez and Dr. Jack Stewart, had the chance to interact with other Pine Crest alumni in the city. Martha Datlen ‘05, Director of Digital Client Services for FOX Sports & Entertainment spoke about thoughtful solutions and explaining everything through metaphors. Kevin Boothe ’01, Director of Football Development for the NFL, spoke about finding success in complex organizations. Mr. Boothe currently serves as a member of the school’s Board of Trustees.

“Having the opportunity to hear first

hand about the educational and work experiences of Morgan, Martha and Kevin was an eye-opener for us. Even though we are younger, we my friends and I felt we could connect with them at a special level,” said Sofia Mukamal ’24. “After all, we have so much in common through Pine Crest.”

The group of travelers also had the exciting opportunity to see the Broadway musical, Hamilton. For many of the students, it was a oncein-a-lifetime experience that they will never forget.

“It was so exciting being able to see a show like this while also being on a trip in which we were learning so much about journalism best practices,” Logan Schwedelson ’26 said.

The rest of the week, students participated in classes at Columbia University, where they learned valuable journalism skills from experts. The classes gave them a new perspective on essential journalism skills and provided them with strategies to come up with creative ideas in situations where they may not know the answers.

“I learned a lot about collaborating with others and coming up with new ideas. It was inspiring to hear from the speakers and learn about their concepts,” said Hannah Stanley ’26.

As the conference came to a close, Yerdz and TWP student journalists left with new knowledge and a fresh outlook on the world of communication.

“Learning from industry leaders was a valuable experience as I was able to gain insight into new yearbook methods.” Elani Kodner ’24

“Getting new information and tips from experts that I am able to take into all my work was something I will never forget.”

Logan Schwedelson ’26

“Being able to connect with the yearbook team for a week away was a valuable memory from the trip.” Madison Rechter ’26

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Reporting Live from spring

RELEVANT HAPPENINGS FROM AROUND THE WORLD

MARCH 3

Nigeria’s Supreme Court announced that the currency redesign policy has been overruled. After a onemonth-long cash shortage, citizens are causing chaos and protesting in bank halls.

Britain and the European Union agreed on a trade deal that would open up the potential to restore Ireland’s government. This compromise could end the three-year instability period in Northern Ireland.

and EU Agree on Trade

FEBRUARY 28

Due to China’s lowest GDP rate in seven years, the country set its target for economic income in the next year. Their goal is to create 12 million urbanized job opportunities for immigrants.

Economic Target

MARCH 4

MARCH 8

Womens Day

Every year, many countries celebrate International Women’s Day. Starting in 1910, women all over the world were recognized for their achievements without consideration of their ethnic backgrounds.

design by the Crestian Staff

Art by the Crestian Staff inspired by photo by Tony Webster and used under the Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic license.

it’s falling Banking Crisis

words by Lou Lou Hauser

The imagery of frantic and violent bank runs might be striking, but the true complete collapse of a bank is an uncommon occurrence. When it happens, the economy erupts in chaos. On March 10th, the Silicon Valley Bank collapsed. SVB was established in 1983 and thrived as a state-chartered commercial bank, which is a bank chartered by a state, that provides commercial banking services. SVB dealt with many companies in the technology sector so a lot of the deposits were above the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation’s insured amount of $250,000, meaning that theoretically the amounts would not be covered if the bank collapsed.

“The situation with Silicon Valley Bank was almost like a perfect storm. There was a situation where a bunch of uninsured accounts of a highly concentrated sector of technology companies were suddenly in trouble. This was because of rising interest rates, making the economic conditions more difcult, and so they needed to start pulling out their money. Once people started to panic, it became like a self-fulfilling prophecy, where no one wanted to be the last one to pull their money,” Mr. Andrew Kashdan,

economics teacher, said.

This sequence of events made it even more difcult for the bank because the higher interest rates also affected the investments that the bank had made. As the rates went up, the bonds that they were invested in became worth less. While the bank was losing money, it still had to guarantee the deposits to the customers. When SVB could no longer do this, the bank had no choice but to shut down.

“I learned that it all started with the panicked customers that began to withdraw their deposits. However, the bank did not have enough cash to liquidate the deposits. This had a huge impact on the banking system and economy as a whole as it is the biggest bank failure since 2008,” Joie Rodin ’23 said.

This failure led to concern that this issue would be a wider contagion than just one isolated bank. Even healthy banks can run into serious problems if people lose faith in them. Mid-sized banks that are not considered particularly systemically important or well-known stand to suffer the most from such consumer uncertainties.

MARCH

23

Tornadoes in California killed 76 people and destroyed many homes and buildings. The Secretary of Homeland Security and the director of FEMA spent hours helping with the cleanup process and providing homes to those in need.

Samsung announces they are investing 228 billion dollars into a new chip originating in South Korea. By 2042, their plan is to create the Samsung Car, featuring all new technological advancements and features. This plan increases their ongoing competition with Apple.

MARCH 16

“Although there has been concern around the issue, it is more of an isolated event rather than a macro event. The Federal Reserve System raised the interest rates in order to get inflation down, but higher interest rates have a contractionary effect on the economy. This left the FED to decide if they are going to be as aggressive as they were about to be, with the current banking situation,” Mr. Kashdan said.

Although this situation is not, as of yet, a macro event, the chaos with Silicon Valley Bank has caused worry and led to spillover issues at Signature Bank. People who were concerned about SVB, who subsequently decided to pull their deposits from other banks, causing a shutdown.

“Although many people were freaking out and thinking it came out of nowhere, there were many signs that the regulators should have seen to be able to prevent this. The bank was very heavily invested in bonds, and the fact that interest rates were going up was not a secret, causing the value of bonds to go down immensely. There was a failure of regulation and a failure of risk management,” Mr. Kashdan said.

Invests In Chip Production

Rare Tornados

FAREWELL, SENIORS

A look back at their fondest memories from over the years.

“My favorite memory was the Dig It field trip in 6th grade. It was so fun, as a new student coming into Pine Crest, to meet new people and get close with my classmates. I loved getting to do team building skills in groups like scavenger hunts around the grounds.

Kirra Reid ’23

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One of my favorite memories from over my years at Pine Crest was winning Basketball State Championship my sophomore year. This was such an exciting game for me because our team won despite being down eight points with 40 seconds left in the game. This moment taught me the importance of perserverance.

Jacob Pion ’23

“

The senior ballet with all of my friends was amazing. I had looked forward to it for six years so it was so great to finally reach that moment. I had always looked up to the seniors before me, and I was so excited to reach that same leadership role.

Lourdes Dubose ’23

“I had Mrs. Sungenes as a teacher in kindergarten and second grade. Every Friday in her class we would sing and dance to the “Tooty Ta.” The fun didn’t stop there. At the end of every year, there is a “Tooty Ta” reunion where all of her prior students are invited to participate again in the song. My junior year, I came back to the Boca campus to join in with the “Tooty Ta.” It was an amazing event, reuniting with old classmates being able to share memories.

Remy Morris ’23

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My fondest memories of high school were in Mr. Lemole’s AP Lang class. When I think back to those days, I remember the frivolous yet captivating discussions we’d have about all sorts of things, and the numerous laughs we shared.

Thomas Yevoli ’23

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The Universal trip in 9th grade was one of the most fun experiences for me. Having the ability to explore the park with the new friends you made at the beginning of high school was honestly some of the best bonding moments.

Sarah Bolja ’23

“One of my favorite memories from my time in high school was hearing my coaches tell us that we ended up winning the states relay for swim. This accomplishment made me feel proud to have worked so hard for my team after and put in much of my time and effort to the sport.

Colin Nealy ’23

“Your life is your adventure. And the adventure ahead of you is a journey to fulfill your own purpose and potential.”

—Kerry Washington

The sophomores cheer on their classmates in a relay race during the Homecoming pep rally. “I had so much fun being with my friends and celebrating school spirit,” Franky Garfı ’25 said.

Community

Together, students, faculty and staff navigated the possibilities in front of them. It was about individual journeys connecting and intersecting with each other. Students found out that their efforts were more rewarding when they collaborated with others. They cheered on the football players and joined the cheerleaders chants during the Homecoming game at FAU stadium. They clapped for the stellar performance of “Grease” and they helped each other through collaborative projects like writing odes in Spanish, building an underwater robot for marine bio or applying their knowledge about the mind creating a theme park for AP Psych

No matter the challenge, they had each other’s back and, along with the faculty and other members of the community, students explored new opportunities and embraced new adventures. They knew it was important to take their best selves wherever they went, whatever they did. Together as one, they strengthen a community of good people.

“Our experience here pushes us to reach our potential. As we worked, we bonded with our classmates and supported each other through it all,” Alexandria Guerrier ’25 said.

“Alone, we can do so little; together, we can do so much.”

Helen Keller

A NEW JOURNEY

The Class of 2026

words by Chloe Wigoda

Likemany before them, the class of 2026 was excited about their fresh start into high school; from starting new classes to joining clubs every possibility ahead represented opportunities for discovery and fun.

They were first ofcially welcomed to campus at the annual Panther Camp where they gathered in their matching “journey” T-shirts for their important first-day-of-upper-school photo which wwas to be replicated on their last day, four years from that moment. Whether a student was from Boca Raton, New York, or from right across the street, the moment they arrived on campus they were part of this new unit in the Upper School.

“I was happy to reunite with other students from the Boca campus, meet new friends from the Fort Lauderdale campus and from so many other places,” Arsenii Aleshin ’26 said.

The newly minted ninth-graders quickly became comfortable sharing their school spirit. They showed their love for their school as participants of Homecoming activities. Their notorious win over the rest of the classes turning in the highest participation in the traditional yearbook surveys (75%)

catpulted them to second place overall with 1115 spirit points.

“It was really exciting to go and have our first homecoming. It was all overwhelming at first, but our grade worked as a team in several events and we ended up doing really well,” Zoey Jobson ’26 said.

Not only did they show their school spirit winning the survey contest, but they were also full of enthusiasm for building community during dress-down days. On the first dress-down day, the theme for their grade was “Princess and the Frog,” and that morning, the courtyard, hallways and classrooms were filled with green frogs and royalty outfits everywhere. The following days, the freshmen made themselves known to others massively following their class color scheme and decorating the entrance of the World Languages wing in all-red paraphernalia.

“Despite we being the underdogs, the freshmen put our all into Homecoming spirit week. I was proud to represent such a lively and unique class. I have lots of hope for our upcoming Homecoming battles,” Johanna “Jojo” Henry ’26, Class President, said.

The freshmen continued to work

hard and distinguished themselves as team players thorugh their involvement in athletics.

“Upper School athletics are very competitive, and the skill level for each class of students varies. I had already seen great athleticism in this class when they were in middle school and I look forward to seeing how they develop as athletes in this stage. Their potential to contribute to our future success on the fields, courts and in the water is extremely inspiring,” Coach Jeff Johnson, Athletic Director, said.

School spirit and athletics were just a part of the story. The freshmen also loved participating in the arts and taking their performances to the next level.

“The freshmen class includes some of the most creative and talented students of Upper School. The Fine Arts teachers were very pleased with the ability of this group as a whole and were happy to help all freshmen meet their artistic goals,” Mr. Larry Melone, Director of Fine Arts, said.

Their lively involvement in all aspects of upper school life distinguished the Class of 2026 in their first year in these hallways.

Kareem Khouri ’26, Grayson Barnard ’26 and Robert Lawlor ’26 cheer their classmates on during the fourth day of homecoming. This was the fırst opportunity for the Class of 2026 to be on the fıeld and experience homecoming as upper school students.

Tarek Abouelenin

Jad Abuhamda

Antonia Adames

Aman Agrawal

Alexa Ajay

Claudia Ajay

Arsenii Aleshin

Ryan Altschul

Brady Andersen

Samuel Anidjar

Eshaan Atreya

Talia Avivi

Brennan Ayres

Elizabeth Bakalarz

Ashley Banks

Nicole Banks

Grayson Barnard

Joanie Barroncini

Shayna Barukhin

Stephanie Bary

Jessica Berger

Molly Bergner

Jeffrey Berinstein

Amélie Bertran de Balanda

Aanjini Bhatnagar

Micah Billig

Natasha Bodmer

Spencer Brodie

Addison Buetel

Morgan Bushnell

Thomas Carr

Santiago Carregal Yege

Dylan Chavez

Rishi Chawla

Madison Choi

Aurora Christiansen

Bradley Chung

Petra Coleman

Quinn Connors

Gisela Cortadellas

Tristan Dion

Isabella Dispoto

Jocilyn Driscoll

Chloe Dubose

Brynn Edwards

Sofia Egizi

Aerin Ellsweig

Dylan Faison

Jake of All Trades

Finding his way through sports and new clubs

Walking into upper school for the first time, Jake Jones ’26 utilized his passions and advice from his siblings to make the most of the start of this new stage. He was interested in exploring new interests and extracurriculars to further connect with his heritage and and pick up new skills along the way.

Jake had been an avid swimmer and rower and in early August, he was excited for the opportunity to start racing at the varsity level.

“I started swimming when I was about six and really enjoyed it,” Jake said , “I tried crew in middle school and enjoy this sport as well.”

Although there was a noticeble increase in competition from what he was used to, Jake took the swimming season to enhance his endurance and interval training at the pool.

“This sport has allowed me to develop my time management skills. Between studying for tests, completing homework and keeping up with other school activities, swimming has made me more organized with my time,” Jake said.

Through the year, Jake chose activities that allowed him to learn more about his cultural background.

In addition to becoming a member of the Asian Heritage Club, Jake took language courses that bolstered his

connection to his culture.

“I am excited to take Chinese,” Jake said. “Most of my grandparents moved here from China and Taiwan when they were young adults. When I was little, they talked to me a bit in Chinese and I am still able to speak today.”

While Jake navigated new classes, routines and challenges, he had the support and guidance he needed. His siblings, Lara Jones ’22 and Ronin Jones ’24, were able to lead him on various decisions.

“Since I have two older siblings, I am able to look at their decisions as input on what I do,” Jake said.

Jake demonstrated his maturity and his ability to create conditions for success for himself making strong decisions. This was evident in what he discovered in the pool.

“I did not expect to make states in Swimming and I am glad that I did. I look forward to swimming in the future,” he said.

For Jake Jones, a good balance of sports, academics and cultural activites made his freshman days enjoyable and productive. He looks forward to the rest of his upper school adventures whatever those may be.

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words by Olivia Morrissey, Avery Holzer and Ellie Gómez

Mia Farber

Chase Farquharson

Caterina Farrell

Lucille Fasulo

Daniella Fordin

Parker Forman

Abby Francisco

Jonathan Frank

Ryan Frawley

Julia Freedman

Jordana Friedman

Raina Friedman

Marco Friezo

Parker Frost

Siena Fucci

Anya Gandreti

Aleksandra Gavrilovic

Shaina Gellman

Jacob Gertz

Hunter Gittlin

Stephen Gladding, III

Evalina Goel

Mia Gold

Aubrey Goldberg

Andrew Goldstein

Ava Goodwich

Dylan Gorlovezky

Benjamin Grayer

Trenton Groome

Jayden Grossman

Simran Grover

Katrin Gulia-Janovskaia

Joseph Gutt

Matia Gutt

Lillianna Guzinski

Parker Hancock

Class of 2026, Francisco - Hancock

Angela Harrah

Blake Harris

Leo Hauser

Lauren Hayes

Maximillian Hazleton

William Hedman

Johanna Henry

Rodney Henry

Chelsea Hensbergen

Rowan Hoffman

Harrison Honig

Layla Hujber

Chase Huttman

Abigail Isaacson

Emory Jacobson-Bertanzetti

Parker Jacobson-Bertanzetti

Riya Jain

Zoey Jobson

Jake Jones

Charlotte Jordan

Riya Joseph

Cole Kaplan

Ara Kazazian

Ryan Kelly del Valle

MUSIC MANIA

design by Elani Kodner

Engineer at Heart

initiatives in robotics and engineering

Whether it was at TSA, robotics, track, sailing or on stage, Aurora Christiansen ’26 had an active role in several dimensions of school life. While pursuing her interests, Aurora balanced her school and home life and had a very positive experience to kick off her upper school adventure. Even though she had a tight schedule, Aurora managed it all gracefully.

“I go to sports right after school. As soon as I get home, I take ten to fifteen minutes to wind down. Then, I immediately start homework,” she said.

In addition to her usual school workload, Aurora enjoyed helping her friends and fellow classmates every day.

“I always try to be my best self while keeping a positive mindset,” she said.

Aurora took part in TSA

and Robotics because she was passionate about engineering and hoped to study it in the future. She distinguished herself as a hardworker on both teams and hopes to lead others in these teams in the years to come.

“I hope to hold a TSA or Robotics Club leadership position one day,” she said.

Over the summer before coming to the Upper School, Aurora further explored her interest in aerospace engineering.

“I was given the opportunity to fly a plane as an 8th-grade graduation gift. I am hoping to earn a scholarship to do this more often,” she said.

Through this program Dare to Dream Aviation, Aurora explored a different aspect of engineering which she now hopes to pursue in college.

“I want to learn how to fly in the

future, specifically in the airforce and potentially NASA. The program allowed me ti control planes while I was in air, ” she said.

Enthusiastic by nature, Aurora always found ways to engage with her friends and make new ones along the way as she dreamed about starting a new club. She felt inspired to spread her passion for technology and advancement.

“I definitely want to start an engineering or design club so students can invent and develop new ideas as a group,” she said.

Aurora has the energy and determination to forge a legacy in the next few years.

“As for the future I hope to do robotics and engineering in the future. I also hope to work for NASA,” she said.

Sofia Kelly del Valle

Alec Khatchikian

Taher Kheda

Kareem Khouri

Thomas Khouri

William Knight

Hadi Koleilat

Julian Kroner

Richard Landa

Robert Lawlor

Lucia Lecour

Alan Albanese

Chase LeMieux

Sydney Lerner

Yoel Levin

Max Levine

Christopher Lin

Alexander Llorente

Aurora Christiansen: Taking

words by Zoey Jobson and Anna Medrano

Jacob Lobis

Tyler Luong

Sofia Maldonado

Daria Mamonova

Zachary Mandel

Abigail Marx

Maddox Marzano

Ava Meli

Mia Meli

Stephen Mellett

Leon Merchel Czubek

Harlowe Meyer

Aayan Mittal

Evangelyne Monteleone

Francesca Morales

Sarah Morales

Isabel Moreno

William Moreno

Giving back & staying positive

Well-known by his classmates and teachers for his positivity, Bradley Chung ’26 has an appealing, energetic and lively personality.

Bradley is outgoing and friendly and he dedicated a lot of his time to play soccer. He also made sure to complete his work in the rigorous academic environment of the Upper School.

“Soccer helps me clear my mind and gives me a break from my school work. It has shaped me to be the person I am today,” Bradley said.

Bradley played soccer three to five times a week. This involved a lot of time and effort in the sport. He wanted to improve as an athlete in addition to mainting his physical abilities. Bradley worked out regularly at home, in his gym. He tried to go to the gym the most he could and take advice from his dad. He focused on his nutritional goals and tried to balance all these important aspects of his life.

“It is all about time management. There is a time for everything. The way I always stay disciplined is saying

to myself, ‘What would Son HeungMin do?’” he said.

Bradley Chung: Excelling on and off the field

Bradley’s favorite artists were Lana del Ray, Jon Bon Jovi and Taylor Swift. He listened to his playlists, while he did his homework, which helped him concentrate. Music also helped boost Bradley’s enthusiasm throughout the school day.

“While dealing with stress in and out of school, music helps me relax and take my mind off everything,” Bradley said.

Bradley loved having fun and pursuing the things in which he was interested. Giving back to the community was one of them. In fact, during the summer he traveled with his family to volunteer in Guatemala and to learn how other people live. He looked forward to returning to Guatemala and continuing to help those in need.

Bradley’s optimistic point of view and positive personality inspired everyone.

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words by Skylar Matuszak, Avery Holzer and Ellie Gómez

Granola Bar No Food

Zachary Moss

Ellie Mukamal

Victoria Mullen

Felipe Navia

Cosima Nicolo-Jones

Marin Nottingham

Lindsay Noyola

Cooper Obst

Savanna Osei

Ella O’Sullivan

Marcus Palombo

Natalia Parra

Maya Peles

Tillie Pepos-Lebrun

Vivienne Petit

Matthew Pollok

Daniel Rais

Madison Rechter

Robert Reid

Daniel Reitzes

Amanda Renger

Evan Rhine

Michael Ricotta

Jenna Rishi

Lily Robbins

Katelyn Rosado

Diana Rosenbaum

Frederick Rosenthal

Danil Sachenko

Nikita Sachenko

design by Andrea Musa and Madison Rechter

Class of 2026, Moss - Sachenko

Maria Samofalova

Isabella Sangha

Anjali Satija

Sam Scheiner

Alexander Schiller

Jessica Schmilovich

Elyssa Schnurman

Hudson Schwartz

Logan Schwedelson

Molly Scopp

Justin Shafran

Aarav Shah

Dean Shiff

Sofia Silveira

Sydney Silverstein

Sailor Snyder

Audrey Sobchak

Michael Somera

Mia Staller

Sophie Staller

Hannah Stanley

Jacob Stein

Ethan Stone

Chloe Straker

Elizabeth Strong

Rowan Sundevall

Katerina Sutton

Alan Tabacinic

Juliana Tancredi

Lila Tataroglu

Community Builder

Savanna Osei: Exploring different interests words by Sydney Lerner and Sofıa Mukamal

With her passion and overall contribution to the Upper School, Savanna Osei ’26 was an active member amongst her peers.

Savanna participated in several extracurricular activities and served on the ninth-grade class board. She was also involved in the Joe DiMaggio Children Hospital community service group, the Smiles for Cards community service group, the volleyball team and the Black Student Association. Savanna enjoyed contributing to Student Council because it allowed her to improve student life.

“My favorite part of Student Council is being able to hear everybody’s different perspectives and points of view,” Savanna said. “I like seeing behind the scenes and doing the work so everybody can have fun.”

Her contribution to the

community service clubs at school allowed her to connect with her community and was extremely impactful with her peers.

“I wanted to join the community service club because it’s an easy way to be a part of my community and make an impact,” she said.

In addition Savanna hoped to continue contributing to the Upper School community, while also finding a deeper connection with her heritage. She managed to find this through joining the Black Student Association.

“I enjoy making connections to my heritage as well as my culture at school,” Savanna said.

Hoping to pursue her love of writing stories and poetry, Savanna planned to apply for writing programs and courses where she could further develop her skills and become a better writer.

Alexandra Winn

Sofia Woiler

Serena Wurtele

Daniel Yoffe

“I think I have always been a writer. For as long as I can remember, I have used my free time to write stories and poetry,” Savanna said.

In the future, Savanna hopes to continue writing and become a screen writer for TV shows. This past year, Savanna joined PCTV to start her immersion in production of television. She used this opportunity to improve on her technique operating the camera.

“I am most excited about learning about the more creative side of production and film studies,” Savanna said.

Aisla Teo

Clara Thomas

Carsen Thompson

Amanda Thorson

Maya Todorov

Nicholas Tran

Blake Van Tassel

Dylan Wallberg

Jonathan Weinberg

Sarah Wheeler

Chloe Wigoda

Sari Wilson

What’s in JUNK DRAWER?

MY DESK

Class of 2026

“I have a junk drawer and I keep in it scissors, money and a hot glue gun.” - Emory Jacobson-Bertanzetti ’26

ORGANIZE

HOW DO YOU THE ITEMS IN YOUR DESK?

most important ITEMS THEY HAVE

LAMP

“The most important thing on my desk is my lamp. It helps me see everything, and it is very bright.” - Aisla Teo ’26

SCHOOL BAGS

“My pencils are the most important item on my desk because I need them in order to write all of my work.”

- Maddox Marzano ’26

COMPUTER

The most important item on my desk is my computer because I use it to get all of my assignments done. It also helps me to keep track of all of my work!

- Isabel Moreno ’26

in their desks

school or home

DESK

where do freshmen get the most work done?

“I don’t really organize my desk, but once I get home, I take out my planner, iPad, and computer and get to work.”

- Dylan Wallberg ’26

“I keep my school supplies, my iPad, and computer on my desk as well as my pencils and pens in a drawer to be able to access it readily.”

- Jad Abuhamda ’26

“I organize by having my computer and water bottle on the top right of my desk and then my iPad in front of my computer so that I can write on it easily.”

- Ashley Banks ’26

“I feel like I get the most work done at my home desk because in my opinion there are a lot less distractions. At school when I do my work in the library, there are a lot of people talking, and it’s much harder to stay focused at times.”

“School desk because I fınd myself getting distracted constantly when I’m at home. School provides a less distracting environment for me to do my work in.”

Diana Rosenbaum ’26

Amélie Betran de Balanda ’26

THE NEXT STEP

The Class of 2025

words by Sophie Staller

The sophomores returned to campus and were ready for another great year. They were prepared to take on new challenges and become more involved around campus. Now that they had completed freshman year, they had the privilege to choose from a wider variety of classes.

Sophomores took either AP US History, AP World History or United States History Honors where they learned more about different nations’ political, diplomatic, intellectual, cultural, social, and economic history. These classes required students to learn new information, develop crucial skills, and apply their knowledge of the material.

“In APUSH, it was more than memorization. It is necessary to comprehend material entirely and to then apply it into differnet topics or subjects,” Tommy Kirschner ’25 said.

With an increased workload in their classes, the Sophomores found new ways to study and learned which technique works best for them. Some studied by completing practice tests,

studying together, and by completing old worksheets and assignments.

“To prepare for the APUSH tests I use a variety of resources. For example, I completed a document called a “Study Buddy,” which is practically a list of key terms for the upcoming test. The purpose of the document is to define the term, and also understand what else it relates to, its future effects, etc. Additionally, I use the practice questions in the AMSCO APUSH book and on AP Classroom, which help to replicate test questions for the given unit,” Tommy Kirschner ’25 said.

The sophomores also took Biology this year, a change from last year’s science class, Chemistry. They learned all about homeostasis, energy transfer and use, the relationship between structure and function, and change over time. In this class, the sophomores completed many fun and educational labs to help them better understand the topics they were learning.

“In biology labs I’ve learned many things, specifically what

different types of cells look like under a microscope and how those cells interact with water based on the environment they’re put in and the pH scale when making cream cheese,” Francesca “Franky” Garfi ’25 said.

Many sophomores enjoy biology because of its relevance to their life. They are able to comprehend the information better when they can connect it to themselves.

“I really do enjoy the material we’re learning because a lot of this can be applied to everyday life.

Sometimes when I’m in biology and we’re learning about cells in the human body, things really click for me,” Franky Garfi ’25 said.

The sophomores spent the year learning new skills and getting more involved in the community.

Isabella Medeiros ’25, Ali Natt ’25 and Ava Geiger ’25 celebrate with their classmates during the fourth day of homecoming. Watching the girls’ flag football game and the boys half-time dances was a highlight of the week for the Class of 2025.

Nathan Chen

Emma Chin

Ayaan Chuadry

Jack Cole

Chance Cornick

Nour Abou Shousha

Evie Allen

Katelyn Anagnoste

Angelina Andrew

Zoe Antonio

Guillermo Ariza, Jr

Karen Awaida

Lucas Azout

Noah Azout

Kingsley Bailey

Samantha Banks

Aryan Bansal

Elliot Baum

Jack Bendrao

Jeremy Berger

Clifford Berry, III

Olivia Berry

Jahsiah Bowie

Kaelin Braverman

Cayden Brocato

Evie Bruskin

Daniel Buda

Samantha Burke

Ryan Cassell

Troy Ceritelli

Camila Cervantes-Flores

Bridget Chalich

Catherine Chappell

Ashwin Chawla

John Chen

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Class of 2025, Abou Shousha - Cornick

Mahi Dadia

Zharick Deterville

Parker Dettor

Dilnaam Dhalla

Gianna DiNoia

Merrick Dobin

Netta Dobzinski

Noa Dobzinski

Annelise Driscoll

Gabriel Duarte

Taylor Durall

Javani Durfy

Sophia Egozi

Mica Elnatan

Sasha Fabbri

Sophia Farkas

Emilia Farsedakis

LilaRose Feeley

Ready for Anything

Waking up at a whopping 4:30 a.m. to get to swim practice, Blair Joselson ’25 fit in a multifaceted array of activities and academic endeavors before the night fell. While Blair could be found in the pool before and after school, she found creatives way to keep her tight swim schedule while also allocating time to reach outstanding achievements in the field of mathematics.

“Swimming motivates me to work harder during the school hours, so I do not have to juggle tons of homework at night,” Blair said. Out of the pool, Blair was known as an advanced mathematician, taking Calculus AB in her sophomore year. Blair’s curiosity in math led her on a journey of self-discovery.

“Since I was younger, I used to spend time just doing math problems and joining math competitions such

as the AMC-8,” Blair said. “I just have always loved it.”

She credited the Upper School’s amazing teachers and resources which allowed her to go above and beyond in this field and inspired her to want to pursue a career in economics. Blair shared that her freshman year math teacher, Mr. Wu encouraged her to dig deeper into new forms of calculations.

“Pine Crest offers very challenging math courses and the teachers always make me think deeply about the problems at hand. This has really shaped my understanding of math,” Blair said. “Mr. Wu was a great math mentor and he inspired me to learn more.”

One science field led her to the next. Blair’s curiosity prompted her to join the science research program where she planned on delving into

topics of financials and statistics to further her understanding and application of mathematics.

“I joined science research because I realized that I would conduct research in math and I heard a lot of amazing things about the program. I have gained more insight into the discipline I love within a differnet area of study, ” Blair said.

With the different opportunities the Upper School has given Blair as well as the skills that she has acquired from her dedication to swimming and academics. Blair knows that she has the tools to gain knowledge and experience as a highschooler before going off to college and pursuing a higher education in mathematics and science.

Meet the Class of 2025, Dadia - Feeley | Meet Blair Joselson

Blair Joselson: Creating a future based in mathemetics and science words by Elani Kodner

Music and Melody

What music streaming platform do the sophomores prefer to use?

Sasha Feldman

Charles Finkelberg

Amelie Flory-Struzer

Sydney Fordin

Harley Fowler

Patrick Francis

Andrea Rose Frei

Catherine Frerichs

William Gabrielle

Mehak Gadh

Ella Gal

Asha Gandreti

Francesca Garfi

Ava Geiger

Donovan Gerrits

Sanjay Gerry

Jonathan Gleiber

Mia Goldstein

Charles Gordon

Jack Gray

Alexandria Guerrier

Tanner Gunning

Yash Gupta

Tyler Hale

Phillip Haykov

Rebecca Haykov

Ryan Hernandez

Brett Hillen

Basil Horangic

Jessica Horvitz

design by Lindsay Noyola

Class of 2025, Feldman - Horvitz

Charlotte Hughes

Masyn Huttman

Aaron Jamal

Philip Joos

Blair Joselson

Misha Kalirao

Anya Kar

Aidan Kathein

Ibha Khosa

Elias Khouri

Ruby Kilpatrick

Timothy Kinigopoulo

Thomas Kirschner

Taylor Kleinman

Jordyn Kronrad

Alexandra Kruglyakova

Matthew Krusch

Michael Krymski

Jibran Lakhdhir

Ava Lalsingh

Peter Lansing

Lauren Larned

Jesus Lauria, Jr.

Jonathan Lazar

LUCKY LINE

by Elani Kodner

Ready to Win

Brody Wehr: Breaking new rowing records words by Gabriel Bernick

Paddling past obstacles and angling towards new feats, Brody Wehr’s ’25 experience as coxswain had granted him the opportunity to lead others while also developing a newfound purpose within himself.

It only took a short period of time for Brody to rise amongst the ranks. In eighth grade, he was already rowing with the freshman on the high school team. Last year, he competed at both nationals and states.

“Practice is everyday, so you need to be willing to dedicate both your time and energy into the sport. I think that you have to have your dream in mind. Getting to that number one boat is what drives me to succeed,” Brody said.

For many, the pressure of the competition can be daunting,

especially during a setback. However, instead of using his defeat to be discouraged, Brody was able to channel his struggle into the competition to propel him further.

At the state finals last year, Brody’s boat was falling behind the other teams, yet they were still unwilling to lose sight of their goal. Together, the freshman team worked their way to the top, and eventually landed in second place.

“I’ve been rowing with these people for the past five or six years, and over time we’ve created a really close bond with each other. And sometimes it’s just fun working with a group of people you can call your friends,” Brody said.

Despite Brody’s numerous achievements, his fondest memory in crew was actually when his boat lost

in nationals last year.

“We only lost by 0.2 seconds in one of the races, but even though we didn’t win it just felt really good to be there. A lot of the freshman boats don’t get to go to nationals, so it was just an honor to be representing Florida while competing with my teammates,” he said.

Transcending conventional standards and breaking new records, Brody was living proof that becoming victorious isn’t merely about winning. Rather, it’s about taking time to make connections with others, creating new memories and having fun along the way that truly makes our experiences worthwhile.

Emily Lee

Benjamin Levine

Allen Levitis

Ally Lobis

Sienna Maister

William Marks

Mason Marzano

Cameron Matuszak

Skylar Matuszak

Caitlin McGinn

Amy Lynn McKee

Isabella Medeiros

Danica Medina

Trent Medrano

Brooke Mertz

Connor Mertz

Alexander Milano

Saiya Mittal

Kyana Momah

Samantha Monroe

Natalia Moody

Julian Morales

Sofia Moreno

Alexander Mullen

Emerson Munson

Sean Nagle

Alison Natt

Kristen Newell

Evan Niu

Maxim Norinsberg

Alyssa Opperman

Andres Parra

Sydney Pastor

Sophia Pichardo

Zachary Porat

Zachary Port

Music & Community

An active member of the community, Asha Gandreti ’25 was part of the Steering Committee, volunteered for community service and played the violin.

Asha enjoyed being a part of the Steering Committee and liked to help plan school events. She hopes to continue being a part of it for the rest of her upper school career.

“Being a part of Steering, we helped set up school events. My favorite was the homecoming dance. We set up in the morning and then we stayed back afterwards to help clean up. I had been in Steering for two years and it is really fun,” she said.

Asha was able to pick out which grade was doing which theme for homecoming and enjoyed it a lot. However, she never understood the process of planning school events before joining Steering.

“Steering had definitely helped

me raise my school spirit. I never realized how much thought and effort was put into preparing for tailgates or homecoming. Being part of Steering had allowed me to realize how much effort is put into school events and appreciate them,” she said.

Asha had increased her school spirit and found ways to appreciate school events even more than she did before. Asha also participated in a lot of community service such as inventory for the strings department and other activities.

“I helped out with the Joe DiMaggio hospital group. I love giving back to the community and being able to provide for others is really rewarding,” she said.

Asha enjoyed a variety of activities that filled up her days. She continued to do it all while she enjoying the process.

Asha was also an avid member

of the school orchestra and had accomplished many amazing achievements. She had also competed in All State and Federation and had won awards for both her solo and ensemble performances.

“During my study breaks, I would practice for orchestra or do some community service work,” Asha said. “This past year I performed at Carnegie hall and my most recent achievement was playing with the FAU honors orchestra.”

Overall, Asha continues to be a pillar in the community. She hoped to continue participating in several extracurricular activities.

words by Avery Holzer and Jordyn Kronrad

Asha Gandreti: Exploring her multiple passions

LIBRARY OR THE UNION?

The Sweet Spots

The union and the library are the most sought after spots on campus. Both give students the chance to wind down during their free periods by socailizing with friends or using their time to study and prepare for classes. The sophomores voted on whether the library or the union were most benifıcal for them in their acedemic day.

India Prince

Glenn Prine

Sari Pritzker

Aiyana Puranda

Gabriella Rajter

William Reese

Skylar Reisner

Chloe Rhea

Athan Riesz

Emilie Rivere

Jonathan Rosen

Dylan Rosenberg

Ryan Rosenberg

Madeline Rosenthal

Elisabeth Rotsaert

Mia Rozenberg

Annika Sachdeva

Liana Safadi

Selin Samli

Zion Sampaio

Natasha Sangha

Rachel Sareli

Jordyn Schmidt

Ethan Schneider

Andrew Schwedelson

Elias Shamy

Charles Siegel

Remick Silverman

Nicholas Snyder

Desgin by Hannah Stanley

Ana Sobchak

Joby Sodi

Grayson Sorrentino

Carlos Soto

Chad Spalding

Austin Stanise

Mikaela Stefanov

Nicholas Stokmans

Emma Supple

Madeleine Supple

Talia Sverdlik

Moises Szapiro

Madison Taite

Adam Talano

Ari Taub

Jake Taubman

Micah Taubman

Charlotte Thies

Alexandra Titayevsky

Zoe Varo-Haub

Frederick Villari, IV

Dimitri Vlamis

Chloe Vosdoganes-Forman

Lilit Voskoff

William Wakefield

Sophia Wang

design by Elani Kodner

Road to Sciences

words by Jed Seiner

Described by his friends as an energetic, enthusiastic and dedicated student Gabriel “Gabe” Duarte ’25 worked hard in school and was one of the few sophomore students to ever be a part of the PostAP Data Structures with Mr. Perez.

“My love for computer science originated when I took a summer computer science course,” he said. “It gave me insight into the incredible field.”

From his first experiences with computer science to now, Gabe continued to love and experiment with technology. For Gabe, his skills in computer science allowed him to explore his passion through many different lenses. As a member of the Social Entrepreneurship Program, Gabe also used his strong computer science background to help and guide him.

“Although it is early in my

three-year Social Entrepreneurship journey, I hope to use my skills in computer science to help solve complex world problems,” Gabe said. At home, Gabe liked to play around with toys and technology which gave him new insight into how they work and of what they are made.

“In my spare time I like tinkering with old toys and technology that I find laying around my house,” he said. “Randomly at times, I just find myself taking apart old toys and projectors for fun. It helps me take a moment and pause from my other work and it allowed me to then have new perspectives in my work in computer science.”

Gabe also shined outside of the computer science classroom. He is described by his teachers as being extremely engaged with any subject material. In the language classroom, Gabriel is known for the quality of

his work.

“Gabriel’s work speaks for itself,” said Sra. Patty Gómez, AP Spanish Language and Culture teacher, said. “His thoughtful essays and eloquent two-minute presentations show preparation and deliberate attention to all the cultural and linguistic themes we have been exploring.”

No matter the setting, Gabe showcased his passion for learning and for producing good work. He fueld his curiosity finding new things to do and putting in them all his focus.

“I like learning. I like what I do and I plan to continue to enjoy my experience in the Upper School exploring different areas, getting better and staying open to new perspectives.” Gabe said.

Matthew Wanless

Brody Wehr

Jake Weidenfeld

Alexander Weinberg

Eva Weiner

Mattox Weingarden

Sam Weisfisch

Alyssa Weiss

Mia Weitzman

Laird White

Ella Wilen

Massiel Wilson

Noah Wilson

Gemma Wirtenberg

Joseph Yastine

Leila Yatak

Christian Yeagley

Edward Zhang

Gabriel Duarte: Diving into the field of computer science

What’s in

MY BAG

Class of 2025

IS THE MOST

INTERESTING WHAT

THING IN YOUR BAG?

iPad vs Notebook

“The most interesting thing in my backpack is a book filled with poems. I read these poems every day during English to keep myself occupied.”

-Evie Allen ’25

“The most important thing I keep in my backpack is gum. I never leave the house without it.”

-Natalia Moody ’25

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“ I like to use a notebook to take notes because I think an iPad would be extremely difcult to navigate. I also think that I much prefer to have my notes be physically in front of me.”

Sophia Egozi ’25

“The most interesting thing in my school bag is my computer and notebook. Those are the two things I use the most.”

-Zion Sampaio ’25

HOW MANY NOTEBOOKS DO YOU HAVE? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

“I have about 5 notebooks, which I use one for each class. Depending on the class, I will use a different notebook to be able to organize my notes better.” - Sam Weisfisch ’25

CROSSING THE MIDPOINT

Class of 2024

words by Andrea Musa

As the class of 2024 entered their junior year of upper school, an abundant amount of new responsibilities were introduced.

Between a schedule filled with AP classes, extracurriculars, increasing anticipation for college applications and ACT and SAT testing, the juniors had a lot on their plate.

They were often seen reciting one of Shakespeare’s plays in the English wing for AP Literature and Composition, carefully reviewing with each other in the Social Science wing for AP Psychology or even working through derivatives in the Math wing for AP Calculus AB. In addition to their classes, standardized testing was very important to the juniors as they were constantly completing practice tests, hoping to receive their ideal score.

“It has been difcult to adapt

to the workload and SAT work but I enjoy my classes a lot more now because we are able to be more specific with our interests,”

Manuela De Armas-Kucich ’24 said. “Having difculties remembering the difference between “who” and “whom”? Ask the juniors!”

Although academics are important, making time for extracurricular activities is also crucial. Nonetheless, the combination of extracurriculars, grades and standardized testing had allowed the juniors to improve on studying habits and organizational skills.

“From managing school, to working hard as class representative, ACT, sports, and clubs, I feel I have grown an exponential amount this year not only in terms of school, but also time management and life itself,”

Rian Greenberg ’24 said.

As for the bonds between the students, the juniors had been able to grow closely with each other while participating in several school activities.

“The relationships between the Juniors are very sweet and welcoming. They are all in this together and they support each other,” Dr. Robida, AP English Literature and AP English Language and Composition teacher, said.

Overall the juniors continued working through their numerous activities as a team. They wanted to continue pursuing opportunities and taking the initiative in and out of school. It was their third year of high school and they gave it their all.

Adam Shiff ’24, Ian Hurt ’24 and Millard “Chipper“ Snyder ’24 celebrate a touchdown during the homecoming game against Westminster Academy. Most juniors sat in one section of the bleachers at the FAU stadium to rally Panther spirit.

Sara Pearl Adler

Santiago Agudelo Hernandez

Alexandre Alligan

Avanti Ambasht

Matthew Amunategui

Aidan Anderson

Chloe Anderson

Emily Anidjar

Jack Aronoff

Daniel Aronson

Rya Avivi

Fabiana Barraez

Jack Bergman

Jason Berinstein

Jonah Berkun

Isaac Berman

Amish Bhagchandani

Kelsey Bodenweber

Sophia Bordin

Dylan Bryan

Jaxson Cahn

Cole Caparelli

Kenneth Chan

Aidan Chavez

Sophia Chizever

Matthew Clark

Kasey Combs

Nathaniel Correa

Isabella Corredor

William Davila

Manuela De Armas-Kucich

Jake Del Vecchio

Cole Denhard

Jake Doyle

Christian Durall

Hadley Edwards

175 Class of 2024, Adler - Edwards

Bella Egizi

Lindsey Eldridge

Aviah Fajerstein

Thomas Feeley, Jr.

Jonah Ferber

Roman Ferrara

Thalia Ferro

Sofia Firic

Max Fleisher

Lilli Forman

Jayden Freedman

Gabrielle Frei

Rebecca Friedman

Anna Friezo

Garhyson Gaddy

Nailah Gayle

Shanti Gerry

Taylor Gertz

Creativity Unlocked

Jonathan Jarecki: Fueling his creativity in the iLab

words

by Ellie Mukamal

With his vast interest in digital arts, Jonathan Jarecki ’24 created designs that grabbed the attention of all the members of the Upper School. Once he began to transfer his art skills into clothing, he never looked back.

When Jonathan first started to create clothing for himself, he had multiple designs already made. He chose to establish his brand, Orbit Wear, after he began to create t-shirts, sweatshirts and stickers, all with his own designs. To create his product, Jonathan produced a design on Adobe Illustrator Photoshop. Then, he purchased plain colored T-shirts and sweatshirts to screen print his designs onto his apparel. Jonathan also took advantage of his resources at school to create complementary stickers that come with each purchase.

“I make the stickers in Pine Crest’s iLab where they have a sticker maker. I use the same design process with Adobe Illustrator Photoshop and then I just print the stickers out at school. They have been great to use so far and I intend on continuing to use the stickers in the future,” Jonathan said.

Through the digital art classes in the Upper School, Jonathan gained knowledge of design and was able to get advice and help from the teachers.

“Mrs. Knight used to have a screen printing class. When I went up to her and asked her if she could help me out with my business, she was totally on board,” Jonathan said.

This past summer, Jonathan began to design album covers and single covers for various artists. He dreamed of creating more inventory,

including shorts, sweatpants and more.

“Eventually, I want to open up my own store and expand as a company,” Jonathan said.

Overall, Jonathan created a well thought out company that he hopes to expand in the future. Jonathan pursued his passion designing his apparel, as he inspired others to do the same.

Danyal Ghadiali

Priya Ghanta

Caroline Gilbert

Brandon Goldberg

Ellie Gómez

Gabriela Gómez

Peter Gratwick

Nicole Grau

Rian Greenberg

Jacob Grimaldi

Harrison Grossman

Siena Guarini

Gabriela Guimaraes

Phillip Gurfel

Tyler Hage

Bryce Hamaway

Chase Hanaka

Cole Hanaka

Zachary Harpaz

Lou Lou Hauser

Lindsey Heller

Miel Hemeon

Maya Heyman

Hayley Hodes

Aiden Holtz

Avery Holzer

Brooke Hooper

Paige Hudson

Ian Hurt

Alivia Jablin

Aden Jamal

Jonathan Jarecki

William Jeannot

Ronin Jones

Jake Julien

Zachary Kaplan

Sydney Kaufman

Sophia Kessler

Danielle Keyes

Lindsey Keyes

Gregory Khatchikian

Laura Kirkpatrick

Elani Kodner

Boden Komorech

Zachary Kornfeld

Charlotte Krass

Julia Krass

Jacob Kreiss

Uniform Tops

design by Jordana Friedman

Little Acts of Kindness

words by Isabella Medeiros and Avery Holzer

Known for her vivacious personality,

Ellie Gómez ’24 made it a personal goal of hers to create a connection with every one of her peers. Her impact on her classmates started small. She made the point to always say “Hi” and acknowledge everyone passing her in the halls.

“I want to get to know people and make sure that everyone around me is having a good time. I think I’m good at making friends,” Ellie said.

All the connections she had made and relationships she has nurtured provided Ellie with all kinds of opportunities. As a member of the editorial board of “The Crestian” yearbook, attending events, interviewing students and finding relevant information about everyone in the community comes easy to her.

“I have friends in all grade levels and, with time, I have developed a good sense of the activities in which they are involved. I can often suggest new angles for our stories based on

my insights on sports, clubs, classes or fine arts,” Ellie said. “I can also quickly reach out to people via text or social media.”

Ellie often made a difference for her classmates and the community with little acts of kindness, such as baking cookies to remain for friends old and new.

“I think the best way you can tell someone that you love them is by making them food,” Ellie said. “As often as I can, I bake cookies and bring them to share with everyone who needs a bit of sweet in their day.”

The cookies quickly became popular with her entire grade and Ellie was happy to meet the growing demand. She saw how happy a simple homemade gift made everyone feel. Some people even suggested she start charging for the cookies.

“The whole point of giving my friends cookies was simply so that they would enjoy them, not so that I would get paid,” Ellie said. “I really like

spending time with my friends and listening to their stories as we eat.”

Ellie also made everyone’s days easier by reposting special schedules on her social media. Every Tuesday, she posted the advisory schedule on her story to help everyone remember the bell times and be on time for class.

“One day someone asked me if I would share the schedule with them and then others asked as well. After that, I began posting the schedule on my Snapchat story and have never looked back,” Ellie said.

Ellie is interested in writing and photography, in music and, most importantly, in people. She is known and appreciated for her kindness and generosity.

“It’s easy to be helpful,” Ellie said. “We can choose to be kind in small ways.”

Leah Krut

Jayden Lang

Edward Lansing

Ilana Lavaux

Scott Lawlor

Sydney Albanese

George Lekkas

Noa Levin

Jonathan Lewin

Sara Lin

James Lisabet

Matthew Lopez

Gianna Mahfood

Riana Mahtani

Jake Martin

Joshua Martoma

Elijah Marx

Alicia Marzouca

Ellie Gómez: Taking the initiative to make life-long connections

Isabel Mazulis

Stevie McCabe

Alison McConvery

Bernard Melomed

Kristen Montague

Olivia Morrissey

Sofia Mukamal

Samuel Mullen

Andrea Musa

Rachel Nakhamkin

Andreas Neumann

Troy Noesser

Matthew Norkin

Paige O’Brien

Parker Obst

Yael Ochoa-Master

Katherine O’Mahoney Arsalan Omer

All-Around Character

With his friendly spirit and overall positive attitude, Will Tobin ’24 was able to positively impact his classmates with his eagerness to interact with others. Everyday, Will took the initiative to go and talk to new people in and out of the classroom.

“I like to talk with the staff at the cafeteria, especially Ms. Rose, Ms. Carmelle and Ms. Jennifer. We’ve known each other for a long time. When I’m with my classmates they join the chat with them too and it feels good to have this larger circle of lunch friends to share my school days with,” Will said.

On the athletic side, Will pursued volleyball where he enjoyed the camaraderie amongst his teammates.

“I love volleyball. It all started in 9th grade. I didn’t know anyone on the team at first, but I was quickly able to make friends. It’s great to be

on a team with people that support you,” Will said.

He also pursued an opportunity to create a community service club in school, named “Dec My Room”, which helps hospitalized children get their rooms decorated. He got inspired by the opportunity to help other kids in need.

“I’m the same age as some of the people I’m helping and working with so it feels cool for me to have that connection with people my age,” Will said.

To get students to join the club, Will posted on Snapchat. He tried to make the events interesting and fun. His club had two events on the beach during 2022 and all of the activities involve doing something small that help others feel better. Sometimes participants filled Easter eggs or collected pumpkins and art supplies for hospitalized kids. Other times, the

Meet the Class of 2024, Mazulis - Omer | Meet Will Tobin

club offered options for making cards or posters for the kids.

“I try to have as much fun as possible at every event so people like being part of the club. For example, when we made Easter eggs, instead of just making the eggs anywhere, I had everyone over to the beach and after the work was done, we all went to the beach and had fun,” Will said.

Will also took advantage of opportunities to expand his horizons during the summer. He worked at Kilwins. He enjoyed interacting with different people each day and learned much about what it means to work in the real world.

Through the year, Will continued to be a positive influence on the people around him. He plans to keep his involvement in volleyball and he knows he’ll always work with others to build community.

words by Jessica Schmilovich and Avery Holzer

Will Tobin: Creating Opportunities for Others

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design by Andrew Goldstein

Lucas Opperman

Sophie Partin

Danielle Peles

Aidan Pender

Ethan Perelman

Jacob Perlman

Tyler Pettibone-Clark

Chloe Pezaris

Brianna Porte

Emmy Pusateri

Dannie Restrepo-Stier

Jackson Rhine

Chiara Ricotta

Pierson Riley

Dylan Robinson

Jack Rogovin

Bryson Root

Gimani Rose

Kian Saffari

Jesse Salmeron, Jr

Mira Sarigollu

Shaun Satija

Nathan Scher

Theadora Schlesinger

Alexander Schnurman

Lana Schwartz

Margo Segal

Jordyn Shafran

Samantha Shapiro

Eli Sherling

Dean Sherman

Adam Shiff

Anaya Shintre

Om Shrikam

Jackson Sikes

Ashley Small

Millard Snyder

Ethan Sobel

Jacob Soldani

Lily Soldani

Tea Spelman

Lee Staller

Maxwell Starkman

Levi Stein

Mark Stewart

Rebecca Sukal

Robyn Sverdlik

John Swanson

Chase Sweers

Emily Tadla

Matthew Taner

Stephen Tate

Joseph Teich

Ava Teo

design by Elani Kodner

Taking it Global

words by Ellie Krassan

As a key component for the future of science and technology, Zach Harpaz ’24 developed a a great interest for discovering the unknown and creating new possibilities through his outstanding accomplishments in different fields of study.

Zach was an active participant in an Upper School’s wide range of activities. From crew to TSA, to science research and leadership council, Zach was always on the move. However, it was his dedication to science and technology that made him shine and be widely known by his classmates as an innovator.

With many previous accomplishments under his belt, his most recent success took place across the globe at the University of Copenhagen, where he used computer science and machine learning tools to identify putative

genetic markers that contributed to early onset diseases. The study hoped to lead in the discovery of cures to be shares with the world. While in Copenhagen, Zach connected with leading scientists and health practitioners to learn more about the conditions he was studying.

“I did my own research, and I got to present at conferences around the world and even get published,” Zach said. “This was a very important experience in my academic career.”

Whether it be in a lab, a classroom on campus or overseas at conferences, Zach was ready to contribute and make the world a better place through his scientific discoveries. As a young, mature entrepreneur he was always ready to take the next steps in the road of creating positive change.

“Last summer I joined an entrepreneurship program in Israel

where we went around and visited a bunch of different CEOs to learn from them. Then we got to create our own startup and pitch it to a venture capitalist,” Zach said.

Although he had already achieved so much, Zach did not plan on stopping. Through the school year, he worked with a company on the pioneering side of cancer research, even as he continued his personal research.

With his unrelenting passion for the sciences, Zach created positive opportunities for those in the school community just as passionate as he.

“Through my research, I’m creating an organization for youth researchers, so everyone will be able to join and be connected to it,” Zach said. “I look forward to what lies ahead.”

William Tobin

Patrick Urbanek

Jordan Vainder

David Vassalluzzo

Vincent Virga

Leah Walters

Devin Weil

Max Weinberger

Sophie Whiteside

Dylan Wigoda

Ethan Wilen

Mia Winn

Zachary Wurman

Allison Yang

Ava Emilia Yoldas

Sophia Yormark

Morgan Zietz

Jeremy Zucker

Zach Harpaz: Exploring the unknown through science reasearch

MY CAR

THINGS?

What’s in WHERE FRONT OR TRUNK

of 2024

“I use both the front and the back of my car. I keep hand sanitizer and gum in my front seat for essential use, and I keep my backpack in the trunk because I don’t need it while I’m driving.” -Nathan Scher ’24

PRACTICAL

WHAT ARE THE MOST ITEMS IN YOUR CAR?

1

GUM

“I always keep gum in my car, one pack of mint and one pack of fruit gum.”

- Aidan Chavez ’24

SPORTS BAG

“I most frequently keep my baseball bag and equipment in my car because I need them for my practices.” - Ian Hurt ’24

2

WATER BOTTLE

3 in their cars

The most practical items in my car are hair ties, hand sanitizer, and a phone charger. I always find these things great to have on hand because I never know when I will need them.

- Sara Pearl Adler ’24

“Some things in my car that are very useful to me are my sunglasses, so I can see the road. Additionally, I keep a sun pass in for tolls.”

HOW MANY MINUTES DOES IT TAKE YOU TO GET TO SCHOOL? 10-15 most frequently THEY HAVE

- Max Weinberger ’24

“The most practical items in my car are an umbrella, a sweatshirt and tissues. I feel they are things I need on a daily basis. It is good to have those items everywhere I go!”

-Charlotte Krass ’24

“I always like to have a water bottle in my car in case I need it.” - Lindsey Keyes ’24 15-30 30-45 45-60 60+

“In the fall it takes me around 15 minutes to get to school. In the winter though, it takes me 20 minutes because the snowbirds come down, and there is more trafc.”

- Hayley Hodes ’24

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Remy Morris ’23 and Kate Gorguisheli ’23 stand to cheer on the girls playing flag football during Homecoming week, surrounded by the rest of their classmates.

Seniors

Through their journey in secondary education, the class of 2023 persevered through expected and unexpected challenges. Whether it was fınding the right wording for their supplemental essays for college applications or adapting to school on Zoom during the spring of their freshman year due to the Covid-19 pandemic and everything that transpired in between, seniors were ready to discover where their choices would lead them next.

One of the most important gifts they take with them is the opportunity to have been involved in the arts, in sports and in many extracurriculars in addition to their rigorous curriculum. Some worked in the Model United Nations team as they were part of the Concert Band, others produced this book as they were a key member of a sport team like Lacrosse, Rowing, Track, Soccer or Swimming or a lead dancer in Don Quixote

Adaptability. Resilience. Readiness to tackle the unknown.

“I see moving on as a chance to start with a blank slate. Going to college is an opportunity to present myself in new and unique ways based on what I have learned so that I can make an impact on others. The Upper School has taught me to be myself and to pursue my endeavors with passion,” Jake Rymer ’23 said.

“Your life is your story, and the adventure ahead of you is the journey to fulfıll your own purpose and potential.”

Kerry Washington

Seniors

END OF ONE ROAD, BEGINING OF A NEW ONE

Class of 2023

Throughout their tenure at the Upper School, the Class of 2023 faced every unprecedented, world-changing and internetbreaking moment during the past four years with their heads held high. With an abrupt, shockingly online finish to their freshmen year, their senior year was the moment to not only take full advantage of such an integral last quarter of high school, but also to bring back and spark up the power of generationsheld traditions in the student body. Their new and improved flavor of school spirit re-energized the connections they made with their teachers and peers.

“It’s the last year we have to do all that we wanted to do here,”

Christian Geter ’23, President of the Student Council said. “We got to try new extracurriculars, courses and traditions before leaving school and really explore everything that Pine Crest has to offer.”

Whether having taught the class

of 2023 for all four years or just one, their teachers saw remarkable growth in each of their students.

From learning Advanced Placement material over Zoom to redefining how student body assemblies and Homecoming activities were carried out; adaptability was sure to be a tool under their belts.

“They have all changed so much in their growth and maturity,” said Denise Zingariello, the English teacher who would have taught most of these seniors in their freshmen or sophomore years. “I hope they appreciate the experiences that have brought them to where they are now.”

Appreciating the journey was the dish du jour, as remarked by Mr. Joseph Walters, Head of Upper School.

“I would love for the Class of 2023 to look back on the encouragement and motivation that has been ignited within them. It could be anything from robotics to solving calculus

equations to looking at historical happenings and how they impact today’s world culture,” Mr. Walters said.

For senior Lourdes Dubose, symbols spoke more than words to highlight the relevance of the school year.

“One of my favorite things was receiving my senior T-shirt,” said Lourdes Dubose ’23. “I think that moment solidified everything. It was like ‘Okay. You’re actually a senior. It’s real now!’”

The Class of 2023 wrapped up projects, exams, art exhibits, concerts, games and championships, put a colorful bow of Panther pride and life-long friendships on it and called it a year. They were ready for the road ahead.

words by Isabella Neville and Ellie Gómez, photography by Lauren Balfour

Max Marvin ’23, Jeffrey Vine ’23, Luca Silveira ’23, Krisztian Meszaros ’23, Jack Gabrielle ’23, Daniel Wilentz and Paul Morell ’23 scream and cheer for the senior team as they score a touchdown in the girls’ flag football game on the fourth day of homecoming. Decked on their class colors, the seniors celebrated their last hoco on campus as students.

Abdel Rahman Abou Shousha

“You expect me to believe a shrimp fried this rice?”

- Unknown

Rebecca Adler

“Thank you for the music.”

- ABBA, “Mamma Mia”

Lucas Almeida

“Job’s not finished.”

- Kobe Bryant

Sean Anagnoste

“For the last time no... I didn’t get a model to pose as me in my picture.”

- Sean Anagnoste

Ava Andersen

“Don’t be afraid to give up the good to go for the great.”

- John D. Rockefeller

Olivia Avny

“Nothing is more expensive than a missed opportunity.”

- H. Jackson Brown Jr.

Stefan Awaida

“Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift. That is why it is called the present.”

- Master Oogway, “Kung Fu Panda”

Alexandra Azout

“Nothing is more expensive than a missed opportunity.”

- H. Jackson Brown Jr.

Akshat Badgamia

“Nothing is more expensive than a missed opportunity.”

- H. Jackson Brown Jr.

Lauren Balfour

“I’ve been blessed by the grace of southern charm.”

- Miranda Lambert

Spencer Bancroft

“It was so lit.”

- Dr. Jack Stewart

Cadence Barkan

“I’m not convinced I know how to read just that we memorized a lot of words.”

- Nick Miller, “New Girl”

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Josephine Barry

“I simply don’t understand people.”

- Emily Gilmore, “Gilmore Girls”

Jessica Bary

“I talk a lot, so I’ve learned to tune myself out.”

- Kelly Kapoor, “The Offıce”

Rachel Becker

“Today me will live in the moment unless the moment is unpleasant, in which case me will eat a cookie.”

- Cookie Monster, “Sesame Street”

Salomon Bendrao

“Education is important, but big quads are importanter.”

- Dougie Katz

Danielle Berger

“Well, this has been sufciently awkward.”

- Ms. Norbury, “Mean Girls”

Gabriel Bernick

“I don’t get cute, I get drop dead gorgeous.”

- Alyssa Edwards

Micah Bernstein

“The louder you are the more likely you are to succeed.”

- Benjamin Weber

Sydney Bianco

“Don’t cry because it’s over. Smile because it happened.”

- Dr. Seuss

Elie Bibliowicz

“Alone, students can change their own world. Together, they can change everyone’s world.”

- Elie Bibliowicz

Sophie Billante

“Nothing is more expensive than a missed opportunity.”

- H. Jackson Brown Jr.

Sarah Bolja

“Fruit Salad Yummy Yummy.”

- The Wiggles, “Fruit Salad Yummy Yummy”

Riley Botting

“I wish I could, but I don’t want to.”

- Phoebe Buffay, “Friends”

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SINGING HER WAY THROUGH LIFE

words by Crestian Staff, interview by Chloe Wigoda, photography by Nate Pritzker

Stacy Auditorium is Greer Udelson’s ’23 second home. Since she first sang, “Somewhere over the Rainbow” at her first-grade talent show, Greer discovered the power of music. She started voice-lessons and began to nurture a passion. Since then, she hasn’t looked back.

“My love for music started when I was four years old. I began watching YouTube videos of other girls my age on AGT and X Factor. I was so inspired by them,” Greer said.

Greer has been an active part of many fine arts programs including concert band, musical theater and chorus. Greer was also the co-chair of Playing for Change. She is also a flutist and has been à loyal member of the band since fourth grade. At the beginning of her senior year, she was most looking forward to her role in the musical theater program, which she has been involved in for all of Upper School.

“I’m very excited to be playing Rizzo in “Grease” this year. First of all, I’m just really thrilled acting wise to get that part because Rizzo is a character with a lot of substance, and I recently started taking acting classes privately. She gave me the chance to put that all into play. Though Rizzo puts on a tough exterior, she does have heavy emotion that shines through as well. It was difcult in a good way to play her. And vocally, all of those songs were right on my range, and it was

really fun,” she said.

Alongside her many achievements in the Fine Arts department, Greer has competed in CBA (Chicago Bar Association Chorus), Florida Vocal Association’s All-State Choir and the National Association for Music Education’s All-National Ensemble, in which she got the opportunity to showcase her musical skills and grow with other young, aspiring musicians.

“These opportunities are definitely some of the biggest learning experiences. I’ve done both choirs and small ensembles and in choirs you can stop for a second and listen to everyone else and learn to blend with those around you. These experiences are important because you need to balance blending in and standing out.”

Along with the performances and awards, she was appreciative of the opportunities that she got to experience along with the memories she made with her fellow artists and musicians.

“The fine arts have provided me with a lot of opportunities with networking and finding a lot of people with similar interests to mine. I love traveling the country, singing with a bunch of like-minded people, learning from them and gaining knowledge from other singers and instrumentalists,” she said.

Greer’s experience and growth as a musician was impacted by the powerful examples of her older

peers. Their advice is still felt whenever Greer steps on stage, even though many of her role models have graduated. Through these mentors, she learned that she enjoys working with those that have different strengths than her own.

“It’s really nice to collaborate with the band and being live with guitarists, percussionists, and basses,” she said.

Greer hopes to continue her love for music and pursue music for the rest of her educational career.

“

” Getting to share our art with people from all over the nation, it’s always very special because you get to look at something you love in a different light.

-Greer

Neil & Remy

FOOD FEEDS FRIENDSHIP

words by Crestian Staff, interview by Isabella Dispoto, photography by Nate Pritzker

Throughout their upper school career, Neil Narwani ’23 and Remy Morris ’23 were known to be inseparable friends. After finding a blanket in one of their cars during their junior year, the duo decided to have a picnic in the Family Morris Courtyard along with their friend Vaughn Komorech ’22. They had no idea that this simple idea would soon transform into a cherished school wide event

The spontaneous gatherings were a laid-back setting where participants were encouraged to connect with others. It created opportunities for students to form bonds with people that were not in the same classes.

“We have gotten a lot of positive feedback. Mr. Curran is one of our strongest advocates and is always looking forward to sharing a great time at our picnics.,” Remy said.

The picnics garnered widespread attention as more people joined the fun. It even came to the point where each picnic was announced on Schoology. The community came together to partake in what Neil and Remy began to refer to as “nibbles and giggles.”

“Students and faculty can sit and talk about anything. Students are able to have conversations with teachers that normally they wouldn’t have in a classroom setting.” Remy said.

Eventually, the picnics started to spread past the Upper School student body when faculty and administration began to go as well. Dr. Markham ’18H became a loyal attendee, taking the opportunity to sit with the students and often contributing to the array of snacks with dessert.

“Creating a comfortable relationship with your teachers makes

the Upper School experience a lot better.” Remy said about faculty and administration involvement.

The relaxed environment invited faculty and students to share stories and connect on a more personal level than would normally be found in the classroom setting.

“You only have 45 minutes each day with a teacher and that is spent learning. So, being able to build great relationships with them led to a better classroom environment,” Remy said.

In their opinion, school life and experiences run smoother when people get along with and cultivate good relationships with their teachers and peers. They cited Mr. Curran, who witnessed the first picnic circle and constantly envisioned new possibilities for future ones, as their most enthusiastic supporter.

“We are always planning new picnics, keeping things running, taking it to the next step,” Neil said.

It is a promise to their newfound supporters that more is coming on the horizon. As for the future, they aspire to involve new, different clubs or organizations and hope to leave a legacy of promoting unity and recognizing diversity even after they move on from the Morris Family Courtyard.

“Creating a comfortable relationship with your teachers makes the Upper School experience a lot better.

Chase Brooke

“What’s my favorite number?”

- 7

Samuel Brown

“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.”

- Winston Churchill

Jacob Burgess

“Bad news is just good news in disguise.”

- Sid the Sloth, "Ice Age: Continental Drift"

William Burke

“All hate does is motivate.”

- Nicholas Yevoli

Nico Carosella

“Nothing is more expensive than a missed opportunity.”

- H. Jackson Brown Jr.

Vanessa Casseus

“And at last I see the light”

- Rapunzel, "I See the Light"

Alexa Cepero

“We’re adults. When did that happen? And how do we make it stop?”

- Dr. Meredith Grey, "Greys Anatomy"

Jillian Ceritelli

“You’re doing amazing, sweetie.”

- Kris Jenner

Jade Chancis

“When things don’t go right, go left.”

- Unknown

Annick Coleman

“Kites rise highest against the wind, not with it.”

- Winston Churchill

Arthur Costa

“A winner is a dreamer who never gave up.”

- Nelson Mandela

Luke Dawson-Scully

“Kept you waiting, huh?”

- Solid Snake

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Juliana DiNoia

“Give me the green light…Cause I’m ready to go.”

- Pitbull, “Greenlight”

Noah Disick

“Failure is simply the opportunity to begin again, this time more intelligently.”

- Chief Keef

Shane Dodich

“A fool and his money are soon parted.”

- Thomas Tusser

Lourdes Dubose

“Money can’t buy you class... elegance is learned my friends.”

- Countess Luann de Lesseps, “Money Can’t Buy You Class”

Chloe Elderkin

“This is my dream. I’ll decide where it goes from here.”

- Alice Kingsley, “Alice in Wonderland”

Jayden Engelhardt

“Life’s short. Talk fast.”

- Lorelai Gilmore, “Gilmore Girls”

Quincy Jordan Faison

“I’m addicted to success, thankfully there is no rehab for success.”

- Lil Wayne

Caia Farrell

“When you can’t find your purpose in a day, make it to look after yourself.”

- Dodie Clark

Amandia Farsedakis

“I think I’m cool. That’s all that matters.”

- Tyler, the Creater

Samantha Feeley

“I’m not convinced I know how to read, I’ve just memorized a lot of words.”

- Nick Miller, “New Girl”

Jax Feinstein

“Work hard and be honest.”

-Phillip Rosen

Samantha Feldman

“Hannah Montana said that nobody’s perfect, but yet, here I am.”

- Anonymous

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TAKING TO THE SKIES

words by Lou Lou Hauser and photography by Nate Pritzker

Having learned to fly and earned her pilot’s license at a young age, Sophia Montague ’23 is an initiative- taker.

Sophia first got involved in flying during the summer of 2020. Her goal was to get over her fear of heights, but it soon turned into much more than that. Her dad introduced her to flying because he thought that helping her overcome this fear of hers was an important life lesson.

“Flying has helped me to not be so scared of things and be able to take more risks, whether it comes to school or what I want to do with my career in the future,” Sophia said.

Learning how to fly has allowed Sophia to create new opportunities for herself because it changed her mindset. As she took to the skies, she realized that if she could do something as crazy as flying a plane and overcome her biggest fear, more mundane limitations would fall into perspective. The experience allowed her to see that she could take more risks and opportunities with less fear including decisions about future career choices.

Sophia has flown over many different communities in South

Florida, including South Miami, different parts of Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, and Palm Beach. From above, she enjoys seeing these places with a unique perspective compared to what people are accustomed to from ground level, but this distinct viewpoint was not something that could be acquired without hard work and dedication to an extensive process.

“You have to complete 40 hours in the sky of you flying, and then two tests that are written, and a solo flight consisting of taking off and landing,” she said.

She has learned a lot of new skills while going through this process. Everytime she flies, she completes a thorough checklist to make sure that the plane is fully ready to fly. These detailed steps taught her organizational skills and helped time management. It also reinforced the value she placed on taking initiative on her own.

“I think flying gives you a lot of freedom. I’m going to continue it. It’s a passion of mine, and I love it,” she said.

“ ”

Flying gives you a lot of freedom. I’m gonna continue doing it. It’s a passion of mine, and I love it.

-Sophia

Class of 2023, Meet Sophia Montague

Sophia Montague

Zekai Hamilton

AN INSPIRING LEADER

words by The Crestian Staff, interview by Sophie Staller and photography by Nate Pritzker

APanther since sixth grade, Zekai Hamilton ’23, is best known by his peers and in his community for his positive personality.

One way in which Zekai inspired others around him was through volunteering at a foster home over the summer.

“I feel like engaging in philanthropy is something people should do more. This summer experience helped me make a connection with less fortunate kids.

“I got to understand their story and see a different side of things I don’t normally see,” Zekai said.

Zekai also left his mark through his athletic career. Being a part of multiple sports teams including varsity football, soccer and track and field allowed him to build an enduring network of support.

“Being involved in sports helps me build long-lasting relationships not only with students, but with all of the coaches as well. Those relationships are important because, at the end of the day, when you leave school and go to college, you have friends that can help and guide you. It’s always important to have people that you can lean on,” Zekai said.

Along with playing sports, Zekai was an active member of many clubs, including the Black Students Association (BSA). As a member of this club, he made a difference for others with his welcoming attitude. Zekai’s energy was felt in the Student Council (STUCO) where he represented his peers as vice president of his class during his Junior year.

“Through my leadership roles in BSA, I was able to influence some of my friends to start new clubs. I really loved the companionship within BSA and really valued how much everyone’s friendship,” Zekai said.

In his senior year, Zekai was the Vice President of the Upper School student body, and this further helped him connect with the community at large. Through his STUCO work, he formed close relationships with many students and teachers that he otherwise would have not had the chance to meet.

“I feel like a bunch of people know me as a good person and as someone they would like to reach out to ask questions, for advice or for anything. That has helped me build new relationships,” Zekai said.

Zekai hopes to continue inspiring others in different ways in the future.

“

Engaging in philanthropy is something people should do more. This summer experience helped me make a connection with less fortunate kids. I got to understand their story and see a different side of things I don’t normally see. -Zekai

”

Lily Fishman

“Oh my god, I am totally buggin’.”

- Cher Horowitz, “Clueless”

Marina Fowler

“Nothing lasts forever, but at least we’ve got these memories.”

- J. Cole, “Nothing Lasts Forever”

Tyler Francisco

“I’m pretty sure there’s a lot more to life than being really, really, ridiculously good looking. And I plan on finding out what that is.”

- Derek Zoolander, “Zoolander”

Carla Friedlander

“Nothing is more expensive than a missed opportunity.”

- H. Jackson Brown Jr.

Laney Friedman

“Never let anyone treat you like a yellow Starburst. You are a pink Starburst.”

- Paris Hilton

Jonathan Fromkin

“Only you can master your mind, which is what it takes to live a bold life filled with accomplishments most people consider beyond their capability.”

- David Goggins

John Gabrielle

“The only way to forget about the mistakes you’ve made in the past is to make a bigger and graver mistake in the present.”

- Unknown

Peter Gailitis

“You got to be careful if you don’t know where you’re going, because you might not get there.”

- Yogi Berra

Ilana Gellman

“Hard to believe. We must do better.”

- Glen Pierson

James Christian Geter

“Nothing is more expensive than a missed opportunity.”

- H. Jackson Brown Jr.

Haris Ghulamali

“If your dreams don’t scare you, they aren’t big enough.”

- Muhammad Ali

Alexandra Gladding

“Everythin’ will be good by the weekend.”

- Mac Miller, “Weekend”

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Evan Goldman

“Better ingredients, better pizza. It’s not a slogan. It’s a way of life.”

- John Schnatter, Papa Johns

Ryder Goldschlag

“Nothing is more expensive than a missed opportunity.”

- H. Jackson Brown Jr.

Camila Goldszmidt

“abcdefg I have to go.”

- Kourtney Kardashian

Kate Gorguisheli

“With imagination, I can be anything I want.”

- SpongeBob, “SpongeBob SquarePants”

Emma Gould

“I haven’t slept in four years.”

- Frank Buffay Jr., “Friends”

Isaac Greenberg

“We’re not related.”

- Isaac Greenberg

Michael Greenberg

“What matters is not to know the world but to change it.”

- Frenz Fanon

Ethan Grover

“Ignorance more frequently begets confidence than does knowledge.”

- Charles Darwin, “The Descent of Man”

Dylan Haligman

“Once in awhile someone amazing comes along... and here I am.”

- Tigger, “Winnie the Pooh”

Zekai Hamilton

“Live, Laugh, Love, Pine Crest.”

- Zekai Hamilton

Michael Harrigan

“I’m just here so I don’t get fined.”

- Marshawn Lynch

Ethan Heller

“Yesterday is history, Tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift. That is why it is called the present.”

- Master Oogway, “Kung Fu Panda”

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” My grandmother taught me how to cook and each family member has taught me different ways of cooking different food.

-Stella

Stella & Shail

RECIPES FOR SUCCESS

words

Fby Isabella Neville, photography by Nate Pritzker

rom athletes to chefs in the kitchen, Shail Khakhria ’23 and Stella Potenti ’23 are putting their skills to simmer and enrich the flavor of their lives. Their love for cooking is infused with family and cultural traditions, as both Shail and Stella learned the fundamentals of cooking from their family.

“My grandmother taught me how to cook and each family member has taught me different ways of cooking different food,” Stella said, “Since my family comes from Italy, cooking my own culture’s food is my favorite.”

While Stella loves making Italian food for fun dinners with her friends or for traditional Italian holidays, with her speciality being gnocchi or the meal of seven fish, Shail loves Vietnamese food and has an Instagram account to share his hobby and talent with all his friends.

“I started the Instagram account in 10th grade because some of my close friends knew that I cooked,” Shail said. “So, I wanted to show everyone my talent and share healthy recipes that other people could try.”

Cooking has taught Shail many valuable lessons that he carried into his school life including time management and quick thinking. However, it is the feedback he receives on his dishes that is his favorite part of practicing this culinary art.

“In cooking, there are a lot of things that can go wrong,” Shail said, “And watching people eat my food and getting feedback from them is the way to always improve.”

Both Stella and Shail are busy on the girls’ varsity lacrosse team and the boys’ varsity soccer team, respectively, so cooking is a hobby that provides much more than just good food.

“

” In cooking, there are a lot of things that can go wrong... And watching people eat my food and getting feedback from them is the way to always improve.

-Shail

“It allows me to be free. Sometimes I feel like I’m in my own world when I am cooking.” Stella said, “It allows me to be relaxed and in my own mind. It takes me away from all the distractions I have going on in the real world.”

Though Stella dreams of becoming a doctor, cooking is still an integral part of her future plans, as she hopes to open a restaurant with her brother one day.

“My family used to own a bakery when I was younger, but my brother and I have always wanted to own a small restaurant later in life. My dream is to be a doctor, so I don’t know how we will be able to juggle both, but we have talked about it quite a bit.” Stella said.

As a whole, Stella and Shail have found freedom and selfimprovement through their love of cooking and have managed to share their culture and familial heritage through every dish that is crafted with love.

Sara Bolja

A PASSION FOR COLORS AND SHADOWS

words by Chloe Dubose and photography by Nate Pritzker

For as long as she can remember, Sarah Bolja ’23 has had a passion for art. Whether she is in class or outside of school, art is a driving force in her life.

“Throughout my entire life, I have been practicing art so I never really realized when it became a passion,”

Sarah said, “It’s just always been a consistent outlet for me to relax and express myself.”

Becoming more experienced with her art, Sarah decided to use her skills and creativity to create an opportunity for herself, making commissions. Through these commissions, Sarah has not just gotten to utilize her artistic abilities, but she has learned a lot. Sarah discovered significant and tough aspects of making commissions successfully.

“Communication is so important and being able to understand people is even more so,” Sarah said, “Commissions are not always easy because you are specifically making a piece tailored to what another person wants. You have to work by seeing their vision, not your own.”

While some parts of making the commissions may be a bit challenging, it all pays off for Sarah when the hard work she puts in is recognized and brings joy to the customer.

“The more people recognize and see the effort you put into your passion, the more successes you feel,” Sarah said, “Having an unbiased understanding of what a person is looking for is probably the hardest part for me, but in the end it is all about how that person enjoys what you have created for them.”

Even though art is a huge aspect of Sarah’s life, she must find a balance between her art projects and schoolwork. In creating a healthy medium between both, Sarah has become more organized and found ways to make it easier for her to learn. All of these skills that Sarah has learned at Pine Crest will be beneficial to her in the future.

“Pine Crest has definitely changed my life for the better both academically and with real-world skills,” Sarah said, “My greatest interest is being able to combine

both my artistic side and academic elements.”

In the future, Sarah always wants art to be a part of her life. She looks forward to having the freedom to create more art once she’s out of school and figuring out how to incorporate it into her career and future opportunities.

“I think art will always be a driving force for a majority of my passions in life,” Sarah said, “Overall, I just think seeing myself grow through every piece I create has been the most rewarding part of it all. I can’t wait to see what I create in years to come.”

“

Seeing myself grow through every piece I create has been the most rewarding part of it all. I can’t wait to see what I create in years to come. -Sarah

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Robert Hlatki

“What’s Next?”

- President Barlet, “The West Wing”

Ryan Honig

“You’re going to love me for my honesty. Or you’re going to hate me for being me.”

- Unknown

Maya Hoteit

“Nothing is more expensive than a missed opportunity.”

- H. Jackson Brown Jr.

Madison Huang

“Oh dear I do wish I hadn’t cried so much.”

- Alice, “Alice in Wonderland”

Steven Hudson, Jr.

“This is not a drill.”

- Patrick Schwartz

Aidan Hull

“Huh?”

- Aidan Hull

Aidan Hutzler

“Never put off ’till tomorrow what you can do the day after tomorrow just as well.”

- Mark Twain

Lily Isaacson

“Proper Preparation Prevents Piss Poor Performance.”

- Jason Isaacson

Kristian Ivanov

“I feel like I’m Kodak Black in 2015.”

- Kodak Black, “Senseless”

Elena Jaimes

“I think you’re over-thinking it.”

- Michael Scott, “The Offıce”

Diya Jain

“I think you’re under-thinking it.”

- Jim Halpert, “The Offıce”

Nash Jarolem

“Every pizza is a personal pizza if you try hard and believe in yourself.”

- Bill Murray

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Boston Johnson

“I am probably in the sky, flying with the fish, or maybe in the ocean, swimming with the pigeons. See, my world is different.”

- Lil Wayne, “Sky Is The Limit”

Zachary Kaplan

“I may be dumb, but I’m not stupid.”

- Terry Bradshaw

Sanjana Karamchandani

“Now I do what I want.”

- Lil Uzi Vert, “Do What I Want”

Jacob Karmin

“Life is just a big bowl of fancy assorted cashews.”

- Patrick Star, “SpongeBob SquarePants”

Daniel Kathein

“How can the sky be the limit when there’re footprints on the moon?”

- Logic, “Young Sinatra II”

Samuel Katz

“All my life, I’ve had one dream: to achieve my many goals.”

- Homer Simpson, “The Simpsons”

Sasha Kaufman

“A day without a friend is like a pot without a single drop of honey left inside.”

- Winnie the Pooh, “Winnie the Pooh”

Joshua Kelsky

“He struck him out.”

- Gary Cohen

Shail Khakhria

“The only way you can predict the future is to build it.”

- Alan Kay

Arwa Kheda

“Never doubt that even a very small creature can change the world.”

- SpongeBob, “SpongeBob SquarePants”

Ayan Khilnani

“Latest survey shows that 3 out of 4 people make up 75% of the world’s population.”

- Stephen Hawking

Mason Koczwara

“CALL YA DADDY JOHNNY!

- Hamsah Nasirildeen

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FINDING OPPORTUNITIES IN NEW PLACES

words by Zoey Jobson and Ellie Gómez and photography by Nate Pritzker

In her roll as Co-Editor-in-Chief for “The Crestian” Yearbook and working as manager for the girls’soccer varisity team, Isabella Neville ’23 enjoys spending time contributing to the community.

With a keen interest in fashion design, when Isabella first moved from England to Fort Lauderdale for her junior year, she hoped to also explore new interests to complement her passions. In this search, she joined the yearbook team.

“I never got a yearbook in my previous schools and, when I got here, I thought it was a really interesting and definitely a very American thing in which I could participate.”

Since then, Isabella’s passion for graphic design and journalism only grew and she saw how it went hand-in-hand with her interest in the fashion industry.

“It’s all about creating and expressing stories that are pleasing to the eye,” Isabella said.

Though she wanted to try new activities and push her boundaries, Isabella hoped to keep some of her old passions. Being a part of the soccer team was a great way to connect with her life back at home.

“I really like football and I’ve always watched it because it’s a well known sport in England. I am glad to be involved with the varsity team here at school.”

Yearbook and soccer brought many good things to Isabella and most importantly, in these groups, she met new people and made lots friends.

“As an editor for the yearbook team I get to interview a lot of people - students from different grades, teachers in all subjects and administrators. As team manager, I have met freshmen and sophomores with whom I wouldn’t have been able

to work otherwise.”

As a new student, Isabella brought new perspectives and ideas to all her classrooms. By sharing with her classmates her experiences in schools abroad, Isabella opened a window for them to consider other educational settings, their challenges and their advantages. Above all, Isabella and her friends have realized that despite cultural and situational differences, young people’s hearts and minds all around the world have much more in common than anything else. Through her eyes, her classmates can reconnect with aspects of their day-to-day that have become ubiquitous to them.

“We all have a good laugh comparing how our schooling experiences has been different and yet the same,” Isabella said. “We all want to make friends and belong and we are all eager to take advantage of the opportunities we have.”

Her teachers and classmates remarked on Isabella’s kindness and leaderships style.

“Isabella leads by example,” Sra. Patty Gómez, Yearbook Adviser, said. “She is optimistic and reliable. As an editor, she is always ready to lend a hand, share a quick hack, or crack up a good joke when the group most needs it.”

Isabella kept a positive attitude taking on new risks. Though she started as a staff writer, quickly her work ethic was recognized by her teammates and she took more and more responsibilities with enthusiasm. Isabella was willing to fill up any gaps that came up in the workflow. However, her positive impact on the community was not just about academics and hard work. She also wanted to bring parts of her culture to the Upper School.

“Since I arrived, I hoped to bring some British culture to the

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I hope to bring some British culture to the community. I enjoyed my life back at home and I want to share relevant cultural aspects of it with my friends here.

community. I enjoyed my life back at home and I want to share relevant cultural aspects of it with my friends here.”

As her senior year picked up speed and college application were completed, Isabella couldn’t wait to apply all she had learned in her high school years as she got ready for her next stage.

“I have learned a lot and developed many useful skills like teamwork, patience, and communication. I have learned so much about myself here and I hope to carry on my new passion for design and my old passion for fashion after graduation,” Isabella said.

-Isabella

Isabella Neville

ALL-AROUND INITIATIVE-TAKER

words by Nicolas Parra, photography Nate Pritzker

Ever since he was a young boy, Max Winnick ’23 has held a special place in his heart for sports. During his career at the Upper School, Max nurtured this passion for watching and studying sports to help his community. As the boys varisity basketball team manager, he played an important role as a motivator and leader of the pack.

“I really love being the manager for the basketball team. Everyone is very dedicated, and the energy in games and practices is always high. I have a great time making sure everything is moving smoothly and that everyone has the equipment they need,” Max said.

Max put a lot of hard work and energy as the basketball team manager, but he didn’t stop there. In his senior year, Max decided to take on the position of holder for the varsity football team, playing football for the first time in his life.

“I have always loved watching football. I never really thought about actually playing it, but after talking to Coach Hibbs, I decided to try it. The whole team welcomed me and taught me everything I needed to know,” he said.

Even though it was his first time

on the field, Max did his part to help The Panthers have an amazing season.

In addition to his love for sports, Max is also very invested in science. Being part of the three-year Science Research program enabled him to find new opportunities to connect his interest for sports into the mix and broaden his knowledge of modern discoveries.

“Every student in the class pushes themselves past their limits, working on their projects endlessly. It is one of my favorite classes in my day because I have grown very close to the people there,” he said.

Max’s main project in the program was dedicated to helping people in need of prosthetics. His work consisted of creating a physics engine for virtual reality in order for prosthetic users to better learn and understand how to use prosthetic arms. Max spent a month over the summer at the University of Michigan School of Kinesiology, working with a professor who is an expert in the field and continuing his research. Max improved his design to make sure it was as functional and accessible as possible.

“I am just grateful I was able

“ ” I am just grateful I was able to help people. I wanted to find a project that would benefit the lives of others. - Max

to help people. I wanted to find a project that would benefit the lives of others. I am also very grateful for Science Research which gave me the opportunity to chase my goals and make this project a reality,” Max said. Max’s love for what he does made him work hard and excel. He was willing to do any activity in the upper school despite how different and out of his comfort zone it may have been.

Max Winnick

Isabella Koopman

“The best project you’ll ever work on is you.”

- Sonny Franco

Ellie Krassan

“Anything less than the best is a felony.”

- Vanilla Ice, “Ice Ice Baby”

Sydney Krusch

“Remember the moment you know exactly where you’re going.”

- Twenty One Pilots, “Holding on to You”

Anne Kurt

“They don’t know that we know they know we know.”

- Phoebe Buffay, “Friends”

Kailer La Gala

“My only wish is I die real.”

- Drake, “Take Care”

Michaela Landry

“Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I’m not sure about the universe.”

- Albert Einstein

Marian Lawlor

“It may be rainin’, but there’s a rainbow above you.”

- Eagles, “Desperado”

Samara Levin

“Live as if you’d drop dead in ten seconds.”

- Ray Bradbury

Jacob Liberman

“I knew exactly what to do. But in a much more real sense, I had no idea what to do.”

- Michael Scott, “The Offıce”

Brody Liff

“I’m not a businessman. I’m a business, man!”

- Jay-Z, “Diamonds From Sierra Leone”

Dominick Livoti, III

“Every path will end without effort to continue it.”

- Anonymous

Milah Loeb

“Your hairline is receding.”

- Jenna Gilbert, “The Vampire Diaries”

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Isabella Lotenberg

“Wait, do they have a kids menu at college?”

- Isabella Lottenberg

Iason Makrymichalos

“When life gives you lemons, it gives you lemons.”

- Jason Makrymichalos

Alfonso Maldonado, III

“Nothing is more expensive than a missed opportunity.”

- H. Jackson Brown Jr.

Ava Malkin

“May the best of your past be the worst of your future.”

- Unknown

Talia Mandel

“Don’t you ever let a soul in the world tell you that you can’t be exactly who you are.”

- Lady Gaga

Jake Markowitz

“All in all is all we are.”

- Kurt Cobain, “All Apologies”

Mickael Martinez

“So I grew from colt to stallion, as wild and reckless as thunder over the land... Flying?

There were times I believed I could.” - Spirit, “Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron”

Max Marvin

“Have I ever told you about Yuri the diver?”

- Max Marvin

David Maschler

“I can’t show this filth. I have a family, man. I wouldn’t let my dogs watch that. It belongs somewhere else.”

- Mr. Reese

Alexandra Maxwell

“I’ma be what I set out to be, without a doubt, undoubtedly.”

- Eminem, “Not Afraid”

Patrick McCawley “Veni, vidi, vici.” - Julius Caesar

Ella McGuire

“Man may have discovered fire, but women discovered how to play with it.”

- Candace Bushnell, “Sex and the City”

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INSPIRATIONAL ENTREPRENEUR

words by Crestian Staff, interview by Manuela De Armas-Kucich, photography by Nate Pritzker

From being in Kids Art Basel, to launching her own NFT, Koops NFT Club, Isabella “Izzy” Koopman ’23 consistently merged her love for art and entrepreneurship.

Izzy attributed much of her success and drive to the teachers who pushed her and taught valuable lessons along the way. They helped her hone skills that led her to seek new ways to further her abilities.

“Mr. Liguori, Mrs. Kolettis and Mrs. Rashbaum have all been highly supportive and involved in my many artistic and entrepreneurial pursuits,” Izzy said.

One of her biggest achievements in entrepreneurship is her company, EcoPods. In the Social Entrepreneurship Fellowship Program during her junior year, Izzy and her team were tasked with creating a business or social innovation project. They created EcoPods, a water-activated and water-soluble, 3-in-1 soap. The objective of the product was to minimized plastic waste in the hospitality industry. The idea landed the team third place in an

international business competition, and the group was able to receive feedback from Mark Cuban, an American billionaire and entrepreneur and member of the television show Shark Tank.

“The opportunity was not only to share our product with others, but the experience of meeting different entrepreneurs and innovators. We were able to meet people from all over the world and were inspired by many of the skills we learned from them,” Izzy said.

In a similar fashion of passion and dedication, Izzy kept her artistic work and showed this in a myriad of ways. In ninth grade, she was invited to be a part of the first Kids Art Basel. Not only did her work sell out, but she gained attention on social media through the New York Post’s Page Six. Izzy was a part of the “Cate-Rose Gallery” in Delray, as the first artist in a new series called the “Hustler Series.” There, she had a fully interactive exhibit at Eagles Nest Music Fest.

Recently, Izzy was featured as an artist in a “Women Made” exhibition

that was featured by Surface Magazine and Glossier, a worldrenowned makeup company. Also, the 2022 issue of “The Scribbler” featured her art in the cover.

“With all of these interests, I have realized that marketing and design is an area of strength. I have done a lot of freelance work for companies, organizations and even worked for other schools,” she said.

Izzy navigated being an entrepreneur, an artist, and an Upper School student with smiles and positivity. Thanks to the late nights and her motivation to see her projects through, Izzy stayed true to her love for art and business.

“ ” We were able to meet people from all over the world and were inspired by many of the skills we learned from them. -Izzy

Isabella Koopman

CLIMBING HER WAY TO NEW HEIGHTS

words by Samantha Feldman and photography by Nate Pritzker

Embracing her passion for rock climbing, Anne Kurt ’23 believed that the sport was both challenging and rewarding and as time went by she enjoyed feeling her hard work pay off

Anne initially trained and competed with a team, but after moving from Chicago to Florida in the summer before the start of her junior year, she decided to make her rock climbing an individual sport. She enjoyed having the freedom to work and train with other climbers, but participated in solo competitions. Each challenge provided Anne the chance to showcase her progress in the sport.

“The amount of competitions I attend depends on how I perform, but it is around four to five per year,” she said.

The rest of the time she trains. There is an immense amount of training to be done to develop strength balance and coordination, but Anne pushed through it because she loves the rush of the competition.

“A climbing competition consists of four routes. Those competing are first put into isolation for two or three hours where you have no access to your phone and are not allowed to talk,” she said.

Anne Kurt

Through this experience, Anne learned the value of patience. She begun to apply it to both her education and day-to-day life.

“I value how this sport has integrated itself into my life and I hope to continue pursuing it after graduating,” she said.

One of the many reasons Anne enjoyed the sport was because it’s uniqueness among student athletes. She appreciated that she could shift between her climbing and academic life without the stress of the two paths crossing. Not to mention that it was a great conversation starter. Being a new student as a junior, Anne quickly distinguished herself for her love of languages (ASL, French and Spanish), for her strong academic skills and for her love of climbing.

This sport helped her not only grow and mature, but it has also provided her with new opportunities for gratefulness.

“I have been able to travel to different parts of the country to participate in competitions and have attended camps for training. These experiences have allowed me to meet new people who share my same love of climbing,” she said.

Navigating her academics as well as climbing was part of Anne’s

training and conditioning.

“Having the responsibility of managing my time between school and training has forced me to mature and become creative with time in ways I never thought were possible,” she said.

Climbing positively influenced Anne’s life and it is something she knows she will continue as she moves on to bigger and better things. She is appreciative of the support she receives from family and friends, and will always be thankful for what the sport has given her.

Having the responsibility of managing my time between school and training has forced me to mature and become creative with time in ways I never thought were possible. - Anne

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Anna Medrano

“Just keep swimming.”

- Dory, “Finding Nemo”

Krisztian Meszaros

“I’ve never lost a game. I just ran out of time.”

- Michael Jordan

Kyra Meyer

“I’m a senior, but I stay fresh man.”

- Mac Miller, “Class President”

Lucas Milano

“People say nothing is impossible, but I do nothing every day.”

- Anonymous

Sophia Montague

“Self-esteem means knowing you are the dream.”

- Oprah Winfrey

Paul Morell

“Don’t mistake my kindness for weakness. You’re only walking cause I’m letting you walk.”

- Paul Morell

Daniel Morgan

“You can shine no matter what you’re made of.”

- Bigweld, “Robots”

Remy Morris

“I intend to live forever, or die trying.”

- Groucho Marx

Samuel Morse

“Adventure is out there.”

- Charles Muntz, “Up”

Sara Moss

“You don’t always win, but every time you lose, you get better.”

- Ian Somerhalder

Neil Narwani

“Don’t just play on your phone, program it.”

- Barack Obama

Naji Nass

“Did I graditate this time yet?”

- Tall Morty, “Rick and Morty”

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Leonardo Natale

“The end justifies the means.”

- Niccolò Machiavelli

Colin Nealy

“I always been top 3, never 3 or 2.”

- Autumn!, “Not 3 Not 2!”

Mathias Neumann

“The beach is not always a place, sometimes it’s a feeling.” - Unknown

Isabella Neville

“I love your accent! Are you from London?”

- All my American Friends

Summer Niederman

“Life’s what you make it so let’s make it rock.”

- Hannah Montana, “Life’s What You Make It”

Ryan Nowatski

“When you get tired, learn to rest, not quit.”

- Bansky

Gabrielle O’Neil

“You’re a disappointment to LUCA.”

- Mr. Andrew Schwartz

Rafael Opperman

“Cry me a river.”

- Mrs. Peiretti

Daniel O’Sullivan

“Without passion, you don’t have energy. Without energy, you have nothing.”

- Warren Buffett

Isabella Packer

“Would I rather be feared or loved? Um, easy. Both. I want people to be afraid of how much they love me.”

- Michael Scott, “The Offıce”

Mia Paris

“You know, I’ve realized that I’m probably just perfect and it’s everybody else around me that’s got issues.”

- Scott Disick

Nicolas Parra

“Height matters not.”

- Yoda, “Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes” Meet the Class of 2023, Natale - Parra

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STARS IN ATHLETICS

words by Crestian Staff, interview by Matthew Lopez and photography by Nate Pritzker

Representing the United States in powerlifting and swimming, respectively, athletes Arthur Costa ’23 and Julia Podkoscielny ’23 elevated their athletic commitment to the next level.

Inspired by her parents, Aquatic Program Head and former Olympic finalist Mariusz Podkoscielny and Upper School chemistry teacher and former Polish national team swimmer Dr. Dagmara Podkoscielny, Julia has been in the pool her entire life.

“I was motivated by my parents at a young age to start swimming. My father was an olympian and his stories of past experiences with the sport helped inspire me to do it.” she said.

After years of dedicated work, in August 2022, both Arthur and Julia participated in important landmark competitions for their athletic careers.

Arthur competed at the Florida State Championship, where he took first place, subsequently earning a second-place world ranking, and the 14th-best score in history for those under 18. For Arthur, powerlifting has offered an outlet for him to decompress.

“The sport has taught me the valuable lesson that there is always more to give. There’s always another rep to be put in. I can always push myself more than I thought. When everything gives out you can be surprised at what you have accomplished,” Arthur said.

During the summer, Julia represented the US at the Junior Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in Hawaii, where she was one of 40 swimmers chosen to compete.

“Junior Pan Pacs was probably one of the best experiences I’ve ever had. I’ve known everyone selected for the team for a long time because we’ve all grown up going to the same meets. It was such a positive environment where everyone was focused on pushing each other.

-Arthur

“ ” The sport has taught me the valuable lesson that there is always more to give.

When you’re around people that understand the pressure and the stress and will always cheer you on, it just brings everyone up and makes us all swim well together,” she said.

No stranger to competing at national and international meets, Junior Pan Pacific Swimming Championships was the latest in Julia’s extensive program of elite competitions. Despite racing at prestigious meets such as the US Open, US World Championship Trials, and Olympic Trials, Julia enjoyed racing at FHSAA State Championships. When asked she described the difference between meets at the different levels.

“High school meets are very different from National meets because everyone is cheering all the time and they are more team oriented compared to national meets that are, in many ways, more stressful and require more focus since you tend to have only individual events. I would say international meets are more similar to a high school season because the team is so much smaller and the mood is much lighter.”

Julia and Arthur have learned to balance their academic, social, and athletic commitments despite their intense level of training.

In his free time, Arthur enjoys playing the guitar and coding. During his junior year, he was a research assistant at Florida Atlantic University where he tracked animal populations using artificial intelligence algorithms. Beyond the scope of powerlifting, he could also be found leading several clubs in the Upper School.

“I am co-president of Tassel which is a community service club that allows me to help Cambodian children to learn English. I am also a section editor for the newspaper, The Paw Print. I enjoy teaching underclassmen journalistic writing and helping them become better writers and journalists,” he said.

Looking ahead, Julia and Arthur plan to continue their athletic pursuits at the collegiate level while still building quality time for other interests and hobbies.

Julia & Arthur

Ellie Krassan

A POWERFUL ROLE MODEL

On the field, she’s a star; off the field, she’s an inspiration. Through hard work and determination, Ellie Krassan ’23 became a valuable asset to the varsity football team.

Ellie’s passion for football began at the age of 14, when she started playing for the Panthers, but her love for sports originated before that. She played soccer since she was little, and that’s how she brought her kicking to the football field and became a valuable kicker and punter.

“Although you kick the ball differently in either sport, having the leg strength and having a solid swing definitely helped me,” Ellie said.

Aside from her love of other sports, Ellie was inspired to pursue football by a another student.

“I remember seeing a girl on the team when I was younger and realizing that it was something I wanted to do too. I want to inspire girls just like she did for me,” she said.

Football also helped Ellie form new relationships with her teammates and make new friends.

“Over the years, I have gotten close with my teammates and we are now really close friends,” Ellie said.

Football was a wonderful experience for Ellie, and taught

her many valuable lessons such as perseverance and trust in her abilities. She learned to apply these, not only to athletics, but to life as well.

“The sport has shown me that there is so much potential for myself and all people to uncover within themselves,” she said.

Ellie reaped many rewards as an American football player as she continued to give so much to her team and the sport. Putting in the hard work, whether in practice or during conditioning, has been a way for Ellie to realize that what it takes to succeed is equal for everyone regardless of gender and innate talent.

“It was definitely intimidating at first being a young girl coming into upper school and playing American football, especially my first day of practice,” she said. Soon, she discovered that those butterflies in her stomach were only the fanfare before the show.

Ellie inspired everyone on and off of the field. She stayed positive as a powerful athlete while being a top student in her class and making many friends along the way.

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sport

has

shown me that there is so much potential for myself and all people to uncover within themselves.

” The

- Ellie

words by Crestian Staff, interview by Diana Rosenbaum and photophraphy by Nate Pritzker

Gabriella Pecoraro

“Oh, I wish I could, but I don’t want to.”

- Phoebe Buffay, "Friends"

Tomas Perez

“Dreams are not what you see in your sleep, dreams are things which do not let you sleep.”

- Cristiano Ronaldo

Jacob Pion

“Pain is just weakness leaving your body.”

- Peter Pion, inspired by U.S. Marines

Cecilia Pizá

“I mean sure I have my bad days, but then I remember what a cute smile I have.”

- Chandler Bing, "Friends"

Julia Podkoscielny

“That awkward moment when you’re wearing Nikes and you can’t do it.”

- Unknown

Ethan Popper

“Never let me slip, cause if I slip, then I’m slippin.”

- Dr. Dre, “Nuthin’ but a ‘G”’Thang”

Samantha Port

“Sport, you run like a sack of potatoes.”

- Mr. Wu

Stella Potenti

“Panta Rhei.”

- Heraclitus

Nathaniel Pritzker

“Strive to be interested not to be interesting.”

- Marcus Doe

Madison Quetgles

“Life is a prize, but to live doesn’t mean you’re alive.”

- Nicki Minaj, “Moment 4 Life”

Daniel Quintero

“Échame el cuento.”

- Señora Gómez

Corye Readon

“I’m like a peacock, you gotta let me fly!”

- Allen Gamble, "The Other Guys"

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Dhiya Reddy

“You can’t be everything you wanna be before your time.”

- Billy Joel, “Vienna”

Kirra Reid

“My mom thinks I’m awesome.”

- Gibby Gibson, “iCarly”

Liam Riesz

“Sonny, true love is the greatest thing in the world-except for a nice MLT – mutton, lettuce and tomato sandwich...”

- Miracle Max, “The Princess Bride”

Mackenna Riley

“Life changes and I wouldn’t change it for the world.”

- Thomas Rhett, “Life Changes”

Joie Rodin

“Clear eyes, full hearts, can’t lose!”

- Coach Taylor, “Friday Night Lights”

Jamir Rolle

“Mathematician at heart.”

- Jamir Rolle

Marissa Rosenberg

“They wouldn’t teach you that in prep school, so it’s up to me. But no amount of vintage dresses gives you dignity.”

-Taylor Swift, “Better Than Revenge”

Victoria Rotsaert

“I obviously never outgrew the horse girl phase.”

- Victoria Rotsaert

Jaret Rozanski

“Love is as necessary to human beings as food and shelter.”

- Aldous Huxley

Amanda Russo

“When is this due again?”

- Amanda Russo

Jake Rymer

“Veni. Vidi. Vici.” -Julius Caesar

Arnav Sadasivan

“Wood fired pizza ? How is pizza going to get a job now?”

- CallMeCarson

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SUCCESS DOWN TO A TEE

words by Avery Holzer and photography by Nate Pritzker

Since he was only 11 years old, Robert “Robbie” Hlatki ’23 has pursued his interest in golf. By the age of 14, Robbie began playing competitively and continued ever since.

“I enjoyed the creativity of golf, and I liked watching it on TV. That was the main reason why I began playing,” Robbie said. “Just going out in the backyard with the first clubs I got and chipping and putting really let me make a lot of fun games with it.”

Robbie earned a spot on the varsity golf team for all four years.

During his senior year, he was cocaptain and in his junior year, the team won the regional championship and they then went on to compete in Orlando for States. However, Robbie could not have done it without the help of his teammates, who supported him every step of the way.

“It’s been a really cool environment with the team. I enjoy every single practice and every single match with them. I think our coach also does a really good job creating a good team environment,” Robbie

said. “It’s just one varsity team of nine players this year, and we all work well together.”

In addition to playing for the golf team, Robbie also competed individually. He practiced an additional two days a week by himself and on the weekends. After the season ended, Robbie continued to play golf and attend tournaments in different places.

“I enjoy traveling around the state and occasionally outside the state to play tournaments. There are many cool places to see and go with family and friends,” Robbie said.

Like a true golfer faced with getting out of the rough, Robbie met many difcult moments in his career. Being alone on the green was isolating at times. The student-athletes also needed to drive long distances, which sometimes allowed stress to build. However, Robbie shouldered the tough days because he knew his training and dedication would pay off when he did well.

In this regard, his advice to his peers was to keep practicing and grinding and eventually the stressful

“For the level of stress and disappointment you get from playing badly, you get even more joy and satisfaction when you’re playing really well, and that’s what I work towards.

”

- Robbie

times will lessen.

“For the level of stress and disappointment you get from playing badly, you get even more joy and satisfaction when you’re playing really well, and that’s what I work towards,” Robbie said.

As for what lies ahead, Robbie hopes to continue playing golf. He enjoyed the sport a lot growing up and does not wish to give it up. While he may focus on other things in college, he is sure to play club golf in the future and continue on the fairway to success.

Robert Hlatki

Class of 2023, Meet Robbie Hlatki

LEADING WITH THE HEART

Acting as a voice for the student body and as the ofcial duo for sparking excitement and energy in the student body, Steering Committee heads, Ava Malkin ’23 and Jayden Engelhardt ’23, found a way to inaugurate new and improved methods for students to show their Panther pride.

“We had seen three years of high school that were impacted by the pandemic and we wanted to go back to how it was before, but then we thought: ‘what’s the point of going back to how it was before if we can make it even better looking forward?’,”

Jayden said.

Being in the last class who witnessed what the upper school experience was like before the COVID-19 pandemic, Ava and Jayden had a distinct perspective. They wanted to bring back traditions they recalled from their freshman year to ensure they lived on. And while staying true to old traditions such as dressing up for Homecoming week, the two expanded beyond what they remember from the past. For example, for Homecoming week they created a new relay that incorporated the traditional food games and sports.

“We want to create energy and incite excitement for everyone now and for future years to show that school is not just academics, fine arts and sports. Our school is also a place for fun and friendship,” Ava said.

Ava and Jayden also wanted to provide everyone the opportunity to feel supported by their peers, by creating tailgates for all sports that amped up school spirit before games

At football tailgates, they created themes for everyone to follow, such as “blackout” or “neon night” to bring color and build up anticipation. For the Homecoming Football Game at FAU stadium, the theme was “white out.”

“For the HOCO theme days, we looked at what had been done in the past and put it together with some new ideas and packaged that into what we believed would be the most exciting for all," Ava said. "We did our best to ensure that all classes had a great theme for the day and that everyone would have fun showing their spirit.”

However, along the way, Ava and Jayden faced some uncertainty trying to create events in which everyone would want to participate. They knew students were interested in new activities but they didn't know whether their peers would like what they would ultimately design. So they approached the organization process as one of listening to many voices from all grades and figuring out ways to gradually involve everything they had discovered. For Ava and Jayden, finding a balance where everyone could both have fun and feel fully included was a crucial part of building

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We want to create

energy

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incite excitement for everyone now and for future years to show that school is not just academics, fine arts and sports. Our school is also a place for fun and friendship.

-Ava

enthusiasm in the student body. “We worked hard to adjust and reconsider every aspect of the plan so that everyone would enjoy it. The biggest opportunity we have been given is to make our school year what we want to make of it,” Jayden said. Being at the helm of the Steering Committee provided Ava and Jayden with new connections as they worked to strengthen a community in which everyone’s achievements and pursuits were celebrated.

Ava & Jayden

words by Crestian Staff, interview by Kyra Meyer and photography by Nate Pritzker

Corey Sampson

“Nothing is more expensive than a missed opportunity.”

- H. Jackson Brown Jr.

Jaden Santarelli

“Forefathers one and all, BEAR WITNESS!”

- Godrick the Grafted, “Elden Ring”

Zachary Schiller

“Well, it may be stupid, but it’s also dumb.”

- Patrick Star, "SpongeBob SquarePants"

Jakob Schneider

“Put it in the books!”

- Howie Rose

Patrick Schwartz

“After all this time, it really was all just a drill.”

- Whit Hudson

Kyle Seepaul

“You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated.”

-Maya Angelou

Francesca-Lauren Seguin

“I knew exactly what to do. But in a much more real sense, I had no idea what to do.”

- Michael Scott, "The Offıce"

Jed Seiner

“I have no idea what I’m doing, but I know I’m doing it really, really well.”

-Andy Dwyer, "Parks and Recreation"

Olivia Selden

“Tables turn, bridges burn, you live and learn.”

-Drake, "Pound Cake"

Tehila Setton

“Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant.”

- Robert Louis Stevenson

Sabrina Shibao

“I don’t lose things. I place things in locations which later elude me.”

-Shawn Spencer, "Psych"

Miraa Shukla

“The inner machinations of my mind are an enigma.”

- Patrick Star, "Spongebob Squarepants"

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Lior Silberman

“Good things take time. That’s why I’m late.”

-Coach Mike Thompson

Luca Silveira

“Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.”

- Ferris Bueller, “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off

David Slyusarchuk

“No exceptional person ever lived an average life.”

- Unknown

Danielle Snyder

“I’ve got S plus what a dog’s tail does.”

- Childish Gambino, “It’s On”

Benjamin Solomon

“Life is a beach, I’m just playing in the sand.”

- Lil Wayne, “Right Above It”

Nathan Sorrentino

“The moment you give up, is the moment you let someone else win.”

- Kobe Bryant

Mia Starkman

“Kulia i ka nu’u.”

- Queen Kapi‘olani

Benjamin Stein

“Who’s gonna turn down a Junior Mint? It’s chocolate, it’s peppermint, it’s delicious.”

- Cosmo Kramer

Julia Stein

“In theory, there is no difference between theory and practice. In practice, there is.”

- Yogi Berra

Jillian Tashjian

“The people I’ve met and the places I’ve been are all what make me the man I so proudly am.”

- Kid Cudi, “GHOST!”

Kyla Truong

“The limit does not exist.”

- Cady Heron, Mean Girls

Greer Udelson

“Thank u, next.”

- Ariana Grande, “thank u, next”

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A COMMUNITY BUILDER

words by Eva Weiner and Avery Holzer, photography by Nate Pritzker

Inspiring her community, through her dedication to the arts, commitment to helping others and the founding of a new research journal, Rebecca Adler ’23 left a prominent mark on her school. Rebecca has been a Panther for 14 years, and she distinguished herself by displaying natural leadership skills among her peers. She is determined and always takes initiative.

Taking insight from other research journals, Rebecca realized that the Upper School needed one too. She wanted every student to have the opportunity to share their research work. She started it as a community journal so students could see what their peers were working on and as a way to bridge the social sciences with science. Rebecca created a platform for all types of papers to be published.

“‘Research in the Pine’ is the first student-driven research journal, which allows all students to showcase their work,” Rebecca said.

She hopes that the publication will continue to be a platform for all types of papers spanning across different fields and disciplines.

In addition to her work in research, Rebecca also started her own community service club. She met the founder of Mary Ann’s Closet, a warehouse that provides free clothes and toys to foster children. Motivated by the mission of the organization, Rebecca offered to help. She began by tutoring kids every Sunday.

After seeing how many children needed assistance, Rebecca asked a few friends at school if they would be interested in helping. Eventually she started Mary Ann’s Tutoring, a program that provides free, online tutoring to children in need around Broward County.

“The most rewarding part about my work with Mary Ann’s Tutoring is the feedback I receive from the parents. I have received messages and emails about how tutoring has greatly impacted the childrens’ grades, and also their lives,” Rebecca said.

To put a bow on a well-rounded experience, Rebecca’s love for music has always been a big part of her journey. She joined orchestra and chorus when she was in Lower School. As she progressed, Rebecca

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‘Research in the Pine’ is the first student-driven research journal at school ... It allows all students to showcase their research work. -Rebecca

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complemented her lessons and work at school with her involvement in the Florida Youth Orchestra (FYO), an audition-based orchestra for young musicians from across South Florida.

“I joined FYO in second grade and have been a member ever since. Two years ago, I started the FYO Teen Board where I created programs that bring together many musicians from the area,” she said.

Creating opportunities, helping others and being involved has been an integral part of Rebecca’s life as a student. She has created endless opportunities for her and for others to explore uncharted territories and to be of service.

Rebecca believes that serving the community is simply the right thing to do.

Rebecca Adler

Andrés van Woerkom

“I want you to deal with your problems by becoming rich.”

- Jordan Belfort, “Wolf of Wall Street”

Frank Vassalluzzo

“They wrote me off, I didn’t write back tho.”

- Geno Smith

Nicolas Venegas

“When the last bell rings, I might actually miss this place.”

- Unknown

Jeff rey Vine

“Life is all about the evolution.”

-J. Cole, “Change”

Nigel Vital

“Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game.”

- Babe Ruth

Andrew Wallace

“Is that right?”

- Andrew Wallace

Carolyn Wallace

“I’m so done... but this time I actually am.”

- Emily Wallace

Gemma Ward

“No matter where life takes me, find me with a smile.”

- Mac Miller, “Best Day Ever”

Charles Wayne

“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose.”

- Dr. Seuss

Jadyn Wayne

“Can I be excused for the rest of my life?”

- SpongeBob, “SpongeBob SquarePants”

Benjamin Weber

“Someday, I promise you, they will all watch as I change the world.”

- Monkey D. Dragon, “One Piece”

Lillian Weiss

“This is where the fun begins!”

- Anakin Skywalker, “Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith”

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TOGETHER FROM THE START

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Class of 2023Lifers

Rebecca Adler

Sean Anagnoste

Olivia Avny

Akshat Badgamia

Spencer Bancroft

Cadence Barkan

Josephine Barry

Jessica Bary

Rachel Becker

Gabriel Bernick

Sophie Billante

Chase Brooke

Jacob Burgess

Nico Carosella

Jillian Ceritelli

Luke Dawson-Scully

Noah Disick

Shane Dodich

Jayden Engelhardt

Amandia Farsedakis

Samantha Feldman

Laney Friedman

Jonathan Fromkin

John Gabrielle

Ilana Gellman

Alexandra Gladding

Evan Goldman

Isaac Greenberg

Michael Greenberg

Ethan Grover

Dylan Haligman

Michael Harrigan

Ryan Honig

Steven Hudson, Jr.

Aidan Hull

Aidan Hutzler

Lily Isaacson

Diya Jain

Zachary Kaplan

Jacob Karmin

Daniel Kathein

Samuel Katz

Joshua Kelsky

Shail Khakhria

Michaela Landry

Brody Liff

Dominick Livoti, III

Milah Loeb

Isabella Lotenberg

Alfonso Maldonado, III

Jake Markowitz

David Maschler

Patrick McCawley

Ella McGuire

Anna Medrano

Kyra Meyer

Sophia Montague

Remy Morris

Mathias Neumann

Summer Niederman

Isabella Packer

Tomas Perez

Jacob Pion

Cecilia Pizá

Julia Podkoscielny

Samantha Port

Nathaniel Pritzker

Madison Quetgles

Dhiya Reddy

Liam Riesz

Mackenna Riley

Marissa Rosenberg

Jaret Rozanski

Amanda Russo

Jake Rymer

Jaden Santarelli

Zachary Schiller

Patrick Schwartz

Kyle Seepaul

Olivia Selden

Lior Silberman

Danielle Snyder

Mia Starkman

Benjamin Stein

Kyla Truong

Andrés van Woerkom

Andrew Wallace

Jadyn Wayne

Daniel Wilentz

Max Winnick

Mahyoub Yatak

Kathryn Zimmerman

Jordana Zimmerman

Julianna Zucker

Since Pre-K, lifers have been a part of the community in a unique way. Coming from either campus, these students have grown together as a cohort of friends for the last 14 years. They each pursued different interests, but they all had each other as companions along the way.

Dancing since she was four, Anna Medrano ’23 has grown into the ballerina she is today by participating in the Precision Dance team and the ballet program. At the Upper School, among other endeavors, Anna excelled in “The Crestian” yearbook team since her sophomore year. She found a perfect outlet for her interest in design and her top-notch data managing skills. During her senior year, she served as Editor-in-Chief of this renowned student publication.

“I’ve loved being at Pine Crest my whole life because I feel that the people I grew up with have become a second family that will always support me,” Anna said. “I am not nervous to go off to college because I know that I am well prepared for whatever obstacles I might face.”

On a similar note, for sports lover Alex Gladding ’23, being a lifer helped her build lasting friendships. Alex was a part of the varsity basketball and lacrosse teams. Staying active on the court, on the field or in the classroom was something Alex navigated well because she had great support from coaches and teachers and the smiles of her childhood friends to cheer her on.

“I have enjoyed growing up with my friends and watching our school

grow. I am gonna miss my PC family but I am excited for the next chapter of my life,” Alex said.

Walking the hallways alonside Anna and Alex, Nate Pritzker ’23 is an icon of his class. Involved in behindthe-scenes tech operations for the theater program as Lights and Sound Manager for all the school stages, as a Technical Director of PCTV, as a member of the TSA team and as a photographer and editor for “The Crestian,” Nate has forged personal and professional relationships with teachers, tech experts and students of all grades.

“I think the biggest gain for me has been the opportunity to dive into my interests and continue learning about them through the years. After seven years in this work, I am now a leader in the theater design process and I am a mentor to younger students,” Nate said.

Anna, Alex, Nate and 91 other lifers cannot wait to see what’s ahead of them but they know they’ll always have each other.

I’ve loved being at Pine Crest my whole life because I feel that the people I grew up with have become a second family that will alway support me.

-Anna

by Ellie Gómez, Interview by Isabella Neville and photography by Nate Pritzker

Daniel Wilentz

“What do you call it when two giraffes bump into each other? A girafc jam!”

- Daniel Wilentz

Max Winnick

“Some people were born on third base, and think they hit a triple.”

- Jim Harbaugh

Mahyoub Yatak

“It isn’t about what you say. It’s about how you say it.”

- Bashar Yatak

Nicholas Yevoli “I’m cheesed.”

- Nicholas Yevoli

Thomas Yevoli

“I regret nothing. The end.”

-Ron Swanson, “Parks and Recreation”

Noah Yi

“Nothing is more expensive than a missed opportunity.”

- H. Jackson Brown Jr.

Mengyao Zhou

“If you fight with all your might, there is a chance of life; where as death is certain if you cling to your corner.”

- Sun Tzu, “The Art of War”

Jordana Zimmerman

“May the rest of our lives be the best of our lives.”

- Tanya, “Mamma Mia”

Kathryn Zimmerman

“Saved the best for (second to) last.”

- Kathryn Zimmerman

Julianna Zucker

“Saved the best for last.”

- John Lind, “Save the Best for Last”

Farewell

To the Class of 2023,

You have accomplished, learned, and grown so much during your time at Pine Crest. As you begin the next phase of life, remember this: your time is a gift. You can control what you do with that time and make even the smallest moments count.

In college and beyond, draw upon your Pine Crest values to help steer you in the right direction and make the world a better place:

• Connect with people. Pay attention and listen to one another. Through every conversation, you have the potential to learn something. In turn, every conversation gives you an opportunity to make an impact.

• Chart your course. Discover more about yourself using the social and emotional tools you have been given here. Identify your strengths and know when to step up while always respecting others’ strengths and recognizing when it is best to let them take the lead. Choose areas of study and career paths that you feel passionate about. This may differ from what the crowd is doing, which may be a good thing!

• Lead with integrity. Let your moral compass guide your decisions. Rely upon your exemplary written and verbal communication skills to distinguish yourself as articulate, fair, and thorough.

The world needs Pine Crest graduates, and I believe in you. Your futures are bright, full of promise, and wide open for possibilities—you are prepared and ready.

Congratulations!

Dr. Dana Markham ’18H President

Dr. Markham’s Farewell Letter to the Class of 2023

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Faculty

Charged with educating the future generations, faculty impacted students in numerous different ways. From helping their students strengthen their approach to learning and discover new ones, teachers forged relationships and supported students to develop more than just mastery of relevant content.

Faculty modeled engagement. Mr. Tyler Miller taught social science classes and sponsored the Model United Nations team, Mme. Christina Leps taught French and sponsored the German Heritage Club and Mrs. Stacy Nisman taught AP American History and AP Capstone while being the organizer of the annual Multicultural Assembly. Interdisciplinary involvement drives critical thinking.

“The world sometimes changes faster than we can anticipate or predict. It can feel as if the old ways of learning are being subordinated to attention-grabbing technologies or cacophonous mass media. As teachers, our calling is not to compete for fleeting relevance, but rather to draw out the critical inquiries of our respective disciplines. We teach our students not what to think about history or biology or calculus, but rather to think about what they learned through their past, present, and future experiences. Anyone can shake their fıst at the news or employ an AI bot to make an empirical claim, but as teachers, we believe that a future without critical thinkers is no future at all,” Mr. Tyler Miller said.

“I cannot teach anybody anything; I can only make them think.”

- Socrates

Mr. Andrew Schwartz and Jacob Pion ’23 collaborate in a project for Post AP Bio lab. This new science course opened opportunities for students who completed the AP Bio curriculum and had a keen interest in expanding their knowledge and experience in the fıeld of biology.

Opportunities

Be a time traveler. What do you think the road is going to look like in three, six or ten years? That’s where our eyes and our minds have to be. As Wayne Gretzky put it, ‘I skate to where the puck is going to be, not to where it has been’.

Dr. Dana Markham

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Editors Maya Heyman ’24, Elani Kodner ’24, Avery Holzer ’24, Sofıa Mukamal ’24, Isabella Neville ’23, Lauren Balfour ’23, Ellie Mukamal ’26, Ellie Gómez ’24, Sydney Lerner ’26 and Lindsay Noyola ’26 pose for their fun annual selfıe with President Dr. Dana Markham ’18H. Every year, editors of “The Crestian” yearbook interview Dr. Markham and learn from her about the progress of the community through time.

Speaking from experience

Advice from Dr. Dana Markham ’18H words by

Avery Holzer

Since the start of her career as an educator, Dr. Dana Markham ’18H has provided countless opportunities of progress to many students, faculty and colleagues. Regardless of their interests or talents, those who have worked with Dr. Markham or benefıted from her guidance know that she values relationships and the impact of a single interaction as the key to unlock possibilities and growth.

From the many spaces for athletics and fıne arts, and to learning about French poetry to robotics, Dr. Markham expects for all students and teachers not only to nourish their interests and discover their talents, but also fınd time to connect and inspire one another.

“The core curriculum is important. Students have to learn to write well, to express their ideas eloquently and to engage others into meaningful conversations. They’ll need strong math skills in whatever fıeld they go; whether it’s law, artifıcial intelligence or space,” Dr. Markham said. “But it’s also crucial for them to know how to read the room and develop strong social and emotional skills. Everyone needs good coping strategies to succeed when things don’t go as planned.”

It’s all about confıdence. Dr. Markham believes that for students to forge their own paths and become assertive decision makers they must always believe in themselves. Through their years at school, they are growing into their most confıdent selves.

“I believe in going into the road fearless,’” Dr. Markham said. “Don’t be afraid. The discovery is in the journey. With that mindset you’ll always fınd the right lessons.”

There is no destination in success. It’s easy today to focus on deadlines and

outcomes. But Dr. Markham wishes for everyone to reconnect with the idea that the best things in life are never about end products. Good learning and experiences are found on the way to what people want to accomplish; on the way to the destination.

“It’s about the journey. If you’re a kind, considerate person and you are trying to make good decisions on your way to where you think you’re going, that’s success,” Dr. Markham said. “Opening our doors to different opportunities for ourselves and for others helps everyone grow. When things get complicated the fırst thing we must do is to fınd our commonalities and build from there.”

Dr. Markham invites everyone to consider that the journey doesn’t have to be perfect to be wonderful.

“We have to get the ideal of the perfect life out of our heads,” she said.

It’s all about relationships. Every conversation has an impact. This phrase represents a foundational force for Dr. Markham. Since the real good things reveal themselves during the journey, those who travel alongside us in the many roads we criss-cross during the day make all the difference. It’s key for students to recognize that this is a reciprocal situation and that they are also shaping others around them with their actions and words.

“At the end of the day if we can help you understand who you are and what you do best, and if we can help you learn to recognize when you should stand up to lead and when you should step back and let others lead, then that’s when we’ve helped you become your best self.”

Mrs. Lisa Ockerman

Vice President of Academics

Heather Martin Excutive Assistant, Offıce of the President

Dr. Whitney Walters-Sachs ’92 Vice President of School and Legal Affairs

Mrs. Meagan Obst Administrative Assistant, Educational Design

Mrs. Carrie Andersen Regulatory and Complaince Counsel

Mr. Joseph Walters ’95

Head of the Upper School & Associate Head of School

Mrs. Jaimee Rashbaum

Upper School Dean of Student Life

Dr. Krista Promnitz ’97

Executive Director of Educational Support Services, Assistant Head of Upper School & Dean of Student Services

Mrs. Jessie Metzger

Director of Educational Design & Upper School Dean of Faculty Services

Mrs. Jamie Morris ’02

Upper School Counselor

Mr. Glen Pierson

Assistant Head of Upper School & Dean of Students

Lauren Balfour ’23 and Isabella Neville ’23, Co-Editors-in-Chief of “The Crestian,” sit with Dr. Dana Markham ’18H on a bright spring morning surrounded by their fellow student journalists: Sydney Lerner ’26, Lindsay Noyola ’26, Avery Holzer ’24, Maya Heyman ’24, Sofıa Mukamal ’24, Elani Kodner ’24, Ellie Gómez ’24.

Beyond the text

DR. WHITTED

words by Manuela De Armas-Kuchich

Providing new perspectives, as well as lessons that students will use in and out of the classroom. Dr. Brent Whitted, teaches both English Language and Composition AP and Literature and Composition AP.

“I recently moved from Albuquerque, New Mexico where I lived for a year and I am a new teacher in the Upper School. I have been teaching on and off since 1999. I love it here so far,” he said.

One major difference between teaching here and other schools was the amount of students both in and out of the classroom.

“This is by far the biggest school I have ever taught in. Getting used to all these new faces and classes creates exciting opportunities and I am amazed by how the students interact with each other and how the Upper School operates in its entirety,” he said.

Dr. Whitted likes to create interactive lessons for his students and he manages to incorporate different perspectives in what he teaches.

“I try to shake things up every day so no day is ever the same. Whether it be the classroom set up being different or what the lesson is, I want to always keep the students

Kristina Cavallaro

Macy Dailey

Thomas Lolis

Marisa Ortega

Brent Robida

Margaret See

on their toes so they will always be excited and encouraged to learn,” he said.

One fascinating thing about Dr. Whitted is his love for drama and theater. He wants to incorporate acting into his lesson plans to have the students takeaway different lessons then they would in a typical classroom discussion.

“I use a lot of drama skills from a theater class so that students can not only just read the text but envision it in live action. I think it resonates with them more when they see the blood, sweat and tears that goes into a text and the emotions and feelings that characters have,” he said.

Students in his classroom feel like they are taking valuable lessons from his approach

“I have learned so much about how to approach literature from a creative perspective,” Ellie Gómez ’24, a student in Dr. Whitted’s AP English Lang, said.

Dr. Whitted wants to continue inspiring students to learn and look at pieces of literature differently. He wants for them to want to learn and read on their own time.

Jack Stewart

Rebecca Strong

Brent Whitted

Kathleen Young

Denise Zingariello

Bringing the energy

Whether it’s in the classroom or in the halls, Ms. Kristina Cavallaro radiates positive energy. Previously, she worked as a lawyer, and her teaching style reflects that. Ms. Cavallaro provided insight on how her Juris Doctorate degree helps her in the classroom.

“Being a lawyer in the past has influenced my work in the classroom through focusing on all aspects of communication whether it be written or oral,” she said. “I also like to focus on different aspects of public speaking which I believe are important because it defınes how students conducts themselves or present themselves to others.”

Based on her experiences at the University of Notre Dame and Northwestern University, Ms. Cavallaro attributes her teaching style and her love of it to her past experiences.

“I have always loved school, and I try to remember what it was like to be in the students’ position. How did it feel to progress through the day? What was I excited about? I try to make our class a positive part of that experience,” she said.

Ms. Cavallaro values connection with

others in the fıeld and encourages students to connect with as many people as possible as they seek out opportunities to navigate their professional path.

“Mentors and internships are crucial. It is important to network and be open to everyone you meet because you never know what you may learn from them,” she said. “Watching people who are great at what they do, especially if they love it, is always one of the best ways to develop your professional pursuits.”

Based on her prior occupation, Ms. Cavallaro plans to teach a Post-AP cource called Interpreting Justice Through Justice. She hopes to inspire others to love learning along the way and take valuable lessons from her own classroom.

“I always try to remember the big picture. Always thinking about what my students’ lives are gonna be like on a big scale and not just what is happening right now. I want them to have experiences in my classroom that will further inspire them and continue the knowledge they learn from me as they get older,” she said.

words by Alison Natt MS. CAVALLARO

design by Sofıa Mukamal

Department Chair

Collaborative teaching

SRA. ZINGG AND SRA. MACHADO

Taught by Señora Irene Zingg and Señora Virginia Machado, Spanish IV has allowed students to learn from completely different perspectives in the World Language Department.

Although they both work here now, the two teachers’ journey to coming to the Upper School has been quite unique and different. When Señora, Zingg moved to the United States, she began to teach Spanish as a second language and proceeded with wanting to further her studies at the graduate level.

“One of the requirements of the class was to have a classroom to apply what we were learning and I happened to pass by the school and my husband suggested that I should go in and ask for a teacher application form to see if they had any openings and I ended up teaching both Spanish and German.”

While Señora Zingg was intent on teaching since college, Señora Machado received a degree in business administration. However one of her teacher friends suggested that she should teach at the elementary school in Philadelphia, where she lived at the time, and she took the position

World Languages

Working in Style

MR. RICARD

The World Languages Wing is a lively and colorful section of the Upper School where hallways and rooms are full of good noise in four different languages. In this multicultural world, teachers fun personalities brighten up the days.

and loved it ever since.

“I lived in Philadelphia for 25 years and a couple years ago my family and I decided to move here. Originally, I did not plan to work here but after four months I wanted to go back,” she said. “At the time I applied, Señora Alexis Kleinberg was about to go on maternity leave so I was able to her and soon after, I became a permanent teacher.”

One commonality between the two was that they were both from the same town in Venezuela.

“We have a very nice connection and we are able to understand each other and get along very well,” Señora Zingg said. “I am very grateful for her because there is another teacher to see the curriculum and to have input.”

For Señora Machado, she is very grateful for the lessons that Señora Zingg has taught her.

“It’s an honor to follow Señora Zingg’s footsteps. With all of her knowledge she has shown me everything that she has taught and learned from this course and other Spanish classes that she taught prior,” Señora Machado said.

Amarilys Rosado

Patty Gómez

Lindsey Waldrop

Victoria Wu

Irene Zingg

If

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you are comfortable in your own skin, then you’ll have tons of fun in life!

-Mr.

John Ricard, World Languages and Social Sciences Teacher

Frank Kruger-Robbins

Christina Leps

Virginia Machado

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words by The Crestian Staff

Department Chair

Kerri-Anne Alexanderson

Trish Everett

Gary Friedman

Philip Gratwick

Andrew Kashdan

Kathryn McDonnell*

Tyler Miller

Stacy Nisman

Jaimee Rashbaum

John Ricard*

Heather van Workum

Sarah Witowski

Not pictured: Ivan Reese

Social Sciences

Sara Edelman

Katherine Ganden

Jennifer Gordinier

Mallory Gutek

Wendy Harrigan

Ryan Keser

Megan O’Brien

Dagmara Podkoscielny

Michelle Santarelli

Amanda Sarasua

Patricia Stevens

Sarah Vatland

Not pictured: Silvina Peiretti

words by Ava Geiger and Kyra Meyer

M

rs. Sarah Witkowski and Mrs. Trish Everett are known by students as the Government and Politics teachers. What many do not know is that Mrs. Witkowski used to be a student of Mrs. Everett. They met when Mrs. Witkowski, in her senior year of high school, took Mrs. Everett’s government class. Their connection through the years grew based on their strong mutual interest in social sciences. Mrs. Everett and Mrs. Wiktoski kept in touch during and after Mrs. Wiktowski’s college education at UCF and as they both taught at separate schools.

“Throughout my teaching program I had to spend fıve-or-so many hours in the classroom. I would always go back and work with Mrs. Everett, so she became a mentor in that sense,” Mrs. Witkowski said.

Mrs. Everett often invited Mrs. Witkowski

to her classroom to observe and guest teach. When Mrs. Witkowski was looking for a different educational opportunity, Mrs. Everett mentioned that there was a spot open in the Upper School to which Mrs. Witkowski applied and got the job. Now they are coworkers teaching AP Government and Politics.

“It has been great working with Mrs. Witkowski on the Government & Politics course. We both have plenty of content knowledge, but also different areas of interest or specialization, so when we collaborate, we get the best of both perspectives represented in the lessons and activities that we create. It’s fantastic now that I have her as a colleague. I trust her,” Mrs. Everett said.

Student to Colleague

MRS. EVERETT AND MRS. WITKOWSKI

Biology brought to life

MS. O’BRIEN

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Eevn though she grew up in a family of teachers, Ms. Megan O’Brien never expected to become one, but her passion for her career grows as the years go by. Once she applied to become a teacher, she never looked back.

“I started off as a commission offıcer for the NOAA corps and that did not work out for me so one day I visited my aunt, and I realized that I was meant to teach,” she said.

For twelve years, Ms. O’Brien has been a teacher in the Upper School. Every day, she tries to motivate her students and wants to push them to their full potential. She continues to create lessons and activities that her students enjoy and with which they fully engage.

“I really think my job is more about teaching students how to be critical thinkers, how to be skeptical and how to learn and be engaged with the material rather than just requiring them to know specifıc content,” she said.

Her lessons in Biology and Marine Science Honors include dissections, experiments, labs and more. She does this so that her students can learn from different perspectives and get an overall look at

a subject or topic. One of her students, Sophia Yormark ’24, provided insight into Ms. O’Brien’s teaching and how she has learned from her.

“Ms. O’Brien’s creative and interactive way of teaching brings the concepts we learn to life! With dissections, experiments and class simulations, she creates an exciting and entertaining learning environment that engages us and helps us focus on the concepts at hand,” Sophia said.

Another method, Ms. O’Brien uses is “Next Level Questions” to gain further understanding and insight on a specifıc topic or organism.

“We have so much information in our hands but we have to ask the right questions to [fınd] the information we really want. The idea behind this is for students to know how to get answers that they are looking for by writing a clear and specifıc question,” Ms. O’Brien said.

Ms. O’Brien hopes to help her students become better thinkers. She wants to keep them interested in the learning process. Ms. O’Brien’s students thrive.

Collaborative

teaching

words by Skylar Reisner Numerous students in the Upper School have been impacted by the effective collaboration of the biology teachers, Mrs. Katherine Ganden and Ms. Mallory Gutek, each one from a diverse scientifıc background.

Mrs. Ganden, with a degree in biology and biotech, previously worked at a Forensic DNA Lab. Despite her training, she knew very early on that she wanted a different occupation.

“It was a very isolating job, where I was working by myself all the time and I knew that I wanted something different,” she said. “I was a teaching assistant for a microbiology course, and I actually took over lectures for some of the chemistry professors, where I was teaching for three hundred students,” Mrs. Ganden said. “When I learned a position opened up here I applied and got the job. I’ve taught here for ten years and I’ve love it.”

Ms. Gutek, a new teacher, worked persistently to improve upon a subject at which she never excelled. She graduated from the University of Miami with a degree in Marine Affairs and Policy and since then she worked in several scientifıc fıelds before she became a teacher.

“I worked in non-profıt, science communication and policy development,

where I realized how many people didn’t have a strong understanding of basic science,” Ms. Gutek said. “It was at that point that I realized my love of teaching, and soon after began teaching here.”

As for teaching courses together, the two of them like to collaborate putting fırst the best interest of their students.

“I love that we are constantly challenging each other to create new things for our students and to keep up with the curriculum,” Mrs. Ganden said.”

Ms. Gutek noted that if a student is struggling to understand a concept when explained by their teacher, they have the option to attend another teacher’s extra help session and hear a slightly different explanation.

“It makes them better students,” Ms. Gutek said. “And when I am co-teaching and getting ideas from colleagues, I also become a better teacher.”

For Mrs. Ganden and Ms. Gutek their communication is vital. It allows them to develop a curriculum that is both relevant in society and useful to their students’ progress in biology.

MS. GANDEN AND MS. GUTEK

words

Sophie Staller and Ellie Mukamal

Embracing mistakes

MR. WEI HAO WU

words by Sydney Lerner and Chloe Wigoda

Timothy Curran

Adam Greenhut

Jamille Hernandez

Kyle Losardo

Nicholas Lowe

Latoya Parkinson

Notjust a math teacher, Mr. Wei-Hao Wu doesn’t want just to teach his students. He always advocates and supports them. Mr. Wu discovered his passion for teaching math after attending school in Asia, England and the United States. He was never fond of the way teachers were teaching him and wanted to change the experience for his students so that they would be better prepared in the future.

“In some places, they give you formulas and facts to memorize, but never tell you where they come from. When I started teaching math, I thought it was really important to learn where the formulas come from and explain why a fact is true and the length of that,” Mr. Wu said.

The motive behind Mr. Wu’s teaching is to build from mistakes to create a life of success. He believes it is more benefıcial to get the wrong answer in the short term so you can learn more for the long term. In the end, Mr. Wu believes this will help students create a better understanding of the material.

“I would rather have a student answer the question incorrectly than correctly because I can teach more from their mistakes. Answering a question

John Powers

Rob Solomon

Mark Spitzig

Wei-Hao Wu

incorrectly encourages students to participate more and not be afraid of getting the question wrong,” he said.

Since he became part of the PC faculty in 2015, Mr. Wu has become a positive force for all. He enjoys working with young people and seeing their understanding progress throughout the school year, he sees his responsibility in a different way than what other careers might allow.

“I believe there is a difference between a job and a career—a job means you get up to do something for a living and a career is when you don’t feel you come to work, I feel like I have a career,” Mr. Wu said.

Students are inspired day after day because of Mr. Wu’s determination, creativity and compassion. He supports his students with an array of activities that benefıt all learning styles.

Mr. Wu is actively involved outside the classroom. He is Assistant Coach to the Girl’s Varsity Volleyball team and the Sponsor of the Asian and Pacifıc Islander Club. This club fosters a sense of community and promoting cultural awareness among students.

Angel Perez

Lisa Saunders

James Dycus

Patricia Knight

Keri Kolettis

Joseph Perry

Fine arts

Nikki Boyd

Amy Cichoski

Gretchen Fasulo

Lital Gerszuny

Jeremy Hammond

Antoine Khouri

Nino Liguori

Stephanie Little Paul O’Connell

Courtney Teas

Michael Testa

Getting to Know Them Better

Revealing fun facts to learn more about those who help students every day

DR. ROBIDA

Accomplishment: Teaching AP Lit and Lang

Favorite food: Chicken Teriyaki from Sarku Japan

An animal you would be: A buzzard

Unknown fact: Excels at table tennis

Life Lesson: The importance of reading and learning something new everyday.

Hidden Talent: Cooking

One thing on your bucket list: Travel to Ireland

Favorite song: Maggie May by Rod Stewart

MS. SARASUA

Accomplishment: Earning a masters in microbiology while teaching full time.

Favorite food: Surf and turf

An animal you would be: A dog

Unknown fact: Winner of faculty fantasy football

MS. JENNIFER CAMPBELL Life Lesson: Be kind and helpful to others. Hidden Talent: Decorating One thing on your bucket list: Visit England

Favorite song: I Love You, LordMaranatha! Music

Dave Burgess

Holly Goldberg

Jared Svendsen

Joanna Szymanski

DR. LOLIS

Accomplishment: Being able to give back to the community that forever changed my life for the better as a “lifer” at Pine Crest.

Favorite food: A fully-loaded bowl of Tonkotsu Ramen

An animal you would be: A totoro

Unknown fact: Met all the “Munchkins” from The Wizard of Oz at a diner.

MRS. RASHBAUM

Life Lesson: Follow your dreams... and allow those dreams to change. Hidden Talent: Singing One thing on your bucket list: Visit Italy Favorite song: Anything from Hamilton

COACH THOMPSON

Life Lesson: Never lose your sense of humor and dont be afraid of laughing at yourself from time to time.

Hidden Talent: Cooking One thing on your bucket list: Travel Europe

Favorite song: 70s and 80s Classic Rock

MRS. KLEINBERG

Accomplishment: Planning the Spanish 2 Honors curriculum and seeing students progress after all the work was done

Favorite food: Anything with chocolate

An animal you would be: A dog

Unknown fact: My high school yearbook featured me in the fashionable students column.

MR. MILLER

Accomplishment: Traveling with students on curricular trips and service projects

Favorite food: Chicken Tikka Masala and warm Naan

An animal you would be: A bat

Unknown fact: In fourth grade, my career aspirations included National Geographic wildlife photographer or becoming Gandalf from The Lord of the Rings.

MR. KHOURI

Life Lesson: You can’t just get by with talent and ability. Your attitude and respect move mountains.

Hidden Talent: Cooking

One thing on your bucket list: Travel with my family to Africa and Lebanon where my name comes from. I also want to experience the Holly Land.

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Not pictured: Elizabeth Barry, Brian Baudrit, Robert Bishop, Nancy Bona Baker, Rafael Elvira, Stephanie Firdman, Yelena Krivskaya, Dennis Lambert, Deena Shapiro

MS. LYNN BUHLER

Making our community stronger

College Counseling

Mrs. Keri Kolettis Head of Innovation and Entrepreneurship & Science Curriculum Academic Advisor

Front row: Jamie Benemerito, Remy Damiano

Back row: Jim Sullivan, Elaine DiNoia, Julie Fruit, Joanna Craik, Linda Frisch, Lisa Stier, Lynn Sasso & John Kranstover Not pictured: Melanie Connors & Tara McGinn

Front Row: Mike Sanderson, Chyenne Pump, Pepi Vallejo, April Engelke, Jeff Johnson, Eileen Pliske, George Harris & Dayna Shull

Back Row: Garrick Edwards, Brett Scarberry, Jeffrey Foster, Barry Connors, Tim Hibbs & Ivan Delgado

Front row: Kristen Kirkendall, Eric Eagan, Kalah Fanning, Katie Byrnes & Jeff Shea. Back row: Jaclyn Kuhn, Colleen Hurt, Karen Wilson-Walters, Lisa Goldberg, Marcia Hunt & Kathleen Sullivan. Not pictured: Julia Hartley

Front row: Diane Schachtman, Courtney Carswell & Theresa Rubio Reisner Back row: Jeff Starrett, Alisa Karten, Brandy Miller & Michael Long

Full team: Steve Damiano, Marc Ranta, Santos Avila, Andrew Barrett, Peter Beyer, Pier Bazile, Annette Bermudez, Tim Brumley, Baldwin Fabian, Benjamin Frost, Marcelino García, Bob Gardland, Russell Guise, Etonold Louis, Luis Mosquera, Samuel Ospina, Paul Perido, Luis Polanco, Joseph Ragusa & Rafael Torres.

New Buildings, New Roads

Get to know Mrs. Peirce

Fine Arts

Human Resources and Finance

Mrs. Susan Peirce, Vice President of Philanthropic Engagement, spends her days collaborating with colleagues to help create new opportunities for students and faculty. Her offıce is not only involved in rising funds to support new initiatives, but also in the process of making them better and sustainable over time.

“I came on board six years ago when I heard about Dr. Markham’s goal of being able to say ‘We did it’,” Mrs. Peirce said. “[Dr. Markham’s] vision is to see that every child here knows that they are loved and that we have done all that we can to help each of them live an extraordinary life. It was then that I said to myself ‘I have to work with this leader.’”

The fırst thing Mrs. Peirce and Dr. Markham did was to step back, take a look at everything and ask themselves what they could do for students and teachers.

“We took a look at the strategic plan put together by teachers and saw where they were and where they wanted to be,” Mrs. Peirce said. “We identifıed areas that could be updated or renovated and since the construction of many of our now new buildings and resources, the results have been

extraordinary.”

Mrs. Peirce has been part of many projects including the recently opened Mae McMillan Fine Arts Center, the renovated track on Banks fıeld, the dining hall pavilion, the Beyer Center for Emergent Leadership on the Boca Raton Campus and, fınally, the Markham Center for Teaching and Learning for which construction will start soon. The physical transformation of school spaces to inspire and support learning is evident.

“There are certain points in history where all the right people just come together and something pretty neat happens. We are living through one of those times right now,” she said.

Mrs. Peirce’s motivation to support the best environment possible stems from the potential she sees everywhere and from what she knows the community at large can do to help.

“We love to connect with alumni and families who like to build and create. Some people like to help with what already exists and others really want to invest in the dream and in the possibilities. That’s what we want too,” Mrs. Peirce said.

Front row: Paul O’Connell, Michael Testa, Adrienne Barry, Larry Mellone, Noel Barry, Nikki Boyd, Stephanie Little, Lital Gerszuny, Teresa Esparza & Amy Cichoski.

Back row: Gretchen Fasulo, Allan Finn, Courtney Teas, Jeffrey Ronner, Nino Ligouri, Antoine Khouri & Jeremy Hammond.

Not Pictured: Jamie Roth, Nancy Baker, Deena Shapiro & Carissa Reese Natalie Fairbanks, Janice Rozanski & Lynn Buhler

Antoinette Hunter, Jessica Ortega, Robin Opperman, Ada Obinyeluaku, Nancy Greene, Ericka Kherkher, Christina George, Beth Pasternack, Joykrystyna Mance

interview by Avery Holzer, words by Lou Lou Hauser

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Mrs. Susan Peirce, Vice President of Philanthropic Engagement, and Avery Holzer ’24, Chief Copy Editor of “The Crestian,” smile at the entrance of Mrs. Peirce’s offıce. Avery interviewed Mrs. Peirce to get to know more about her role and the work of her offıce.

Alexandra Tabry, James Dycus, Braden Perry, Bethany Pedraza & Patricia Knight Not pictured: Robert Bell

Learning Network Marketing Communications

Student Union Technology

Mary Ellen State & Ana Estrada

Front row: Eleni Varvoutis, Dr. Krista Promnitz, Laura Stafford & Alexsandra Miller

Back row: Robin Sherman, Maha Almasri, Rita DeChant, Dr. Alexandra Parsons & Sofıa Hernández

Not pictured: Mia Roe, Tariq Gay, Kelly Graham, Jennie Fischer & Victoria Fitzgerlald

Front row: Alex Robles, Carmen Barajas, Rose Cardichon, Gloria De León, Ricardina Tineo, Carmelle Louis Mehu, Iris Vásquez, Emiliane Joseph, Derlly Rozo & Jessica Carreño Back row: Rita Blanco, Isabelle Fleurantus, Churchill Toussaint, Martine Tilus, Berlide Jean-Gilles, Brian Henry, Emiliano Sepulveda, Nerissa Derby, Velus Denis, Jennifer Campbell, Carlos Delgado, Marlene Jean-Simon, Rodney Brown, Amber Williams, Morina Jerome & Marguerite Joseph

Not pictured: Andy Koobir, Elizabeth Seeley, Sady Horat, Andremise Louis Prudent, Rutha Smith, Zeneida Alvia, Kira Blue & Joyce Daniels

John Smith, Greg Hill, Nicole Vetancourt, Derrick Wood, Joe Markham, Tina Bruce, Jamie Horvitz, Alex Bain & Henry Jean Not pictured: Orville Fuller, Paul Holiday, Basil Swinton, Sergio Guzman & Pawel Plaur

Front row: Marc Kessler, Joanna Szymanski, Jamie Benemerito, Lam Nguyen, Daniel Jimenez

Back row: David Pavek, Paul Romanenko, Orbin Figeuroa & Phillip Mueller

Heather Marshall, Andrea Vallejo, Christine Dardet, Jillian Conway Not pictured: Shatarah Betts & Candace Moore

Making our community stronger

Mrs. Uche Pendergast Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Sheri Shayuth, Lauren Alexanderson & Lisa Ferrara

Linda Crescimano & Mike Thompson

Caitlin Hampton ’09, Jana Blackwell ’81 & Kristen Kirkendall

Ozzy Lopez, Chuck Trice, Erika Hernandez, Maria Sosa, Tajwana Thompson, Roberto Ospina, Patricia Howell & Krishantha Dias. Not pictured: Leacroft Daley, Ancil Husain, Ken Singh

Art we made

Practice by practice, rehearsal after rehearsal, students worked on their music, their acting and their dance to present to the entire community. The beauty of art is that it is meant to be shared.

“I loved dancing in the ballet because I worked alongside my friends to tell a story through the dance,” Rebecca Friedman ’24 said. “We invested many hours rehearsing together which made the fınished performances extra special and rewarding for all of us.”

“The road to your success is not a highway. You have to create it as you go.”

Bangambiki Habyarimana, The Great Pearl of Wisdom

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Anna Medrano ’23 Dancer

Contemporary Dance

ROSTER: Leah Krut, Sydney Silverstein, Mahi Dadia, Amy Lynn McKee, Aurora Christiansen Not Pictured: Brianna Porte

Select Vocal Ensemble

ROSTER: Rebecca Adler, Claudia Ajay, Avanti Ambasht, Angelina Andrew, Rya Avivi, Talia Avivi, Karen Awaida, Danielle Berger, Jessica Berger, Jeffrey Berinstein, Jonah Berkun, Sophie Billante, Natasha Bodmer, Cayden Brocato, Vanessa Casseus, Aidan Chavez, Dylan Chavez, Mahi Dadia, Brynn Edwards, Chloe Elderkin, Caia Farrell, Lucille Fasulo, Patrick Francis, Siena Fucci, Garhyson Gaddy, Anya Gandreti, Asha Gandreti, Priya Ghanta, Ellie Gómez, Jack Gray, Alexandria Guerrier, Matia Gutt, Lillianna Guzinski, Rebecca Haykov, Miel Hemeon, Johanna Henry, Layla Hujber, Zachary Kaplan, Samuel Katz, Milah Loeb, Tyler Luong, Talia Mandel, Jake Markowitz, Alison McConvery, Ella McGuire, Samuel Morse, Andreas Neumann, Nicolas Parra, Sophia Pichardo, Emmy Pusateri, Frederick Rosenthal, Madeline Rosenthal, Amanda Russo, Annika Sachdeva, Liana Safadi, Maria Samofalova, Natasha Sangha, Sam Scheiner, Jessica Schmilovich, Margo Segal, Olivia Selden, Lior Silberman, Remick Silverman, Danielle Snyder, Elizabeth Strong, Rebecca Sukal, Emma Supple, Madeleine Supple, Katerina Sutton, Greer Udelson, Sophia Wang, Eva Weiner, Sarah Wheeler, Mengyao Zhou and Jordana Zimmerman

Dance & Ballet

ROSTER: Olivia Berry, Gianna DiNoia, Sofıa Maldonado, Natalia Moody, Victoria Mullen, Chloe Rhea, Samantha Shapiro, Sophia Yormark, Joanie Barroncini, Tyler Luong, Lindsay Noyola, Audrey Sobchak, Micah Taubman, Alexa Ajay, Jillian Ceritelli, Catherine Chappell, Chloe Dubose, Lourdes Dubose, Sasha Feldman, Sydney Fordin, Abby Francisco, Tyler Francisco, Rebecca Friedman, Mia Goldstein, Emma Gould, Dylan Haligman, Jordyn Kronrad, Gianna Mahfood, Sienna Maister, Abigail Marx, Caitlin McGinn, Anna Medrano, Isabel Moreno, Natalia Parra, Sophie Partin, Gabriella Pecoraro, Emmy Pusateri, Anjali Satija and Leah Walters

Creative Roads

From their perspective

“One of my favorite parts about dancing in the ballet all throughout high school was establishing such a close bond with all of the other dancers. Sharing the stage with Lourdes, Tyler, Olivia and all my friends in ‘Don Quixote’ was a special moment of my senior year.”

- Anna Medrano ’23

“The Fine Arts program offers a comprehensive collection of visual and performing arts courses and ensembles. As a member of the Upper School band, I embrace the possibilities available to me as a young artist to further my skills as a flute player. Being a member of both concert and pep band, I’ve had the opportunity to perform in compeitions statewide, at football games, pep rallies and formal concerts.”

- Aerin Ellsweig ’26

s Dancers: Sofia Maldonado ’26, Laurdes Dubose ’23, Anna Medrano ’23, Olivia Barry ’24 and Mr. Michael Testa (as Don Quixoje).

Sports we played

Setting new goals, athletes took the opportunity to push their limits. They took risks expanding their horizons and never looked back.

“My favorite thing about volleyball is the bond I have with my team,” Saiya Mittal ’25 said. “I have met people from different grades and formed friendships that I otherwise would not have been able to. I know these are long-lasting and valuable friendships. My team and coaches always motivate me to keep going and to play my best.”

“There are no speed limits on the road to success.

The No Excuses Mindset is key.”

Farshad Asl

Games played

Regional Tournament

District Tournament

Archbishop McCarthy Intrasquad Match Play

Benjamin

University School

Benjamin Cardinal Gibbons

University School St. Andrews

Palm League Championships

Cardinal Gibbons Westlake Prep

St. John Paul Calvary Christian

Games played

Pine Crest 6 Mile XC Relay

Florida National University Invitational

Pine Crest XC Open

Spanish River Invitational

Palm League Championships

American Heritage Delray Invitational

Great American Invitational

FSU/Pre-State Invitational

Miami Country Day Fast Times Invitational

FSU/Pre-State Invitational

District 7-2A Championships

Region 4-2A Championships

FHSAA State 2A Finals

matches athletes coaches

15 9 3

Row 1: Jonathan Weinberg, Guillermo Ariza, Ryan Altschul, Jayden Freedman, Alexander Weinberg, Parker Obst, Robert Hlatki, Samuel Brown, Jack Cole

Not pictured: Coach Karl Nitowski

meets athletes coaches

13 19 3

Row 1: Jayden Lang, Edward Wang, Lucien Bret Row 2: John “Jack” Gabrielle, Dean Sherman, Jaret Rozanski

Games played

Westminster Academy

Calvary Christian/Somerset Academy

NSU-University School Bolles School

NSU-University School Bolles School

58th Woodson Invitational Gulliver Prep

American Heritage (Plantation)

CCA/Somerset St. Andrew’s

District Championships

Regional Championships State Championships State Championships

meets athletes coaches

15 32 6

Row 1: Eyad Koleilat, Jacob Krymski, Rafael Opperman, Colin Nealy, Davin Girardin, Marcos Machado Row 2: Arsenii

Aleshin, Allen Levitis, Blake Van Tassel, Hadi Koleilat, Zachary Johnson, Maximilian Lyn , Ashton Jacobi Row 3: Rafael Kazazian, Christopher Lin, Jake Jones, Leo Hauser, Danil Sachenko, Frederick Rosenthal, Leon Merchel Czubek Row 4: Roman Ferrara, Ronin Jones, Lucas Opperman, Danyal

Ghadiali, Nikita Sachenko, Kingsley Bailey

Not pictured: Brady Baur, Robert Krasnov, Maximillian Lyn, Nicolas Riechel-Sarup, Kian Saffari, Edward Shulzhenko, Maxwell Starkman

Not pictured: Christopher Amster, Gabriel Bernick, Luke Dawson-Scully, Tristan Dion, Ryan Frawley, William Gabrielle, Chase Hanaka, Rowan Hoffman, Jake Markowitz, Willan Marks, Trent Medrano, Evan Rhine, Jackson Rhine

Jack Cole ‘25 completes his golf swing.

Girls Golf

Girls Varsity XC

Girls Varsity Swim & Dive

matches athletes coaches

Games played

Oxbridge Academy

American Heritage (Plantation)

Row 1: Mark Spitzig, Aanjini Bhatnagar, Vanessa Levy, Gemma Wirtenberg, Angelina Andrew, Claudia Chervony, Todd Nobles

Not pictured: Natasha Bodmer, Kaelin Braverman, Sasha Fabbri, Mehak Gadh, Annika Sachdeva

meets athletes coaches

Row 1: Olivia Avny, LilaRose Feeley, Gabrielle Frei, Brooke Hooper, Michaela Lang, Emma Supple, Sarah Montague, Paul Baur

American Heritage (Delray)

St. Andrews School

Cardinal Gibbons

Palm League Tournament

American Heritage (Plantation)

Calvary Christian

Oxbridge Academy

St. Andrews School

Cardinal Gibbons

District Tournament

Regional Tournament

Games played

Pine Crest 6 Mile XC Relay

Florida National University Invitational

Pine Crest XC Open

Spanish River Invitational

Palm League Championships

American Heritage Delray Invitational

Great American Invitational

FSU/Pre-State Invitational

Miami Country Day Fast Times Invitational

FSU/Pre-State Invitational

District 7-2A Championships

Region 4-2A Championships

FHSAA State 2A Finals

meets athletes coaches

13 22 3 13 10 3 15 21 6

Row 1: Lauren Balfour, Riley Botting, Julia Podkoscielny, Ava Andersen, Sofia Egizi Row 2: Alexandra Spoto, Rachel Lewin, Isadora Figueiredo, Ivana Fuegert, Lacey Wolf , Johanna Henry Row 3: Bella Egizi, Sara Lin, Emory Jacobson-Bertanzetti, Zoe Antonio, Parker Jacobson-Bertanzetti ‘26, Blair Joselson

Not pictured: Mckenzie Baur, Annelise Driscoll, Annabella Johnson, Kirra Reid, Hannah Steele

Games played

Westminster Academy

Calvary Christian/Somerset Academy

NSU-University School

Bolles School

NSU-University School

Bolles School

58th Woodson Invitational Gulliver Prep

American Heritage (Plantation)

CCA/Somerset

St. Andrew’s

District Championships

Regional Championships

State Championships

State Championships

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Not pictured: Rebecca Adler, Aurora Christiansen, Shaina Gellman, Lindsey Heller, Laura Kirkpatrick, Charlotte Krass, Ilana Lavaux, Stevie McCabe, Kristen Montague, Danielle Peles, Samantha Port, Brianna Porte, Theadora Schlesinger, Jessica Schmilovich, Mia Starkman, Lillian Weiss, Mia Winn, Serena Wurtele

Games played

South Points #1

SAISA Keelboat Qualifıer

South Points #2

South Points #3

South Points #4

South Points #5

South Points #6

Games played

Archbishop McCarthy NSU University

Calvary Christian Academy American Heritage Windmere Prep Northeast

Coral Springs Charter Westminster Academy North Broward Prep

Saint Andrew’s Cardinal Gibbons

Row 1: Connor Mertz, Miles Julien, Thomas Yevoli, Brooke Mertz, Sarah Morales Row 2: Trent Groome, Jake Taubman, Jake Julien, Daniel Wilentz, Aman Agrawal, Alexander Mullen

Games played

Grandview Prep

Miami Country Day Monsignor Pace

Sheridan Hills Christian Benjamin

Oxbridge Academy Posnack

Varsity Soccer Game

11 28 2

Row 1: Nicole Banks, Danica Medina, Aubrey Goldberg, Danielle Snyder, Madison Quetgles, Jordana Zimmerman, Isabella Lotenberg, Jessica Bary, Talia Mandel, Manuela De Armas-Kucich, Samantha Banks, Stephanie Bary Row 2: Manille Colas, Lauren Elliott, Ashley Banks, Caitlin McGinn, Sienna Maister, Zoey Jobson, Olivia Selden, Gabrielle O’Neil, Kathryn Zimmerman, Mackenna Riley, Rachel Nakhamkin, Paige Hudson, Kelsey Bodenweber, Sophia Yormark, Siena Guarini, Andrea Musa, Kella Coe Not pictured: Isabella Corredor ‘24, Isabella Packer ‘23

8 30 2

Row 1: Emma Gould, Ava Malkin, Jillian Ceritelli, Dylan Haligman, Manuela De Armas-Kucich, Natalia Moody, Talia Mandel Row 2: Sydney Silverstein, Samantha Feldman, Anna Medrano, Catherine Chappell, Sasha Feldman, Abby Francisco, Samantha Shapiro, Rebecca Friedman Row 3: Lior Silberman, Sophia Yormark, Lana Schwartz, Jordyn Shafran, Molly Scopp, Bella Packer, Gianna Dinoia, Chloe Rhea

Not pictured: Sean Anagnoste, Rachel Becker, Jacob Burgess, Aurora Christiansen

Not pictured: Alexa Ajay, Alivia Jablin, Rian Mahtani, Victoria Mullen, Natalia Parra

Varsity Football

Varsity Winter Cheer

Varsity Hockey

Row 1: Zekai Hamilton, Ellie Krassan, Corye Readon, James Geter, Jacob Karmin, Jacob Pion, Andrés van Woerkom, Patrick Schwartz, Jordan Fasion, Kailer La Gala, David Maschler, Mickael Martinez Row 2: Levi Stein, Stephen Tate, Matthew Norkin, Dylan Faison, Cole Hanaka, Nathan Chen, Quinn Connors, Chase Farquharson, Brady Andersen, Jake Weidenfeld, Matthew Amunategui, Max Winnick Row

3: Garrick Edwards, Noah Wilson, Layla Hujber, Hudson Schwartz, Nathaniel Correa, Nicholas Snyder, William Davila, Maximillian Hazleton, Carlos Soto, Charles Finkelberg, Row

4: Dayna Shull, Paige O’Brien, Jacob Lobis, Lucas Azout, Andres Parra, Stephen Mellett, Zachary Moss, John Chen, Ivan Delgado Row 5: Mike Sanderson, Quincy Faison, Mike Hlatki, Tim Hibbs, Ivan Reese, Steve Lucovic, Dominick Napold Not pictured: Stefan Awaida , Ryder Goldschlag, Ryan Kelly del Valle, Jacob Kreiss, Kailer La Gala, Alexander Milano, Stephen Tate

Corye Readon ‘23

Row 1: Nicole Banks, Evie Allen, Danica Medina, Samantha Banks, Ally Lobis Row 2: Caitlin McGinn, Zoey Jobson, Sienna Maister, Ashley Banks, Jordana Friedman, Angelina Andrew

Games played

Archbishop McCarthy

NSU University

Calvary Christian Academy

American Heritage

Windmere Prep Northeast

Coral Springs Charter

Westminster Academy

North Broward Prep

Row 1: Joanie Barroncini, Ethan Schneider, Elias Shamy

Row 2: Andrew Goldstein, George Lekkas, Hudson Schwartz, Daniel Rais

Games played

Grandview Prep

FAU High School

Miami Country Day

Sheridan Hills Christian Benjamin School

Calvary Christian

Jupiter Chrisitan

Oxbridge Academy Posnack

Grandview Prep Boca vs FTL MS

Games played

North County Stars

Saint Andrew’s Cardinal Gibbons 11 43 10 11 11 2 17 10 1

Spanish River/West Boca

American Heritage Eagles 2 Boca Raton

FPSHL Panthers

Archbishop McCarthy Storm Eagles 2

Spanish River/ West Boca

FPHSL Panthers

North County Stars

Boca Raton

Archbishop McCarthy Boca Raton

North County Stars

Spanish River/ West Boca

Not pictured: Ryder Goldschlag, Brody Liff, Mia Rozenberg

Games played

Hialeah Educational

Coral Springs Charter

St Andrew’s

Miami Country Day

Chaminade-Madonna

St John Paul II

Posnack

Benjamin School

Oxbridge Academy

Cardinal Gibbons

Westminster Academy

Monsignor Pace

North Broward Prep FAU

NSU University School

SLAM Boca

Hialeah Educational Yeshiva

Somerset Academy

Gulliver Prep

Boca Raton Christian Calvary

Games played

Coral Springs Charter

NSU University School

Westminster Christian

Archbishop McCarthy

Coral Springs Charter

St John Paul II

North Broward Prep

Oxbridge Academy

Cardinal Gibbons

LaSalle 7 28 2 9 19 2 23 26 3

Games played

American HeritagePlantation

Village Academy

American HeritagePlantation

American Heritage-Delray

Doctors Charter

Doctors Charter Village Academy

Row 1: Mickael Martinez, Nicolas Parra, Nicolas Venegas, Preston Jaffa, Bradley Chung, Aidan Chavez, Elliot Baum, Noah Azout Row 2: Zekai

Hamilton, Jed Seiner, Leonardo

Natale, Sanjay Gerry, Philip Joos, Luca Silveira, Jonathan Rosen, Tomas Perez

Row 3: Ayan Khilnani, Paul Morell, Ethan Heller, Nicholas Yevoli, Adam Shiff, Aidan Anderson, Sean Nagle

Boys Varsity Soccer

Row 1: Dominick Napold, Joseph Gutt, Dean Shiff, Alan Tabacinic, Marcus Palombo, Michael Somera, Carlos Soto, Jeremy Berger, Parker Dettor, Ari Taub, Matthew Wanless, Trent Medrano, Javani

Durfy, Sean Nagle, Ryan Kelly del Valle, Robert Reid, David Walters

Row 1: William Moreno, Jacob Lobis, John Promnitz, Jahsiah Bowie, Jaxson Cahn Row 2: Max Weinberger, William Hedman, Nathan Chen, Robert Hlatki, Liam Riesz, Roman Ferrara, Jonathan Frank

Sports

Not pictured: Jack Bendrao, Dylan Gorlovesky, Andres Parra, Zachary Porat, Evan Rhine ,

Not pictured: Salomon Bendrao, Shail Khakhria, Thomas Yevoli

Not pictured: Alan Albanese, Samuel Anidjar, Akshat Badgamia, John Chen, Blake Harris, Matthew Krusch, Chase LeMieux, Jonathan Lewin, Stephen Mellet, Nicolas Parra, Dylan Robinson, Arnav Sadasivan, Sam Scheiner, Kyle Seepaul, Nicholas Tran, Noah Wilson

Girls Varsity Soccer

Girls Weightlifting

Girls Crew

23 26 2

Row 1: Harley Fowler, Kirra Reid, Charlotte Hughes, Dylan Chavez, Sari Wilson, Taylor Kleinman, Sydney Kaufman Row 2: Shanti Gerry, Sydney Bianco, Marina Fowler, Ellie Krassan, Olivia Morrissey, Tea Spelman, Lucia Lecour Row 3: Lauren Larned, Kate Gorguisheli, Elena Jaimes, Daniella Fordin, Isabella Dispoto, Alyssa Opperman

Games played

Pompano Beach High

Coral Springs Charter

NSU University School

St Andrews

Cypress Bay

Chaminade-Madonna

Calvary Christian Academy

Benjamnin School

Franklin Academy

St John Paul II

Cardinal Gibbons

Westminster Academy

Gulliver Prep

North Broward Prep FAU

South Florida Heat

Miami Country Day

Oxbridge Academy

Somerset Academy

Palm League South Team

Boca Raton Christian

Coral Springs Charter

NSU University School

12 35 2

Row 1: Layla Hujber, Gabriela Guimaraes, Jessica Horvitz, Mia Weitzman, Paige O’Brien, Rebecca Haykov, Gabriela Gomez, Chyenne Pump, Stella Potenti, Samantha Burke, Ava Teo, Lillianna Guzinski, Danielle Keyes, Caterina Farrell Row 2: Ellie Gomez, Madison Taite, Zharick Deterville, Emma Chin, Massiel Wilson, Natasha Bodmer

Games played

Intrasquad Meet

Doctors Charter

Archbishop McCarthy Invitational

Gulliver Prep

Queen of the South Invitational

Doctors Charter

Somerset Canyons

Doctors Charter

American Heritage-Delray

Doctors Charter

District Weightlifting

12 44 2

Row 1: Sophia Salmeron, Georgia Kolettis, Natasha Bodmer, Cosima Nicolo-Jones, Evangelyne Monteleone, Jocilyn Driscoll, Sarah Wheeler, Simran Grover, Marin Nottingham, Alexandra Winn Row 2: Madeleine Supple, Amy Lynn Mckee, Chloe Vosdoganes-Forman, Charlotte Thies, Sofia Moreno, Ibha Khosa, Sari Pritzker, Rachel Sareli, Camila Cervantes-Flores, Mia Rozenberg Row 3: Asha Gandreti, Leila Yatak, Remick Silverman, Avanti Ambasht, Samantha Feeley, Ava Teo, Elani Kodner

Games played

Head of the Indian Creek

Head of the Charles

Head of the Pine

Middle School Championships

Sarasota Regatta

Sarasota Invitational

Fellsmere Scrimmage

PC, Bolles, ESJ Tri Meet

PC, USchool, Ransom Tri Meet

Miami International Regatta

Sweep State Championships SRAA’s

Not pictured: Rebecca Adler, Sarah Bolja, Gisela Cortadellas, Taylor Durall, Priya Ghanta, Evalina Goel, Anya Kar, Sophia Kessler, Ava Lalsingh, Samantha Port, Amanda Renger, Sofia Silveira, Ana Sobchak, Lily Soldani

Not pictured: Ava Geiger, Isabella Neville, Dannie Restrepo-Stier, Ashley Small, Mia Starkman, Serena Wurtele

Not pictured: Anna Friezo, Noa Levin, Kyra Meyer, Kristen Montague, Emilie Rivere, Lilit Voskoff, Jessica Berger, Aerin Ellsweig, Ava Goodwich, Sofia Kelly del Valle, Mia Levin, Harlowe Meyer, Maya Peles, Amanda Renger, Lily Robbins, Hannah Stanley, Lila Tataroglu

Kirra Reid ‘23 dribbles to soccer ball down the fıeld.

Boys Crew

Games played

Head of the Indian Creek

Head of the Charles

Head of the Pine Middle School Championships

Sarasota Regatta

Sarasota Invitational

Fellsmere Scrimmage

PC, Bolles, ESJ Tri Meet

PC, USchool, Ransom Tri Meet

Miami International Regatta

Sweep State Championships SRAA’s

Games played

University School

Miami Country Day Saint Andrews Benjamin School

Oxbridge Academy

American Heritage Delray Boca High

Coral Springs Charter

North Broward Prep

American Heritage Plantation

Vero Beach High

Somerset Academy

Boys Palm League Play-off

Regional Semi-fınals

Regional Finals

State Championship

12 63 4

Row 1: Luke Anderson, Christian Baylis-Gaba, Alec Vetancourt, Aayan Mittal, Alexander Schiller, Daniel Yoffe, Cristoph Wakefield, Hadi Koleitat, Hunter Gittlin, Dean Shiff, Jacob Stein, Felipe Navia Row 2: Aryan Bansal, Catherine Frerichs, Clifford Berry, Chance Cornick, Ryan Rosenberg, Will Gabrielle, Austin Stanise, Glenn Prine, Ryan Cassell, Phillip Haykov, Jibran Lakhdir Row 3: Charlie Siegel, Gabriel Duarte, Evan Niu, Yash Gupta, Julian Morales, Brody Wehr, Elias Khouri, Adam Talano Row 4: Jacob Soldani, Jake Doyle, Troy Noesser, Bernard Melomed, Peter Gratwick, Aarav Shah, Joseph Gutt

Row 5: Sara Pearl Adler, Samuel Katz, Chase Sweers, Jonah Berkun, Thomas Feeley, Alexander Llorente, Ara Kazazian

16 11 3

Row 1: Tyler Hage, Tristan Dion, Jake Martin, Christian Yeagley, Ashwin Chawla Row 2: Jonathan Fromkin, Krisztian Meszaros, Jeffrey Berinstein, Max Fleisher, Ethan Wilen, Kenneth Chan

Games played Forest Hills

Coconut Creek

American Heritage - Delray University School Grandview Prep Somerset Canyons FAU High School

Calvary Christian Academy

Miami Country Day

Monsignor Pace

Sheridan Hills Christian North Broward Prep

Benjamin St Andrews

Oxbridge Academy Posnack

American Heritage - Delray

Coconut Creek

Grandview Prep North Miami Beach

20 12 2 games athletes coaches matches athletes coaches games athletes coaches

Row 1: Dylan Wigoda, Benji Grayer, Kareem Khouri, Frank Vassalluzzo, Andrew

Schwedelson Row 2: Jacob Pion, Rowan Hoffman, Jonathan Lazar, Zion Sampaio, Quinn Connors

Boys Varsity Tennis

Not pictured: Jack Bergman, Isaac Berman, Ryan Cassell, Ronin Jones, Edward Lansing, Peter Lansing, Tyler Pettibone-Clark, Jesse Salmeron, Micah Taubman, William Wakefield, Alexandre Alligan, Zachary Kaplan, Michael Krymski, Yoel Levin, Marcus Palombo, Ethan Stone, Nicholas Tran, Edward Zhang

Not pictured: Nash Jarolem

Antonia Adames ‘26 completes her tennis swing.

Boys Varsity Baseball

Girls Varsity Tennis

Girls Varsity Basketball

20 19 4

Row 1: Nathan Sorrentino, Nathaniel Correa, Troy Ceritelli, Ian Hurt, Michael Harrigan, Joseph Yastine Row 2: Benjamin Soloman, Stephen Tate, Cooper Obst, Stephen Gladding, Alexander Schnurman, Rian Greenberg Row 3: Micah Billig, Joshua Kelsky , Cole Caparelli, Jake Del Vecchio, Cole Kaplan, Grayson Sorrentino

16 10 3

Row 1: Natasha Jerkunica, Katelyn Anagnoste, Emilia

Farsedakis, Michaela Landry, Gia

Cacenco Row 2: Katrin GuliaJanovskaia, Brynn Edwards, Maya Heyman, Antonia Adames, Maria Samofalova

19 9 4

Row 1: Alicia Marzouca, Cadence Barkan, Alexandra Gladding, Alexa Cepero, Francesca Garfi Row 2: Mike Thompson, Logan Schwedelson, Hayley Hodes, Natasha Sangha, Isabella Sangha, Katie Jo Waletzko Row 3: John Gorman, Dave O’Connel

Not pictured: Mason Koczwara

Alicia Marzouca ‘24 dribbles the ball down the court.

Boys JV Basketball

Games played

NSU University School

Somerset Canyons

Miami Country Day

Monsignor Pace

Sheridan Hills Christian

North Broward Prep

Benjamin St Andrews

Oxbridge Academy

Posnack

American Heritage-Delray Coconut Creek

Games played

Westminster Christian

NSU University School Miami Country Day

Andrews

Edwards

Oxbridge Academy

Archbishop McCarthy

American Heritage Delray

Stoneman Douglas Belen Jesuit Columbus Dwyer

Community School of Naples

Tommy Khouri, Charles Finkelberg, Zachary Moss, William Reese, Jayden Lang Marco Friezo, Jake Weidenfeld, Thomas Kirschner, Tarek Abouelenin, Dylan Rosenberg, Rodney Henry

Boys Varsity Lacrosse

Ethan Sobel, Chad Spalding, Nicholas Snyder, Zachary Kornfeld, Parker Forman, Matthew Wanless, Jeremy Zucker Row 2: Hudson Schwartz, Matthew Amunategui, Phillip Gurfel, Matthew Taner, Dylan Faison, Samuel Mullen, Nigel Vital, Row 3: Joby Sodi, Nathan Scher, Laird White, Vincent Virga, Nash Jarolem, Patrick Schwartz, Jacob Pion

12 14 2 14 32 3 21 67 9 games

Row 1: Zach Moss, Michael Ricotta, Chase Huttman, Edward Wang, Lucien Bret, Carsen Thompson Row 2: Rodney Henry, Ryan Frawley, Marco Friezo, Sailor Snyder, Michael Somera, Matthew Pollok Row 3: Tommy Kirschner, Carlos Soto, Mattox Weingartden, Trent Medrano , Jeremy Berger, Erick Villari, Jake Weidenfeld, Billy Reese Row 4: Whit Sikes, Will Davila, Jayden Lang, Dean Sherman, Chipper Snyder, Avery Holzer, Shaun Satija, Chase Farquharson Row 5: John Gabrielle, William Burke, Tomas Perez, Daniel Morgan, Peter Gailitis, Jaret Rozanski

Boys Varsity

Track & Field

Mandel, Alex Mullen, Sean Nagle, Leonardo Natale, Andreas

Rhine, Pierson Riley, Jamir Rolle, Dylan Rosenberg,

Not pictured: Brady Andersen, Jordan Faison, Harrison Honig, George Lekkas, Mickeal Martinez, Patrick McCawley, Zach Moss, Elias Shamy, Vin Virga, Noah Yi

Not pictured: Chase Huttman, William Jeannot, Andrew Schwedelson

Not pictured: Stefan Awaida, Lucas Azout, Elliot Baum, Nathan Chen, Bradley Chung, Tristan Dion, Charlie Finkelberg, Benji Grayer, Harrison Grossman, Tanner Gunning, Rowan Hoffman, Aiden Holtz, Aaron Jamal, Philip Joos, Shail Khakhria, Kareem Khouri, Jacob Kreiss, Jason, Makrymichalos, Zach

Neumann, Nicolas Parra, Ethan Perelman, Jacob Perlman, Matthew Pollok, Jackson Rhine, Evan

Jaden Santarelli, Andrew Schwedelson, Adam Shiff, Whit Sikes, David Slyusarchuk, Ari Taub, Joseph Teich, Dimitri Vlamis, Charles Wayne, Zach Wurman, Nicholas Yevoli

Girls JV

Basketball

Girls Varsity Lacrosse

Girls Varsity Softball

games athletes coaches

10 10 2

Row 1: Rowan Sundevall, Molly Bergner, Shayna Barukhin, Dylan Wallberg Row 2: Candace Hancock, Charlotte Jordan, Abigail Isaacson

Games played

NSU University

Somerset Canyons

Calvary Christian Academy

Cardinal Newman

Somerset Canyons

Jupiter Christian

NSU University School

Calvary Christian Academy

Jupiter Christian

Calvary Christian Academy

games athletes coaches

14 22 3

Row 1: Sofia Mukamal, Taylor Gertz, Karen Awaida, Gabriela Gomez, Amelie Bertran de Balanda, Shaina Gellman, Diya Jain Row 2: Andreanna Spyredes, Alexa Cepero, Alexandra Gladding, Lilli Forman, Stella Potenti, Katelyn Rosado Row 3: Zoey Jobson, Kaelin Braverman, Hayley Hodes, Francesca Garfi, Petra Coleman, Daniella Fordin, Ellie Mukamal

Sofıa Mukamal ‘24 warms up for a lacrosse game.

games athletes coaches

22 13 4

Row 1: Alicia Marzouca, Kristen Newell, Gabby Luong, Zoe VaroHaub, Elizabeth Strong Row 2: Anya Gandreti, Charlotte Jordan, Lindsey Eldridge, Robyn Sverdlik, Samantha Burke, Elly Schnurman

Not pictured: Talia Sverdlik

Games played

NSU University School

Miami Country Day

Benjamin

St Andrews

Kings Academy

Oxbridge Academy

South Fork

Cardinal Gibbons

St, John Paul II

Calvary Christian Academy

Jensen Beach

St. Thomas Aquinas

Vero Beach

Ransom Everglades

Games played

Boca Raton Christian

Kings Academy

Somerset Canyons

Palmer Trinity

Miami Country Day

Highlands Christian

Oxbridge Academy

Ransom Everglades

Cardinal Gibbons

Gulliver Prep

Trinity Chrisitian Academy

Boca Raton Christian

Cardinal Gibbons

Calvary Christian Academy

Cardinal Newman

Somerset Canyons

Calvary Christian Academy

Chaminade-Madonna

Somerset Academy

Chaminade-Madonna

Highlands Chrisitian

Kings Academy

Not pictured: Emma Chin, Mia Weitzman

Not pictured: Siena Fucci, Angela Harrah, Sophie Staller,

Games played

Archbishop Taravella

West Boca

Calvary

St Thomas

Mater Lakes

West Boca

Coral Springs

South Broward

Franklin Pembroke Pine

Archbishop

Coral Springs

Calvary

Cardinal Gibbons

Games played

American Heritage-Plantation

Village Academy

American Heritage-Plantation

American Heritage-Delray

Doctors Charter

Doctors Charter

Village Academy

Games played

Westminster Academy

North Broward Prep

St. John Paul II

Coral Springs Charter

Cooper City

Benjamin

South Broward

North Broward Prep

Westminster Academy

Monarch

Benjamin

games athletes coaches

14 22 3

Row 1: Ayaan Chuadry, Parker Dettor, Jack Aronoff, Dylan Bryan Row 2: William Tobin, Arsalan

Omer, Nicholas Stokmans, Daniel Aronson, Cayden Brocato

games athletes coaches

8 18 1

Row 1: Lucas Azout, Andrew Chen, Andres

Parra, Jacob Lobis, Parker

Dettor, Ethan Stone Row

2: Matthew Krusch, John Chen, Benjamin Levine, Nathan Chen, Noah Wilson

games athletes coaches

11 17 2

Row 1: Morgan Bushnell, Daniel Reitzes, Maddox Marzano, Brennen Ayres, Mason Marzano

Row 2: Joseph Yastine, Alexander Milano, Thomas Khori, Kasey

Combs, Levi Stein, Grayson

Barnard Row 3: Cole Kaplan, Micah Billibg, Quinn Connors, Jacob Gertz, Grayson Sorrentino

Not pictured: Jonathan Lazar ,

Boys Varsity Volleyball Boys Wrestling

Not pictured: Aryan Bansal, Chase Farquharson, Daniel Kaplan, Stephen Mellett, Dimitri Vlamis, Torrence Watson

Not pictured: Cayden Brocato, Jonathan Jarecki, Scott Lawlor, Mark Stewart, Guillermo Ariza, Jack Bendrao, Ryan Hernandez, Steven “Whit” Hudson, Gregory Khatchikian, Robert Lawlor, Sean Nagle, Alexander Schiller, Justin Shafran, Sam Weisfisch , Daniel O’Sullivan

From his perspective

“My father was a coach and got me into sports since I was young. I was intrigued when I would watch his players practice and play games. This motivated me to start playing myself. Watching professional players play and wanting to follow in their footsteps gave me a dream to chase: making it to the highest level. I love to compete, and sports have given me the chance to do that on the field, but they have also taught me how to the field whether it be in the classroom or any activity.

I love the connections and friendships that sports create and have met some of my best friends this way. I have built the best relationships just by bonding and growing on the fields.

I have put in a lot of hard work and I continue to do it because I’m motivated to achieve my goals. I keep chasing my

- Quincy (Jordan) Faison ’23 Committed to play both Football and Lacrosse at the University of Notre Dame

Clubs we loved

Founding a new club or participating in a few that interested them kept students anchored to the world outside school. Some joined clubs that are stapples at the Upper School such as Best Buddies, Indian Heritage Club or the Black Students Association, while others decided to open up new roads.

Mia Paris ’23, Isabella Neville ’23 and Charlotte Krass ’24 created a space where those who love fashion could get together to discuss design and trends.

“I love fashion and when I noticed that the Upper School did not have a club about it, I knew I wanted to create an environment where those of us who appreciate fashion can come together to share in our interests,” Isabella said.

“There are different paths to your destination. Choose your own path.”

Lailah Gifty Akita

Stella Potenti ’23 Indian Heritage Club

Latin Club

Mythology Club

Mission Statement

In addition to preparing for and taking the National Mythology exam, this group will participate in other events related to mythology and classical studies throughout the school year.

Club Ofcers

President: Jack Gabrielle

Vice President: Charles Gordon

Row 2: Ella Gal, Julia Krass, Elani Kodner, Charlotte Krass, Alison Natt, Petra Coleman, Daniella Fordin, Samuel Anidjar, Aayan Mittal, Jonathan Frank

Row 1: Saiya Mittal, Ava Geiger, Ava Meli, Parker Frost, Sari Wilson, Vivienne Petit, Nailah Gayle, Millard Snyder, Jack Cole, Charles Gordon

Not Pictured: Katelyn Anagnoste, Lauren Balfour, Ryan Cassell, Aidan Chavez, Brynn Edwards, Hadley Edwards, Lindsey Eldrigde, Aerin Ellsweig, Marco Friezo, Mehak Gadh, Jayden Grossman, Laura Kirkpatrick, Jordyn Kronrad, Sienna Maister, Brooke Mertz, Matthew Norkin, Stella Potenti, Lily Robbins, Lana Schwartz, Lee Staller

Row 2: Jack Gabrielle, Elizabeth Strong, Caroline Gilbert, Charlotte Krass

Row 1: Edward Zhang, Charles Gordon, Ryan Nowatski, Daniel Wilentz, Liam Riesz

Not Pictured: Olivia Avny, Lauren Balfour, Sam Brown, Ryan Cassell, Annick Coleman, Petra Coleman, Jocilyn Driscoll, Aerin Ellsweig, Caia Farrell, Amelie FloryStruzer, Ellie Gómez, Bryce Hamaway, Sydney Krusch, Saiya Mittal, Aayan Mittal, Sam Morse, Sophia Pichardo, Lily Robbins, Ana Sobchak, Zoe Varo-Haub

Environmental Action Club

The Environmental Action Club aims to promote environmental activism and conservation through community service opportunities like beach clean-ups and educational seminars like guest speakers. Mission Statement

Club Ofcers

President: Ethan Grover

Vice President: Isabella Koopman

Director of Communications: Jacob

Burgess

Secretary: Sasha Kaufman

Youth

Mission Statement

Our goal is to immerse Latin Club is designed to bring stud ents who take Latin together and give them opportunities outside of the classroom to engage in related activities. Latin Club helps students pursue their interests in the language as well as in Roman culture. It is both a fun and focused environment where activities range from preparing for Latin competitions to celebrating Roman holidays.

Club Ofcers

Co-Presidents: Saiya Mittal and Charlotte Krass

Row 3: Ethan Grover, Danil Sachenko

Row 2: Alexa Ajay, Serena Wurtele, Thalia Ferro, Zharick Deterville, Miel Hemeon, Micah Bernstein, Jax Feinstein, Isabella Koopman

Row 1: Garhyson Gaddy, Paige O’Brien, Chiara Ricotta, Sara Pearl Adler, Madeleine Supple, Samantha Burke, Sara Moss, Mia Paris, Sasha Kaufman

Not Pictured: Chloe Wigoda, Sara Adler, Rebecca Adler, Ashley Banks, Nicole Banks, Josephine Barry, Jacob Burgess, William Burke, Gisela Cortadellas, Annelise Driscoll, Bella Egizi, Aerin Ellsweig, Aviah Fajerstein, Lucy Fasulo, Samantha Feeley, Roman Ferrara, Anna Friezo, Zoey Jobson, Anya Kar, Sydney Kaufman, Sofıa Kelly del Valle, Ruby Kilpatrick, Sienna Maister, Krisztian Meszaros, Matthew Norkin, Marin Nottingham, Lindsay Noyola, Yael Ochoa-Master, Alyssa Opperman, Natalia Parra, India Prince, Pierson Riley, Jenna Rishi, Lily Robbins, Elias Shamy, Adam Shiff, Luca Silveira, Lee Staller, Talia Sverdlik, Alexandra Titayevsky, Nicolas Venegas, Dylan Wallberg, Devin Weil, Daniel Wilentz, Alexandra Winn, Mia Winn, Allison Yang

Clubs

Youth Club of Political Awareness

Row 1: Katelyn Rosado, Max Winnick, Haris Ghulamali, Mahyoub Yatak, William Moreno, Mr. Spitzig

Not Pictured: Jaden Santarelli, Aurora Christiansen, Ryan Frawley, Layla Hujber, Jayden Grossman, Billy Reese, Alan Albanese, Brennan Ayres, Felipe Navia, Alan Tabacinic, Dylan Gorlovezky, Nicole Banks, Marco Friezo, Maximillian Hazleton, Sarah Wheeler, Max Weinberger, Akshat Badgamia, Amanda Renger, Allen Levitis, Margo Segal, Daniel O’Sullivan, Robbie Hlatki, Kristian Ivanov, Brooke Hooper, Joseph Teich, Annick Coleman, David Vassalluzzo, Frank Vassalluzzo Jacob Grimaldi, Rafael Opperman, Sydney Albanese, Troy Noesser

The Paw Print

Row 3: Sofıa Kelly del Valle, Lily Robbins, Noah Azout, Nailah Gayle, Alexandra Winn, Miel Hemeon, Emily Anidjar, Aerin Ellsweig, Karen Awaida, Emma Supple, Sophia Farkas Row 2: William Gabrielle, Charles Gordon, John Gabrielle, Samuel Anidjar, Zachary Port, Bryce Hamaway, Thomas Kirschner, Thalia Ferro, Chiara Ricotta Samantha Burke, Annick Coleman, Rachel Becker, Petra Coleman, Stefan Awaida, Kaelin Braverman, Lauren Hayes, Summer Niederman, Sarah Wheeler, Chloe Wigoda, Nicholas Lowe Row 1: Tyler Francisco, Sara Pearl Adler, Hayley Hodes, Samantha Port, Sarah Bolja

Mission Statement Protecting freedom and democracy.

Club Ofcers

Co-Presidents and Co-Founders: Max Winnick & Mahyoub Yatak

Vice President: Chase Brooke

Treasurer: Jake Rymer

Secretary: Haris Ghulamali

Mission Statement

Pine Crest student body and greater Pine Crest community by providing a forum for student voices.

Club Ofcers

Editor-in-Chief: Samantha Port

Assistant Editor-in-Chief: Hayley Hodes Managing Editor: Tyler Francisco

Not Pictured: Aman Agrawal, Sean Anagnoste, Alexandra Azout, Lauren Balfour, Spencer Bancroft, Jahsiah Bowie, Jade Chancis, Arthur Costa, Chloe Dubose, Jayden Engelhardt, Lily Fishman, Sydney Fordin, Siena Fucci, Emma Gould, Siena Guarini, Alexandria Guerrier, Robert Hlatki, Riya Jain, Sanjana Karamchandani, Sasha Kaufman, Ryan Kelly del Valle, Arwa Kheda, Leah Krut, Marian Lawlor, Matthew Lopez, Riana Mahtani, Andrea Musa, Elyssa Schnurman, Elias Shamy, Anaya Shintre, Miraa Shukla, Audrey Sobchak, Dylan Wallberg, Lillian Weiss, Mia Weitzman

Cancer Awareness Club

Row 2: Gabriela Gomez, Pierson Riley Lou Lou Hauser, Stevie McCabe, Siena Guarini

Row 1: Samantha Banks, Caitlin McGinn, Alexa Ajay, Serena Wurtele, Jenna Rishi, Matia Gutt, Charlotte Jordan, Cate Frerichs, Sienna Maister, Charlotte Thies, Noa Dobinski, Harlowe Meyer, Aubrey Goldberg, Madison Rechter, Stephanie Bary, Jordana Friedman, Sydney Lerner, Molly Scoop, Victoria Mullen, Shayna Barukhin, Jackson Rhine

Mission Statement

Our goal is to help spread awareness about all types of cancers and try to make a difference in our community!

Club Ofcers

President: Siena Guarini

Vice President: Gaby Gomez

Student Relations Offıcer: Kristen Montague

Not Pictured: Lilit Voskoff, Parker Frost, Riley Botting, Jessica Schmilovich, Jordyn Schmidt, Evangelyne Monteleone, Madeleine Supple, Abby Francisco, Allison Yang, Mikaela Stefanov, Ella Wilen, Charlotte Hughes, Evie Bruskin, Jonathan Gleiber, Ella Gal, Mia Farber, Avanti Ambasht, Lila Tataroglu, Rebecca Haykov, Daniel Aronson, Lindsey Keyes, Amélie Bertran de Balanda, Mia Goldstein, Chase Hanaka, Lucille Fasulo, Julia Podkoscielny, Zoey Jobson, Samantha Monroe, Laura Kirkpatrick, Sari Pritzker, Isabel Moreno, Justin Shafran, Chloe Vosdoganes-Forman, Ellie Krassan, Rachel Sareli, Camila Goldszmidt, Aisla Teo, Ashley Banks, Bernard Melomed, Rebecca Friedman, Noah Yi, Sasha Feldman, Dylan Rosenberg, Sara Lin, Natalia Moody, Samantha Feldman, Chloe Straker, Samuel Mullen, Merrick Dobin, Lourdes Dubose, Jessica Horvitz, Lucia Lecour

261 Clubs

The mission of The PC Paw Print is to engage, inform, and connect the

Fashion Club

Mission Statement

We want to spread the style, freedom and creativity of fashion with Pine Crest!

Club Ofcers

IDEAS Club

Mission Statement

IDEAS (Innovation, Design, Entrepreneurship, and Service) is a venture oriented club with a focus on alignment with community service initiatives paired with students’ ideas in innovation within specifıc, niche markets.

Club Ofcers

President and Head of Student Board: Rachel

Sareli

Head of Professional Relations: Cayden Brocato

Head of Service Relations: Asha Gandreti

Kaelin Braverman: Head of Pine Crest Relations and Member Outreach

Director of Financial Operations and Advisor: Noa Dobzinski

Lead Biological Operations and Environmental Impact Offıcer: Netta Dobzinski

Supple

Co-Presidents: Isabella Neville, Charlotte Krass, and Mia Paris 262 Clubs

Director of Logistical Operations: Maddie

Head of Graphic Design and Media Presence: William Gabrielle

Not Pictured: Gabriel Bernick, Sophie Billante, Jillian Ceritelli, Annick Coleman, Lourdes Dubose, Hadley Edwards, Caterina Farrell, Lily Fishman, Laney Friedman, Ilana Gellman, Brooke Hooper, Elena Jaimes, Milah Loeb, Elijah Marx, Samantha Port, Brianna Porte, Kirra Reid, Samantha Shapiro, Miraa Shukla, Alexandra Titayevsky, Kyla Truong, Sophia Yormark

Row 1: Julia Krass, Mia Paris, Isabella Neville, Emily Anidjar Lillian Weiss, Madison Huang, Tyler Francisco, Amandia Farsedakis, Charlotte Krass

Row 1: William Gabrielle, Cayden Brocato, Katelyn Rosado, Asha Gandreti, Mehak Gadh, Rachel Sareli, Noa Dobzinski, Netta Dobzinski, Rebecca Haykov

Not Pictured: Kaelin Braverman, Skylar Matuszak, Madeleine Supple, Petra Coleman, Gabriel Duarte, Ally Lobis, Catherine Chappell, Sophia Wang, Emma Chin, Chloe Rhea

Greek Heritage Club

Row 1: Naji Nass, Jake Burgess, Max Winnick, Nico Carosella, Shail Khakhria, David Slyusarchuk, Annick Coleman, Rachel Becker, Ilana Gellman, Joie Rodin, Katelyn Rosado, Petra Coleman, Thalia Ferro, Jason Makrymichalos, Sam Feeley, Noa Levin, Ella Gal

Not Pictured: Antonia Adames, Sean Anagnoste, Jeffrey Berinstein , Sophie Billante, Aerin Ellsweig, Amandia Farsedakis, Laney Friedman, Raina Friedman, Elena Jaimes, GeoWrge Lekkas, Isabella Neville, Nicolas Parra, Alexander Schiller, Jacob Stein, Jordan Vainder, Nicolas Venegas

Mission Statement

Welcome native and non-native speakers of Greek ancestry and those interested to celebrate and embrace Greek culture and traditions.

Club Ofcers

President: Annick Coleman

Vice President: Jason Makrymichalos

Secretary: Thalia Ferro

Chess Club

Mission Statement

The mission of the Chess Club is to get more people to play chess and compete for Pine Crest in tournaments.

Club Ofcers

President: Boden Komorech

Vice President: Thomas Yevoli

Secretary: Stefan Awaida

Treasurer: Anaya Shintre

Not Pictured: Santiago Agudelo Hernandez, Stefan Awaida, Elie Bibliowicz, Nathan Chen, Jack Cole, Thalia Ferro, Jonathan Fromkin, Garhyson Gaddy, Caroline Gilbert, Gabriela Guimaraes, Yash Gupta, Cole Hanaka, Maya Heyman, Brett Hillen, Matthew Krusch, Michael Krymski, Allen Levitis, Jake Martin, Neil Narwani, Arsalan Omer, Sophie Partin, Daniel Rais, Chiara Ricotta, Bryson Root, Jonathan Rosen, Ryan Rosenberg, Arnav Sadasivan, Anaya Shintre, David Slyusarchuk, Benjamin Stein, Nicholas Stokmans, Jake Taubman, Alexander Weinberg, Jonathan Weinberg, Laird White, Noah Wilson, Mahyoub Yatak, Nicholas Yevoli, Edward Zhang

Sports Analytics Club

Row 2: Jacob Schneider, Arnav Sadasivan, Max Winnick, Sam Brown, Robbie Hlatki, Isaac Berman, Jake Rymer, Jack Bergman

Row 1: Ethan Schneider, Aryan Bansal, Mr. Greenhut

Mission Statement

Combining the power of numbers and sports.

Club Ofcers

President: Max Winnick

Vice President: Robbie Hlatki

Secretary: Jakob Schneider

Treasurer: David Maschler

Gender Equality Club

Mission Statement

Girl Up is working toward a world where girls have equal value, access and opportunities to reach their fullest potential.

Club Ofcers

Co-Presidents: Jillian Tashjian & Julianna Zucker

Vice President: Theodora Schlesinger

Secretary: Andrea Musa

Co-Treasurers: Charlotte Krass & Julia Krass

Row 1: Ara Kazazian, Evan Rhine, Taher Kheda, Peter Gratwick, Ronin Jones, Aidan Anderson, Sam Weisfısch, Boden Komorech, Thomas Yevoli, Ayan Khilnani, Jack Gabrielle

Not Pictured: Charlotte Jordan, Hudson Schwartz, Jake Lobis,William Burke, Maddox Marzano, Cole Kaplan, Tommy Khouri, Pierson Riley, Grayson Barnard, Cole Caparelli, Daniel Aronson, Zachary Moss, Aaron Jamal, Noah Wilson, Phillip Haykov, Matthew Pollok, Andrés Parra, Jacob Kreiss, Jaxson Cahn, Cooper Obst, Brennan Ayres, Jacob Gertz, Justin Shaftan, Brady Andersen, Micah Billig, Benjamin Stein, Austin Stanise, Isaac Greenberg, Rishi Chawla, Daniel Reitzes, Maximilian Hazleton, Brady Bushnell, Ryan Kelly del Valle, Connor Mertz, Nate Correa, Dean Shiff, Joseph Gutt, Zachary Mandel, Parker Obst, Jad Abuhamda, Layla Hujber, Elias Shamy, Jeffrey Berinstein, Alex Schiller, Jack Cole, Steve Mellett, Ryan Frawley, Ashwin Chawla, Ethan Stone, Max Weinberger, Nathan Sorrentino, Matthew Norkin, Alec Khatchikian, Chase Farquharson, Jayden Lang, Sean Nagle, Noah Disick, Billy Reese, Dylan Rosenberg Tommy Kirschner, Jeffrey Vine, Kenneth Chan, Brody Liff, Aaron Jamal, Jibran Lakhdhir, David Vassalluzzo, Cayden Brocato, Frederick Villari, Scott Lawlor, Patrick Schwartz, Alexandra Gladding, Jason Berinstein, Benjamin Stein, Alexander Milano, Max Fleisher, Tomas Perez, Ari Taub, Frank Vassalluzzo, Arsalan Omer, Charles Siegel, Grayson Sorrentino, Jake Weidenfeld, Aidan Kathein, Sam Weisfısch, Jack Rogovin, Natasha Sangha, Zachary Kaplan, Laird White, Spencer Brodie, Carlos Soto, Salomon Bendrao

Row 2: Madison Rechter, Molly Bergner, Victoria Mullen, Logan Schwedelson, Zoey Jobson, Emily Anidjar

Row 1: Jillian Tashjian, Marian Lawlor, Julianna Zucker, Theodora Schlesinger, Andrea Musa, Dylan Wallberg, Gemma Wirtenberg, Aviah Fajerstein, Parker Jacobson-Bertanzetti

Not Pictured: Jad Abuhamda, Alexa Ajay, Sean Anagnoste, Ava Andersen, Olivia Avny, Akshat Badgamia, Josephine Barry, Danielle Berger, Gabriel Bernick, Sydney Bianco, Sophia Chizever, Annick Coleman, Isabella Corredor, Gisela Cortadellas, Noa Dobzinski, Mia Farber, Samantha Feeley, Daniella Fordin, Lilli Forman, Marina Fowler, Andrea Rose Frei, Anna Friezo, Aleksandra Gavrilovic, Nicole Grau, Harrison Grossman, Simran Grover, Lindsey Heller, Maya Heyman, Paige Hudson, Charlotte Hughes, Riya Jain, Jonathan Jarecki, Sanjana Karamchandani, Sasha Kaufman, Sydney Kaufman, Lindsey Keyes, Laura Kirkpatrick, Charlotte Krass, Julia Krass, Ellie Krassan, Ava Lalsingh, Lauren Larned, Scott Lawlor, Sara Lin, Sophia Montague, Sara Moss, Felipe Navia, Cosima Nicolo-Jones, Matthew Norkin, Paige O’Brien, Alyssa Opperman, Natalia Parra, Sydney Pastor, Cecilia Pizá, Samantha Port, Brianna Porte, Gabriella Rajter, Dannie Restrepo-Stier, Mia Rozenberg, Amanda Russo, Nathan Scher, Ethan Schneider, FrancescaLauren Seguin, Olivia Selden, Jordyn Shafran, Elias Shamy, Adam Shiff, Dean Shiff, Miraa Shukla, Millard Snyder, Lily Soldani, Robyn Sverdlik, Andrés van Woerkom, Chloe Wigoda, Dylan Wigoda, Ella Wilen, Ethan Wilen, Alexandra Winn, Mia Winn, Allison Yang, Sophia Yormark, Jeremy Zucker

Party for Common Ground

Row 1: Jeffrey Vine, Danielle Berger, Lillian Weiss, Haris Ghulamali, Robbie Hlatki

Not Pictured: Brett Hillen, Taher Kheda, Aidan Hutzler, Aidan Anderson, Allen Levitis, Lucia Lecour, Jessica Berger, Ethan Popper

Mission Statement

We provide an opportunity for students to have open discussions on critical issues, and work to fınd common ground solutions.

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Co-Presidents: Robbie Hlatki &Haris Ghulamali

Senior Advisor: Aidan Hutzler

Secretary: Ethan Popper

Fact Checker: Danielle Berger

Film and Digital Media Club

Row 1: Bryce Hamaway, Jake Doyle, Alexander Mullen, Sophia Kessler, Devin Weil, Priya Ghanta, Emily Anidjar, Alison McConvery, Yael Ochoa-Master

Not Pictured: Samantha Burke, Emilie Rivere, Miel Hemeon, Talia Sverdilk, Amelie Flory-Struzer, Devin Weil, Zharick Deterville, Rebecca Sukal, Jesse Salmeron, Eva Weiner

Mission Statement

The main focus of our club is to provide a creative outlet for students to express their interest in fılm and digital media production. In meetings, we discuss basic cinematography as well as more advanced topics. We work alongside Dr. Svendsen to create our own challenges, and club members show their support for each others’ projects during meetings.

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President of Communications: Priya Ghanta

President of Activities: Devin Weil

Vice President: Alex Mullen

Treasurer: Emily Anidjar

Secretary: Yael Ochoa-Master

Jewish Heritage Club

Row 1: Sasha Kaufman, Rachel Becker, Samantha Port, Mr. Friedman, Jessi Bary, Izzy Lotenberg, Julianna Zucker

Row 2: Sophie Staller, Aubrey Goldberg, Dylan Wallberg, Stephanie Bary, Logan Schwedelson, Harlowe Meyer, Gemma Wirtenberg, Sari Pritzker, Abigail Marx, Sofıa

Woiler

Row 3: Marissa Rosenberg, Elizabeth Bakalarz, Sydney Silverstein, Ellie Mukamal, Abby Francisco, Lily Robbins, Jacob Kreiss, Max Weinberger, Mia Goldstein, Remick Silverman, Jordyn Schmidt, Johnathan Gleiber, Jacob Stein, Benjamin Levine

Row 4: Rachel Sarelli, Sienna Maister, Mark Stewart, Elijah Marx, Jonathan Lewin, Chloe Wigoda, Sophia Yormark, Lana Schwartz, Lee Staller, Daniel Wilentz

Mission Statement

Helping bring the Jewish community at Pine Crest together to learn, celebrate, and share Jewish traditions, customs, and holidays.

Club Ofcers

President: Sasha Kaufman

Vice President: Lior Silberman

Jewish Historian: Samantha Port

Secretary: Jessi Bary

Head of Community Outreach: Izzy Lotenberg

Not Pictured: Rebecca Adler, Sara Pearl Adler, Sean Anagnoste, Emily Anidjar, Samuel Anidjar , Rya Avivi, Alexandra Azout, Lucas Azout, Noah Azout, Lauren Balfour, Cadence Barkan, Elliot Baum, Rachel Becker, Jack Bendrao, Salomon Bendrao, Danielle Berger, Jack Bergman, Jonah Berkun, Gabriel Bernick, Sydney Bianco, Elie Bibliowicz, Ilan Bibliowicz, Sophie Billante, Emma Chin, Sophia Chizever, Matthew Clark, Noah Disick, Merrick Dobin, Netta Dobzinski, Noa Dobzinski, Sophia Egozi, Aerin Ellsweig, Jayden Engelhardt, Mia Farber, Samantha Feldman, Sasha Feldman, Charles Finkelberg, Lily Fishman, Daniella Fordin, Sydney Fordin, Harley Fowler, Marina Fowler, Jayden Freedman, Gabrielle Frei, Carla Friedlander, Jordana Friedman, Rebecca Friedman, Jonathan Fromkin, Parker Frost, Jonathan Gleiber, Ryder Goldschlag, Camila Goldszmidt, Isaac Greenberg, Rian Greenberg, Jayden Grossman, Joseph Gutt, Matia Gutt Leo Hauser, Ethan Heller, Robert Hlatki , Hayley Hodes, Avery Holzer, Chase Huttman, Masyn Huttman, Aidan Hutzler, Lily Isaacson, Nash Jarolem, Zachary Kaplan, Aidan Kathein, Daniel Kathein, Samuel Katz, Sophia Kessler, Danielle Keyes, Lindsey Keyes, Taylor Kleinman, Elani Kodner, Isabella Koopman, Matthew Krusch, Sydney Krusch, Leah Krut, Noa Levin, Benjamin Levine, Max Levine, Jacob Liberman, Brody Liff, James Lisabet, Dominick Livoti, Sienna Maister, Talia Mandel, Zachary Mandel, Jake Markowitz, David Maschler, Ella McGuire, Bernard Melomed, Remy Morris, Samuel Morse, Sara Moss, Sofıa Mukamal, Alexander Mullen, Matthew Norkin, Yael Ochoa-Master, Maya Peles, Jacob Perlman, Ethan Popper, Samantha Port, Zachary Port, Brianna Porte, Sari Pritzker, Gabriella Rajter, Madison Rechter, Daniel Reitzes, Lily Robbins, Joie Rodin, Jack Rogovin, Jake Rymer, Rachel Sareli, Jessica Schmilovich, Ethan Schneider, Jakob Schneider, Logan Schwedelson, Margo Segal, Jed Seiner, Tehila Setton, Jordyn Shafran, Elias Shamy, Eli Sherling, Dean Shiff, Charles Siegel, Lior Silberman, Nicholas Snyder, Sophie Staller, Mark Stewart, Robyn Sverdlik, Talia Sverdlik, Moises Szapiro, Alan Tabacinic, Jillian Tashjian, Ari Taub, Joseph Teich, Jeffrey Vine, Alexander Weinberg, Jonathan Weinberg, Sam Weisfısch, Lillian Weiss, Chloe Wigoda, Dylan Wigoda, Ella Wilen, Sari Wilson, Alexandra Winn, Mia Winn

Architecture and Design Club

Robotics

Row 1: Nick Stokmans, Nicholas Tran, William Moreno, Rachel Sareli, Mica Elnatan, Sam Mullen, Emilia Farsedakis, Emilie Rivere, Emily Lee, Kristen Newell, Daria Mamonova, Caterina Farrell, Mr. O’Connell

Not Pictured: Aidan Anderson, Daniel Buda, Sofıa Egizi, Aubrey Goldberg, Shail Khakhria, Dylan Robinson, Elisabeth Rotsaert, Miraa Shukla, Rowan Sundevall, Alyssa Weiss

Row 1: Dylan Robinson, Aaron Jamal, Mark Stewart, Aarav Shah, William Marks, Trenton Groome, Jake Taubman, Ethan Grover, Benjamin Stein, Eli Sherling, Jax Feinstein, Liam Riesz

Not Pictured: Alan Albanese, Emily Anidjar, Lucas Azout, Aryan Bansal, Emma Chin, Ayana Chaudry, Jax Feinstein, Jibran Lakhdir, Mia Staller, Robyn Sverdlik, Talia Sverdlik, Adam Talano, Noah Wilson

Mission Statement

The Architecture & Design club will collaboratively dissect and learn about the branches of modern and classical architecture, model and discuss the types of interior design, and make visual representations of the material learned & appreciated.

Club Ofcers

President: William Gabrielle

Vice President: Jayden Lang

Mission Statement

Inspire students to be science and technology leaders and innovators.

Club Ofcers

President: Liam Riesz

Director of Robotics: Ethan Grover

Director of Communications: William Marks

Director of Marketing: Mark Stewart

Direction of Programming: Jax Feinstein

Row 2: Dr.Stewart, Ava Lalsingh, Tanner Gunning, Skylar Reisner, Samuel Brown, Nailah Gayle, Lillian Weiss, Samuel Morse, Ella Gal, Annick Coleman, Rachel Becker, Ella McGuire, Spencer Bancroft, Annelise Driscoll, Micah Bernstein, Shanti Gerry, Isabella Koopman, Ellie Gomez

Row 1: Charles Gordon, Joseph Yastine, Kingsley Bailey, Julianna Zucker, Emily Lee, Madison Taite, Bridget Chalich, Bryce Hamaway

Not Pictured: Jack Stewart, Kaelin Braverman, Bridget Chalich, Lily Fishman, William Gabrielle, Kristen Newell, Nicolas Parra

Mission Statement

To promote the creativity and excellence of the artistic and written works of the student body as well as the generation of an annual compendium of exceptional submissions.

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Chief Editor: Samuel Morse

The Scribbler

Russian Club

Row 1: Naji Nass, Katrin Gulia-Janovskaia, Elena Jaimes, Alexandra Titayevsky, Rebecca Haykov

Not Pictured: Danielle Berger, Sydney Albanese, Olivia Avny, Jillian Ceritelli, Luke Dawson-Scully, Sydney Fordin, Tyler Francisco, Kate Gorguisheli, Phillip Gurfel, Phillip Haykov, Timothy Kinigopoulo, Alexandra Kruglyakova, Michael Krymski, Allen Levitis, Rachel Nakhamkin, Summer Niederman, David Slyusarchuk

Creative Writing Club

Mission Statement

To provide a safe space for a society of writers to create, inspire, share, collaborate, and grow.

Club Ofcers

President and Founder: Eva Weiner

Vice President: Netta Dobzinski

Secretary: Noa Dobzinski

Treasurer: Talia Sverdlik

Mission Statement

Appreciating and sharing Russian culture.

Club Ofcers

President: Elena Jaimes

Vice President: Rachel Nahamkin

Club Offıcers: Rebecca Haykov & Alexandra Titayevsky

Treasurer: Allen Levitis

Secretary: Kate Gorgushelli

Row 1: Katerina Sutton, Zharick Deterville, Alison McConvery, Miel Hemeon, Mia Staller, Micah Bernstein, Madeline Rosenthal

Row 2: Eva Weiner, Noa Dobzinski, Netta Dobzinski

Row 3: Emily Lee, Emma Chin, Anya Gandreti, Daria Mamonova, Lauren Hayes, Maya Todorov, Rebecca Haykov, Mikaela Stefanov, Kaelin Braverman, Talia Sverdlik, Isabel Moreno, Audrey Sobchak, Charles Gordon

Not Pictured: Angelina Andrew, Samuel Anidjar, Olivia Berry, Amélie Bertran de Balanda, Jahsiah Bowie, John Chen, Jack Cole, Annelise Driscoll, Caia Farrell, Caterina Farrell, Abby Francisco, Samantha Feldman, Ella Gal, Ellie Gomez, Simran Grover, Tanner Gunning, Lillianna Guzinski, Chase Hanaka, Ruby Kilpatrick, Ava Lalsingh, Talia Mandel, Ava Meli, Kristen Newell, Tillie Pepos Lebrun, Sophia Pichardo, Stella Potenti, Gabriella Rajter, Skylar Reisner, Diana Rosenbaum, Ana Sobchak, Madison Taite, Juliana Tancredi, Dylan Wallberg, Alyssa Weiss, Massiel Wilson

DECA

Row 1: Daniel Morgan, Matthew Lopez, Matthew Amunategui, Jayden Engelhardt, Madison Huang, Sydney Bianco

Mission Statement

DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, fınance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe.

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Co-Presidents: Isabella Lotenberg Jayden Engelhardt

Executive Vice President: Madison Huang

Vice President of Finance: Sydney Bianco

Vice President of Marketing: Kate Gorguisheli

Vice President of Management: Daniel Kathein

Vice President of Hospitality and Tourism: Matthew

Amunategui

Secretary: Daniel Morgan

Student Council Representatives: Haris Ghulamali Matthew Lopez

Not Pictured: Isabella Lotenberg, Tarek Abouelenin, Santiago Agudelo Hernandez, Katelyn Anagnoste,Brady Andersen, Emily Anidjar, Daniel Aronson, Talia Avivi, Nicole Banks, Ashley Banks, Josephine Barry, Elliot Baum, Salomon Bendrao, Molly Bergner, Jeffrey Berinstein, Jason Berinstein, Micha Billig, Spencer Brodie, Chase Brooke, Jaxon Cahn, Santiago Carregal Yege, Rishi Chawla, Emma Chin, Madison Choi, Aurora Christiansen, Will Davila, Jake Del Vecchio,Gianna DiNoia, Isabella Dispoto, Sofıa Egizi, Aerin Ellsweig, Sasha Fabbri, Jonah Ferber, Daniella Fordin, Parker Forman, Abby Francisco, Jonathan Frank, Jewels Freedman, Jayden Freedman, Anna Friezo, Mehak Gadh, Peter Gailitis, Asha Gandreti, Jacob Gertz, Hunter Gittlin, Alexandra Gladding,Evalina Goel, Mia Gold, Mia Goldstein, Drew Goldstein, Dylan Gorlovezky, Emma Gould, Jacob Grimaldi, Jayden Grossman, Phillip Gurfel, Joseph Gutt, Dylan Haligman, Bryce Hamaway, Cole Hanaka, Rodney Henry, Aiden Holtz, Avery Holzer, Harrison Honig, Basil Horangic, Paige Hudson, Charlotte Hughes, Chase Huttman, Masyn Huttman, Parker Jacobson-Bertanzetti, Zoey Jobson, Jake Jones, Philip Joos, Anya Kar, Daniel Kathein, Sydney Kaufman, Ara Kazazian, Ryan Kelly del Valle, Sofıa Kelly del Valle, Danielle Keyes, Zachary Kornfeld, Jacob Kreiss, Matthew Krusch, Leah Krut, Michael Krymski, Edward Lansing, Lucia Lecour, Yoel Levin, Jonathan Lewin, Gianna Mahfood, Zachary Mandel, Cameron Matuszak, Sklyer Matuszak, Trent Medrano, Leon Merchel-Czubek, Samantha Monroe, Sophia Montague, Sofıa Mukamal, Victoria Mullen, Andrea Musa, Sean Nagle, Andreas Neumann, Cosima Nicolo-Jones, Matthew Norkin, Cooper Obst, Parker Obst, Marcus Palombo, Mia Paris, Maya Peles, Danielle Peles, Aidan Pender, Ethan Perelman, Jacob Perlman, Cecilia Pizá, Madison Rechter, Daniel Reitzes, Lily Robbins, Dlyan Robinson, Joie Rodin, Dylan Rosenberg, Victoria Rotsaert, Arnav Sadasivan, Natasha Sangha, Shaun Satija, Ethan Schneider, Alex Schnurman, Hudson Schwartz, Logan Schwedelson, Drew Schwedelson, Kyle Seepaul, Justin Shafran, Dean Sherman, Dean Shiff, Adam Shiff, Om Shrikam, Miraa Shukla, Sydney Silverstein, Maxwell Starkman, Mia Starkman, Mark Stewart, Talia Sverdlic, Alan Tabacinic, Lila Tataroglu, Joseph Teich, Aisla Teo, Kyla Truong, Erick Villari, Dimitri Vlamis, Dylan Wallberg, Matthew Wanless, Max Weinberger, Sam Weisfısch, Laird White, Chloe Wigoda, Dylan Wigoda, Ella Wilen, Mia Winn, Gemma Wirtenberg, Allison Yang, Christian Yeagley, Ethan Wilen, Kenneth Chan

Clubs

GSA

Mission Statement

Our goal is to create a safe place for people to express their sexuality and gender identity freely. GSA is a welcoming community, we encourage everyone to be open-minded and to stay true to themselves.

Club Ofcers

President: Gabriel Bernick

Vice President: Samuel Katz

Secretary: Kate Gorguishelli

Row 1: Talia Mandel, Jahsiah Bowie, Annelise Driscoll, Maria Samofalova

Row 2: Remy Morris, Neil Narwani, Jacob Perlman, Lucas Milano, Samuel Katz, Gabriel Bernick, Olivia Berry

Not

Pictured: Lucas Almeida, Olivia Avny, Spencer Bancroft, Joanie Barroncini, Danielle Berger, Olivia Berry, Sophie Billante, Jahsiah Bowie, Jillian Ceritelli, Troy Ceritelli, Chance Cornick, Annelise Driscoll, Aviah Fajerstein, Caia Farrell, Caterina Farrell, Samantha Feeley, Amelie Flory-Struzer, Andrea

Rose Frei, Ilana Gellman, Shanti Gerry, Ellie Gomez, Yash Gupta, Lillianna Guzinski, Parker Hancock, Miel Hemeon, Brett Hillen, Basil Horangic, Chase Huttman, Anya Kar, Ruby Kilpatrick, Sydney Krusch, Jake Markowitz, Elijah Marx, Ella McGuire, Bernard Melomed, Lucas Milano, Remy Morris, Neil Narwani, Gabriella Pecoraro, Jacob Perlman, Sophia Pichardo, Samantha Port, Marissa Rosenberg, Amanda Russo, Maria Samofalova

Positive Mindset Club

Row 1: Cate Frerichs, Maddie Supple, Emma Supple, Nicole Grau, Troy Noesser, Jake Doyle

Row 2: Gabriela Gomez, Sara Pearl Adler, Nicole Banks, Jad Abuhamda

Not Pictured: Guillermo Ariza, Alexandra Azout, Spencer Bancroft, Danielle Berger, Jeffrey Berinstein, Sophie Billante, Caia Farrell, Marina Fowler, Laney Friedman, Shaina Gellman, Gabriela Guimaraes, Chase Hanaka, Lindsey Heller, Aiden Holtz, Madison Huang, Sanjana Karamchandani, Samuel Katz , Sydney Lerner, Talia Mandel, Ella McGuire, Lucas Milano, Sophia Montague, Francesca Morales, Isabel Moreno, Remy Morris, Ellie Mukamal, Samuel Mullen, Marcus Palumbo, Nicolas Parra, Chloe Pezaris, Sari Pritzker, Kirra Reid, Marissa Rosenberg, Zachary Schiller, Anaya Shintre, Lior Silberman, Talia Sverdlik, Jillian Tashjian, Frank Vassalluzzo, Gemma Ward, Lillian Weiss

Health, Nutrition and Fitness Club

Mission Statement

To inform members on how to improve lifestyles.

Club Ofcers

President: Jack Bendrao

Vice President: Salo Bendrao

Treasurer: Jessica Bary

Student Council Representitive: Stephanie Bary

Secreatry: Jacob Liberman

Historian: Brody Liff

Mission Statement

The Psychology and Positive Mindset Club works on creating a safe space for students to de-stress and learn how to balance their academic lives.

Club Ofcers

Co-Presidents: Sara Pearl-Adler, Gabriela Gomez, Jad Abuhamda Vice President: Nicole Banks

Row 1: Yoel Levin, Robert Lawlor, Joseph Gutt, Santiago Carregal, Jessica Bary, Stephanie Bary

Row 2: Jonathan Frank, Micah Billig, Brody Liff, Jack Bendrao, Jacob Liberman, Saloman Bendrao

Not Pictured: Alan Tabacinic, Elizabeth Bakalarz, Jonathan Gleiber, Joseph Gutt, Dylan Gorlovezky, Nicholas Snyder, Jake Lobis, Jake Weidenfeld, Max Hazleton, Ethan Schneider, Zachary Moss, Carlos Soto, Andrew Schwedelson, Mia Winn, Michael Somera, Dimitri Vlamis,, Alexandra Gladding, Lucas Azout, Aiden Holtz, Rebecca Haykov, Yash Gupta, Harrison Honig, Justin Shafran, Moi szapiro, Ethan Popper, Gregory Khatchikian, Andreas Neumann, William Burke, Maya, Hoteit, David Slyusarchuk, Nicholas Yevoli, Nathan Sorrentino, Elias Shamy, Hudson Schwartz, Dylan Gorlovezky, Dylan Rosenberg, Hudson Schwartz, Drew Schwedelson, Billy Reese, Moi Szapiro, Michael Somera, Sydney Albanese, Max Hazleton, Jayden Freedman, Joby Sodi, Elliot Baum

267 Clubs

Italian Club

Row 1: Diya Jain, Alexandra Gladding, Alexa Cepero, Margo Segal, Téa Spelman, Paige O’Brien, Chipper Snyder, Samuel Anidjar Row 2: Andreas Neumann, Stella Potenti, Leonardo Natale, Dominick Livoti

Not Pictured: Evie Allen, Angelina Andrew, Jessica Berger, Sophie Billante, Kelsey Bodenweber Cayden Brocato, Addison Buetel, Cole Caparelli, Jillian Ceritelli, Troy Ceritelli, Jade Chanchis , Kasey Combs, Nathaniel Correa, Gianna DiNoia, Juliana DiNoia, Tristan Dion, Isabella Dispoto, Brynn Edwards, Sofıa Egizi, Lindsey Eldridge, Mia Farber, Sophia Farkas, Roman Ferrara, Lucille Fasulo, Roman Ferrara, Sydney Fordin, Marina Fowler, Ryan Frawley, Anna Friezo, Marco Friezo, Caroline Gilbert, Yash Gupta, Chase Hanaka, Cole Hanaka, Ryan Honig, Masyn Huttman, Emory Jacobson-Bertanzetti, Riya Jain, Sydney Kaufman, Shail Khakhira, Ibha Khosa, Elani Kodner, Zachary Kornfeld, Jesus Lauria, Robert Lawlor, Sara Lin, James Lisabet, Gianna Mahfood, Ava Malkin, Mason Marzano, Alicia Marzouca, Isabel Mazulis, Stevie McCabe, Caitlin McGinn, Ava Meli, Alex Milano, Samantha Monroe, Evangelyne Monteleone, Natalia Moody, Francesca Morales, Julian Morales, Olivia Morrissey, Sofıa Mukamal, Samuel Mullen, Emmy Munson, Tillie Pepos-Leburn, Tomas Perez, Chloe Pezaris, Samantha Port, Brianna Porte, Billy Reese, Kirra Reid, Dannie Restrepo-Stier, Michael Ricotta, Dylan Robinson, Amanda Russo, Jaden Santarelli, Jordyn Schmidt, Lana Schwartz, Patrick Schwartz, Jordyn Shafran, Ashley Small, Audrey Sobchak, Jake Soldani, Lily Soldani, Benjamin Solomon, Jacob Stein, Juliana Tancredi, Nicolas Venegas, Erick Villari, Vincent Virga, Brody Wehr, Massiel Wilson, Mia Winn, Noah Yi, Ava Yoldas, Morgan Zietz, Jeremy Zucker, Julianna Zucker

Mission Statement

Our goal is to immerse PC Italian Club strives to teach and immerse students in the profuse traditions and rich culture of Italy.

Drama Club

Mission Statement

PC Drama Club is a creative, judgement-free zone for selfexpression and the exploration of the performing arts.

Club Ofcers

President: Talia Mandel

Vice President: Margo Segal

Secretary: Rya Avivi

Treasurer: Emmy Pusateri

Club Offıcer: Eva Weiner

Model UN

Row 1: Sophia Pichardo, Jenna Rishi,Jessica Schmilovich, Claudia Ajay, Talia Mandel,Eva Weiner, Caia Farrell, Sydney Krusch, Matia Gutt, Emmy Pusateri

Row 2: Audrey Sobchak, Sam Scheiner, Jaden Santarelli, Margo Segal, Talia Avivi, Rya Avivi, Samuel Morse

Not Pictured: Spencer Bancroft, Joanie Barroncini, Sophie Billante, Addison Buetel, Emma Chin, Jack Cole, Lucille Fasulo, Thalia Ferro, Julia Freedman, Priya Ghanta, Evalina Goel, Simran Grover, Tanner Gunning, Parker Hancock, Miel Hemeon, Johanna HenrWWy, Sophia Kessler, Julia Krass, Max Levine, Milah Loeb, Tyler Luong, Isabel Moreno, Katherine O’Mahoney, Tillie Pepos-Lebrun

Mission Statement

Model UN is an academic team in which students are able to simulate procedures of the United Nations by traveling to conferences in Philly, New York, and this year, Ireland. In this Pine Crest club, delegates are able to work together to fınd common ground and solutions for real world problems, while also improving their research, public speaking, debate, and writing skills.

268 Clubs

Club Ofcers

Senior President: Jake Rymer

Senior President: Francesca Lauren-Seguin

Junior President: Riana Mahtani

Junior President: Avery Holzer

Club Ofcers

President: Tea Spelman

Vice President: Stella Potenti

Secretary: Leonardo Natale

Treasurer: Andreas Neuman

Publicity Offıcer: Margo Segal

Row 1: Francesca-Lauren Seguin, Jake Rymer, Mr. Miller, Riana Mahtani, Avery Holzer

Row 2: Emily Anidjar, Lindsey Keyes, Leah Krut, Chloe Rhea, Emma Supple, Alexandria Guerrier, Karen Awaida, Sarah Morales, Jessica Schmilovich, Aanjini Bhatnagar

Row 3: Aidan Pender, Maya Heyman, Aidan Chavez, Rebecca Haykov, Noa Dobzinski, Netta Dobzinski, Cate Frerichs, Kaelin Braverman, Katelyn Rosado, Katrin Guilia-Janovskaia, Lucia Lecour, Annelise Driscoll, Jahsiah Bowie

Row 4: Zachary Port, Lucas Milano, Peter Gailitis, Michael Greenberg, Francesca Garfı, Max Levine, Jibran Lakhdir, Aman Agrawal, Ayaan Chuadry, Matthew Lopez, Joseph Yastine, Petra Coleman, Samuel Anidjar, Pierson Riley, Jordan Vainder

Not Pictured: Sean Anagoste, Aidan Anderson, Angelina Andrew, Eshaan Atreya, Olivia Avny, Noah Azout, Aryan Bansal, Cadence Barkan, Rachel Becker, Jack Bendrao, Jeremy Berger, Jeffrey Berinstein, Sydney Bianco, Natasha Bodmer, Spencer Brodie, Chase Brooke, Samuel Brown, Dylan Bryan, Jillian Ceritelli, Bridget Chalich, Sophia Chizever, Annick Coleman, Arthur Costa, Luke Dawson-Scully, Lourdes Dubose, Javani Durfy, Aerin Ellsweig, Sasha Fabbri, Thomas Feeley, Charles Finkelberg, Patrick Francis, Tyler Francisco, Julia Freedman, Gabrielle Frei, Carla Friedlander, Rebecca Friedman, Anna Friezo, Garhyson Gaddy, Mehak Gadh, Ella Gal, Anya Gandreti, Asha Gandreti, Nailah Gayle, Ilana Gellman, Shaina Gellman, Danyal Ghadiali, Haris Ghulamali, Caroline Gilbert, Evalina Goel, Camila Goldszmidt, Charles Gordon, Jayden Grossman, Gabriela Guimares, Yash Gupta, Chase Hanaka, Angela Harrah, Lindsey Heller, Robert Hlatki, Hayley Hodes, Aiden Holtz, Masyn Huttman, Kristian Ivanov, Elena Jaimes, Riya Jain, Jonathan Jarecki, Charlotte Jordan, Riya Joseph, Zachary Kaplan, Sanjana Karamchandani, Aidan Kathein, Ryan Kelly del Valle, Sofıa Kelly del Valle, Elias Khouri, Timothy Kinigopoulo, Laura Kirkpatrick, Charlotte Krass, Edward Lansing, Lauren Larned, Scott Lawlor,Allen Levitis, Sara Lin, Ally Lobis, Milah Loeb, Gianna Mahfood, Zachary Mandel, Joshua Martoma, Elijah Marx, Isabel Mazulis, Trent Medrano, Ava Meli, Bernard Melomed, Lucas Milano, Samantha Monroe, Isabel Moreno, Sean Nagle, Rachel Nakhamkin, Andreas Neumann, Mathias Neumnan, Isabella Neville, Cosima Nicolo-Jones, Summer Niederman, Maxin Norinsberg, Matthew Norkin, Marin Nottingham, Daniel O’Sullivan, Yael Ochoa-Master, Rafael Opperman, Nicolas Parra, Sophie Partin, Danielle Peles, Maya Peles, Jacob Perlman, Tyler Pettibone-Clark, Glenn Prine, Aiyana Puranda, Lily Robbins, Joie Rodin, Jamir Rolle, Gimani Rose, Amanda Russo, Annika Sachdeva, Arnav Sadasvian, Anjali Satija, Nathan Scher, Theadora Schlesinger, Elias Sharmy, Dean Sherman, Adam Shiff, Dean Shiff, Miraa Shukla, Ethan Sobel, Mia Starkman, Chase Sweers, Juliana Tancredi,Matthew Taner, Joseph Teich, Patrick Urbanek, Zoe Varo-Haub, Dimitri Vlamis, Dylan Wallberg, Leah Walters, Matthew Wanless, Devin Weil, Lillian Weiss, Sarah Wheeler, Chloe Wigoda, Dylan Wigoda, Ethan Wilen, Alexandra Winn, Zachary Wurman, Allison Yang, Mahyoub Yatak, Edward Zhang, Jeremy Zucker

Tile Chapter

Row

Mission Statement

Provide students with a way to connect with and learn from successful innovators, leaders, and entrepreneurs.

Club Ofcers

President: Alex Mullen

Vice President of Logistics: Ally Lobis

Vice President of Marketing: Parker Dettor

Secretary: Remick Silverman

Treasurer: Charles Siegel

1: Benjamin Levine, Jake Martin, Aidan Anderson, Brett Hillen, Matthew Krusch, Cayden Brocato, Aidan Kathein, Elias Shamy, Chad Spalding, Rachel Sareli, Joby Sodi, Jessica Horvitz, Serena Wurtele, Natasha Bodmer, Annelise Driscoll, Katelyn Rosado, Alexander Mullen, Karen Awaida, Charles Siegel, Remick Silverman, Jonathan Rosen, Ally Lobis, Parker Dettor, Alexander Llorente, Daniel Yoffe, Matthew Pollok, Richard Landa, Alec Khatchikian, Nicholas Stokmans, Eshaan Atreya, Robert Hlatki, Jake Rymer

Not Pictured: Aman Agrawal, Evie Allen, Ryan Altschul, Sean Anagnoste, Angelina Andrew, Stefan Awaida, Lucas Azout, Kingsley Bailey, Ashley Banks, Nicole Banks, Aryan Bansal, Elliot Baum, Jack Bendrao, Clifford Berry, Ilan Bibliowicz, Micah Billig, Natasha Bodmer, Spencer Brodie, Evie Bruskin, Daniel Buda, Troy Ceritelli, Camila Cervantes-Flores, Kenneth Chan, Ashwin Chawla, John Chen, Nathan Chen, Aurora Christiansen, Jack Cole, Petra Coleman, Nathaniel Correa, Mahi Dadia, Dilnaam Dhalla, Gabriel Duarte, Javani Durfy, Mica Elnatan, Sasha Fabbri, Sophia Farkas, Emilia Farsedakis, Lila Rose Feeley, Amelie FloryStruzer, Daniella Fordin, Brett Forman, Lilli Forman, Harley Fowler, Jonathan Frank, Andrea Rose Frei, Parker Frost, Ella Gal, Sanjay Gerry, Jonathan Gleiber, Charles Gordon, Dylan Gorlovezky, Ethan Grover, Alexandria Guerrier, Gabriela Guimaraes, Yash Gupta, Joseph Gutt, Zachary Harpaz, Angela Harrah, Rebecca Haykov, Maximillian Hazleton, Rodney Henry, Maya Heyman, Rowan Hoffman, Basil Horangic, Chase Huttman, Masyn Huttman, Riya Jain, Aaron Jamal, Cole Kaplan, Daniel Kathein, Sofıa Kelly del Valle,Thomas Khouri, Taylor Kleinman, Peter Lansing, Scott Lawlor, Lucia Lecour, Yoel levin, Max Levine, Allen Levitis, Jacob Lobis, Matthew Lopez, Tyler Luong, Zachary Mandel, Cameron Matuszak, Skylar Matuszak, Trent Medrano, Bernard Melomed, Connor Mertz, Kyra Meyer, Alexander Milano, Kyana Momah, Samantha Monroe, Julian Morales, Sofıa Moreno, Zachary Moss, Sean Nagle, Cosima Nicolo-Jones, Evan Niu, Lindsay Noyola, Arsalan Omer, Marcus Palombo, Sydney Pastor, Zachary Porat, India Prince, Glenn Prine, William Reese, Daniel Reitzes, Ryan Rosenberg, Annika Sachdeva, Liana Safadi, Selin Samli, Natasha Sangha, Nathan Scher, Alexander Schiller, Jordyn Schmidt, Ethan Schneider, Hudson Schwartz, Andrew Schwedelson, Dean Shiff, Om Shrikam, Miraa Shukla, Austin Stanise, Julia Stein, Robyn Sverdlik, Talia Sverdlik, Moises Szapiro, Alan Tabacinic, Adam Talano, Lila Tataroglu, Ari Taub, Micah Taubman, Charlotte Thies, Jordan Vainder, Blake Van Tassel, Chloe Vosdoganes-Forman, Matthey Wanless, Alexander Weinberg, Jonathan Weinberg, Mattox Weingarden, Mia Weitzman, Sarah Wheeler, Noah Wilson, Sari Wilson,

Video Game Club

Girls Who Start

Row 1: Elani Kodner, IIana Lavaux, Asha Gandreti, Cadence Barkan Row 2: Rebecca Sukal, Katelyn Rosado, Lucia Lecour, Lilit Voskoff, Evalina Goel, Jayden Wayne, Matia Gutt, Anya Gandreti

Not Pictured: Avanti Ambasht, Emily Anidjar, Lucas Almeida, Oliva Avny, Lauren Balfour, Jessica Bary, Sydney Bianco, Sophia Bilante, Sophia Chizever, Petra Coleman, Chloe Dubose, Sofıa Egizi, Aerin Ellsweig, Amandia Farsedakis, Julia Freedman, Raina Friedman, Parker Frost, Ava Goodwich, Kate Gorguisheli, Emma Gould, Lindsey Heller, Jessica Horvitz, Madison Huang, Paige Hudson, Parker Jacobson-Bertanzetti, Zoey Jobson, Sofıa Kelly Del Valle, Sophia Kessler, Arwa Kheda,Taylor Kleinman, Leah Krut, Samara Levin, Sofıa Maldonado, Talia Mandel, Ava Meli, Sara Moss, Andrea Musa, Lindsay Noyola, Vivienne Petit, Sophia Pichardo, Sari Pritzker, Lily Robbins, Marissa Rosenberg, Amanda Russo, Natasha Sangha, Rachel Sareli, Lily Soldani, Sophie Staller, Mia Starkman, Chloe Straker, Robyn Sverdlik, Lila Tataroglu

Mission Statement

The world needs more female entrepreneurs.

Club Ofcers

President and Founder: Cadence Barkan

Vice President: Elani Kodner

Social Media Manager: Milah Loeb

Secretary: Asha Gandreti

Social Representative: Ilana Lavaux

Row 1: Luke Dawson-Scully, Daniel Morgan, Ben Weber, Lucas Milano

Row 2: Christopher Lin, Taher Kheda, Lillianna Guzinski, Nicholas Tran, Natasha Bodmer, Jaden Santarelli, Samantha Port, Arnav Sadasivan, Abdel Abou Shousha, Jax Feinstein, Samuel Anidjar, Mia Starkman, Eli Sherling, Maxwell Starkman, Bryson Root, Aarav Shah, Naji Nass

Not Pictured: Benjamin Weber, Benjamin Stein, Ethan Grover, Micah Bernstein, Mark Stewart, Jacob Karmin, Santiago AgudeloHernandez, Massiel Wilson, Sophie Billante, Siena Fucci, Jad Abuhamda, William Moreno, Robyn Sverdlik, Benjamin Levine, Ryan Cassell, Talia Mandel, Cole Hanaka, John Chen, Patrick McCawley, Lucas Almeida, Aiyana Puranda, Aidan Kathein, Nailah Gayle, Daniel Rais

Mission Statement

The Pine Crest Video Game Club is dedicated to providing an environment for students to come together and play video games, casually or competitively.

Club Ofcers

President: Benjamin Weber

Vice President: Jax Feinstein

Secretary: Jacob Karmin

Equipment Supervisor: Naji Nass

Row 1: Chloe Anderson, Alexandria Guerrier, Kristen Newell, Zharick

Deterville, Taylor Durall

Row 2: Kyana Momah, Leila Yatak, Johanna Henry, Dylan Faison, Kareem Khouri, Christian Durall, Dylan Robinson, Javani Durfy, Rodney Henry

Row 3: Vanessa Casseus, Christian Geter, Jordan Faison, Mahyoub Yatak

Not Pictured: Zekai Hamilton, Lucas Almeida, Jahsiah Bowie, Bradley Chung, Lourdes Dubose, Brynn Edwards, Quincy Faison, Chase Farquharson, Garhyson Gaddy, Nailah Gayle, Tanner Gunning, William Jeannot, Kareen Khouri, Jayden Lang, Milah Loeb, Corye Readon, Jamir Rolle, Gimani Rose, Corey Sampson, Kyle Seepaul, Clara Thomas, Nigel Vital, Frank Vassalluzzo

Mission Statement

BSA’s focus is to create a welcoming club for all people of color and to bring a sense of unity and awareness of the pride that comes with being a Black American.

Interfaith Dialogue Club

Row 1: Ilana Gellman, Isabella Neville, Daniel Wilentz, Aidan Hutzler, Shail Khakhria, Jillian Ceritelli, Elena Jaimes, Rachel Becker, Ella O’sullivan, Annick Coleman, Samantha Port

Not Pictured: Rebecca Adler, Sean Anagnoste, Stefan Awaida, Danielle Berger, Tyler Francisco, Diya Jain, Gabriella Pecoraro, Rebecca Adler, Sydney Bianco, Jake Burgess, Gabe Bernick, Will Burke, Jillian Ceretelli, Laney Friedman,Peter Galilitis, Kirra Reid, Kyle Seepaul, Miraa Shukla, Daniel O’Sullivan

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Co-Presidents: Vanessa Casseus & Zekai Hamilton

Vice President: Christian Geter

Secretary: Corye Readon

Treasurer: Corey Sampson

Student Councial Representative: Mahyoub Yatak

The Interfaith Dialogue Club connects students through conversation and education to create peace, harmony and understanding

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President of Community Service: Rachel Becker

President of Education: Daniel Wilentz Mission Statement

Indian Heritage Club

Row 1: Simran Grover, Mehak Gadh, Arwa Kheda, Miraa Shukla, Saiya Mittal, Priya Ghanta, Asha Gandreti

Row 2: Clara Thomas, Aryan Bansal, Akshat Badgamia, Annika Sachdeva, Anaya Shintre, Aanjini Bhatnagar, Sanjana Karamchandani

Row 3: Samuel Katz, Arnav Sadasivan, Rafael Opperman, Neil Narwani, Remy Morris, Ashwin Chawla, Danyal Ghadiali, Avanti Ambasht, Anya Gandreti

Not Pictured: Noah Disick, Diya Jain, Cayden Brocato, Mahi Dadia, Stella Potenti, Aman Agrawal, Kyle Seepaul, Amish Bhagchandani, Yash Gupta, Riana Mahtani,Taher Kheda, Eshaan Atreya, Ibha Khosa, Aayan Mittal, Anjali Satija, Chad Spalding, Rebecca Haykov, Rishi Chawla, Chase Sweers, Anya Kar, Yash Gupta, Ayan Khilnani, Micah Taubman, Ava Lalsingh, Shaun Satija, Evan Niu

Mission Statement

We honor and celebrate Indian culture to help promote a sense of unity amongst students. We seek to create a strong community and hope to spread awareness and educate the PC family about what it means to celebrate Indian heritage.

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President: Miraa Shukla

Vice President: Anaya Shintre

Treasurer: Arwa Kheda

Secretary: Danyal Ghadiali

Women In STEM

Mission

Statement

To provide a supportive, inclusive community for female students interested in STEM to achieve all that they aspire.

Club Ofcers

President: Francesca-Lauren Seguin

President Elect: Hadley Edwards

Vice President: Arwa Kheda

School Relations Offıcer: Noa Dobzinski

Visual Arts Club

Row 1: Talia Sverdlik, Francesca-Lauren Seguin, Samantha Burke, Olivia Berry, Blair Joselson, Noa Dobzinski, Netta Dobzinski, Rebecca Haykov, Saiya Mittal, Francesca Garfı, Leah Walters

Row 2: Alexa Ajay, Elizabeth Strong, Abigail Marx, Serena Wurtele, Arwa Kheda, Cate Frerichs

Not Pictured: Hadley Edwards, Nour Abou Shousha, Dannie Restrepo, Joanie Barroncini, Ava Goodwich, Petra Coleman, Gisela Cortadellas, Emily Anidjar, Maya Todorov, Alexandra Winn, Sophie Staller, Asha Gandreti, Gabriela Guimaraes, Robyn Sverdlik, Cosima Nicolo-Jones, Chiara Ricotta, Aanjini Bhatnagar, Allison Yang, Madison Taite, Lou Lou Hauser, Jessica Berger, Gabriela Gomez, Brynn Edwards, Priya Ghanta, Anya Gandreti, Emma Chin, Ruby Kilpatrick, Lauren Larned, Chloé Rhea

Math and Theories Club

Club Ofcers

President: Kenneth Chan

Vice President: Akshat Badgamia

Treasurer: Noa Levin

Secretary: Anaya Shintre

Mission Statement

The Math and Theories Club aims to invigorate students with a passion for exploring math and discussing interesting scientifıc topics outside of the classroom. We aim to foster creative thinking in anyone who dares to ask why.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Art Club is to promote all types of art and to provide opportunities for members to develop and learn.

Club Ofcers

President: Sara Pearl Adler

Treasurer: Rebecca Adler

Vice President: Francesca LaurenSeguin

Secretary: Leah Walters

Row 1: Liam Riesz, Caterina Farrell, Daria Mamonova, Maya Todorov, Leah Walters, Brooke Hooper, Eva Weiner, Sara Pearl Adler, Rebecca Adler

Not Pictured: Francesca-Lauren Seguin, Aryan Bansal, Sophie Billante, Sarah Bolja, Catherine Chappell, Emma Chin, Merrick Dobin, Lourdes Dubose, Lindsey Eldridge, Sophia Farkas, Thalia Ferro, Andrea Rose Frei, Carla Friedlander, Francesca Garfı, Nailah Gayle, Shanti Gerry, Priya Ghanta, Lauren Hayes, Chase Hanaka, Miel Hemeon, Jessica Horvitz, Aidan Hull, Riya Jain, Danielle Keyes, Arwa Kheda, Boden Komorech, Leah Krut, Emily Lee, George Lekkas, Mei Levin, Sara Lin, Riana Mahtani, Talia Mandel, Jake Markowitz, Isabel Mazulis, Neil Narwani, Kristen Newell, Paige O’Brien, Aiyana Puranda, Ivan Reese, Kirra Reid, Skylar Reisner, Amanda Renger, Chloe Rhea, Chiara Ricotta, Emilie Rivere, Jamir Rolle, Elisabeth Rotsaert, Amanda Russo, Kyle Seepaul, Sabrina Shibao, Ashley Small, Lily Soldani, Mia Staller, Mikaela Stefanov, Elizabeth Strong, Madeleine Supple, Talia Sverdlik, Emily Tadla, Madison Taite, Ava Teo, Thomas Yevoli, Ava Emilia Yoldas, Cici Zhou

Row 1: Annika Sachdeva, Talia Mandel, Kyra Meyer, Noa Levin, Gabriella Rajter, Bryce Hamaway, Aryan Bansal

Row 2: Jessica Schmilovich, Boden Komorech, Lilit Voscott, Cate Frerichs, Noa Dobzinski, Netta Dobzinski, Blair Joselson, Robyn Sverdlik, Allison Yang, Evan Niu, Akshat Badgamia, William Wakefıeld, Zachary Harpaz, Kenneth Chan, Matthew Clark

Row 3: Jake Jones, Alexander Weinberg, Peter Lansing, Yash Gupta, Micah Taubman, Jake Taubman, Ashwin Chawla, Santiago Agudelo Hernandez, Jonathan Gleiber, Matthew Lopez, Jonah Ferber

Not Pictured: Samuel Morse, Ronin Jones, Jibran Lakhdhir, Arnav Sadasivan, Alexandria Guerrier, Aidan Anderson, Rebecca Adler, Anaya Shintre, Lauren Larned, Max Winnick, Jason Berinstein, David Vassalluzzo, Jonathan Frank, Saiya Mittal, Eli Sherling, Nour Abou Shousha, Bridget Chalich, Joshua Martoma, Olivia Morrissey, Ethan Wilen, Alex Schnurman, Jackson Rhine, Daniel Kathein, Jack Cole, Jayden Lang, Danielle Peles, Ana Sobchak, Kyle Seepaul, Maya Todorov, Aurora Christiansen, Eitan Heller, Brynn Edwards, Jeffrey Berinstein, Rishi Chawla, Katrin Gulia-Janovskaia, Katelyn Anagnoste, Christian Yeagley, Pierson Riley, Joie Rodin, Kyla Truong, Cadence Barkan, Leah Krut, Gabriella Pecoraro, Jax Feinstein, Hadley Edwards, Tomas Perez, Matthew Amunategui, Ayan Khilnani, Daniel Wilentz

Pre-Med Club

Row 3: Samuel Morse, Jillian Tashjian, Marian Lawlor, Greer Udelson, Anne Kurt, Hayley Hodes

Row 2: Ruby Kilpatrick, Nour Abou Shousha, Mia Goldstein, Saiya Mittal, Sophia Bordin, Charlotte Jordan, Colin Nealy, Kian Saffari, Daniel Wilentz, Kaelin Braverman, Annelise Driscoll, Noa Dobzinski, Jesse Salmeron, William Wakefıeld, Athan Riesz

Row 1: Alexa Ajay, Chelsea Hensbergen, Abigail Marx, Sofıa Woiler, Aleksandra Gavrilovic, Aanjini Bhatnagar, Aviah Fajerstein, Leila Yatak, Charlotte Thies, Gabriela Gomez, Cate Frerichs, Netta Dobzinski, Jake Martin, Sofıa Silveira, Rebecca Sukal, Sophie Staller, Sydney Lerner

Not Pictured: Ava Meli, Camila Goldszmidt, Francesca Morales, Shayna Barukhin, Jessica Schmilovich, Ava Goodwich, Abigail Isaacson, Robert Lawlor, Marin Nottingham, Charlotte Hughes, Diana Rosenbaum, Samuel Anidjar, Athan Riesz, Asha Gandreti, Jordana Friedman, Evangelyne Monteleone, Tyler Luong, Cosima Nicolo-Jones, Johanna Henry, Mehak Gadh, Alexa Cepero, Jonathan Lewin, Kyle Seepaul, Zharick Deterville, Alexandria Guerrier, Lourdes Dubose, Olivia Avny, Gabriela Guimaraes, Nathan Chen, Sofıa Mukamal, Bernard Melomed, Sara Lin, Lauren Larned, Amanda Renger, Katelyn Anagnoste, Madeline Rosenthal, Misha Kalirao, Allison Yang, Netta Dobzinski, Elisabeth Rotsaert, Samantha Feeley, Gabrielle O’Neil, John Chen, Gemma Wirtenberg, Rebecca Haykov, Stella Potenti, Lauren Balfour, Jamir Rolle, Aden Jamal, Mia Rozenberg, Max Fleisher, Victoria Rotsaert, Yash Gupta, Zekai Hamilton, Sofıa Firic, Noa Levin, Matthew Lopez, Chloe Rhea

Mission Statement

To pursue knowledge in the medical world and create a foundation of understanding and clarity for students wishing to follow the “pre med track” in college as well as any student with a passion for medicine.

Middle Eastern Culture Club

Row 2: Natasha Bodmer, Layla Hujber, Ara Kazazian, Tarek Abouelenin, Naji Nass, Abdel Rahman Abou Shousha, Elias Khouri, Mahyoub Yatak, Haris Ghulamali

Row 1: Sarah Bolja, Stefan Awaida, Karen Awaida, Liana Safadi, Hadi Koleilat, Jad Abuhamda, Max Winnick

Not Pictured: Stefan Awaida, Maya Hoteit, Nour Abou Shousha, Alexa Ajay, Claudia Ajay, Emily Anidjar, Brennan Ayres, Salomon Bendrao, Danielle Berger, Ayaan Chuadry, Aviah Fajerstein, Daniella Fordin, Ryan Frawley, Marco Friezo, James Geter, Kate Gorguisheli, Harrison Grossman, Layla Hujber, Samuel Katz, Taher Kheda, Kareem Khouri, William Knight, Robert Lawlor, James Lisabet, Jake Markowitz, Matthew Norkin, Paige O’Brien, Marcus Palombo, Dylan Robinson, Selin Samli, Mira Sarigollu, Sam Scheiner, Elias Shamy, Lior Silberman, Alan Tabacinic, Lila Tataroglu, Leila Yatak

Mission Statement

Bring together the heritage of multiple nations, ethnicities, and cultures to celebrate similarities, respect differences, and increase awareness of common values... and enjoy Middle Eastern food.

Plant Pals

Club Ofcers

President: Stefan Awaida

Vice President: Haris Ghulamali

Secretary: Liana Safadi

Treasurer: Maya Hoteit

Row 1: Mia Paris, Michael Ricotta, Chiara Ricotta, Dannie RestrepoStier, Elena Jaimes, Ilana Gellman, Gabriella Pecoraro, Juliana Tancredi, Shaina Gellman, Annick Coleman

Not Pictured: Ava Andersen, Fabiana Barraez, Rachel Becker, Jillian Ceritelli, Dylan Chavez, Brynn Edwards, Hadley Edwards, Thalia Ferro, Sofıa Firic, Mia Gold, Johanna Henry, Jacob Kreiss, Sofıa Maldonado, Isabella Medeiros, Francesca Morales, Isabella Neville, Marin Nottingham, Danielle Peles, Isabella Sangha, Thomas Yevoli, Charles Wayne

Mission Statement

Plant Pals aims to educate our community about botany and give back to our community through gardening.

Club Ofcers

President: Ilana Gellman

Vice President: Elena Jaimes

Community Service Coordinator:

Dannie Restrepo-Stier

Secretary: Chiara Ricotta

Club Offıcer: Shaina Gellman

Club Ofcers

President: Samuel Morse

Vice President: Hayley Hodes

Treasurer: Marian Lawlor

Secretary: Jillian Tashjian

Asian Heritage Club

Row 3: Chloe Anderson, Emma Chin, Liam Guzinski, Arsenii Aleshin, Amelie Flory-Struzer, Caia Farrell, Sydney Leibson, Christopher Lin, Aviah Fajerstein, Amanda Renger, Bryson Root, Hadi Koleilat, Jake Jones, Arnav Sadasivan, Abdel Rahman Abou Shousha, Matthew Pollock, Rishi Chawla, Tristian Dion

Row 2: Rodney Henry, Jacob Stein, Cadence Barkan, Milah Loeb, Jonah Ferber, Evan Niu, Thomas Feeley, Yash Gupta, Peter Lansing, Danyal Ghadiali, Michael Somera

Row 1: Lila Feeley, Ava Teo, Charles Wayne, Ronin Jones, Jadyn Wayne, Mia Starkman, Maxwell Starkman, Micah Benrstein, Sophia Wang, Madi Huang, Aryan Bansal, Diana Rosenbaum, Aisla Teo, William Knight, Bernard Melomed, Jad Abuhmada, Madi Choi, Rowan Sundevall, Amelie Bertran de Balanda

Not Pictured: Samuel Anidjar, Eshaan Atreya, Rya Avivi, Lauren Balfour, Jessica Berger, Natasha Bodmer, Riley Botting, Addison Buetel, Kenneth Chan, John Chen, Nathan Chen, Bradley Chung, Annick Coleman, Petra Coleman, Gisela Cortadellas, Arthur Costa, Brynn Edwards, Bella Egizi, Sofıa Egizi, Lindsey Eldridge, Samantha Feeley, Max Fleisher, Abby Francisco, Tyler Francisco, Ryan Frawley, Julia Freedman, Laney Friedman,Siena Fucci, Ilana Gellman, Shanti Gerry, Evalina Goel, Evan Goldman, Angela Harrah, Johanna Henry, Chelsea Hensbergen, Rowan Hoffman, Madison Huang, Chase Huttman, Elena Jaimes, Riya Jain, Jonathan Jarecki, Jacob Karmin, Taher Kheda, Ibha Khose, Kareem Khouri, Richard Landa, Michaela Landry, Robert Lawlor, Emily Lee, Samara Levin, Allen Levitis, Sara Lin, Dominick Livoti, Tyler Luong, Sofıa Maldonado, Talia Mandel, Elijah Marx, Alexandera Maxwell, Isabel Mazulis, Ava Meli, Remy Morris, Sara Moss, Naji Nass, Cosima Nocolo-Jones, Paige O’Brien, Rafael Opperman, Isabella Packer, Aiden Pender, Diana Rosenbaum, Amanda Russo, Annicka Sachdeva, Sabrina Shibao, Dean Shiff, Joby Sodi, Austin Stanise,Benjamin Stein, Julia Stein, Micah Taubman, Nicholas Tran, Kyla Truong, Massiel Wilson, Allison Wang, Noah Yi, Edward Zhang, Mengyao Zhou

Club Ofcers

President: Mia Starkman

Vice President: Maxwell Starkman

Secretary: Jadyn Wayne

Student Council Representative: Ronin Jones

Treasurer: Micah Bernstein

Mission Statement

Aiming to empower and educate Pine Crest students on different Asian and Pacifıc Islander heritages and cultures.

Mission Statement

The Technology Student Association (TSA) enchances personal developement, leadership, and career opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) whereby members apply and integrate these concepts through intracurricular activities, competitians, and related programs.

Club Ofcers

Co-Presidents: Mia Starkman & Ben Weber

Vice President: Nate Pritzker

Treasurer: Aidan Pender

Secretary: Jacob Burgess

Reporter: Mehak Gadh

Parliamentarian: Sophia Wang

Historian: Gabe Duarte

Row 7: Aidan Pender, Gabe Duarte, Nate Pritzker, Aidan Hutzler, Mia Starkman, Mehak Gadh,Benjamin Weber, Sophia Wang Row 6: Jonah Ferber, Emma Chin, Emily Lee, Kristen Newell, Asha Gandreti, Sam Weisfısch, Jibran Lakhdhir, Cate Frerichs, Caia Farrell, Sara Pearl Adler, Christopher Lin Row 5: Lee Staller, Patrick Urbanek, Zachary Harpaz, Danyal Ghadiali, Ayaan Chuadry, Jackson Rhine, Evan Rhine, Ronin Jones, Madeleine Supple, Aurora Christiansen, Brynn Edwards, Sara Moss Row 4: Caroline Gilbert, Paige O’Brien, Madison Huang, Arwa Kheda, Jewels Freedman, Ellie Mukamal, Mia Farber, Sophie Staller, Chiara Ricotta, Ava Goodwich, Caitlin McGinn, Katelyn Anagnoste Row 3: Jessica Horvitz, Mia Weitzman, Gemma Wirtenberg, Mia Goldstein, Katelyn Rosaso, Amelie Flory-Struzer, Robyn Sverdlik, Talia Sverdlik, Kaelin Braverman, Alexander Mullen, Athan Riesz, William Marks Row 2: Daniel Reitzes, Ari Taub, Sean Nagle, William Wakefıeld, Akshat Badgamia, Drew Goldstein, Aman Agrawal, Liam Riesz, Isabella Corredor, Sydney Fordin, Nailah Gayle, Taher Kheda Row 1: Hadi Koleilat, Raina Friedman, Netta Dobzinski, Noa Dobzinski, Charlotte Jordan, Rishi Chawla, Edward Zhang, Maxwell Starkman, Blake Alexander Van Tassel, Jake Jones

Not Pictured: Angelina Andrew, Ava Andersen, Chipper Snyder, Daniel Kathein, David Vassalluzzo, Eshaan Atreya, Gabriela Guimaraes, Hayley Hodes, Jacob Burgess, Jenna Rishi, Jordan Vainder, Jordyn Kronrad, Kristen Montague, Kyra Meyer, Madison Taite, Mark Stewart, Miraa Shukla, Om Shrikam, Petra Coleman, Pierson Riley, Savanna Osei, Shail Khakhria, Siena Fucci, Zachary Moss

Not Pictured: Angelina Andrew, Ava Andersen, Chipper Snyder, David Vassalluzzo, Eshaan Atreya, Gabriela Guimaraes, Hayley Hodes, Jacob Burgess, Jenna Rishi, Jordan Vainder, Jordyn Kronrad, Kristen

Science Club

Row 2: Talia Sverdlik, Robyn Sverdlik, William Wakefıeld, Daniel Wilentz

Row 1: Danielle Keyes, Boden Komorech, Matthew Lopez, Jonah Ferber

Not Pictured: Alison McConvery, Lourdes Dubose, Kyle Seepaul, Allison Yang, Stevie McCabe, Brett Hillen, Julia Stein, Garhyson Gaddy, Tyler Pettibone-Clark, Jayden Lang

Club Ofcers

Liaisons: Jonah Ferber, Matthew Lopez, Daniel Wilentz

Mission Statement

The mission of the Science Club is to inspire and expose its members to the many diverse fıelds of science. The club will support and enhance students’ understanding and enjoyment of science derived from experimentation, presentation, and collaborative activities/competitions.

JDCH

All Star

Mission Statement

The JDCH All-Star Club aims to make a difference in the lives of patients at the Joe Dimaggio Children’s Hospital by having Pine Crest students create supportive projects for them. We strive to boost the morale of the patients by showing them that kids their age believe in their recovery.

Club Ofcers

Co-Presidents: Elani Kodner & Sofıa Mukamal

Youth Impact Center

Mission Statement

Supporting kids in reaching their academic, athletic, and life potential.

Club Ofcers

President: Nathan Chen

Vice President: John Chen

Secretary: Ethan Stone

Treasurer: Chase Farquharson

Row 3: Jordana Friedman, Parker Jacobson-Bertanzetti, Emory Jacobson-Bertanzetti, Emory JacobsonBertanzetti, Alison McConvery, Leah Walters, Lindsey Keyes, Lana Schwartz, Danielle Keyes, Sophia Yormark, Sofıa Mukamal, Elani Kodner, Siena Guarini Row 2: Sydney Lerner, Abby Francisco, Ellie Mukamal, Zharick Deterville, Ryan Nowatski, Aarav “Rocky” Shaw, Savanna Osei, Ally Lobis, Sari Pritzker, Camila Cervantes-Flores, Sofıa Moreno, Elisabeth Rotsaert, Mikaela Stefanov, Siena Maister, Logan Schwedelson, Madison Rechter, Molly Scopp, Victoria Mullen, Katrin Gulia-Janovskaia, Evalina Goel, Tillie Pepos-Lebrun Row 1: Alexa Ajay, Abigail Marx, Charlotte Jordan, Aurora Christiansen, Jessica Schmilovitz, Emma Supple, Mia Goldstein, Gemma Wirtenberg, Dylan Wallberg, Maddie Supple, Cate Frerichs, Remick Silverman, Jordyn Schmidt

Not Pictured: Aayan Mittal, Abby Isaacson, Adam Shiff, Aerin Ellswig, Alexandra Titayevsky, Alivia Jablin, Alyssa Opperman, Amanda Renger, Amanda Thorson, Ana Sobchak, Arwa Kheda, Asha Gandreti, Ashley Banks, Ava Goodwich, Ava Emilia Yoldas, Avery Holzer, Aviah Fajerstein, Ryan Nowatski, Bernard Melomed, Brianna Porte, Bridget Chalich, Caitlin McGinn, Catherine Chappell, Cayden Brocoto, Charlotte Hughes, Charlotte Krass, Chloe Vosdoganes-Forman, Chloe Rhea, Chloe Straker, Claudia Ajay,Daniella Berger, Dannie Restrepo Steir, Dean Sherman, Elyssa Schnurman, Emilie Rivere, Emily Wallace, Emma Chin, Ethan Wilen, Fabiana Barraez, Francesca Garfi, Gabriel Bernick, Gabriela Guimaraes, Gabriella Rajter, Gianna DiNoia, Greer Udelson, Hannah Stanley, Hayley Hodes, Ilana Lavaux, Isabel Moreno, Isabella Medeiros, Jade Chancis, Jake Markowitz, Jayden Freedman, Jeremy Zucker, Joie Rodin, Jordyn Konrad, Julia Freedman, Katherine O’Mahoney, Katria GuliaJanovskaia, Kristen Montague, Kristen Newell, Laney Friedman, Laura Kirpatrick, Leo Hauser, Lilli Forman, Lily Robbins, Lindsay Noyola, Lou Lou Hauser, Lucas Azout, Lucia Lecour, Lucus Azout, Madison Choi, Mahi Dadia, Manuela De Armas, Masyn Huttman, Matia Gutt, Matthew Lopez, Matthew Norkin, Maya Heyman, Megan Delimitros, Mehak Gadh, Merrick Dobin, Mia Farber, Mia Rozenberg, Miel Hemeon, Misha Kalirao, Nailah Gayle, Natalia Moody, Natalia Parra, Natasha Sangha, Nathan Scher, Netta Dobzinski, Nicole Banks, Noa Dobzinski, Nour Abou Shousha, Olivia Morrissey, Parker Frost,Patrick Francis, Rachel Sareli, Riana Mahtani, Riya Jain, Riya Joseph, Robyn Sverdlik, Rya Avivi, Ryan Nowatski, Saiya Mittal, Samantha Banks, Samantha Feldman, Samantha Monroe, Samantha Shapiro, Sarah Morales, Sarah Sandow, Sasha Feldman,Shayna Barukhin, Sienna Maister, Sofia Maldonado, Sofia Silveira, Sophia Egozi, Sophia Wang, Sophie Whiteside, Stella Potenti, Stevie McCabe, Sydney Fordin, Sydney Pastor, Taher Kheda, Talia Sverdlik, Tanner Gunning, Taylor Kleinman, Tea Spelman, Thalia Ferro, Tyler Francisco, Victoria Rotsaert, Zach Wurman, Zoe Antonio, Zoey Jobson

Row 1: Jonathan Gleiber, Micah Taubman, Yash Gupta, Jacob Lobis, Elias Shamy, Evan Niu, Noah Wilson, John Chen, Ethan Stone, Nathan Chen, Chase Farquharson, Alexander Mullen, Austin Stanise Not Pictured: Tarek Abouelenin, Ryan Altschul, Sean Anagnoste, Brady Andersen, Lucas Azout, Kingsley Bailey, Jeffrey Berinstein, Camila Cervantes-Flores, Rishi Chawla ,Ayaan Chuadry, Nathaniel Correa, Parker Dettor, Tristan Dion, Gabriel Duarte, Christian Durall, Emilia Farsedakis, Jonathan Frank, Evalina Goel, Chase Huttman, Aaron Jamal, Charlotte Jordan, Jacob Karmin, Aidan Kathein, Ibha Khosa, Elias Khouri ,Thomas Khouri, Timothy Kinigopoulo, Jibran Lakhdhir, Allen Levitis, Zachary Mandel, Cameron Matuszak, Sofıa Moreno, Naji Nass, Matthew Norkin, Zachary Port, Sari Pritzker, Daniel Reitzes, Amanda Renger, Hudson Schwartz, Patrick Schwartz, Charles Siegel, Sofıa Silveira, Nicholas Snyder, Ethan Sobel, Joby Sodi, Jacob Stein, Rowan Sundevall, Ari Taub, Jake Taubman, Frank Vassalluzzo, Frederick Villari, Jonathan Weinberg, Sofıa Woiler

Cadena Club

Row 1: Michaela Landry, Francesca-Lauren Seguin-Rosier, Carla Friedlander, Tyler Francisco Not Pictured: Elizabeth Bakalarz, Lauren Balfour, Stephanie Bary, Jack Bendrao, Danielle Berger, Gabriel Bernick, Riley Botting, Aurora Christiansen, Petra Coleman, Noa Dobzinski, Lourdes Dubose, Aviah Fajerstein, Caia Farrell, Caterina Farrell, Amandia Farsedakis, Samantha Feeley, Marina Fowler, Gabrielle Frei, Asha Gandreti, Mia Goldstein, Jayden Grossman, Ethan Grover, Joseph Gutt, Hayley Hodes, Isabella Koopman, Ellie Krassan, Sydney Krusch, Marian Lawlor, Samara Levin, Kyra Meyer, Sophia Montague, Sarah Morales, Matthew Norkin, Julia Podkoscielny, Jamir Rolle, Mia Rozenberg, Arnav Sadasivan, Anjali Satija, Kyle Seepaul, Justin Shafran, Julia Stein, Sophia Wang, Max Weinberger, Mia Weitzman, Allison Yang, Mengyao Zhou Its

Mission Statement

Club Ofcers

President: Carla Friedlander

Vice President: Marina Fowler

Secretary: Francesca Seguin

Achieve Miami

Mission Statement

We are the Pine Crest chapter of a nonprofıt organization, Achieve Miami, which provides educational resources and programs for students in under-resourced Miami public schools.

Club Ofcers

Co-Presidents: Josephine Barry, Lily Fishman, and Sydney Bianco

Row 1: Cate Frerichs, Sam Weisfisch, Jordyn Konrad, Theodora Schlesinger, Madison Rechter, Sydney Bianco, Sara Moss, Jonathan Gleiber

Row 2: Eva Weiner, Emily Anidjar, Lucia Lecour, Matia Gutt

Not Pictured: Rebecca Adler, Alexandra Azout, Samantha Banks, Danielle Berger, Madison Choi, Petra Coleman, Gisela Cortadellas, Arthur Costa, Mia Goldstein, Kate Gorguisheli, Simran Grover, Hayley Hodes, Rowan Hoffman, Harrison Honig, Layla Hujber, Zoey Jobson, Ayan Khilnani, Michael Krymski, Tyler Luong, Riana Mahtani, Stephan Mellett, Saiya Mittal, Andrea Musa, Ethan Perlman, Vivienne Petit, Sari Pritzker, Alexander Schnurman, Logan Schwedelson, Luca Silveira, Sofia Silveira, Lee Staller, Jacob Stein, Emma Supple, Vincent Virga, Carolyn Wallace, Mia Weitzman, Sari Wilson

Childhood Cancer Project

Mission Statement

We are committed to funding rare child, adolescent, and young adult cancer research and to the development of more effective and less toxic treatments for cancer’s youngest warriors.

Club Ofcers

Co-Presidents: Rebecca Adler, Daniel Wilentz, and Jake Burgess

Vice President: Sarah Pearl Adler

The Second Life Project

Mission Statement

Our mission is to give underprivileged communities a way to have more computers so they gain access to more opportunities.

Club Ofcers

Co-Leaders: Aryan Bansal, Daniel Kathein, Ryan Rosenberg

Row 2: Lucas Milano, Neil Narwani, Remy Morris, Jonathan Fromkin, Jacob Burgess, Daniel Wilentz

Row 1: Charlotte Jordan, Benjamin Weber, Sam Brown, Anne Kurt, Samantha Port, Rebecca Adler, Sara Pearl Adler, Catherine Frerichs

Not Pictured: Alexa Ajay, Sean Anagnoste, Ava Andersen, Aidan Anderson, Daniel Aronson, Olivia Avny, Spencer Bancroft, Nicole Banks, Cadence Barkan, Amish Bhagchandani, Riley Botting, Samuel Brown, Camila Cervantes-Flores, Jade Chancis, Rishi Chawla, Sophia Chizever, Madison Choi, Chloe Dubose, Lindsey Eldridge, Lily Fishman, Brett Forman, Abby Francisco, Jonathan Frank, Mia Goldstein, Camila Goldszmidt, Gabriela Gomez, Michael Greenberg, Tanner Gunning, Cole Hanaka, Parker Jacobson-Bertanzetti, Aden Jamal, Ronin Jones, Daniel Kathein, Sydney Kaufman, Ibha Khosa, Mason Koczwara, Lucia Lecour, Sydney Lerner,Matthew Lopez, Talia Mandel, Jake Markowitz, Abigail Marx, Alexandra Maxwell, Ella McGuire, Anna Medrano, Bernard Melomed, Sophia Montague, Samuel Mullen, Andrea Musa, Rachel Nakhamkin, Andreas Neumann, Matthew Norkin, Ryan Nowatski, Lindsay Noyola, Paige O’Brien, Mia Paris, Nicolas Parra, Gabriella Pecoraro, Danielle Peles, Chloe Pezaris, Jacob Pion, Sari Pritzker, Emmy Pusateri, Madison Rechter, Kirra Reid, Dannie Restrepo-Stier, Chiara Ricotta, Victoria Rotsaert, Theadora Schlesinger, Jordyn Schmidt, Hudson Schwartz, Jed Seiner, Samantha Shapiro, Luca Silveira, Sailor Snyder,Nathan Sorrentino,Tea Spelman, Charles Wayne, Jadyn Wayne, Ella Wilen, Jeremy Zucker

Row 2: Alexander Mullen, Michael Krymski, Maxwell Starkman, Daniel Kathein, Ryan Rosenberg, Chad Spalding, Ryan Cassell

Row 1: Robyn Sverdlik, Aryan Bansal, Adam Talano, Eva Weiner

Not Pictured: Clifford Berry, Camila CervantesFlores, Ayaan Chuadry, Jayden Freedman, Sanjay Gerry, Jonathan Gleiber, Evan Goldman, Mia Goldstein, Rebecca Haykov, Ethan Heller, Brett Hillen, Basil Horangic, Elena Jaimes, Aidan Kathein, Ayan Khilnani, Timothy Kinigopoulo, Kailer La Gala, Jibran Lakhdhir, Allen Levitis, Jake Markowitz, Bernard Melomed, Lucas Milano, Remy Morris, Neil Narwani, Naji Nass, Evan Niu, Maxim Norinsberg, Nicolas Parra, Daniel Quintero, Pierson Riley, Mia Rozenberg, Mira Sarigollu, Jordyn Schmidt, Om Shrikam, Chase Sweers, Micah Taubman

Mary Ann’s Tutoring

Mission Statement

Our mission is to provide free virtual tutoring and mentorship to foster children all across South Florida.

Club Leaders

Rebecca Adler, Sara Pearl Adler

Row 1: William Marks, Athan Riesz, Ally Lobis, Danielle Keyes, Sara Pearl Adler, Rebecca Adler, Samantha Port, Emily Andijar, Kyle Seepaul, Gabriel Bernick

Pet Rescue Partners

Mission Statement

Our mission is to help animals at risk of euthanasia fınd homes as well as contribute to the improvement of their lives through hosting donation drives. We are able to accomplish this goal by partnering with different organizations such as All for One Pet Rescue, Good Karma, and the humane society.

Club Ofcers

Co-Presidents: Sofıa Firic & Sophia Bordin

Row 2: Samantha Burke, Alison McConvery, Sophia Bordin, Sofıa Firic, Paige O’Brien, Yael Ochoa-Master, Chiara Ricotta, Chloe Anderson, Mia Staller, Daria Mamonova

Row 1: Zharick Deterville, Miel Hemeon, Aurora Christiansen, Sofıa Maldonado, Alexa Ajay, Serena Wurtele, Claudia Ajay, Elizabeth Strong

Not Pictured: Alexa Ajay, Katelyn Anagnoste, Angelina Andrew, Akshat Badgamia, Spencer Bancroft, Nicole Banks, Samantha Banks, Cadence Barkan, Danielle Berger, Amélie Bertran de Balanda, Jade Chancis, Ashwin Chawla, John Chen, Arthur Costa, Noa Dobzinski, Annelise Driscoll, Chloe Dubose, Caia Farrell, LilaRose Feeley, Samantha Feeley, Jax Feinstein, Jonah Ferber, Sydney Fordin, Patrick Francis, Jonathan Frank, Catherine Frerichs, Mehak Gadh, Asha Gandreti, Evan Goldman, Isaac Greenberg, Tanner Gunning, Jessica Horvitz, Aidan Hull, Aidan Hutzler, Riya Joseph, Daniel Kathein, Shail Khakhria, Arwa Kheda, Alexandra Kruglyakova, Ava Lalsingh, Peter Lansing, Marian Lawlor, Sydney Lerner, Alfonso Maldonado, Talia Mandel, Jake Markowitz, Abigail, Marx, Caitlin McGinn, Danica Medina, Kyra Meyer, Lucas Milano, Isabel Moreno, Sara Moss, Sean Nagle, Andreas Neumann, Mia Paris, Tillie Pepos-Lebrun, Jacob Pion, Zachary Port, Stella Potenti, Gabriella Rajter, Chloe Rhea, Jamir Rolle, Marissa Rosenberg, Mia Rozenberg, Amanda Russo, Zachary Schiller, Jessica Schmilovich, Olivia Selden, Talia Sverdlik, Lila Tataroglu, Chloe Vosdoganes-Forman, Christopher Wakefıeld, Sofıa Woiler

Not Pictured: Antonia Adames, Eshaan Atreya, Rya Avivi, Talia Avivi, Lauren Balfour, Spencer Bancroft, Fabiana Barraez, Josephine Barry, Jessica Berger, Amélie Bertran de Balanda, Addison Buetel, Cole Caparelli, Vanessa Casseus, John Chen, Madison Choi, Bradley Chung, Tristan Dion, Merrick Dobin, Jake Doyle, Jocilyn Driscoll, Lindsey Eldridge, Aviah Fajerstein, Caia Farrell, Caterina Farrell, Lucille Fasulo, Thalia Ferro, Julia Freedman, Siena Fucci, Katherine Ganden, Nailah Gayle, Shaina Gellman, Evalina Goel, Andrew Goldstein, Mia Goldstein, Ellie Gomez, Simran Grover, Tanner Gunning, Rebecca Haykov, Chelsea Hensbergen, Rowan Hoffman, Layla Hujber, Parker Jacobson-Bertanzetti, Charlotte Jordan, Sydney Kaufman, Sofia Kelly del Valle, Elias Khouri, Thomas Khouri, Julian Kroner, Sydney Krusch, Ava Lalsingh, Lucia Lecour, Ally Lobis, Zachary Mandel, Bernard Melomed, Sophia Montague, Francesca Morales, Remy Morris, Felipe Navia, Troy Noesser, Katherine O’Mahoney, Natalia Parra, Tillie Pepos-Lebrun, Julia Podkoscielny, Gabriella Rajter, Skylar Reisner, Daniel Reitzes, Chloe Rhea, Michael Ricotta, Jenna Rishi, Diana Rosenbaum, Marissa Rosenberg, Jordyn Schmidt, Margo Segal, Sofia Silveira, Michael Somera, Jacob Stein, Rowan Sundevall, Emma Supple, Madeleine Supple, Katerina Sutton, Juliana Tancredi, Chloe Vosdoganes-Forman, Dylan Wallberg, Gemma Ward, Alyssa Weiss, Chloe Wigoda, Ava Emilia Yoldas.

Pre-K Helpers

Mission Statement

Helping young students connect to classroom content and create relationships with older students on campus.

Club Ofcers

Co Presidents: Sasha Kaufman and Jillian Tashjian

Row 1: Ari Taub, Eva Weiner, Gemma Wirtenberg, Jordyn Schmidt, Mia Goldstein, Mahi Dadia, Cayden Brocato, Lana Schwartz, Lee Stalller

Row 2: Julianna Zucker, Marian Lawlor, Jillian Tashjian, Sasha Kaufman, Ellie Mukamal, Abby Francisco, Lindsay Noyola, Sydney Lerner

Not Pictured: Sean Anagnoste, Angelina Andrew, Zoe Antonio, Daniel Aronson, Olivia Avny, Stefan Awaida, Lucas Azout, Samantha Banks, Cadence Barkan, Josephine Barry, Danielle Berger, Jack Bergman, Gabriel Bernick, Sarah Bolja, Bridget Chalich, Jade Chancis, John Chen, Annick Coleman, Nathaniel Correa, Gisela Cortadellas, William Davila, Noah Disick, Gabriel Duarte, Roman Ferrara, Charles Finkelberg, Sofıa Firic, Max Fleisher, Sydney Fordin, Lilli Forman, Harley Fowler, Marina Fowler, Patrick Francis, Tyler Francisco, Johnathan Frank, Catherine Frerichs, Jordana Friedman, Laney Friedman, Taylor Gertz, Haris Ghulamali, Caroline Gilbert, Kate Gorguisheli, Jacob Grimaldi, Harrison Grossman, Alexandria Guerrier, Yash Gupta, Parker Hancock, Zachary Harpaz, Lindsey Heller, Miel Hemeon, Johanna Henry, Hayley Hodes, Jessica Horvitz, Masyn Huttman, Johnathan Jarecki, Zoey Jobson, Anya Kar, Lindsey Keyes, Ellie Krassan, Jordyn Kronrad, Leah Krut, Jayden Lang, Sara Lin, Ally Lobis, Milah Loeb, Matthew Lopez, Tyler Luong, Gianna Mahfood,Riana Mahtani, Alicia Marzouca, Cameron Matuszak, Isabel Mazulis, Caitlin McGinn, Danica Medina, Bernard Melomed, Samantha Monroe, Natalia Moody, Sofıa Moreno, Olivia Morrissey, Sara Moss, Sofıa Mukamal, Andreas Neumann, Evan Niu, Nicolas Parra, Sophie Partin, Sydney Pastor, William Reese, Skylar Reisner, Mackenna Riley, Jamir Rolle, Marissa Rosenbergm, Elisabeth Rotsaert, Victoria Rotsaert, Shaun Satija, Jessica Schmilovich, Alexander Schnurman, Elyssa Schnurman, Kyle Seepaul, Jed Seiner, Eli Sherling, Adam Shiff, Lior Silberman, Sophia Staller, Julia Stein, Chloe Straker, Robyn Sverdlik, Talia Sverdlik, Madison Taite, Sophia Wang, Sam Weisfısch, Serena Wurtele, Mengyao (Cici) Zhou, Jeremy Zucker

Deck my Room

Row 2: Lindsey Keyes, Siena Guarini, Danielle Keyes

Mission Statement

Dec My Room is a charitable organization whose mission is to create a healing place for children and young adults being admitted into a hospital setting for a prolonged period of time. their extended hospital stay.

Club Leaders

President: Will Tobin

Co-President: Siena Guarini

Student Relations Offıcers: Manuela De Armas-Kucich & Stevie McCabe

Event Coordinater: Aiden Holtz

Row 1: Jack Aronoff, Jordan Vainder, Pierson Riley, William Tobin, Stevie McCabe, Lana Schwartz, Stella Potenti

Not Pictured: Manuela De Armas-Kucich, Sara Pearl Adler, Alexa Ajay, Alexandre Alligan, Daniel Aronson, Fabiana Barraez, Amish Bhagchandani, Spencer Brodie, Dylan Bryan, Kenneth Chan, Aidan Chavez, Rishi Chawla, Matthew Clark , Petra Coleman, Jake Doyle, Christian Durall, Bella Egizi, Lindsey Eldridge, Aviah Fajerstein, Samantha Feeley, Thomas Feeley, Jonathan Frank, Jayden Freedman, Gabrielle Frei, Catherine Frerichs, Sanjay Gerry, Mia Goldstein, Gabriela Gomez, Tyler Hage, Maya Heyman, Aiden Holtz, Avery Holzer, Paige Hudson, Alivia Jablin, Elena Jaimes, Charlotte Jordan, Zachary Kaplan, Sydney Kaufman, Ibha Khosa, Elani Kodner, Leah Krut, Michaela Landry, Edward Lansing, Scott Lawlor, James Lisabet, Dominick Livoti, Gianna Mahfood, Riana Mahtani, Daria Mamonova, Abigail Marx, Isabel Mazulis, Bernard Melomed, Kyra Meyer, Julian Morales, Sofıa Moreno, Sara Moss, Alexander Mullen, Rachel Nakhamkin, Andreas Neumann, Matthew Norkin, Alyssa Opperman, Tyler Pettibone Clark, Ethan Popper, Sari Pritzker, Chloe Rhea, Jack Rogovin, Gimani Rose, Ryan Rosenberg, Mia Rozenberg, Kian Saffari, Mira Sarigollu,Jordyn Schmidt, Alexander Schnurman, Hudson Schwartz, Samantha Shapiro, Dean Sherman, Millard Snyder, Ethan Sobel, Jacob Soldani, Mia Staller, Austin Stanise, Jacob Stein, Katerina Sutton, Chase Sweers, Emily Tadla, Matthew Taner, Ari Taub, Micah Taubman, Vincent Virga, Chloe VosdoganesForman, Gemma Ward, Max Weinberger, Laird White, Serena Wurtele, Noah Yi, Jeremy Zucker

Sending Sunshine

Row 1: Sophie Whiteside, Aiden Holtz, Chase Hanaka, Gabriela Gómez, Manuela De Armas-Kucich, Lana Schwartz, Sophia Farkas, Mikaela Stefanov

Not Pictured: Emily Anidjar, Kingsley Bailey, Danielle Berger, Samuel Brown, Evie Bruskin, Emma Chin, Dilnaam Dhalla, Annelise Driscoll, Lourdes Dubose, Javani Durfy, Bella Egizi, Emilia Farsedakis, LilaRose Feeley, Thalia Ferro, Sofia Firic, Harley Fowler, Marina Fowler, Andrea Rose Frei, Catherine Frerichs, Anna Friezo, Asha Gandreti, Donovan Gerrits, Taylor Gertz, Danyal Ghadiali, Nicole Grau, Jack Gray, Michael Greenberg, Rian Greenberg, Adam Greenhut, Harrison Grossman, Gabriela Guimaraes, Tanner Gunning, Yash Gupta, Tyler Hage, Avery Holzer, Paige Hudson, Kristian Ivanov, Anya Kar, Sydney Kaufman, Laura Kirkpatrick, Alexandra Kruglyakova, Anne Kurt, Ava Lalsingh, Marian Lawlor, Jonathan Lazar, Ally Lobis, Matthew Lopez, Gianna Mahfood, Jake Markowitz, Alison McConvery, Sofia Mukamal, Andrea Musa, Rachel Nakhamkin, Alison Natt, Kristen Newell, Troy Noesser, Yael Ochoa-Master, Mia Paris, Sophie Partin, Jacob Perlman, Julia Podkoscielny, Brianna Porte, Gabriella Rajter, Corye Readon, Emilie Rivere, Gimani Rose, Elisabeth Rotsaert, Victoria Rotsaert, Mia Rozenberg, Theadora Schlesinger, Jordyn Shafran, Samantha Shapiro, Dean Sherman, Anaya Shintre, Remick Silverman, Ana Sobchak, Tea Spelman, Lee Staller, Julia Stein, Nicholas Stokmans, Rebecca Sukal, Jillian Tashjian, Micah Taubman, Patrick Urbanek, Zoe Varo-Haub, Max Weinberger, Alexandra Winn, Mia Winn, Serena Wurtele, Jeremy Zucker

Mission Statement

Sending Sunshine aims to help seniors feel less lonely by connecting them with students.

Club Leaders

Sophie Whiteside, Chase Hanaka, Laura Kirkpatrick, Marina Fowler

Not Pictured Clubs

A.I.

Caribbean Club

Computer Science Club

Best Buddies

Dance 4 All

Daniella’s Journey

ETutoring

Feeding South Florida

Forensic Science Club

Heart Gallery of Broward

Hip Hop Club

John Knox Village

Multi-racial Culture Club

Muslim Solidarity Club

Pine Crest Students Read to You

Playing for Change

Self Defense Club

Song for Smiles

St. Jude Hospital

Tea Club

The Extra Catch

Young Democrats

Young Republicans

Pre-Law Club

Honorary Societies 2022-2023

Science National Honor Society

11th: Sara Pearl Adler, Santiago Agudelo Hernandez, Matthew Amunategui, Emily Anidjar, Jason Berinstein,Sophia Bordin, Kenneth Chan, Isabella Corredor, Hadley Edwards, Jonah Ferber, Sofıa Firic, Lilli Forman, Gabrielle Frei, Rebecca Friedman, Garhyson Gaddy, Priya Ghanta, Gabriela Gomez, Siena Guarini, Bryce Hamaway, Chase Hanaka, Zachary Harpaz, Miel Hemeon, Hayley Hodes, Aden Jamal, Elani Kodner, Boden Komorech, Jayden Lang, Noa Levin, Jonathan Lewin, Sara Lin, Matthew Lopez, Joshua Martoma, Elijah Marx, Alison McConvery,Olivia Morrissey, Sofıa Mukamal, Paige O’Brien, Danielle Peles, Jacob Perlman, Dannie Restrepo-Stier, Jackson Rhine, Chiara Ricotta, Alex Schnurman, Anaya Shintre, Levi Stein, Mark Stewart, Robyn Sverdlik, David Vassalluzzo, Leah Walters, Mia Winn, Allison Yang and Ava Emilia Yoldas. 12th: Rebecca Adler, Akshat Badgamia, Lauren Balfour, Cadence Barkan, Gabriel Bernick, Annick Coleman, Lourdes Dubose, Jayden Engelhardt, Samantha Feeley, Haris Ghulamali, Kate Gorguisheli, Emma Gould, Ethan Grover, Dylan Haligman, Robert Hlatki, Maya Hoteit, Madison Huang, Diya Jain, Daniel Kathein, Arwa Kheda, Isabella Lotenberg, Ava Malkin, Anna Medrano, Samuel Morse, Sara Moss, Summer Niederman, Dhiya Reddy, Joie Rodin, Marissa Rosenberg, Victoria Rotsaert, Amanda Russo, Kyle Seepaul, FrancescaLauren Seguin, Tehila Setton, Kyla Truong, Daniel Wilentz and Max Winnick.

Rho Kappa

11th: Sara Pearl Adler, Emily Anidjar, Gabriela Gomez, Hayley Hodes, Laura Kirkpatrick, Elani Kodner, Noa Levin, Riana Mahtani, Elijah Marx, Yael Ochoa-Master, Jacob Perlman, Anaya Shintre, David Vassaluzzo, Leah Walters and Devin Weil. 12th: Rebecca Adler, Lucas Almeida, Stefan Awaida, Akshat Badgamia, Lauren Balfour, Cadence Barkan, Danielle Berger, Gabriel Bernick, Sydney Bianco, Arthur Costa, Lourdes Dubose, Chloe Elderkin, Jayden Engelhardt, Samantha Feeley, Jax Feinstein, Tyler Francisco, Ilana Gellman, Haris Ghulamali, Camila Goldszmidt, Emma Gould, Isaac Greenberg, Ethan Grover, Dylan Haligman, Eitan Heller, Robert Hlatki, Maya Hoteit, Madison Huang, Elena Jaimes, Diya Jain, Zachary Kaplan, Daniel Kathein, Isabella Koopman, Sydney Krusch, Jacob Liberman, Isabella Lotenberg, Ava Malkin, Anna Medrano, Krisztian Meszaros, Lucas Milano, Summer Niederman, Nicolas Parra, Jacob Pion, Cecilia Piza, Ethan Popper, Dhiya Reddy, Joie Rodin, Marissa Rosenberg, Victoria Rotsaert, Jaret Rozanski, Zachary Schiller, Kyle Seepaul, Francesca-Lauren Seguin, Jed Seiner, Sabrina Shibao, Lior Silberman, Danielle Snyder, Kyla Truong, Benjamin Weber, Daniel Wilentz, Max Winnick, Mahyoub Yatak and Cici Zhou.

Chinese National Honor Society

9th: Katrin Gulia-Janovskaia, Jake Jones 10th: Emma Chin, Sanjay Gerry, Alexander Mullen, Evan Niu, Gabriella Rajter, Charles Siegel, Ana Sobchak, Mikaela Stefanov, Charlotte Thies, Zoe Varo-Haub, William Wakefıeld, Alyssa Weiss. 11th: Avanti Ambasht, Isaac Berman, Jonah Ferber, Gabrielle Frei, Shanti Gerry, Danyal Ghadiali, Siena Guarini, Zachary Harpaz, Miel Hemeon, Ronin Jones, Sara Lin, Joshua Martoma, Elijah Marx, Jacob Perlman, Emmy Pusateri, Bryson Root, Kian Saffari, Eli Sherling, Millard Snyder, Maxwell Starkman, Mark Stewart, Ava Teo, Allison Yang. 12th: Cadence Barkan, Annick Coleman, Ilana Gellman, Zekai Hamilton, Elena Jaimes, Daniel Kathein, Samara Levin, Huang Madison, Max Marvin, Daniel Morgan, Amanda Russo, Tehila Setton, Danielle Snyder, Kyla Truong, Charles Wayne and Mengyao Zhou.

Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica

10th: Nour Abou Shousha, Guillermo Ariza, Karen Awaida, Noah Azout, Lucas Azout, Samantha Banks, Elliot Baum, Jack Bendrao, Kaelin Braverman, Samantha Burke, Ayaan Chuadry, Zharick Deterville, Dilnaam Dhalla, Gianna DiNoia, Noa Dobzinski, Netta Dobzinski, Gabriel Duarte, Charles Finkelberg, Catherine Frerichs, Mehak Gadh, Asha Gandreti, Francesca Garfı, Jonathan Gleiber, Mia Goldstein, Alexandria Guerrier, Yash Gupta, Rebecca Haykov, Aaron Jamal, Blair Joselson, Thomas Kirschner, Alexandra Kruglyakova, Jibran Lakhdhir, Peter Lansing, Lauren Larned, Jonathan Lazar, Isabella Medeiros, Danica Medina, Trent Medrano, Natalia Moody, Julian Morales, Sofıa Moreno, Kristen Newell, Andres Parra, Gabriella Rajter, Athan Riesz, Jonathan Rosen, Annika Sachdeva, Jordyn Schmidt, Andrew Schwedelson, Grayson Sorrentino, Carlos Soto, Nicholas Stokmans, Moises Szapiro, Madison Taite, Jake Taubman, Alexandra Titayevsky, Frederick Villari, Sophia Wang, Jake Weidenfeld, Alexander Weinberg, Sam Weisfısch, Christian Yeagley and Edward Zhang. 11th: Sara Pearl Adler, Santiago Agudelo Hernandez, Avanti Ambasht, Matthew Amunategui, Aidan Anderson, Emily Anidjar, Fabiana Barraez, Jack Bergman, Jason Berinstein, Jonah Berkun, Amish Bhagchandani, Sophia Bordin, Aidan Chavez, William Davila, Manuela De Armas-Kucich, Thomas Feeley, Thalia Ferro, Max Fleisher, Jayden Freedman, Rebecca Friedman, Garhyson Gaddy, Taylor Gertz, Priya Ghanta, Ellie Gomez, Nicole Grau, Rian Greenberg, Bryce Hamaway, Chase Hanaka, Lou Lou Hauser, Lindsey Heller, Maya Heyman, Hayley Hodes, Avery Holzer, Aden Jamal, Sydney Kaufman, Danielle Keyes, Leah Krut, Edward Lansing, Jonathan Lewin, Matthew Lopez, Riana Mahtani, Jake Martin, Alicia Marzouca, Alison McConvery, Kristen Montague, Sofıa Mukamal, Rachel Nakhamkin, Paige O’Brien, Yael OchoaMaster, Danielle Peles, Aidan Pender, Tyler Pettibone-Clark, Dannie Restrepo-Stier, Jackson Rhine, Chiara Ricotta, Jack Rogovin, Kian Saffari, Alexander Schnurman, Margo Segal, Samantha Shapiro, Dean Sherman, Adam Shiff, Anaya Shintre, Om Shrikam, Tea Spelman, Levi Stein, William Tobin, Jordan Vainder, David Vassalluzzo, Devin Weil, Sophie Whiteside, Ethan Wilen, Zachary Wurman and Morgan Zietz. 12th: Rebecca Adler, Alexandra Azout, Akshat Badgamia, Jessica Bary, Rachel Becker, Salomon Bendrao, Danielle Berger, Gabriel Bernick, Sydney Bianco, Sophie Billante, Sarah Bolja, Riley Botting, Jacob Burgess, William Burke, Vanessa Casseus, Alexa Cepero, Jade Chancis, Arthur Costa, Luke Dawson-Scully, Lourdes Dubose, Chloe Elderkin, Jayden Engelhardt, Quincy Faison, Caia Farrell, Amandia Farsedakis, Samantha Feldman, Lily Fishman, Tyler Francisco, Carla Friedlander, Laney Friedman, James Geter, Alexandra Gladding, Camila Goldszmidt, Emma Gould, Michael Greenberg, Isaac Greenberg, Dylan Haligman, Robert Hlatki, Maya Hoteit, Aidan Hutzler, Lily Isaacson, Diya Jain, Zachary Kaplan, Sanjana Karamchandani, Samuel Katz, Sasha Kaufman, Shail Khakhria, Arwa Kheda, Isabella Koopman, Ellie Krassan, Sydney Krusch, Anne Kurt, Jacob Liberman, Brody Liff, Dominick Livoti, Isabella Lotenberg, Ava Malkin, Jake Markowitz, Mickael Martinez, David Maschler, Alexandra Maxwell, Anna Medrano, Krisztian Meszaros, Kyra Meyer, Lucas Milano, Paul Morell, Sara Moss, Leonardo Natale, Colin Nealy, Isabella Neville, Summer Niederman, Ryan Nowatski, Gabrielle O’Neil, Daniel O’Sullivan, Rafael Opperman, Nicolas Parra, Tomas Perez, Jacob Pion, Ethan Popper, Samantha Port, Daniel Quintero, Dhiya Reddy, Kirra Reid, Liam Riesz, Joie Rodin, Jamir Rolle, Marissa Rosenberg, Jaret Rozanski, Jaden Santarelli, Patrick Schwartz, Kyle Seepaul, Jed Seiner, Sabrina Shibao, Miraa Shukla, Lior Silberman, Luca Silveira, Nathan Sorrentino, Jillian Tashjian, Frank Vassalluzzo, Nicolas Venegas, Jeffrey Vine, Carolyn Wallace, Andrew Wallace, Daniel Wilentz, Max Winnick, Mahyoub Yatak and Nicholas Yevoli.

Mu Alpha Theta

French National Honor Society Latin National Honor Society

10th: Camila Cervantes-Flores, Ashwin Chawla, Ruby Kilpatrick, Chloe Rhea, Emilie Rivere, Elisabeth Rotsaert and Emma Supple. 11th: Kenneth Chan, Isabella Corredor, Sofıa Firic, Gabriela Gomez, Gabriela Guimaraes, Aiden Holtz, Jayden Lang, Noa Levin, Yael Ochoa-Master, Robyn Sverdlik, Leah Walters, Ava Emilia Yoldas. 12th: Stefan Awaida, Spencer Bancroft, Samantha Feeley, Jonathan Fromkin, Kate Gorguisheli, Ethan Grover, Ayan Khilnani, Anne Kurt, Samuel Morse, Cecilia Pizá, Victoria Rotsaert, Francesca-Lauren Seguin, Julia Stein and Jadyn Wayne..

10th: Katelyn Anagnoste, Zoe Antonio, Olivia Berry, Chance Cornick, Parker Dettor, Matthew Krusch, Allen Levitis, Sienna Maister, William Marks, Caitlin McGinn, Saiya Mittal, Sean Nagle, Alison Natt, Ryan Rosenberg, Chad Spalding and Noah Wilson. 11th: Kelsey Bodenweber, Hadley Edwards, Lindsey Eldridge, Lilli Forman, Nailah Gayle, Laura Kirkpatrick, Elani Kodner, Charlotte Krass, Ilana Lavaux, Olivia Morrissey, Parker Obst, Lee Staller and Matthew Taner. 12th: Lucas Almeida, Lauren Balfour, John Gabrielle, Nash Jarolem, Boston Johnson, Talia Mandel, Olivia Selden, Gabriella Pecoraro, Stella Potenti, Nigel Vital, Thomas Yevoli and Kathryn Zimmerman.

278 Honorary Societies

11th: Jason Berinstein, Kenneth Chan, Hadley Edwards, Jonah Ferber, Bryce Hamaway, Elani Kodner, Noa Levin, Joshua Martoma, Olivia Morrissey, Sofıa Mukamal, Jackson Rhine, Chiara Ricotta, Anaya Shintre, Levi Stein and David Vassalluzzo. 12th: Rebecca Adler, Akshat Badgamia, Lauren Balfour, Cadence Barkan, Gabriel Bernick, Camila Goldszmidt, Emma Gould, Eitan Heller, Maya Hoteit, Madison Huang, Diya Jain, Daniel Kathein, Sydney Krusch, Isabella Lotenberg, Ava Malkin, Anna Medrano, Samuel Morse, Summer Niederman, Gabriella Pecoraro, Dhiya Reddy, Joie Rodin, Marissa Rosenberg, Amanda Russo, Kyle Seepaul, Danielle Snyder, Kyla Truong and Daniel Wilentz.

TSA National Honor Society

Mia Starkman, Nate Pritzker

National Honor Society for Dance Arts

Jillian Ceritelli, Lourdes Dubose, Tyler Francisco, Emma Gould, Dylan Haligman, Anna Medrano and Gabriella Pecoraro

Beta Club

9th: Tarek Abouelenin, Jad Abuhamda, Aman Agrawal, Brady Anderson, Brennan Ayres, Elizabeth Bakalarz, Ashley Banks, Nicole Banks, Stephanie Bary, Jeffrey Berinstein, Brady Bushnell, Madison Choi, Aurora Christiansen, Tristan Dion, Chloe Dubose, Lucille Fasulo, Jonathan Frank, Anya Gandreti, Aleksandra Gavrilovic, Shaina Gellman, Jacob Gertz, Stephen Gladding, Evalina Goel, Mia Gold, Aubrey Goldberg, Katrin Gulia-Janovskaia, Joseph Gutt, Harrison Honig, Emory Jacboson-Bertanzetti, Parker Jacobson-Bertanzetti, Zoey Jobson, Jake Jones, Charlotte Jordan, Riya Joseph, Taher Kheda, Tommy Khouri, Hadi Koleilat, Sydney Lerner, Daria Mamonova, Abigail Marx, Aayan Mittal, Francesca Morales, Sarah Morales, Isabel Moreno, Zachary Moss, Ellie Mukamal, Cosima Nicolo-Jones, Marin Nottingham, Marcus Palombo, Vivienne Petit, Madison Rechter, Robert Reid, Michael Ricotta, Frederick Rosenthal, Anjali Satija, Dean Shiff, Sydney Silverstein, Sailor Snyder, Audrey Sobchak, Sophie Staller, Ethan Stone, Alan Tabacinic, Clara Thomas, Chloe Wigoda, Alexandra Winn, Serena Wurtele, Alexa Ajay, Arsenii Aleshin, Eshaan Atreya, Jessica Berger, Amelie Bertran de Balanda, Micah Billig, Spencer Brodie, Addison Buetel, Dylan Chavez, Rishi Chawla, Bradley Chung, Petra Coleman, Sofıa Kelly del Valle, Brynn Edwards, Aerin Ellsweig, Mia Farber, Parker Forman, Abby Francisco, Jewels Freedman, Jordana Friedman, Angela Harrah, Lauren Hayes, Rodney Henry, Chase Huttman, Cole Kaplan, Alec Khatchikian, Max Levine, Alexander Llorente, Jake Lobis, Zachary Mandel, Victoria Mullen, Ella O’Sullivan, Savanna Osei, Natalia Parra, Maya Peles, Tillie Pepos-Lebrun, Matthew Pollok, Daniel Reitzes, Amanda Renger, Evan Rhine, Lily Robbins, Diana Rosenbaum, Isabella Sangha, Jessica Schmilovich, Elly Schnurman, Logan Schwedelson, Justin Shafran, Michael Somera, Hannah Stanley, Jacob Stein, Julianna Tancredi, Aisla Teo, Maya Todorov, Blake VanTassel, Dylan Wallberg, Jonathan Weinberg, Sarah Wheeler. 10th: Nour Abou Shousha, Katelyn Anagnoste, Karen Awaida, Noah Azout, Samantha Banks, Olivia Berry, Kaelin Braverman, Samantha Burke, Camila Cervantes-Flores, Ashwin Chawla, Nathan Chen, Emma Chin, Ayaan Chuadry, Jack Cole, Chance Cornick, Dilnaam Dhalla, Gianna DiNoia, Netta Dobzinski,Noa Dobzinski, Gabriel Duarte, Charles Finkelberg, Cate Frerichs, Mehak Gadh, Asha Gandreti, Francesca Garfı, Jonathan Gleiber, Alexandra Guerrier, Yash Gupta, Blair Joselson, Matthew Krusch, Michael Krymski, Jibran Lakhdhir, Jonathan Lazar, Allen Levitis, Sienna Maister, William Marks, Ava Martoma, Caitlin McGinn, Trent Medrano, Saiya Mittal, Alex Mullen, Sean Nagle, Kristen Newell, Zachary Port, Gabriella Rajter, Chloe Rhea, Jonathan Rosen, Elisabeth Rotsaert, Annika Sachdeva, Rachel Sareli, Remick Silverman, Ana Sobachak, Carlos Soto, Mikaela Stefanov, Emma Supple, Madison Taite, Jake Taubman, Micah Taubman, Charlotte Thies, Alexandra Titayevsky, William Wakefıeld, Sophia Wang, Jake Weidenfeld, Alexandrer Weinberg, Sam Weisfısch, Edward Zhang 11th: Sara Pearl Adler, Santiago Agudelo, Matthew Amunategui, Aidan Anderson, Emily Anidjar, Jason Berinstein, Jonah Berkun, Isaac Berman, Sophia Bordin, Kenneth Chan, Aidan Chavez, Isabella Corredor, Manuela DeArmas, Hadley Edwards, Jonah Ferber, Roman Ferrara, Thalia Ferro, Lilli Forman, Jayden Freedman, Gabrielle Frei, Sofıa Firic, Rebecca Friedman, Garhyson Gaddy, Taylor Gertz, Priya Ghanta, Nicole Grau, Rian Greenberg, Gabriela Gomez, Siena Guarini, Bryce Hamaway, Chase Hanaka, Cole Hanaka, Zachary Harpaz, Lou Lou Hauser, Lindsey Heller, Miel Hemeon, Maya Heyman, Hayley Hodes, Aden Jamal, Ronin Jones, Danielle Keyes, Laura Kirkpatrick, Elani Kodner, Boden Komorech, Zachary Kornfeld, Leah Krut, Jayden Lang, Noa Levin, Jonathan Lewin, Sara Lin, Matthew Lopez, Riana Mahtani, Joshua Martoma, Alison McConvery, Olivia Morrissey, Sofıa Mukamal, Troy Noesser, Paige O’Brien, Yael Ochoa-Master, Katherine O’Mahoney, Danielle Peles, Jacob Perlman, Dannie Restrepo, Jackson Rhine, Chiara Ricotta, Bryson Root, Kian Saffari, Eli Sherling, Om Shrikam, Anaya Shintre, Millard Snyder, Maxwell Starkman, Levi Stein, Mark Stewart, Robyn Sverdlik, William Tobin, Jordan Vainder, David Vassalluzzo, Leah Walters, Devin Weil, Ethan Wilen, Mia Winn, Allison Yang, Ava Yoldas. 12th: Rebecca Adler, Stefan Awaida, Alexandra Azout, Akshat Badgamia, Lauren Balfour, Cadence Barkan, Josephine Barry, Rachel Becker, Salomon Bendrao, Danielle Berger, Gabriel Bernick, Sydney Bianco, Jacob Burgess, William Burke, Jillian Ceritelli, Annick Coleman, Arthur Costa, Lourdes Dubose, Chloe Elderkin,Jayden Engelhardt, Caia Farrell, Amandia Farsedakis, Samantha Feeley, Jax Feinstein, Lily Fishman, Marina Fowler, Tyler Francisco, Carla Friedlander, Jonathan Fromkin, Ilana Gellman, James Geter, Haris Ghulamali, Camila Goldszmidt, Kate Gorguisheli, Emma Gould, Isaac Greenberg, Ethan Grover, Dylan Haligman, Zekai Hamilton, Ethan Heller, Robbie Hlatki, Maya Hoteit, Madison Huang, Aidan Hutzler, Lily Isaacson, Diya Jain, Zachary Kaplan, Daniel Kathein, Sasha Kaufman, Arwa Kheda, Ayan Khilnani, Ellie Krassan, Sydney Krusch, Anne Kurt, Samara Mei Levin, Jacob Liberman, Brody Liff, Isabella Lotenberg, Ava Malkin, Talia Mandel, Anna Medrano, Krisztian Meszaros, Samuel Morse, Sara Moss, Neil Narwani, Colin Nealy, Summer Niederman, Daniel O’Sullivan, Nicolas Parra, Gabriella Pecoraro, Tomas Perez, Jacob Pion, Cecilia Piza, Ethan Popper, Samantha Port, Dhiya Reddy, Joie Rodin, Marissa Rosenberg, Victoria Rotsaert, Jaret Rozanski, Amanda Russo, Jake Rymer, Kyle Seepaul, FrancescaLauren Seguin, Jed Seiner, Tehila Setton, Sabrina Shibao, Lior Silberman, Luca Silveira, Danielle Snyder, Jillian Tashjian, Kyla Truong, Carolyn (Emily) Wallace, Benjamin Weber, Daniel Wilentz, Max Winnick, Nicholas Yevoli, Thomas Yevoli and Cici Zhou.

National English Honor Society

Rebecca Adler, Sara Pearl Adler, Santiago Agudelo Hernandez, Emily Anidjar, Stefan Awaida, Alexandra Azout, Lauren Balfour, Cadence Barkan, Salomon Bendrao, Danielle Berger, Jason Berinstein, Gabriel Bernick, Micah Bernstein, Sydney Bianco, Sophia Bordin, Jacob Burgess, William Burke, Kenneth Chan, Annick Coleman, Isabella Corredor, Arthur Costa, Manuela De Armas-Kucich, Lourdes Dubose, Hadley Edwards, Chloe Elderkin, Jayden Engelhardt, Caia Farrell, Samantha Feeley, Jax Feinstein, Jonah Ferber, Sofıa Firic, Lilli Forman, Tyler Francisco, Gabrielle Frei, Rebecca Friedman, Jonathan Fromkin, Garhyson Gaddy, Ilana Gellman, James Geter, Priya Ghanta, Haris Ghulamali, Camila Goldszmidt, Gabriela Gomez, Kate Gorguisheli, Emma Gould, Isaac Greenberg, Michael Greenberg, Ethan Grover, Siena Guarini, Dylan Haligman, Bryce Hamaway, Zachary Harpaz, Lou Lou Hauser, Miel Hemeon, Maya Heyman, Robert Hlatki, Hayley Hodes, Maya Hoteit, Madison Huang, Zachary Kaplan, Daniel Kathein, Arwa Kheda, Laura Kirkpatrick, Elani Kodner, Sydney Krusch, Anne Kurt, Noa Levin, Jacob Liberman, Sara Lin, Isabella Lotenberg, Riana Mahtani, Ava Malkin, Joshua Martoma, Anna Medrano, Krisztian Meszaros, Olivia Morrissey, Samuel Morse, Sara Moss, Sofıa Mukamal, Summer Niederman, Nicolas Parra, Jacob Perlman, Ethan Popper, Samantha Port, Dannie Restrepo-Stier, Jackson Rhine, Chiara Ricotta, Joie Rodin, Marissa Rosenberg, Victoria Rotsaert, Arnav Sadasivan, Alexander Schnurman, Patrick Schwartz, Kyle Seepaul, Francesca-Lauren Seguin, Jed Seiner, Olivia Selden, Tehila Setton, Sabrina Shibao, Anaya Shintre, Om Shrikam, Lior Silberman, Luca Silveira, Millard Snyder, Levi Stein, Mark Stewart, Robyn Sverdlik, Jillian Tashjian, Kyla Truong, Jordan Vainder, David Vassalluzzo, Leah Walters, Benjamin Weber, Devin Weil, Sophie Whiteside, Ethan Wilen, Daniel Wilentz, Mia Winn, Max Winnick, Allison Yang, Mahyoub Yatak, Thomas Yevoli, Nicholas Yevoli and Ava Emilia Yoldas.

Rebecca Adler, Aman Agrawal, Claudia Ajay, Sydney Albanese, Avanti Ambasht, Angelina Andrew, Rya Avivi, Tali Avivi, Karen Awaida, Cadence Barkan, Danielle Berger, Jessica Berger, Jeffrey Berinstein, Jonah Berkun, Amish Bhagchandani, Sophie Billante, Natasha Bodmer, Cayden Brocato, Jacob Burgess, Vanessa Casseus, Aidan Chavez, Dylan Chavez, Jack Cole, Petra Coleman, Mahi Dadia, Dilnaam Dhalla, Brynn Edwards, Chloe Elderkin, Aerin Ellsweig, Caia Farrell, Lucy Fasulo, Patrick Francis, Jonathan Fromkin, Siena Fucci, Garhyson Gaddy, Peter Gailitis, Asha Gandreti, Anya Gandreti, Donovan Gerrits, Priya Ghanta, Evalina Goel, Brandon Goldberg, Evan Goldman, Drew Goldstein, Ellie Gómez, Jack Gray, Ethan Grover, Alexandria Guerrier, Matia Gutt, Lillianna Guzinski, Angela Harrah, Phillip Haykov, Rebecca Haykov, Miel Hemeon, Johanna Henry, Chelsea Hensbergen, Ryan Hernandez, Layla Hujber, Aidan Hull, William Jeannot, Charlotte Jordan, Zachary Kaplan, Anya Kar, Samuel Katz, Sofıa Kelly del Valle, Hadi Koleilat, Peter Lansing, Max Levine, Milah Loeb, Tyler Luong, Talia Mandel, Jake Markowitz, Alison McConvery, Ella McGuire, Bernard Melomed, Aayan Mittal, Sarah Morale, Samuel Morse, Andreas Neumann, Mathias Neumann, Cosima Nicolo-Jones, Marcus Palombo, Nicolas Parra, Jacob Perlman, Sophia Pichardo, Aiyana Puranda, Emmy Pusateri, Rex Reid, Amanda Renger, Joie Rodin, Bryson Root, Gimani Rose, Marissa Rosenberg, Madeline Rosenthal, Frederick Rosenthal, Amanda Russo, Jake Rymer, Annika Sachdeva, Danil Sachenko, Lili Safadi, Maria Samofalova, Natasha Sangha, Sam Scheiner, Jessica Schmilovich, Margo Segal, Olivia Selden, Tehila Setton, Anaya Shintre, Om Shrikam, Lior Silberman, Sofıa Silveira, Remick Silverman, Danielle Snyder, Sailor Snyder, Ana Sobchak, Joby Sodi, Maxwell Starkman, Benjamin Stein, Ethan Stone, Elizabeth Strong, Rebecca Sukal, Madeleine Supple, Emma Supple, Katerina Sutton, Adam Talano, Matthew Taner, Clara Thomas, Amanda Thorson, Kyla Truong, Greer Udelson, Zoe Varo-Haub, William Wakefıeld, Sophia Wang, Eva Weiner, Sarah Wheeler, Chloe Wigoda, Daniel Wilentz, Daniel Yoffe, Edward Zhang, Mengyao (Cici) Zhou and Jordana Zimmerman.

Quill & Scroll National Honor Society

Chloe Anderson, Lauren Balfour, Gabriel Bernick, Manuela De Armis-Kucich, Samantha Feldman, Camila Goldszmidt, Ellie Gómez, Lou Lou Hauser, Maya Heyman, Avery Holzer, Elani Kodner, Ellie Krassan, Ally Lobis, Matthew Lopez, Ava Malkin, Isabella Medeiros, Anna Medrano, Kyra Meyer, Olivia Morrissey, Sofıa Mukamal, Ali Natt, Isabella Neville, Nicolas Parra, Nathaniel Pritzker, Sari Pritzker, Daniel Quintero, Skylar Reisner, Jamir Rolle, Arnav Sadasivan, Jordyn Schmidt, Adam Shiff, Lily Soldani, Talia Sverdlik, Andrés van Woerkom, Emily Wallace, Eva Weiner, Sam Weisfısch and Lillian Weiss.

279 Honorary Societies

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Dedications

Working hard to fınish off their fınal year, Seniors put in their best efforts in the classrooms, in the fıelds and courts and on stage. They were ready to embrace their futures and explore the new roads that lie ahead.

Parents, grandparents, siblings and all their loved ones walked alonside the graduating class and were the wind beneth their wings every step of the way. They sent graduates off to their new stage with blessings, good wishes, reflections and words of inpiration

“I feel so prepared for my time in college and for life. I’m so grateful to my family and to all the teachers and administrators who have helped me achieve my past goals, and whose guidance will assist me in achieving my future ones. I’m excited to graduate and start a new part of my life, but I’ll always love my years at PC,” Lourdes Dubose ’23 said.

“Education is the most powerful weapon we can use to change the world.”

Nelson Mandela

281 Senior Dedications

Lourdes Dubose ’23

Rebecca

We admire the young woman that you are and are proud of you. Your intelligence, ambition, compassion, honesty and capability will serve you well as you strive to achieve your life’s goals. We are behind you all the way with our love and support. We wish you health and happiness. Congratulations on this milestone in your life!

282 Rebecca Adler

Chase

Chase,

We hope and trust that you will forever know the depth of our love for you and use this as a building block for the rest of your life. It’s been the most wonderful privilege being your parents and watching you grow up. You are our greatest joy and we’re always with you.

Lucas

Congratulations Lucas!

We are so proud of the young man you have become and everything you’ve accomplished. We have loved every minute of watching you have grown into the special person you are today. We will always be your biggest fans! Always remember who you are and that the Lord has great things planned for your bright future.

Ps. We love you to the Moon and Back a Gazillion times.

Mom, Aimee, and Dad.

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Chase Brooke / Lucas Almeida

Love, Mom and Dad

Noah

Noah,

Words can’t describe how proud we are of the wonderful person you’ve become… A loving and thoughtful son, a fiercely protective big brother, and a loyal and true friend. As you take this exciting next step in your life’s journey, always remember this: your foundation is solid, your talents are many and you are so, so incredibly loved. From there, anything and everything is possible for you! We can’t wait to watch your future unfold and will always be by your side to cheer you on each and every step of the way. We love you beyond measure.

Congratulations!

Mom, Dad & Sam

Noah

Noah,

From your very first moments you have been a marvelous person. It has been so much fun sharing all the stages of your Pine Crest years. Congratulations!

Your loving grandmothers, Ghee and Nani

284 Noah Disick

Danielle

Dear Danielle,

Congratulations on your graduation and all that you have accomplished. We are beyond proud of the young woman you have become. It’s been a wild ride and we can’t wait to see what you do next! We are always here to love and support you.

Love always, Mom, Dad and Jessica

285 Danielle Berger

William

“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose. You’re on your own, and you know what you know. And you are the guy who’ll decide where to go.” – Dr. Seuss

We have watched in amazement as you’ve grown up from the caring little boy to the considerate young man. We are so proud of you and all you have accomplished. Look forward to what lies ahead but know we will always be beside you

Love, Dad, Mom, Sam, and Bri

286 William Burke

Zachary

Dear Zach,

We love you and are so proud of you. As you begin the next chapter of your life, we wish you much happiness and success in all you do. Believe in yourself and there is nothing you cannot accomplish.

Love, Mom, Dad, and Alex

Isabella

Congratulations, Isabella, on reaching your senior year. We could not be prouder of you. You continue to amaze and humble us with your strength and determination every single day. Keep following your dreams.

Love Mum, Dad and Harvey

287 Zachary Schiller / Isabella Neville

Ben

Dearest Ben,

May you have auspiciousness and causes of success. May you have the confidence to always do your best. We love you and we want you to have it all!

Congratulations on your graduation!

Love you the most!

Ema, Aba, and Astor

Naji

Congratulations! As you start the next chapter of your life, you know that we are so proud of you. Dream big, stand tall, follow your heart, be the best you can be and never give up! We will always be here for you and believe that you will go on to do great things in your life. So spread your wings and make it happen!

Lots of love- wishing you happiness & success

Mom & Dad

Naji you are the best little brother! We love you!

Anwar & Talal

288 Benjamin Stein / Naji Nass

Alexandra

What an adventure it has been (and will be) to watch you grow! You have become such a beautiful and kind young woman. We admire your grace, empathy, amazing work ethic and grit! We love you so much. Now it is time for you to go write your next chapter. The world is yours! Always stay true to yourself. Keep reaching for your dreams and ALWAYS remember that we will be there cheering you on every step of the way (on and off the field).

We love you to the moon and back! Dad, Mom, Stephen and Cruiser

289 Alexandra Gladding

Aidan

Dear Aidan,

You have brought such happiness and love into our lives. You are kind, so funny, a loyal friend and an amazing son.

We know you will achieve all of your dreams through your hard work, passion and determination. We could not be more proud of you and cannot wait to see what you do next!

We love you infinity plus plus plus!

Mom, Dad, Ilana and Bailey

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Brody

Brody,

Congrats, you are a PC Lifer!! We couldn’t be more in awe of your consistent drive, unwavering dedication and your constant push to keep all of us at the top of our game. You are truly motivational by example and we know you will bring all of this and more to the next chapter of your life. We can’t wait to be a part of your continued success.

With all of our love, Mom, Dad, Alex and Addiliciousness

291 Brody Liff

Mickael,

Mickael

We cannot believe the time for your graduation has come. We are thankful for your incredible energy, determination and kind heart. Never forget who you are, continue to believe in yourself, but above all, know God will lead the way. Congratulations on all of your academic and athletic accomplishments. We are so proud of you.

Remember this always: “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11

Love always, Dad, Mom, Mina, Alex, Christopher, Leah, & Rasco

292 Mickael Martinez

Samuel

“May you live a long life, full of gladness and health, with a pocket full of gold as the least of your wealth.

May the dreams you hold dearest, be those that come true, the kindness you spread keep returning to you.

May your pockets be heavy and may your heart be light.

May good luck pursue each morning and night.

May the sound of happy music and the lilt of laughter, fill your heart with gladness that stays forever after.” - Anonymous

293 Samuel Morse

Madison

Madison,

You are our shorty and our angel.

We love you more than the world,

Abba, Daddy, Mama and Julian

294 Madison Quetgles

Michael,

Your family could not be prouder of you and your accomplishments. We have loved watching you grow into a kind, generous, intelligent and beautiful person inside and out. Your character, especially your integrity and tenacity, will serve you well in anything you strive to do in your future! Enjoy life through its challenges and live every day to its fullest. Wherever your journey takes you, we will always be there to love and support you. The future is yours to create. Dream big and enjoy the ride!

With all of our love and congratulations, Mom, Dad, James, Jake, Isabelle, Grandma, Aunt Alex, Grammy and Poppy

Michael Sydney

Our beautiful Sydney, Exceptional – that is what you are in every way. You fill our lives with so much love, happiness and fun.

Your compassion, loyalty, intelligence and strength help define the person you are today. Follow your dreams and reach for the stars. Let your motivation, determination and strength guide you there. The possibilities are endless, and remember, you are always loved and have unconditional support.

We couldn’t be more proud of you, congratulations!

We love you, Mom, Dad, Ryan, Matthew and of course Stanley

295 Michael Greenberg / Sydney Krusch

Joie

Joie,

Since the minute you were born, you were our little bundle of joy. You have grown into a mature, beautiful, determined young woman. We know whatever you put your mind to you will accomplish with accolades. We are so proud of you! Keep reaching for the top, and remember to always be true to yourself. You got this!

Love, Mom, Dad, Brooks and Kona

296 Joie Rodin

Patrick

Our Dearest Patrick,

You are the kindest and most extraordinary son and person. Throughout the years, your kindness and understanding of others was second to none. You are intelligent beyond your years and your competitive spirit and hard work will serve you throughout life. We could not be luckier to have a son like you. As your 14 years at Pine Crest have come to an end, we know you are ready for the next chapter in which we will have front row seats to applaud and support you always as you continue your journey!

Mylesim, Mamyte & Tevelis

Samantha

Dear Samantha,

You are a ray of sunshine and the kindest person we know. You take on so many responsibilities, yet you always find balance in your life. You have a gift for engaging people. You’re respectful, confident, creative and so much fun to be around. For these reasons, we know you’re ready to conquer the world. As you do, we’ll always be here for you, cheering you on. Congratulations on this incredible milestone. We are so unbelievably proud.

We love you!

Mom, Dad, Zachary, Brody and Kitty Cupcake

Visada

297 Patrick Schwartz / Samantha Port

Dear Diya,

Diya

You are the light of our lives! It has been a joy to see you grow and blossom into such a beautiful, intelligent, sensitive, artistic and creative person. We are so proud of your hard work, determination and accomplishments. Believe in yourself and reach for the stars! We will always be there for you. Our love will follow you wherever you may be.

With all our love, Mom, Dad, Saagar & Coco

298 Diya Jain

Frank

Frankie,

Congratulations! It has been an honor and privilege to watch you grow into such a compassionate, intelligent, athletic, handsome, faithful man. We know that you will accomplish a great deal as this new chapter unfolds. You have been a true blessing. Please always follow what makes you happy and stay kind and true to your principles. We know your path will not always be easy, you have already endured hardships these past four years with such grace and dignity. Good luck! Know we are your biggest cheerleaders standing beside you always and forever.

Love, Mom, Dad, David and Joey

299 Frank Vassalluzo

Patrick

“You’re on your own. And you know what you know. And YOU are the guy who’ll decide where to go. Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting so...Get on your way! Oh, the places you’ll go!”- Dr. Seuss. We Love You!

Love, Mom, Dad, Sam, Evelyn...Comet, Dixie and Hughey, too!

300 Patrick McCawley

Max

Dear Max,

Congratulations on your high school graduation! We are so proud of you and everything you have accomplished. Continue to be your kind, ambitious and loving self, and we can’t wait to see where the future takes you. We love you so much!

Love, Mom, Dad, Olivia and Winston

Juliana

Juliana,

We are so proud of you! You are a determined person who strives to do her best. We love you so much and we can’t wait to see all the amazing things that you will do!

Love, Mom, Dad, Gianna and Annie

301 Max Winnick / Juliana DiNoia

Tyler

Dearest Tyler, Congratulations!

Words cannot begin to express how unbelievably proud we are of you. It is truly amazing to see how much you have grown and what you have accomplished these past four years. We are so excited for you as you take this next big step towards your future and hope you enjoy every second of it!

All of our love, Mom, Dad and Abby

302 Tyler Francisco

Ellie

Today is a Milestone.

It tells you how far you have come.

Keep learning, keep trying, keep accomplishing and keep venturing on through your journey.

Wishing you love and happiness on your graduation, Mom, Dad, Sam, Mollie, & Jaz

303 Ellie Krassan

Lucas

Lucas,

We are so proud of what you have accomplished! Lucas you are an extraordinary person – the most amazing son and big brother. You are not only naturally brilliant, dedicated and witty, but you are compassionate and really care about others – not everyone can say that. We know there is so much more to come, and we can’t wait to see what the future holds for you. Be happy and enjoy life!! We love you more than words can say.

Love, Mom, Dad, Lucas, Alex and Tristan

Lucas

Dear Lucas,

Congratulations on your graduation. We are so proud of the man you are becoming. We know that you will always make your mom, dad and grandparents very proud.

Wishing you nothing but happiness and good fortune.

All our love, Nonna and Grandpa

304 Lucas Milano

Gabriella

Congratulations, Gabriella!

You are our shining star, and we are so proud of you. From the classroom to the stage, you have brought us so much joy and happiness.

Your hard work, determination, kindness, talent, humor and resilience are an example to all.

You have danced through life with a huge smile, pirouetting with joy and mastering your fouetté’s with strength, focus and grace through all of life’s moments into the wonderful young lady you are today.

As you take your final bow, graduating on the Pine Crest stage, brava sweet daughter, brava.

We love you!

Mom, Dad and Izze

305 Gabriella Pecoraro

Syd,

Sydney

It seems like only yesterday that your brothers’ grins at first seeing you in the nursery were only matched by their grins when they saw the hospital McDonald’s.

Eighteen years later, we couldn’t be prouder of you. We love your infectious smile, unapologetic laugh and ability to befriend anyone. As you head to college, know that we will always be there for you – and not just for the Uber Eats bills.

CONGRATULATIONS!

Your biggest fans, Mom, Dad, Cole, Grant and Cooper

Luke

Dear Luke,

Congratulations on your graduation! We are so proud of you and your accomplishments.

You have become an incredible young man with a generous spirit and a witty sense of humor. Keep shining with your positive outlook, calm demeanor and unlimited potential to make your mark in the world.

Love, Mom, Dad and Lauren

306 Sydney Bianco / Luke Dawson-Scully

Dylan

Our Precious Dylan,

Since the day you were born, you have been strong and determined. You wanted to make a statement and you have! You are an amazing young woman. You pursue everything you do with passion and dedication. The sweetest daughter, caring sister and loyal friend. We couldn’t be more proud of you and everything you have accomplished. You will do amazing things in this world. Always be true to yourself and what you believe. We are so excited for this next chapter of your life.

We love you to the moon and back!

Love, Dad, Mom and Riley

307 Dylan Haligman

Robbie

Robbie, We love your drive, enthusiasm and courage to succeed -- from the classroom to the golf course to your weekend job. Most importantly, we admire your kind spirit and good heart. We know you are going to make a difference in this world and we can’t wait to watch.

and Julia

308 Robert Hlatki

Love, Daddy, Mommy, Danielle

Robbie

Congratulations Robbie!

You are earnest, focused, and determined. These qualities will serve you well.

“Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you’ve imagined.” -Henry David Thoreau

Love, Grandma Eileen and Grandpa Vaughn

Marina

Our Sweetest Marina, You were born with a fire in your eyes and watching you shine has been both a privilege and an adventure. Your passion, kindness, and sense of humor has made the world around you a better place. Be you and take your strong character and determination and go confidently in the direction of your dreams.

Congratulations to Marina and the entire Pine Crest Class of 2023.

Love you ‘Rina! Mom, Dad, Morgan, Harley and Bode

Robert Hlatki / Marina Fowler

Congratulations Riley,

We have watched in awe as you’ve become this amazing young lady and we can’t wait to see where your talents and determination lead you. It hasn’t always been easy but you have, and can do anything you set your mind to. The sky is the limit!

We are all so proud of you, DREAM BIG!

Love, Mom, Dad, Rachel, Prince & Frankster

Jack,

Riley John

Your energy, optimism, quick wit and ability to make everyone laugh will take you far. We are so proud of how hard you have worked and all that you have accomplished. We will always be cheering you on!

“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” - Aristotle

& Will

Love, Mom, Dad, M.E.

310 Riley Botting / John Gabrielle

Tomas

Dear Tomy,

Watching you grow has been our greatest joy. You are now the man we always hoped you would be. We love to see the goodness of your heart, respect for others and sharp sense of humor. We wish you success, health and happiness. Keep making the right decisions, be persistent, listen to your inner voice, be brave and be kind. We love you more than words can explain and know we are always right behind you.

Mom, Dad and Sofi

311 Tomas Perez

Ava

Ava,

Our hearts are beaming with pride as we are in absolute awe of all that you have accomplished! Your intense academic drive is enviable. You have blossomed into a fiercely inquisitive learner and an extraordinarily motivated leader with a smile that lights up a room! Your beauty, brains, talent and devotion are truly unmatched. Our little baby bear, you are poised to embrace your next chapter with the perseverance that we all admire! We are the luckiest because we get a front row seat for your exceptional journey!

Love you the most, Your biggest fans, Mom, Dad, & Reid

312 Ava Malkin

Ava

Dear Ava,

It seems that it was only yesterday that we held tight to your little hands as you entered kindergarten. Now you are beginning a new stage in your life – a new phase in your education. You have grown into a beautiful young woman, who has met every challenge presented to her with initiative, creativity and inquiry. We take such pride in you and your accomplishments! Our sincerest wish for you is that you may enjoy success and happiness in achieving whatever goals you set for yourself.

Our Love Always, Grandma Phyllis and Grandma Bobbi

Jordan

Time. In the blink of an eye, 18 years have passed. Suddenly a young man stands where a boy once stood. What an honor it has been to walk by your side, to witness your growth. Today, however, everything changes. You will journey out to discover the exact man that God has meant you to be. You were destined with incredible purpose; built perfectly unique. NEVER forget, while we can no longer hold your hand, we are beside you every step of the way, forever and always your biggest fans.

With overwhelming love, respect and pride, Mom, Dad, Dylan (Rocky)

313 Ava Malkin / Quincy Jordan Faison

Jaret

Congratulations Jaret!

Our beloved third child often running to keep up; in a blink of an eye you ran ahead and became an amazing, honorable man. We are so blessed and lucky to have you. We are proud of you always. Your future will be amazing. Enjoy the journey. We love you so much!

Godspeed, Mom, Dad, Jeff and Jena

314 Jaret Rozanski

Kyla

Chase your dreams

Never stop learning

Give it nothing but your best

This is what you’ve always done, and we are so incredibly proud of you. Congratulations!

Love, Mommy and Daddy

315 Kyla Truong

Ava

“A girl should be two things: who and what she wants.”

–Coco Chanel

Tiny and mighty, you made a dramatic entrance into this world, Ava Ryan. You are an old soul with a youthful spirit and fierce determination. Your passion is indisputable and your work ethic is remarkable. You are the definition of strength, beauty and courage. You are so loved for the wonderful woman you are.

Be brave and take risks. Make mistakes and live with passion. We are so excited to watch your journey unfold. The possibilities are endless.

Love,

Dad, Mom, Brady, Maddie, Maggie and Koda

316 Ava Andersen

From the day we laid eyes on you, we knew you were special. You brought much love and joy into our hearts. We have watched you grow from a creative, artistically, charismatic, joyful baby, and blossom into an extraordinary, beautiful, intelligent young lady.

As you embark on the next chapters of your life, we have confidence that you will achieve everything you set your mind to.

May you remember your foundation, continue to put God the almighty first, and spread your wings to soar with no limitations.

We are blessed to be your parents, brother, Godmother, aunts, uncle and grandparents.

Vanessa Michael

Michael,

We are so proud of the man that you have become! Your dedication and work ethic will continue to pay off in the classroom, on the field and throughout all aspects of your life journey. You have an adventurous and curious spirit. You are strong-willed and are a loyal, loving, fun and caring person. Continue to stay true to yourself and remain humble as you pursue your dreams and fight through adversity. Keep working hard, having fun and making yourself proud!

We all love you so much! Mom, Dad, Bubba, Grandma Marlyn and Grandma Kay

317 Vanessa Casseus / Michael Harrigan

Rachel

Congratulations Rachel!

We are so proud of the young woman you have become and all of your accomplishments. It seems like yesterday that we dropped you off for Pre-K orientation. It has been a joy watching you grow and mature. We can’t wait to see what you achieve in your future. Keep being an independent thinker and working to better your community.

Love, Mom, Dad and Chloe

318 Rachel Becker

Sasha

Sasha,

Congratulations! We are so proud of you. You are sweet, smart, kind and generous and these characteristics will take you far in life. We wish you joy, happiness and success in your next chapter. You have an exciting journey ahead of you.

We love you.

Love, Mom, Dad, Avery and Trevor

Joshua

Josh,

We are so proud of all of your accomplishments.

We are excited to see what your future holds.

We love you!

Love,

Mom, Dad, Benjamin and Gigi

319 Sasha Kaufman / Joshua Kelsky

Arwa

Another milestone!

We can’t believe it’s time for you to graduate from high school. We could not be more proud of you. We’ve watched in amazement as you’ve grown into who you are today. You’re talented, hardworking, and, most importantly, a thoughtful and kind person. We look forward to seeing what the future holds – the sky is the limit!!!

Stefan

Stefan,

looking back at the past 18 years, we are overwhelmed by the joy and pride of seeing the wonderful man you have become. Thank you for being as much of a teacher to us as we were to you. Life with you is one filled with awesome laughter, fond memories, dedication, perseverance, integrity, kindness and extraordinary character. We are so excited to see where life beyond college will take you! They say home is where the heart is. We say home is where Stefan is.

With love and forever your biggest fans, Mom, Dad, Karen and Alexander.

Lots of love, Mom, Dad and Taher

320 Arwa Kheda/ Stefan Awaida

Lourdes

Lourdes,

We are extremely blessed to be a part of your journey. We enjoy every step of the way.

We applaud your drive, motivation and determination, which inspires those around you.This is only the beginning. Keep your heart and mind open to the possibilities, and know that your family is in your corner.

Love, Mom, Dad, Chloe, Noelle and Celine

321 Lourdes Dubose

Isaac

Isaac,

Congratulations on a job well done!

We cannot believe how you have grown from “Shorty” into the confident young man you have become.

This is only the closing of the first act in your production.

We look forward to watching the next phase of your life journey, this time from afar.

We know that you are destined to achieve great things. Just follow your dreams and remember there isn’t anything you can’t accomplish if you put your mind to it.

We love you!

Mom, Dad, Emmanuelle, Andrew, Granny, Dakota and Charlie

322 Isaac Greenberg

David

David, you are off to college!

Congratulations on your graduation. Words can not express how proud of you we are, not only of your accomplishments, but of the amazing person you’ve become. Your positive attitude is contagious. We can’t wait to see what the future holds for you.

Dream big, work hard, seek happiness and build the life you imagine. Head towards your dreams knowing that wherever they may lead, our love and support is with you now and always.

Love, Mom, Dad, Lindsey and Nugget

323 David Maschler

Sara

Dear Sara,

Congratulations! We are so incredibly proud of your many accomplishments and the remarkable young woman that you have become. You continue to amaze us everyday with your kindness, intelligence, determination and drive. Your future is so bright! Continue to dream big and remember that we will always be here cheering you on! The best is yet to come! We love you so much!

Love Always, Mom, Dad, Jake, Zach, Frankie and Rocky

Sara Moss 324

Nate

Dear Nate,

We are so excited to celebrate this wonderful milestone and new beginning. More importantly, we are extremely proud to acknowledge the fantastic and special person you are.

While you continue down your unique path, we know you’ll showcase your truly amazing technical abilities. These are backed by your dedication, hard work, imagination and genuine curiosity. At the same time we know you’ll never change your kindness, heartfelt empathy and selfless desire to help others. As you go forward, we can only wish that you continue to pursue your dreams. Doing so will ensure that all the happiness you deserve will follow.

Love, Mom, Dad and Sari

Neil

Dear Neil,

We are so proud of how much you have grown and how much you have achieved. The thoughtful, caring, capable and witty young man you have become fills us with pride. We look forward to all the growth and change to come as you embark on the next chapter of your academic life.

All our love, Your family

325 Neil Narwani / Nathaniel Pritzker

Nigel

Nigel,

We are so proud to have you as our son. Watching you grow from a boy to a young man has been incredibly rewarding for us. We marvel at your grit and commitment both in the classroom and on the field of play. Continue to be a thoughtful and kind forward thinking leader who is not afraid to hold hands with others, particularly, those who you may not agree with.

“Take pride in how far you have come. Have faith in how far you can go. But don’t forget to enjoy the Journey.”

-Michael Josephson

Love, Mom, Dad, Diamond, Jordan and Chance

Nigel Vital 326

Nicolas

Hijo,

You came into our lives the same day as a hurricane. We cannot help but still see in you the spirit of a little boy.

Remember to always believe in your inner compass. It has always pointed you in the right direction.

Off to college… it came so quickly.

You have always been a good soul, a reliable friend and a trustworthy companion. Stay that way because it is that inner character and clear conscience that makes you you. ¿Quién es Nico? The pride of his parents. Be safe, have fun and carpe diem! cho

327 Nicolas Venegas

Congratulations Ethan!

Ethan

We couldn’t be prouder of the fine young man you’ve grown to be! You have embraced your challenges and matured into a caring human being determined to make a difference in our world. We are proud of all your accomplishments along your journey and are so very excited for your future!

We love you more than any words can express! Mom and Dad

Benjamin

Benj,

We cannot even begin to express how extremely proud we are of you and everything you have already accomplished. You are an amazing young man. You continue to exceed our every expectation beyond belief.

We love you so much, Mom, Angie, Sassy & Pop

Ethan Popper / Benjamin Weber 328

Daniel

Dear Daniel,

What an honor and joy it has been to watch you grow at Pine Crest for the last 14 years! We are beyond proud of the amazing and kind individual you have become.

As this amazing chapter of your life ends, soar in your new one. We are so proud of all that you have achieved, and we can’t wait to see where life takes you. You are an incredible son and brother, and we will always be there to support you and cheer you on.

We love you always and forever,

Mom, Dad and Alexander

329 Daniel Wilentz

Charles

Dear Charlie,

We have loved you from the second we saw your picture. How lucky are we to have gotten such an intelligent, hilarious, adorable, kind-hearted son!

We are extremely proud of the person you are and of all of your accomplishments. Don’t ever change. You are the best!

Love always, Mom, Dad, Brooke, Jadyn and the K9’s

Charles Wayne 330

Jadyn

Jadyn Sophie,

You are loved and adored more than you will ever know. We are incredibly proud of you! You are such a beautiful person inside and out. You changed our lives the second you were placed in our arms. Stay the unbelievable person you are. We love you to the moon and back.

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Jadyn Wayne

Love, Mom, Dad, Brooke, Charlie and the K9’s

Gabriel

Dear Gabriel,

We are so very proud of you! Wherever your dreams take you, your family is always here to support you.

We Love You to Infinity and Beyond, Mom, Dad, Ari and Shaina

“The most important thing you can do on this planet is become the realization of your own imagination” - RuPaul

Gabriel Bernick 332

Benjamin

To Our Baby,

How bittersweet this moment is! It seems like just yesterday we were walking you into your first day at PC and now you’re graduating. You’ve been everyone’s baby since the day you were born, a gift to us all. You have continued to keep us smiling and laughing since that day. There can’t possibly be another little brother that is loved this much. We are all sooo proud of you and can’t wait to see what you do with your next chapter. Go get’m BA!

Your biggest fans, Mama, JD, Court, Samantha, Jake, Biddi & Sunny

333 Benjamin Solomon

Mia

This day came too fast! In the blink of an eye, our little girl will be a high school graduate. We pray that your wisdom, compassion, humor, grace and quiet strength will see you through the next four years.

We are so proud of you!

Congratulations, we wish you all the best and continued success!

With love, pride and many tears, Mom and Dad

334 Mia Paris

Sean

Dear Sean,

It’s truly hard to imagine that you’re now 18 years old and embarking on the journey of creating your life on the foundation we have given you at home and through Pine Crest’s amazing support. Watching you grow into the intelligent, fun-loving, kind, inquisitive person you’ve become has been amazing! We look forward to supporting you through the upcoming stages of your life as you continue to grow your dreams. We are thankful for the wonderful friends and faculty at Pine Crest who have supported you along the way.

All our love, Mom and Dad, Katelyn and Ryan

335 Sean Anagnoste

Shail

To our “favorite youngest son”,

We’ve seen you grow up to be a handsome, smart and caring young man. These 12 years have been full of happy memories. You are funny, hard working and an amazing cook – what more do you need in life?

The next chapter in your life will be exciting and occasionally challenging, but we know that you will be successful in whatever you take on. We wish you the best for the future. Stay true to yourself, keep smiling and everything will fall into place.

All our love, Mum, Papa, Jaimin, Ba’s and Zeus.

Shail Khakhria 336

Michaela

Michaela,

Oh, The Places You’ll Go!

You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. You’re on your own. And you know what you know. And YOU are the girl who’ll decide where to go.

-Dr. Seuss

You are wonderful, talented, kind and disciplined. We are so proud of all you have accomplished and can’t wait for the next chapter!

Love, Mom and Dad

337 Michaela Landry

Nathan

Nate,

We closed our eyes for but a moment and suddenly a man stood where our boy used to be.

We may not be able to carry you now in our arms, but we will always carry you in our hearts. You have given us so many reasons to be proud of the man you have become, but the proudest moment for us is telling others that you are Our Son.

You have brought so much joy to our lives. Keep having fun and making us laugh!

We Love You Now and Forever, Mom, Dad, Grayson and Homer

Miraa

Dear Miraa,

We are so so proud of you! Although the past few years have been challenging, you always find a way to make everyone smile. Never lose your spark! We know you will do great things.

Lots of love, Mom, Dad, Baa, and Buddha

338 Nathan Sorrentino / Miraa Shukla

Jacob

“The people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones who do.”

Rob Siltanen

“Take pride in how far you’ve come. Have confidence in how far you can go and don’t forget to enjoy the ride!”

Michael Josephson

We are so proud of your hard work and dedication and all you have accomplished. We look forward to watching you make your mark on the world in the years to come.

What are we the most proud of? Everything!

Love, Your biggest fans.

Mama and Dad

Jacob Burgess

Dear Summer,

We are so incredibly proud of you and all your accomplishments!

We are excited to see all the wonderful things that the future holds for you.

We love you always!

Mom, Dad and Olive

Summer Jamir

Jamir,

You are a blessing, and it is with immense gratitude that we have been able to raise you and watch you grow into the young man that you are today.

It is with great expectation and anticipation that we will wait to see what you become. Your gifts, discipline and determination will take you far. Continue to lead with your head and your heart, keep God first and know that Team Rolle will be beside you every step of the way to support you and to cheer you on come what may.

Be Great Mir Mir We Love You!

xoxo

340 Summer Niederman / Jamir Rolle

Lauren

Dear Pumpkaroo,

Part of the beauty of life is that your journey remains to be written. We are filled with joy and pride as this chapter ends.

We have no doubt that you have the confidence, strength and smarts to write a beautiful story. March forward with bravery and grace as you make a difference in this universe.

Love Always,

Momma, Daddy, Michael and Rhett Muttler

341 Lauren Balfour

Jade

Jade,

It has been a pleasure to watch you go after the things you want in life and witness the journey of all your goals being accomplished and dreams come true. As you begin this next chapter of life, may you continue on the path that suits you all while enjoying everyday life filled with an abundance of love and happiness.

You are the sweetest and kindest. Couldn’t be more proud of you. Love you so much. You know who is in your corner and we have your back. Go get it!

Love, Your Crew

342 Jade Chancis

Laney

Laney,

Watching you grow from the sweetest baby to the sweetest adult has been our greatest joy. We are so proud of your hard working, dedicated and kind nature. We cannot wait to see all of the wonderful things that life holds for you.

343

Laney Friedman

Love,

Mommy, Daddy, Raina and Maggie

Ella

Congratulations, Ella!

From your first day at Pine Crest, the person interviewing said you were a pleasure. That’s how it’s been since you were tiny until now – graduation time! It’s been exciting, fun, knowledgeable, adventurous and a true pleasure since you were born. Your artistic talents and hilarious personality will take you far in life. You can do whatever you want to do because you are genuine, and your authenticity shines through no matter where you go in life. We are so proud of you and love you endlessly!

344 Ella McGuire

Love,

Dad, Mom, Jacob, Jared, Grandma, Grandpa, Safta, Saba and Savannah

Remy

Remy,

We are so proud of you and all that you have accomplished.

Looking to the future…

Another new adventure is in store for you, maybe far from home and maybe in a foreign land.

So, keep up the good work and follow your dreams.

We love you very much and wish the very best for you.

Sabrina

Sabrina,

Congratulations! We are so proud of you!

We wish you a great journey of learning and fulfillment. We have no doubt that you will enjoy and make the best of what is coming. We will always be by your side.

Love you always, Mom and Dad

346 Sabrina Shibao

Alexandra

Allie,

You have taken the many gifts that God has given you: a strong spirit, a generous heart, intelligence, determination and an infectious laugh and have made us so proud. Watching you blossom into the incredible young lady you have become has been a blessing.

Congratulations on your graduation. This is just the beginning. Remember, it’s not just about the destination, enjoy the journey along the way and know that wherever the road takes you, we will be right in your rearview mirror cheering you on!

We love you!

Ryder

Ryder,

Congratulations! We are so proud of you!.

From the beautiful baby boy with breathtaking eyelashes, to the young man you are today, this is just the beginning of what we know will be your incredible life journey.

Your warm heart, instinct and intellect are and always will be the envy of most and your secret weapons. Your unstoppable determination and good common sense will always lead you..

Always trust your instincts and as quoted from one of your favorite movies “Dead Poet Society”... “Carpe diem” little buddy…

Love you to the moon and stars…

Mom, Dad, Marielle and Nacho

347 Alexandra Maxwell / Ryder Goldschlag

Jordana

Jordana Love,

What a ride it has been watching you learn and grow these 14 years at Pine Crest! You are a bright light and the whole world is in front of you.

Keep your eyes, ears and heart wide open. Look for the goodness all around you. We know you will accomplish whatever it is you set your mind to, and we cannot wait to see the places you will go and the things you will do.

We love you so very much,

Mom, Dad, Chase, Cara & Jett

348 Jordana Zimmerman

Samuel

Sammy,

Our wonderful and most compassionate boy, we have watched you grow into a fantastic young man, who not only dares to dream big but reaches out for your goals, works hard for them and makes them a reality.

You are the most generous person with a heart of gold that keeps giving. We are your biggest fans and will always ALWAYS be there by your side. We love you endlessly. Be the-one-of-a-kind YOU, always.

Love you forever,

Mommy, Daddy, Olly, Coco and Snoop Dowg

349 Samuel Brown

Cecilia

To our little Ray of Sunshine:

No words can describe how proud we are of you Ce! You have grown to be the most unbelievable human being.

Your character, your respect for others, your loyalty and love to your friends and family is unparalleled. You’re also an incredible student with a determination and passion that will get you far in this world.

Everyone that knows you loves you because everyone that knows you is felt loved by you.

Go conquer the world now! We can’t wait to see your next chapter in this life!

We love you!

Mama, Papa and Cami

350 Cecilia Pizá

Steven

Whit, Congratulations!

We are so proud of you and your accomplishments. Thank you for filling our lives with adventure, joy and laughter. We wish you the very best as you embark on the next chapter of your life.

“Do what you love, love what you do, and with all your heart give yourself to it.” – Roy T. Bennett

Love,

Mom, Dad and Paige

351 Steven Hudson Jr.

Olivia

Olivia,

You are the best thing that happened to us,

You make us laugh.

You make us proud.

You are growing to be an amazing woman.

We love you the most,

Mom and Dad

352 Olivia Avny

Arthur

Arthur,

This is another step on your journey. We wish you to keep dreaming, always challenging yourself with incredible determination in what you believe, knowing that you have the freedom to make mistakes, try new paths, change your mind and start over.

Knowing that you allow yourself to be who you are makes us very happy because life is this mixture of learning, daring, dedication, happiness, friendships and joy with the achievements that make us good. Never forget that we love you very much and we are very proud of you.

With love,

and Dad

Victoria

Dear Victoria,

It’s been such a pleasure to see you grow from the very young lady in the passport picture to the college bound young adult that jumps a 2000 lbs Belgian Warmblood and often wins... Stay true to yourself, get better at saying no and always keep your word and you’ll be onto amazing things.

Love,

Mom, Dad and your extended family

Mom

353 Arthur Costa / Victoria Rotsaert

Samantha

Our beautiful Sam! We are so very proud of the young woman you have become. Your strength, dedication, poise and determination continue to amaze and impress us. Always believe in yourself and your infinite potential.

You are braver than you think and more talented than you know. We look forward to watching you flourish in the next chapter of your life.

Stay true to yourself, and always remember we love you. Enjoy the journey, follow your heart and never forget your way back home.

Love always, Dad, Mom, Sasha, Izzy and Coco

354 Samantha Feldman

Sarah

Dear Sarah,

Your mother and I are so proud of the young lady you have become. You are strong, kind and talented. As Shakespeare said, “Though she be but little, she is fierce.”

Continue to light the world daily, and never let it define you. Always value and see the beauty in the small things. Your potential is limitless.

With all our love,

Dada, Mama, Daniel, & Peanut

355 Sarah Bolja

Elena

Our Little Zaya,

Congratulations on your high school graduation and on starting a new exciting chapter of your book of life.

You bring light, love and laughter everywhere you go, and we are looking forward to watching you shine bright out in the big world.

You and your amazing Pine Crest friends we’ve grown to love so much over the years are all making the world a kinder and better place. Never forget - anything is possible!!!

Love, Dad, Mom, Issa, Zane, Noa, Juna, Myshka

356 Elena Jaimes

Boston

Boss,

We are so proud of you. The happiness we have experienced watching you grow up has been the best gift we could ever ask for.

Your smile, quick wit, charm and sense of humor are contagious! You are always so much fun to be around, and you have been an absolute joy to raise.

We will always support you in this new chapter of your life and know all of your hard work and efforts will bring you much deserved success and happiness.

Much love,

Team Johnson XO Dad, Mom, Nenners & Ax

“Your never going to believe this one.” - Dad

357 Boston Johnson

Anne

Congratulations, Anne!

Our hearts radiate with joy and gratitude when we say, “That’s our daughter!”

Your spirit, hard work, tenacity, perseverance and enthusiasm for learning have enabled you to grow tremendously and achieve academic success, while your interest in others and generosity have enabled you to make many friends and serve those in our community.

Your spirit of curiosity is like this quote from Le Petit Prince: “J’ai des amis à découvrir et beaucoup de choses à connaître.” – Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

May the Lord continue to shower you with blessings.

All our love, Maman, Daddy and Kathryn

358 Anne Kurt

Nick,

Be honest. Be kind. Work hard. Stay humble. Stay loyal. Have fun. Keep challenging yourself. Smile often. Be grateful, and know that you are loved.

Love, Mom and Dad

For the time capsule: Cheeseburger, Snacko-Yito-cutieyittie-bleb, the Brothers, Hendo, Innings (little league), PCFCEscola, goofy ganda, eyebrows!

Nick Tom

Tom,

Be happy. Work hard. Be curious. Be Thoughtful. Be good to your friends. Be playful. Be thankful and know that you are loved.

Love, Mom and Dad

For the time capsule: Yommy T, the Bleebs, Gary, MegaMind, Sheema, Hendrix T Doggins, silly goose, Innings (MLB), the true nature of reality beckons.

359 Nicholas Yevoli / Thomas Yevoli

Sanjana

Sanjana,

It seems like yesterday that you were born, and from that moment we knew that you were amazing. You have brought so much happiness, laughter and love into our family. We are so proud of your accomplishments and even more proud to be your family.

As you go off to college, remember to explore, create, laugh and most of all, have courage and know that you are loved every step of the way.

We love you very much.

Mom, Dad, Karan Rishi and Sonit

360 Sanjana Karamchandani

Daniel

To our son,

We are incredibly proud of the brilliant, kind and humble man that you are. You never cease to amaze us with your talents and abilities. We hope your journey takes you on paths to fulfill all your dreams and bring you lots of happiness. We love you endlessly.

361 Daniel Kathein

Samuel

Dear Sammy,

We admire your hard work, passion and authenticity. Your optimism, zest for life and intellectual curiosity is contagious.

You are always happy, and your smile lights up the world around you. We’re so excited to see how you change the world. Please keep being you. We’re inspired by you everyday!

Love,

Mom, Dad, Ari, Daniel, Marley

362 Samuel Katz

Isabella

Dear Izzy-

Congratulations on your graduation! It has been our biggest joy to watch you along this journey, and we are so proud of you.

Your smile is infectious, your spirit always shines, your determination, confidence and perseverance are so admirable.

As your Pine Crest adventure closes, remember to never give up and always be true to yourself. Wherever you go, go with all your heart!

If you follow your dreams, you can do anything - dream big sweet girl!

Love, Mom, Dad and Yogi

“Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” -Ferris

Bueller

363 Isabella Lotenberg

Kailer

You did it, Kailer!

We remember like it was yesterday your first day of preschool. Our beautiful boy ready to take on the world. As the years have passed we have watched your compassion, drive, strength of character and confidence which will now take you so far, and we can’t wait to see what’s next.

We look forward to watching all you will achieve on this upcoming journey. Always remember that with every step you take we will be there to cheer you on!

All our love,

Mom, Dad, Jon, Kelly, Mimi, Nonno, Nonna, Cayden, Cailani, Korbyn, Kaleb and Brody

364 Kailer La Gala

Jake

Jake,

We wish you the strength to face challenges with confidence... along with the wisdom to choose your battles carefully... We wish you adventure, discovery and happiness on your journey and may you ALWAYS stop to help someone along the way...

Listen to your heart and take risks CAREFULLY.

Remember how much you are loved and respected...we are so proud of you son!

Love, Mom and Dad

Josephine

Josie,

Your intellect, compassion and zest for life never cease to amaze us. Continue to take risks, follow your passions and always remember - Nothing is impossible.

Love, Adrienne, Brendan and Bridget

365 Jake Rymer / Josephine Barry

Sophia

Sophia,

We are so grateful to have been blessed with a daughter like you. You never fail to make us proud. This is just one of your many achievements to come. We are incredibly proud of you! You will accomplish amazing things in life and the world will be better because of your hard work!

We love you,

Dad, Mom, Kristen and Sarah

366 Sophia Montague

Nicolas

No hay palabras que puedan expresar el orgullo que sentimos de ti! Has sobrepasado todas tus metas, pero lo más importante es tu persona y carácter.

Eres un joven cariñoso, talentoso, amable y fiel a Dios. ¡Nunca cambies tu forma de ser! Sigue el mismo camino que siempre has recorrido con mucha alegría y esfuerzo.

Gracias por tantos momentos hermosos y todos los que vienen en el futuro. Mas que todo, gracias por ser excelente hijo, hermano, nieto, sobrino, primo y amigo!

Te amamos mas de lo que te imaginas!

Mama, Papa, Andres y Natalia

367 Nicolas Parra

Lior

Dear Lior, “The Light of our Lives”

Congratulations!!

We are so proud of you and all your achievements! We recognize that they are the result of years of hard work and dedication.

Now you are ready, go out to the world and let that special light in you shine, use it to lead the way in your life and to always follow your own path.

Tomorrow has no limits and this is just the beginning.

Keep jumping high!

Keep dreaming!

Now and forever will always love you, Papi, Mami and Jake

368 Lior Silberman

Anna

Anna,

Congratulations on all of your accomplishments and an amazingly successful journey at Pine Crest. You have put in the hard work to achieve your goals. We are so excited to watch you and see what lies ahead for you. Always be true to yourself, keep trying new things, and love life.

We are incredibly proud and love you so much!

Love, Mom, Dad and Owen

Ayan

Watching you grow has been the most beautiful journey. Keep exploring, dreaming and discovering. Let the next adventure begin!

With all of our love, Mom, Dad and Maya

369 Anna Medrano / Ayan Khilnani

Jillian

Our JillyBilly,

Watching you grow up has been our ultimate joy. Your ambition, caring heart and a sweet smile will take you far. We’re beyond proud of you and so excited for all that is ahead. Keep shining!

Love you, Mom, Dad & Troy XOXO

Camila

Dear Camichi,

We are incredibly proud of you and your accomplishments! We are happy and excited for this new chapter in your life, one that we are sure is going to be full of great and wonderful experiences.

Remember that we are your biggest fans and we’ll always be there to cheer and support you along the way.

Love you to the moon and back!

The G Team

370 Jillian Ceritelli / Camila Goldszmidt

Kirra

Congratulations, Kirra!

What a joy it has been to watch you blossom into the amazing, lovely young lady you are! God has a special plan for your life and certainly has great things in store for you as you place your trust in him every step of the way.

We love you, beautiful girl, and are so excited for your journey ahead and all the blessings you undoubtedly have to come.

We will always be your biggest fans!

With all our love,

Mommy, Daddy & Rex

“My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever”.

- Psalm 73:26

371 Kirra Reid

Jaden

Jaden,

We are filled with pride and joy as you graduate...and excitement for the boundless new opportunities and adventures that await you!

You are a remarkable young man, abundant in kindness, intelligence and wit. Pursue your passions and surround yourself with love, laughter and friends.

Believe in yourself and dream big! We will always be here for you.

Love always, Mom, Dad and Trey

Jillian

Congratulations! We are so proud of the beautiful person you are and all you have achieved. It has been a complete joy to watch you grow.

You’re such a bright light that shines in the world. Your positive, kind and joyful spirit touches the lives of all who know you. You’re an amazing daughter, sister, student, friend, gymnastics coach and role model.

Your work ethic is admirable. You can achieve anything you set your mind to. We are truly blessed to call you our daughter and we couldn’t love you more!

Love,

Jillian Taylor,

Mom, Dad, Ava and your zoo -

372 Jaden Santarelli / Jillian Tashjian

Gabrielle

Gabrielle,

You are an amazing and intelligent woman. You make us so proud every day with your determination and accomplishments. We can’t wait to watch you continue to grow and follow your dreams.

Enjoy and live life to its fullest.

We love you “more than a hundred,” Mom, Dad, Adrienne & Huey

373 Gabrielle O’Neil

Lily

Dearest Lily,

Congratulations on your high school graduation! It has been a pleasure watching you become the young woman you are today.

You are confident and ready to face challenges with independence and integrity. We are extremely proud of your commitment and dedication to be your best.

You are a beautiful person, loyal friend and bright student, and we know you will continue to achieve your goals. Still waters run deep!

Wherever the future takes you, you will always have our love and support by your side!

We love you,

Mom, Dad, Johnny, Violet and Theo

Andrew

Dear Andrew,

We are so proud of you and all that you have accomplished! It seems like yesterday when we dropped you off at Pine Crest’s Boca Raton campus for your first day of Pre-K...when your backpack was as big as you.

Our hearts are full with pride having watched you grow into an amazing, talented and kind young man. You are so ready for the next chapter of your life, and your future is full of endless and exciting possibilities. Congratulations!

We love you,

Mom, Dad, Mulligan, Bogey and Bunker

374 Lily Fishman / Andrew Wallace

Liam

Sweet boy,

From your dramatic entrance ‘till today, we have cherished every moment with you. You have grown into an intelligent, thoughtful, compassionate man and a caring, supportive older brother.

Your quest for knowledge, your sense of humor and your ability to stay true to yourself is inspirational! You are an amazing gift, we adore you and we are honored to call you our son!

Liam, the rest of your life is calling. Answer with joy and enthusiasm. Grab each opportunity with open arms and an open mind. As Mark Twain said, “Explore. Dream. Discover.”

Love you forever, Riesz’s Pieces

375 Liam Riesz

Kathryn

Congratulations Kathryn! We love you to the moon and back.

Mom, Dad, Conor and Ryan

376 Kathryn Zimmerman

Danielle

Danielle,

Congratulations on all that you have accomplished throughout your time as a Pine Crest Panther! Your hard work is an inspiration to Chipper and Sailor, and it makes your big sister Demi and Mama prouder and prouder everyday.

We are so excited to see what you accomplish in the future, as we all know your future is so bright. Having the biggest heart, you make everyone’s life around you better! We love you so so much!

Xoxo,

Mom, Chris, Demi, Chipper and Sailor

377 Danielle Snyder

Peter

Dear Peter,

Congratulations on reaching this milestone! It has been so much fun watching you grow into the confident, hard working, and caring man you have become. We are so proud of you and can’t wait to see what journey life has in store for you. We know you will be a success at whatever you choose to do. We love you tons!

Love Mom, Dad, Dane and Marissa

Lily

Lily -

14 years in the blink of an eye! We couldn’t be more proud of all that you have accomplished and the strong, confident, smart young lady you have become. We can’t wait to watch you do amazing things! Always remember the 6 p’s! We love you most!

Love,

Mom, Dad, Zack, Abby, Count and Corona

378 Peter Gailitis / Lily Isaacson

Julianna

Words cannot express how proud we are of the young woman you’ve become. You have grown up to be an amazing person and we can’t wait to see all the great things you will do in your future. Continue to work hard and you will achieve whatever you want to be. And remember, we are here for you always.

We love you!

Mom, Dad and Jeremy

379 Julianna Zucker

Ethan

Congratulations, Ethan!

We love you, Mom, Dad, Joshua and your whole family

Zachary

Zach,

We are so incredibly proud of you and all of your accomplishments!

We can’t wait to see where life takes you. Continue to dream big.

Love, Mom, Dad and Brooke

380 Ethan Grover / Zachary Kaplan

Marissa

To our dearest Marissa,

Words cannot adequately express how proud we are of you. You are a loving daughter, supportive sister, exceptional student, loyal friend, talented athlete and captivating performer.

Your enthusiasm, dedication and hard work will serve you well in your future endeavors. As you move into the next phase of your life, know that we will always love you and support you in whatever you do.

Congratulations on your academic excellence, and thank you for being such a joyful influence in the lives of those around you. We love you so much!

Love,

Mom, Dad, Sara, and Emma XOXO

381 Marissa Rosenberg

Kyle

Dear Kyle,

Congratulations on graduating from high school. We love you and know you will be successful in your future endeavors.

Love,

Mom, Dad, Grandma, Grandpa and Winter

382 Kyle Seepaul

Stella

Stellina,

You are the joy of our life! Ti auguriamo di essere sempre felice e forte.

Babbo, Mamma, Giulio, i Nonni, e tutta la famiglia

Mason

Dear Mason,

Congratulations! You should be so proud of yourself and the young man you’ve become. We cannot wait to see what the future has in store for you. We love you very much.

Love,

Mom, Dad and Hudson

383 Stella Potenti / Mason Koczwara

Kyra

Kyra,

If we could give you one thing in life, it would be the ability to see yourself through our eyes… only then would you realize how special you are to us. Never forget that.

There will be many challenges ahead, but you have shown us that everything you need is already inside you. Trust yourself. We will always think of you as our little girl, even as you have grown into a beautiful and confident young woman right before our eyes.

We love you very much!

Mom, Dad, Harlowe and Hailey

Max

Max is an extraordinary young man with truly limitless potential. He is self assured but selfless, outspoken most of the time yet soft spoken when it’s appropriate to be so. He knows when to hold em and more importantly when to fold em. As a young boy he kept us all safe from Darth Vader and the Imperial Forces. As he graduates high school, enters college and perhaps politics down the road, we are confident he will do the same as an adult by one day being crowned King banishing all that might challenge and laying waste to his rivals. We couldn’t be more proud!

384 Kyra Meyer / Max Marvin

Olivia

Congratulations, Olivia!

We could not be prouder of who you are and what you have accomplished. You are a gifted musician, scientist and athlete. You are caring and kind, beautiful and intelligent, spirited and purposeful. As the youngest, you are a loving and patient sister, a thoughtful and considerate daughter.

We have only seen the tip of the iceberg in terms of what you have the opportunity to become in college and in life. BELIEVE IN YOURSELF, and you will achieve great things.

We love you!

Mom, Dad, Tom, Brooke, Sam, Caitlyn, Genevieve, Anna, Grandma, Grandpa and Grandma Ginny

385 Olivia Selden

Daniel

Daniel,

We love you and are so proud of the young man you are becoming!

Love,

Dad, Mom, Alex and Terry

Amanda

Amanda,

“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” Eleanor Roosevelt.

We love you, Mom, Dad & Christopher

386 Daniel Morgan / Amanda Russo

Tehila

Tehila,

“When [you] perform it’s like sitting down at [the] piano and telling fairy stories.” – Nat King Cole

Words cannot properly describe how proud we are of you! In addition to being a hard-working and dedicated student you are passionate, thoughtful, considerate and dedicated. Always continue to push through barriers and pursue your dreams.

Your loyalty to family and friends extends to your passions as well. Through music, you have bonded with new communities, given voices to others and found a way to express yourself. We cannot wait to see where this next phase of life takes you!

We love you!

387 Tehila Setton

Jeffrey

rey!!! Love, Dad, Mom and Dani

388 Jeffrey Vine

Mia

Ho’omaika’i ‘ana - Congratulations Mia!

You are ready to embark on another adventure! We are humbled by your ability to achieve success with grace, kindness and determination. You are a trailblazer for your brothers, always looking out for them and your loved ones.

KA LĀ HIKI OLA - It is the dawning of a new day for you! We wish you nothing but success and happiness as you share your light with the world. We love you and can’t wait to celebrate YOU every step of the way!

With love -

Mom, Dad, Max, Mason & Ponyo

389 Mia Starkman

Greer

Greer-

You have more than exceeded the daughter for which we wished. You are bright and beautiful, with strong character, virtue, a foundation of innate wisdom, a moral compass, commitment and integrity. These qualities have, and will lead you towards success.

Your sensitivity and self-confidence enable connections with others that will always stay with you. Continue adding light and laughter around you in the refined, sophisticated manner in which you do. Stay genuine – It’s infectious. Keep your questioning and thirst for knowledge. Congratulations on your graduation. The world is waiting for all you are!

Mom, Dad and Jake

390 Greer Udelson

Jed

Watching you grow into a considerate, charming, quick-witted and determined young man has been a privilege and joy. We’re so very proud of you, Jed, and we hope you are always happy and realize your dreams.

If you believe in yourself half as much as we believe in you, you will make miracles happen. So enjoy the journey and remember how much you are loved.

Emily

Congratulations, Emily!

I know you have worked very hard. I am so proud of you and excited for your future.

Oh, the places you’ll go… I can’t wait to see what comes next. I know you will always be a kind and caring person. That’s the most important thing.

Mom, Dad, Mia, Owen & Eli

Love, Mom

391 Jed Seiner / Carolyn Wallace

Leonardo

Congratulations to an amazing son and brother!

Seeing you grow into a wonderful young man has been a privilege. Now it’s time to navigate this world on your own, but remember that mom, dad and your brother will always be with you no matter where you are.

Love you with all our hearts.

Mom, Dad, and your brother.

Francesca

Francesca:

Your Mom and Dad have enjoyed watching your many experiences in high school. We are proud of your dedication to your studies and your scholastic achievements. They are testimony to your hard work and perseverance. We have witnessed your transformation into a young adult, and take pleasure in the knowledge that you have depth in the quality of care and fairness for others. These traits will serve you well as you move forward. We have always felt that your presence will make our world a bit better and now we are certain of it.

We wish you the best always.

392 Leonardo Natale / Francesca-Lauren Seguin

Iason

Our dearest Iason (aka Jason, J and Mac)

What a remarkable journey it has been so far! Despite the life changes you underwent, you remained true to your principles and faced all the challenges with humor, love, compassion and a positive attitude.

You are such a gifted young man and we are very proud of you. You are off to college now, and new possibilities unfold before you. Be true to yourself, follow your instincts and know that, no matter what, we stand behind you in full support.

Your loving parents,

Pops & Zou

393

Iason Makrymichalos

Jakob

Jakob,

I’ve watched with amazement as you’ve grown into the man you are today. Now, I am watching with great excitement to see what you become. Keep in mind the words of Golda Meir “Make the most of yourself by fanning the tiny, inner sparks of possibility into flames of achievement.”

I’m confident that with your talent & determination, the sky’s the limit! Someday you’ll look back at this yearbook & think about all that shaped your experience. But now it’s time for something new!! As your biggest fan, I can’t wait to see what happens next!

Xoxo - Mommy

394 Jakob Schneider

Cadence

Congratulations Cadence!

We are incredibly proud of you. You are all hustle, gutsy, sassy, thoughtful and spread “bubbles of joy.” There is nothing you can’t do!

Wishing you love, happiness, peace, success, and lots of fun on your journey. We treasure and respect everything about you Boo Bear. Time to fly, little bird!

We love you always!

Mom, Dad, Bryant, Bitsy, Beauty, Rock and Smooch

395 Cadence Barkan

Congratulations! You are an amazing young man that is kind, giving, funny, intelligent, handsome and you have an incredible future!

You are the best son and big brother and we are so proud of you! We love you and are always here for you.

Love,

396 Jax Feinstein

Jax,

Mom, Dad and Alexa

Carla

Carlita,

Congratulations on your graduation!

You are ready for the next chapter in your life. We’ve loved watching how you’ve managed to have fun in everything you do, how you find ways to bring us together for a game and how you make us laugh inadvertently. You are a very creative and talented artist and hope that you find a space in your life to keep it alive.

We wish you keep your eagerness to have fun and your playful spirit in everything you do.

397

Carla Friedlander

Te queremos mucho,

Mami, Papi, Alana, Cachito y Harvey

Christian

Congratulations on your graduation, Christian.

We are so proud of you and your amazing accomplishments. You have dedicated yourself to the pursuit of excellence in all you do. We couldn’t be more happy to celebrate this chapter with you and anticipate the next stage of your life’s journey.

We love you endlessly.

Mom, Dad and Chloë

Madison

Dear Madi,

Congratulations! We are so incredibly proud of all your hard work and all that you have accomplished. We can’t wait for you to start your next chapter and look forward to seeing everything you achieve. Continue to dream big and aim high.

We wish you success and we love you so much! Best of luck in school next year and we will miss you!

Love,

Mom, Dad & Michelle

398 James Christian Geter / Madison Huang

Emma

Emma,

Congratulations! It has been a gift watching you grow from our little girl into a remarkable young woman. We are incredibly proud of you and amazed by all you have accomplished with such poise and grace.

Your kindness, intelligence, perseverance and big heart enrich our lives every day. No matter where life takes you, know that we are here for you, cheering you on with endless love and support.

We wish you happiness, love, and success always! Keep reaching for the stars. We can’t wait to watch you continue to shine!

Love always,

399 Emma Gould

Mom, Dad, Sam and Jared

Jacob

Congratulations Jake!!!

Watching you grow into the kind, smart and funny young man that you are today has been one of our greatest achievements.

Not only do you put your mind to accomplishing what you want, but you’re also willing to do the hard work to achieve your goals. When we look at your athletic and academic journey at Pine Crest, it clearly shows.

It has been so much fun watching you reach your milestones in life so far. We can’t wait to see what the future holds for you!

With all our love, Mom, Dad, Max, Robert and Randi

400 Jacob Karmin

Milah

Milah,

Watching you grow into the incredible, beautiful, intelligent young woman you are today has been a great joy. You live a life filled with fun and adventure. You always make those around you smile with your humor. The future is yours to create and we have no doubt you will design a great one for yourself.

In the words of Rascal Flatts… “May your dreams stay big and your worries stay small.”

Congratulations on your graduation! We are so proud of you!

Milah Loeb

Ryan

Behind you, all your memories. Before you, all your dreams. Around you, all who love you. Within you, all you need. Go confidently in the direction of your dreams! Live the life you have imagined. Believe deep in your heart you’re capable of achieving anything you put your mind to. – Lilli

Vaihere

We are proud beyond measure. Your quick wit, endless sense of humor and dedication amazes us. May life only bring obstacles that reinforce your resilience, success that keeps you humble, happiness that makes you giddy and love that conquers all.

We love you,

Ryan-

Mom & Dad

402 Ryan Nowatski

Jake

Dear Jake,

We are so proud of you as you get ready to embark on your new chapter. You are a star in our skies and we could not have asked for a smarter, kinder, more talented and sweet son. We know you will achieve great things in your new journey and can’t wait to see what the future holds for you.

With all our love, Mom, Dad and Natali

Julia

Dear Julia,

We are so very proud of the inspiring and amazing lady you have become. It has been a joy and privilege to experience the world with you. We love you very much and wish you a lifetime of health, happiness and success in whatever you choose to do.

Love,

Mom, Dad and Family.

403 Jake Markowitz / Julia Podkoscielny

Dhiya

Dear Dhiya,

You brighten our lives every single day with your infectious smile and witty humor. You are kind, intelligent, humble, thoughtful and most of all, a loyal friend. Here’s to adding new experiences and colors to your life ahead! We are filled with pride.

404 Dhiya Reddy

Loads of love, Momma, Daddy and Didi

Andrés

Andrés,

You are kind, funny, a loyal brother and son and you have a contagious energy few can deny.

Your competitive spirit will take you far – it already has – and we trust that everything you have learned the past 17 years will let you see the magic in everything you do.

Go and conquer the world! Explore the unexplored, be curious, trust your instincts and enjoy the ride.

Congratulations! We adore you.

405

Andrés van Woerkom

Daniel

Una etapa de tu vida que termina y otra etapa que comienza. De nuevo cuentas siempre con nosotros. Da y recibe todo el amor posible.

Arregla las cosas que te duelen. Olvida lo que se intentó y no se pudo. Enfócate en lo positivo.

Aprende a ser puntual y a priorizar. Cuida tu cuerpo, es tu herramienta de vida.

Lo más importante: recuerda que siempre estás acompañado. Dios es tu principal guía.

Ve construyendo cada día de la mejor y más feliz forma.

Eres único Daniel!!!

406 Daniel Quintero

Mahyoub

TO OUR SON and BROTHER

We wish YOU the strength to face challenges with confidence, along with the wisdom to choose your battles deliberately.

We wish YOU adventure on your journey and may YOU always stop to help someone along the way.

We trust that YOU will listen to your heart and take risks carefully.

Always KNOW how much YOU are LOVED.

WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU. Congratulations!

LOVE,

Dad, Mom, Maha and Leila

407 Mahyoub Yatak

Annick

Congratulations to you my darling French fry Annick,

As your life marches toward new stages, may you always remember to stay curious, remain humble and most importantly, be kind. Make memories to cherish and choose your own adventure.

Cheers to you my angel. We love you more than anything.

Mommy and Petra xxx

“You brought me some cake!” said Stillwater. “That was very nice of you. Is it your birthday?”

“No,” said Addy.

“It’s not mine, either,” said Stillwater. “But let me give you a gift for my uncle’s birthday. I will tell you a story.”

-Zen Shorts

408 Annick Coleman

Amandia

Dearest Amandia,

Life was good, but you made it great Everything changed on December 8 We’ll always be there to cheer you on Forever in our hearts, forever you’ll belong.

Proud of so much, but one thing’s for certain You make us happiest, being such a good person There’s drive, compassion and magic in your eyes That will take you wherever you want to go in life.

Thank you for making every day such a treat Thank you for making our lives so complete Thank you for seeing every important goal through And thank you dear Amandia for being awe-inspiringly you.

We love you Ad Infinitum

Mom, Dad, Emilia, Stavros (& Romeo)

Amandia Farsedakis

Evan

Dear Evan,

We have seen you grow through so many amazing milestones, from your first steps, to your first day at school, to all the performances and moments in between. You have become a truly talented and amazing young man with a bright future ahead of you. You can accomplish anything you set your mind to and we are so proud of the person you have become. As you embark upon your next chapter, remember that your family loves you and will always support and be there for you.

Evan

It has been an honor to watch you grow from this curious, strongwilled little kid into the extraordinary young man you are today.

You continue to make us proud with your enthusiasm, dedication, optimism and insightfulness. You are wise beyond your years and have an incredible spirit, wicked sense of humor and kind nature that we know will take you far in life.

We are so excited for this next chapter of your life to begin and can’t wait to see where this journey takes you. Continue to live your life authentically and be great! We will always be your biggest fans!

Love,

410 Evan Goldman

Love,

Dad, Evan, Grandma, Grandpa, Aunt Jill, and of course, Ruby

Mom, Mark, Ryan, Izzy, Gavin and Ruby!

Isabella

Isabella, Bella, B’Bam, Baby Packer:

You’ve been known as many names but there is only one of you! You are undoubtedly the most unique and original character!

Since you were born, your big heart, beautiful smile and presence have drawn in so much love and loyalty from your friends and family. We couldn’t be prouder or happier for you Bella!

We know that your future is bright and just waiting for discovery! Stay true, stay wonderful and know we adore and love you forever!

Mommy, Daddy, Julia and the Poochies! Go Bella!!!

Nani and Papa and Nani and Alan send their love!

All your Aunts and Uncles and Cousins are jumping for joy for you too!

Isabella Packer

Kristian

Darlin’, don’t quit your daydream It’s your life that you’re making

It’s not big enough if it doesn’t scare the hell out of you

If it makes you nervous

It’s probably worth it

Why save it for sleep when you could be living your daydream?

When we were kids in the backyard Playing astronauts and rockstars

We all got these big ideas

One day, they’re replaced with fears

How did we get here? Lily Meola

So my Dear KRISTIAN, DAYDREAM

It’s your life that you’re making!

WE BELIEVE You will turn your dream into reality.

Love,

Mum, Dad, Grandpa and Grandma

Lillian

Lilly,

We are all so very proud of you! We’ve watched you grow into an amazing young woman! As you head on to your next adventure, we cannot wait to see where the road goes.

We love you!

Mom, Dad, Alyssa, Sasha, and Scout!!

412 Kristian Ivanov / Lillian Weiss

Ryan

Ryan,

We are so proud of you and all that you’ve accomplished. You amaze us with how smart, talented and creative you have grown to be. You are beautiful inside and out!

We are confident that you will achieve great things in life. Follow your dreams, but most importantly be happy!

Our love is unconditional, and we will always be here to help and support you. We are your biggest fans!!

Love,

413 Ryan Honig

Mom, Dad, Jacob, Cameron, Harry, Bachi and Dilsa

Alexa

To our amazing, talented and determined daughter. We are so proud of your tenacity and the way in which you approach life. God has blessed you with many gifts! May he continue to be the light that guides you. Your energy and kindness is an inspiration to us all.

We are excited for the next chapter in your life and cannot wait to see the direction you choose as your life’s journey. Always know that we are your biggest advocates and will always be here for you. Keep striving for your dreams and never settle.

We love you!

Mom, Dad, Rauly and David

414 Alexa Cepero

The Crestian

Dear Anna, Isabella and Lauren,

Your team of photographers, designers and writers wishes you the very best college adventure. Thank you for inspiring us with your professionalism, enthusiasm and creativity. You leave behind a legacy of excellence.

Congratulations!

415

Anna Medrano / Lauren Balfour / Isabella Neville

The Crestian

We embarked on this journey and together we made a book.

It may be stating the obvious to say that our work is a team effort. Every yearbook team needs designers, editors, writers and photographers, but we focused on all the possibilities that came from leaning into someone else’s ideas from the very beginning. Some of the best spreads and most cherished moments came from early morning Yerdzday Thursday meetings or from long-after-school brainstorming sessions, with everyone sitting around one computer learning by watching each other work.

This book was a labor not of individual creativity, but of embracing thinking out loud, together.

“Individually, we are one drop. Together, we are an ocean.”

-Rynosuke Satoro

417 The Crestian

Meet the Editors

418 The Crestian

Anna Medrano Editor-in-Chief

Isabella Neville Editor-in-Chief

Lauren Balfour Editor-in-Chief

Sofıa Mukamal Chief Design Editor

Elani Kodner Chief Design Editor

Avery Holzer Chief Copy Editor

Lou Lou Hauser Managing Editor

Ellie Gómez Chief Photography Editor

Maya Heyman Chief Photography Editor

Jordyn Schmidt Assistant Design Editor

Chloe Anderson Rosters Section Editor

Arnav Sadasivan Principal Photographer

Ava Malkin Senior Section Editor

Daniel Quintero

Logan Schwedelson Junior Editor

Madison Rechter Junior Editor

Jordana Friedman Junior Editor

Jamir Rolle Principal Photographer

Samantha Feldman Assistant Chief Copy Editor

Nathaniel Pritzker Principal Photographer Principal Photographer

Meet the Team

Olivia Morrissey Captions Editor

Manuela De Armas Assist. Mnging. Editor Matthew Lopez Principal Writer

Ellie Mukamal Student Journalist

Maya Peles Student Journalist

Sydney Lerner Student Journalist

Aering Elswig Student Journalist

Rodney Henry Student Journalist

Mia Farber Student Journalist

Sophie Staller Student Journalist

Maddox Marzano Student Journalist

Hannah Stanley Student Journalist

Sam Weisfısch Business Manager

Lindsay Noyola Principal Designer

Andrés van Woerkom Lead Student Journalist

Arsenii Aleshin Student Journalist

A

Abou Shousha, Abdel Rahman 189, 272, 273

Abou Shousha, Nour 163, 245, 271, 272, 274, 279

Abouelenin, Tarek 151, 254, 266, 272, 274, 279

Abuhamda, Jad 151, 161, 263, 267, 269, 272, 273, 279

Academics

Advanced Television Production 159

Anatomy and Physiology I and II Honors 54

Anatomy Honors 54

Art Post-AP 33

Artifıcial Intelligence Post-AP 229

Biology 20, 54, 140, 162, 233

Biology AP 020, 021

Biology AP 020, 021

Biology Honors 54, 162, 233,

Biology Honors 55

Calculus AB AP 084, 164, 174

Calculus AB AP 84, 164, 174

Calculus I Honors

Calculus I Honors 76, 188

Chemistry 162, 233

Chemistry Honors 54

Chinese 430

CompSci Principles AP 34

Computer Science 234, 235

Computer Science A AP 34

Digital Art 176

Economics AP 054, 070, 233

Economics AP 20

Engineering 155, 273

English Honors Society 279

English I Honors 3, 58

English I Honors 58

English Language 58, 87, 174, 230

English Language and Composition AP 058, 087, 230

English Literature and Composition AP 174

Entrepreneurship 171, 207, 234, 236

Environmental Science AP 020, 054

Environmental Science AP 20, 54

Film Studies 159

French 430

French AP 87

French Honors Society 278

Geometry 34

Geometry 34

Government and Politics AP 13, 233

Government and Politics: United States

AP 13

Great Decisions, Character, and Consequences 10

Health 10

Human Geo AP 20

Human Geography AP 20

International Relations Honors 13

Marine Biology 54, 71, 96

Mu Alpha Theta 278

National English Honors Society 279

Organic Chemistry Post-AP 428

PCTV Broadcasting 159, 221, 235, Psychology AP 20, 71, 174, 267

Physics C AP 3

Physics I AP 20

Political Science Seminar Post-AP

PreCalc Honors 11 Psychology AP 20, 70, 71, 174

Rho Kappa 278

Robotics 155, 188, 229

Science National Honors Society 54, 278

Science Research Program 3, 54, 55, 164, 183, 204

Science Research Program 3, 54, 55, 164, 183, 204

Shakespearean Literature Post-AP 87, 174

Social Entrepreneurship 3, 171, 207

Social Sciences 13, 20, 174, 231, 232, 233

Spanish 430

Spanish II 235

Spanish IV 61, 231

Spanish IV Honors - Heritage Speakers 86

Spanish IV Honors 61, 86, 231

Spanish Language and Culture AP (for Heritage Speakers) 17

Spanish Language and Culture AP 171

Spanish Language and Culture AP 87

Spanish Literature and Culture AP 21

Spanish Literature AP 21

Studio Art AP 33

Talented Writers 3, 59, 92, 108, 109, 143

Talented Writers Program 3, 59, 92, 108, 109

United States History AP 162

United States History Honors 162

US History AP 162

World History AP 013, 162

World History AP 13, 162

Adames, Antonia 151, 252, 253, 259, 262, 276

Adler, Rebecca 92, 189, 219, 221, 241, 242, 247, 251, 260, 261, 264, 270, 271, 275, 276, 278, 279, 282

Adler, Sara Pearl 007, 061, 064, 065, 074, 104, 108, 175, 185, 252, 260, 261, 264, 267, 271, 273, 275, 277, 278, 279 Agrawal, Aman 151, 241, 248, 261, 268, 269, 270, 273, 279 Agudelo Hernandez, Santiago 175, 263, 266, 269, 271, 279 Ajay, Alexa 2, 101, 130, 151, 242, 248, 260, 261, 263, 271, 272, 274, 275, 276, 277, 279 Ajay, Claudia 151, 241, 242, 268, 272, 274, 276, 279 Aleshin, Arsenii 69, 85, 114, 122, 133, 150, 151, 246, 273, 279, 417 Alexanderson, Kerri-Anne 83, 93, 232 Allen, Evie 163, 173, 249, 259, 268, 269 Alligan, Alexandre 175, 252, 277 Almasri-Abuhamda, Maha 235, Almeida, Lucas 189, 267, 269, 270, 278, 283 Altschul, Ryan 35, 151, 246, 269, 274 Ambasht, Avanti 021, 022, 085, 175, 241, 242, 251, 259, 261, 269, 270, 279 Amunategui, Matthew 051, 097, 135, 175, 249, 251, 266, 271, 278, 279

Anagnoste, Katelyn 163, 253, 260, 266, 271, 272, 273, 276, 278, 279

Anagnoste, Sean 189, 221, 248, 261, 262, 263, 264, 268, 269, 270, 274, 275, 276, 335 Andersen, Ava 105,189, 247, 263, 272, 273, 275, 316 Andersen, Brady 151, 249w, 254, 263, 266, 274, 279 Anderson, Aidan 175, 250, 264, 265, 268,269,271,275, 278,279 Anderson, Chloe 064, 093, 175, 270,273, 276, 279, 416, 417 Anderson, Jane 169 Andrew, Angelina 034, 163, 242, 247, 249, 259, 266, 268, 269, 273, 276, 279 Anidjar, Emily 096, 175, 261, 262, 263, 264, 265, 266, 268, 269, 271, 272, 275, 277, 278, 279, 417 Anidjar, Samuel 151, 250, 260, 261, 264, 266, 268, 269, 272, 273 Antonio, Zoe 163, 247, 274, 276, 278 Ariza, Guillermo 163, 246, 256, 267, 278 Aronoff, Jack 175, 256, 277 Aronson, Daniel 175, 256, 261, 263, 266, 275, 276,277 Atreya, Eshaan 151, 268, 269, 270, 273, 276, 279 Avivi, Rya 057, 175, 241, 242, 259, 264, 268, 273, 274, 276, 279 Avivi, Talia 57, 151, 241, 242, 266, 268, 276, 279 Avny, Olivia 030, 031, 189, 221, 241, 245, 247, 260, 263, 266, 267, 268, 272, 275, 276, 352 Awaida, Karen 163, 242, 255, 261, 268, 269, 272, 278, 279 Awaida, Stefan 113, 189, 249, 254, 261, 263, 269, 270, 272, 276, 278, 279, 320 Ayres, Brennan 151, 261, 263, 272, 279 Azout, Alexandra 189, 261, 264, 267, 275, 278, 279 Azout, Lucas 163, 249, 254, 256, 259, 264, 265, 267, 269, 274, 276, 278 Azout, Noah 163, 250, 261, 264, 268, 278, 279 B Badgamia, Akshat 189, 221, 250, 261, 263, 270, 271, 273, 276, 278, 279 Bailey, Kingsley 163, 246, 265, 269, 274, 277 Bakalarz, Elizabeth 135, 151, 259, 264, 267, 274, 279 Balfour, Lauren 026, 48, 059, 69, 077, 105, 188, 189, 228, 229, 247, 260, 261, 264, 269,272, 273, 274, 276, 278, 279, 341, 416, 417 Bancroft, Spencer 189, 221, 261, 265, 267, 268, 275, 276, 278

Banks, Ashley 151, 161, 248, 249, 259, 260, 261, 266, 269, 274, 279

Banks, Nicole 101, 151, 248, 249, 259, 260, 261, 266, 267, 269, 274, 275, 276, 279

Banks, Samantha 058, 94, 100, 163, 248, 249, 259, 261, 274, 275, 276, 278, 279

Bansal, Aryan 163, 252, 256, 263, 265, 268, 269, 270, 271, 273, 275

Barkan, Cadence 056,109, 189, 221, 241, 253, 264, 268, 269, 271, 273, 275, 276, 278, 279, 395 Barnard, Grayson 150, 151, 256, 263, Barraez, Fabiana 175, 241, 245, 272, 274, 276, 277, 278

Barroncini, Joanie 88, 151, 242, 249, 267, 268, 271, Barry, Elizabeth 221, 235

Barry, Josephine 029, 48, 060, 190, 221, 245, 260, 263, 266, 275, 276, 279, 365

Barukhin, Shayna 099, 32, 151, 255, 261, 272, 274

Bary, Jessica 190, 221, 248, 267, 269, 278

Bary, Stephanie 53, 151, 248, 259, 261, 264, 267, 274, 279

Baudrit, Brian 235

Baum, Elliot 081,163, 250, 254, 259, 264, 266, 267, 269, 278

Beard, Tyler

Becker, Rachel 71, 190, 221, 248, 261, 262, 264, 265, 268, 270, 272, 278, 279, 318

Bendrao, Jack 163, 250, 256, 259, 264, 267, 268, 269, 274, 278

Bendrao, Salomon 190, 250, 259, 263, 264, 266, 272, 278, 279

Berger, Danielle 57, 190, 241, 242, 263, 264, 266, 267, 270, 272, 274, 275, 276, 277, 278, 279, 285, Berger, Jeremy 163, 250, 254, 268 Berger, Jessica 151, 241, 242, 251, 264, 268, 271, 273, 276, 279, Bergman, Jack 175, 252, 263, 264, 276, 278

Bergner, Molly 25, 099, 151, 245, 255, 263, 266, 417

Berinstein, Jason 175, 259, 263, 266, 271, 278, 279

Berinstein, Jeffrey 111, 151, 242, 252, 259, 262, 263, 266, 267, 268, 271, 274, 279

Berkun, Jonah 057, 104, 175, 242, 252, 264, 278, 279 Berman, Isaac 175, 252, 263, 278, 279 Bernick, Gabriel 77, 190, 221, 246, 262, 263, 264, 267, 274, 276, 278, 279, 332, 417 Bernstein, Micah 21, 28, 190, 260, 265, 266, 269, 273, 279 Berry, Clifford 075, 163, 252, 269, 275 Berry, Olivia 163, 242, 243, 266, 267, 271, 278, 279

Bertran de Balanda, Amélie 36, 151, 161, 255, 261, 266, 273, 276, 279, Bhagchandani, Amish 175, 241, 270, 275, 277, 278, 279

Bhatnagar, Aanjini 35, 151, 247, 259, 268, 270, 271, 272 Bianco, Sydney 76, 190, 266, 275, 306 Bibliowicz, Elie 190, 259, 263, 264 Bibliowicz, Ilan 163, 264, 269 Billante, Sophie 33, 190, 221, 242, 262, 264, 267, 268, 269, 271, 278, 279 Billig, Micah 151, 253, 263, 267, 269, 279 Bishop, Robert 235 Bodenweber, Kelsey 175, 248, 268, 278 Bodmer, Natasha 37, 151, 241, 242, 247, 251, 259, 268, 269, 272, 273, 279 Bolja, Sarah 6, 57, 146, 190, 200, 251, 261, 271, 272, 276, 278, 355 Bona Baker, Nancy 235 Bordin, Sophia 175, 272, 276, 278, 279 Botting, Riley 26, 68, 69, 105, 190, 247, 261, 273, 274, 275, 278, 310

Bowie, Jahsiah 163, 250, 261, 266, 267, 268, 270 Boyd, Nikki 066, 235, 237 Braverman, Kaelin 103, 119, 163, 247, 255, 261, 262, 265, 266, 268, 272, 273, 278, 279 Brocato, Cayden 015, 090, 132, 163, 242, 256, 262, 263, 268, 269, 270, 276, 279 Brodie, Spencer 151, 263, 266, 268, 269, 277, 279

Brooke, Chase 193, 221, 261, 266, 268, 283 Brown, Samuel 15, 34, 193, 349 Bruskin, Evie 163, 261, 269, 277 Bryan, Dylan 085, 132,175, 256, 268, 277 Buda, Daniel 163, 265, 269 Buetel, Addison 151, 268, 273, 276, 279

Burgess, Dave 235

Burgess, Jacob 193, 221, 241, 248, 260, 273, 275, 278, 279, 339

Burke, Samantha 079, 142, 163, 251, 255, 260, 261, 264, 271, 276

Burke, William 46, 193, 254, 260, 263, 267, 278,

279, 286

Bushnell, Morgan 151, 256, 263, 279 C Cahn, Jaxson 134, 175, 250, 263 Caparelli, Cole 175, 253, 263, 268, 276

Carosella, Nico 193, 221, 262 Carr, Thomas 151 Carregal Yege, Santiago 85, 123, 151, 266, 267 Cassell, Ryan 163, 252, 260, 269, 275 Casseus, Vanessa 193, 241, 242, 270, 276 Cavallaro, Kristina 230 Cepero, Alexa 119, 193, 253, 255, 268, 272, 278, 414 Ceritelli, Jillian 111, 127,193, 221, 242, 248, 262, 266, 267, 268, 270, 272, 278, 279, 370 Ceritelli, Troy 163, 253, 267, 268, 269 Cervantes-Flores, Camila 163, 245, 251, 259, 269, 274, 275, 278, 279 Chalich, Bridget 163, 259, 265, 268, 271, 274, 276 Chan, Kenneth 076, 175, 252, 263, 266, 269, 271, 273, 277, 278, 279

Chancis, Jade 70, 71, 193, 261, 268, 274, 275, 276, 278, 342, 417

Chappell, Catherine 101, 127, 163, 242, 248, 262, 271, 274

Chavez, Aidan 039, 051, 080, 081, 175, 185, 239, 242, 250, 259, 260, 268, 277, 278, 279 Chavez, Dylan 36, 80, 151, 242, 251, 259, 272, 279 Chawla, Ashwin 97, 163, 252, 263, 269, 270, 271, 276, 278, 279 Chawla, Rishi 151, 263, 266, 270, 271, 273, 274, 275, 277, 279 Chen, John 89, 132, 163, 249, 250, 256, 266, 269, 272, 273, 274, 276 Chen, Nathan 89, 132, 136, 163, 249, 250, 254, 256, 263, 269, 272, 273, 274, 279

Chervony, Claudia 231, 247 Chin, Emma 58, 122, 163, 251, 255, 262, 264, 265, 266, 268, 271, 273, 274, 277, 279, 278, Chizever, Sophia 089, 133, 175, 245, 263, 264, 269, 275, 417 Choi, Madison 151, 245, 266, 274, 275, 276, 279 Christiansen, Aurora 151, 155, 242, 245, 247, 248, 261, 266, 269, 271, 273, 274, 276, 279 Chuadry, Ayaan 163, 256, 268, 272, 273, 274, 275, 279, 278

Chung, Bradley 47, 81, 152, 156, 250, 254, 270, 273, 276, 279

Cichoski, Amy 235, 237 Clark, Matthew 175, 259, 264, 271, 277

Clubs Asian and Pacifıc Islander Club 110, 111, 234, 273

BSA 196, 258, 270

Book Club 259

Young Dems 277

Young Republicans 277

Latin Club 111, 260

Multi-racial Culture Club 277

Creative Writing Club 109, 266

Cancer Awareness Club 018, 072, 261

Chess Club 263

Computer Science Club 277

Drama Club 268

Economics and Investing Club 277

Jewish Heritage Club 264

A.I. 277

Environmental Action Club 260

Video Game Club 269

Gender Equality Club 263

Film & Digital Media Club 264

German Club 259, 226

Forensic Science Club 277

GSA 267

Hip Hop Club 277

Indian Heritage Club 111, 258, 270

Italian Club 268

Visual Arts Club 271

Middle Eastern Culture Club 111, 272

IDEAS Club 262

Tea Club 277

Cryptocurrency & Blockchain Club 277

French Club 277

Latinx Student Association/Spanish Club 111, 259

Math Club 277

Party for Common Ground 264

Interfaith Dialogue Club 270

Architecture and Design Club 265

Pre-Law Club 277

Pre-Med Club 272

Muslim Solidarity Club 277

Russian Club 266

Science Club 273

Carribean Club 277

Plant Pals Club 272

Fashion Club 262

Sports Analytics 263

Women in STEM 271

Greek Heritage Club 262

Self Defense Club 277

Health, Nutrition, and Fitness Club 267

Mythology Club 260

Positive Mindset Club 267

Mock Trial 277

Model UN 019, 038, 039, 112, 113, 187, 226, 268 PC Paw Print 102, 103, 211, 261

Upper School Robotics Club 265

Pine Crest TILE 018, 269

DECA 018, 123, 266

Model Congress 018, 112, 113, HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) 277

TSA 011, 122, 123, 155, 183, 221, 273, 278

Student Leadership Council 183

US Advisory Committee 277

Cole, Jack 163, 246, 260, 263, 266, 268, 269, 271, 279

Coleman, Annick 39, 193, 260, 261, 262, 263, 265, 268, 270, 272, 273, 276, 278, 279, 408

Coleman, Petra 22, 39, 123, 152, 241, 255, 260, 261, 262, 268, 269, 271, 273, 274, 275, 277, 279

Combs, Kasey 175, 256, 268

Connors, Melanie 236

Connors, Quinn 162, 249, 252, 256

Cook, Demmianne

Cornick, Chance 74, 75, 163, 252, 267, 278, 279 Correa, Nathaniel 053, 175, 249, 253, 268,269, 274, 276 Corredor, Isabella 123, 175, 248, 259, 263, 273, 278, 279 Cortadellas, Gisela 152, 251, 260, 263, 271, 273, 275, 276, 417 Costa, Arthur 193, 211, 261, 268, 273, 275, 276, 278, 279, 353

Dobzinski, Noa 86, 164, 259, 262, 263, 264, 266, 268, 271, 272, 273, 274, 276, 278, 279

Dodich, Shane 194, 221 Doyle, Jake 175, 252, 259, 264, 267, 276, 277 Driscoll, Annelise 68, 164, 247, 260, 265, 266, 267, 268, 269, 272, 276, 277 Driscoll, Jocilyn 152, 251, 260, 276 Duarte, Gabriel 123, 164, 171, 252, 262, 269, 274, 276, 278, 279 Dubose, Chloe 152, 242, 259, 261, 269, 275, 276, 279, 417 Dubose, Lourdes 126, 146, 280, 281,188, 194, 242, 261, 262, 268, 270, 271, 272, 273, 274, 277, 278, 279, 321

Durall, Christian 175, 270, 274, 277 Durall, Taylor 164, 251, 270 Durfy, Javani 164, 250, 268, 269, 270, 277 Dycus, James 47, 234, 237 E

Edelman, Sara 131232

Edwards, Brynn 152, 242, 253, 259, 260, 268, 270, 271, 272, 273, 279 Edwards, Hadley 107, 135, 175, 245, 259, 260, 262, 271, 272, 278, 279 Egizi, Bella 006, 176, 247, 260, 273, 277 Egizi, Sofıa 152, 247, 265, 266, 268, 269, 273 Egozi, Sophia 128, 164, 173, 245, 264, 274 Elderkin, Chloe 57, 194, 241, 242, 278, 279

Eldridge, Lindsey 125, 176, 255, 268, 271, 273, 275, 276, 277, 278

Ellsweig, Aerin 139, 152, 241, 243, 251, 260, 261, 262, 264, 266, 268, 269, 274, 279, 417

Elnatan, Mica 164, 265, 269 Elvira, Rafael 235 Engelhardt, Jayden 029, 47, 123, 136,194, 216, 221, 245, 259, 261, 264, 266, 278, 279 Everett, Trish 13, 232, 233, 428 F

Fabbri, Sasha 164, 245, 247, 266, 268, 269, Faison, Dylan 119, 152, 249, 254, 270 Faison, Quincy 26, 105, 194, 254, 270, 313 Fajerstein, Aviah 010, 056, 176, 260, 263, 267, 272, 273,274, 276, 277 Farber, Mia 125, 152, 261, 263, 264, 268, 273, 274, 279, 417 Farkas, Sophia 164, 261, 268, 269, 271, 277 Farquharson, Chase 52, 153, 249, 254, 256, 263, 270, 274, Farrell, Caia 194, 242, 260, 266, 267, 268, 273, 274, 276, 278, 279 Farrell, Caterina 107, 153, 251, 262, 265, 266, 267, 271, 274, 276

Crescimano, Linda 239 Cunningham, Jenelle 80 Curran, Timothy 16, 57, 123, 134,192, 234 D Dadia, Mahi 9, 164, 242, 269, 270, 274, 276, 279 Dailey, Macy 230 Davila, William 175, 249, 254, 266, 276, 278 Dawson-Scully, Luke 193, 221, 246, 266, 268, 269, 278, 306 De Armas-Kucich, Manuela 044, 045, 050, 085, 174, 175, 207, 248, 259, 277, 278, 279, 417 Del Vecchio, Jake 175, 253, 259, 266 Delgado, Ivan 236, 249 Denhard, Cole 051, 175 Deterville, Zharick 164, 241, 245, 251, 260, 264, 266, 270, 272, 274, 276, 278 Dettor, Parker 164, 250, 256, 269, 274, 278 Dhalla, Dilnaam 164, 241, 269, 277, 278, 279 DiNoia, Gianna 164, 242, 248, 266, 268, 274, 278, 279 DiNoia, Juliana 164, 194 Dion, Tristan 128, 152, 246, 252, 254, 268, 274, 276, 279 Disick, Noah 194, 221, 263, 264, 270, 276, 284, 417 Dispoto, Isabella 152, 251, 266, 268, 417 Dobin, Merrick 164, 245, 261, 264, 271, 274, 276 Dobzinski, Netta 164, 259, 262, 264, 266, 268, 271, 272, 273, 274, 278, 279

IT’S SELFIE TIME

Farsedakis, Amandia 194, 221, 262, 269, 274, 278, 279, 409 Farsedakis, Emilia 164, 253, 265, 269, 274, 277 Fasulo, Gretchen 235237 Fasulo, Lucille 153, 242,261,268,276,279 Fay, Christopher Feeley, LilaRose 104, 164, 245, 247, 276, 277 Feeley, Samantha 27, 105,194, 251, 260, 263, 267, 272, 273, 274, 276, 277, 278, 279 Feeley, Thomas 074, 176, 252, 268, 273, 277, 278 Feinstein, Jax 28, 194, 260, 265, 269, 271, 276, 279

Feldman, Samantha 28, 101,194, 221, 248, 261, 264, 266, 274, 279, 354, 416, 417 Feldman, Sasha 101, 165, 242, 248, 261, 264, 274

Ferber, Jonah 006, 176, 266, 271, 273, 276, 278, 279 Ferrara, Roman 176, 246, 250, 260, 268, 276, 279 Ferro, Thalia 176, 260, 261, 262, 263, 268, 271, 272, 274, 276, 277, 278, 279

Fine Arts

Ballet Program 221, 241, 242, Band 19, 22, 23, 53, 57, 90, 91, 191, 241, 243

Chorus 5, 22, 53, 57, 66, 191, 219, Dance Program 221 Federation Districts 168 Film Studies 159 Jazz Band 22, 92, 93, Orchestra 22, 66, 90, 91, 168, 219, Playing for Change 57, 191 Sculpture and Ceramics 33 Select String Ensemble 241, Select Vocal Ensemble 23, 90, 242 Thespians 241 Visual Art Post-AP 33 Contemporary Dance 242 Drawing and Painting I 32, 33 Select Band 241 Television Broadcasting and Film Production 159, 221, 235 Visual Arts and Digital Media Design 14, 77, 92

Finkelberg, Charles 129, 165, 249, 254, 264, 268, 276, 278, 279

Firdman, Stephanie 235 Firic, Sofıa 176, 245, 272, 276, 277, 278, 279 Fishman, Lily 26, 28, 29, 72, 197, 261, 262, 264, 265, 275, 279, 374

Fleisher, Max 176, 252, 263, 272, 273, 276, 278

Flory-Struzer, Amelie 165, 260, 264, 267, 269, 273

Fordin, Daniella 153, 251, 255, 260, 263, 264, 266, 269, 272

Fordin, Sydney 165, 242, 261, 264, 266, 268, 273, 274, 276

Forman, Brett 153, 254, 266, 269, 275, 279

Forman, Lilli 51, 61, 118, 119, 176, 255, 263, 269, 274, 276, 278, 279, 279

Foster, Jeffrey 236

Fowler, Harley 8, 165, 245, 251, 264, 269, 276, 277 Fowler, Marina 197, 251, 263, 264, 267, 268, 274, 276, 277, 279, 309 Francis, Patrick 112, 165, 242, 268, 274, 276, 279 Francisco, Abby 153, 242,248,261,264,266,273, 274,275,276,279 Francisco, Tyler 13, 127,197, 242, 261, 262, 266, 268, 270, 273, 274, 276, 278, 279, 302, Frank, Jonathan 123, 153, 250, 260, 266, 267, 269, 271, 274, 275, 276, 277, 279 Frawley, Ryan 153, 246, 254, 261, 261, 268, 272, 273 Freedman, Jayden 35, 176, 246, 264, 266, 267, 274, 275, 277, 278, 279 Freedman, Julia 153266273279 Frei, Andrea Rose 165, 263, 267, 269, 271, 277 Frei, Gabrielle 30, 176, 245, 247, 264, 268, 274, 277, 278, 279 Frerichs, Catherine 165, 275, 276, 277, 278,

Friedlander, Carla 197, 264, 268, 271, 274, 270, 278, 279, 397 Friedman, Gary 113,232, 264 Friedman, Jordana 14,16,18,153,178, 245, 249, 261, 264, 272, 274, 276, 279, 416, 417 Friedman, Laney 197, 221, 262, 267, 270, 273, 274, 276, 278, 343 Friedman, Raina 153245262269273

Friedman, Rebecca 112, 176, 240, 242, 248, 261, 264, 268, 278, 279

Friezo, Anna 72, 176, 251, 260, 263, 266, 268, 277 Friezo, Marco 153, 254, 260, 261, 268, 272

Fromkin, Jonathan 197, 221, 252, 263, 264, 275, 278, 279, Frost, Parker 153, 245, 260, 261, 264, 269, 274 Fucci, Siena 37,110, 134, 153, 241, 242, 255, 261, 269, 273, 276, 279

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Gabrielle, John 197, 221, 254, 261, 278, 310 Gabrielle, William 30, 106, 165, 246, 261, 262, 265 Gaddy, Garhyson 057, 176, 241, 242, 259, 260, 263, 268, 270, 273, 278, 279 Gadh, Mehak 93, 165, 247, 260, 262, 266, 268, 270, 272, 273, 274, 276, 278, 279 Gailitis, Peter 197, 241, 254, 266, 268, 279, 378 Gal, Ella 165, 245, 260, 261, 262, 265, 266, 268, 269 Ganden, Katherine 232, 233, 276 Gandreti, Anya 153,241,242,255,266,268,269, 270,271,279, Gandreti, Asha 7, 90, 165, 168, 241, 242, 251, 262, 266, 268, 269, 270, 271, 272, 273, 274, 276, 277, 278, 279 Garfı, Francesca 71, 98, 148, 165, 253, 255, 159, 168, 271, 274, 278, 279 Gavrilovic, Aleksandra 153263272279 Gay, Tariq 238, Gayle, Nailah 176, 260, 261, 265, 268, 269, 270, 271, 273, 274, 276, 278 Geiger, Ava 7, 8, 77, 108, 162, 165, 233, 251, 259, 260, 417 Gellman, Ilana 197, 221, 245, 262, 267, 268, 270, 272, 273, 278, 279, Gellman, Shaina 153, 247 ,255, 267, 268, 272, 276, 279 Gerrits, Donovan 165, 241, 277, 279 Gerry, Sanjay 165, 250, 269, 275, 277, 278 Gerry, Shanti 176, 251, 265, 267, 271, 273, 278 Gerszuny, Lital 235 Gertz, Jacob 153256263266279 Gertz, Taylor 050, 176, 255, 259, 276, 277, 278, 279 Geter, James 47, 48, 249, 272, 278, 279, Ghadiali, Danyal 057, 177, 246, 268, 270, 273, 277, 278, Ghanta, Priya 111,177, 241, 242, 251, 264, 268, 270, 271, 278, 279, Ghulamali, Haris 197, 261, 264, 266, 268, 272, 276, 278, 279, Gilbert, Caroline 135,177, 245, 260, 263, 268, 273, 276

Gittlin, Hunter 17153252266

Gladding, Alexandra 98,99,105,197, 221, 253, 255, 263, 266, 267, 268, 278, 289

Gladding, Stephen 51,124, 153,253,279

Gleiber, Jonathan 165, 261, 264, 267, 269, 271, 274, 275, 278, 279

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Goel, Evalina 153, 241, 245, 251, 266, 268, 269, 273, 274, 276, 279 Gold, Mia 34, 92,153, 245, 266, 272, 279, 417 Goldberg, Aubrey 134, 153,248,261,264,265,279 Goldberg, Brandon 057, 177, 279 Goldberg, Holly 235 Goldman, Evan 23, 198, 221, 241, 273, 275, 276, 279, 410 Goldschlag, Ryder 198, 249, 264, 347 Goldstein, Andrew 153, 181, 249, 276, 417 Goldstein, Mia 92, 165, 172, 242, 261, 264, 266, 272, 273, 174, 275, 276, 277, 278 Goldszmidt, Camila 56, 198, 259, 261, 264, 268, 272, 275, 278, 279, 370, 417 Gómez, Ellie 014, 018, 043, 052, 057, 066, 68, 078, 079, 080, 091, 092, 117,121,128,139, 152, 156, 177, 188, 203, 221, 228, 229, 230, 241, 242, 251, 260, 265, 266, 267, 276, 278, 279, 416, 417 Gómez, Gabriela 084, 177, 135, 251, 255, 259, 261, 267, 271, 272, 275, 277, 278, 279 Gómez, Patty 46, 86, 100,143,171, 203, 213, 231 Goodwich, Ava 153, 251, 269, 271, 272, 273, 274 Gordinier, Jennifer 232 Gordon, Charles 165, 260, 261, 265, 266, 268, 269 Gorguisheli, Kate 186,198, 251, 266, 269, 272, 275, 276, 278, 279 Gorlovezky, Dylan 153261266267269 Gould, Emma 198, 242, 248, 261, 266, 269, 278, 279, 399 Graham, Kelly 238 Gratwick, Peter 177, 252, 263 Gratwick, Philip 121232 Grau, Nicole 177, 259, 263, 267, 277, 278, 279, Gray, Jack 90, 165, 241, 242, 277, 279 Grayer, Benjamin 153252254 Greenberg, Isaac 198, 221, 263, 264, 276, 278, 279, 322 Greenberg, Michael 6, 39,113, 198, 221, 268, 275, 277, 278, 279, 295 Greenberg, Rian 020, 174, 177, 255, 264, 277, 278, 279 Greenhut, Adam 57, 135, 234, 263, 277 Grimaldi, Jacob 177, 261, 266, 276 Groome, Trenton 153248265 Grossman, Harrison 015, 102, 177, 254, 259, 263, 272, 276, 277 Grossman, Jayden 153, 245, 260, 261, 264, 266, 268, 274 Grover, Ethan 84, 198, 221, 241, 260, 265, 269, 274, 278, 279, 380 Grover, Simran 37,153,241,251,259,263,266,26 8,270,275,276, Guanire, Ezequiel 231 Guarini, Siena 044, 064, 095, 177, 245, 248, 261, 274, 277, 278, 279, Guerrier, Alexandria 39, 149, 165, 242, 245, 261, 268, 269, 270, 271, 272, 276, 278, 279 Guimaraes, Gabriela 039, 122, 177, 251, 259, 263, 267, 269, 271, 272, 273, 274, 277, 278 Gulia-Janovskaia, Katrin 114,153, 266, 271, 274, 279 Gunning, Tanner 165, 254, 265, 266, 268, 270, 274, 275, 276, 277, Gupta, Yash 165, 252, 259, 263, 267, 268, 269, 270, 271, 272, 273, 274, 276, 277, 279, 278 Gurfel, Phillip 177, 254, 266, Gutek, Mallory 232, 233 Gutt, Joseph 36,153, 250, 252, 263, 264, 266, 267, 269, 274, 279

Gutt, Matia 153, 241, 242, 245, 259, 261, 264, 268, 269, 274, 275, 279 Guzinski, Lillianna 153, 242, 251, 259, 266, 267, 269, 273 H Hage, Tyler 111, 177, 252, 277 Hale, Tyler 165 Haligman, Dylan 127,198, 221, 242, 248, 266, 278, 279, 307 Hamaway, Bryce 177, 260, 261, 264, 265, 266, 271, 278, 279 Hamilton, Zekai 26, 48, 196, 198, 249, 250, 270, 272, 278, 279, 431 Hammond, Jeremy 235, 237 Hanaka, Chase 050, 177, 246, 261, 266, 267, 268, 271, 277, 278, 279, Hanaka, Cole 177, 249, 263, 266, 268, 269, 275, 279 Hancock, Candace 153,241, 255, 259,267,268,276 Harpaz, Zachary 177, 269, 271, 273, 276, 278, 279, Harrah, Angela 154, 241, 255, 259, 268, 269, 273, 279 Harrigan, Michael 105,198, 221, 253, 317 Harrigan, Wendy 232 Harris, Blake 154, 250 Hartley, Julia 236 Hauser, Leo 154, 246, 264, 274 Hauser, Lou Lou 013, 016, 030, 032, 054, 070, 090, 096, 097, 104, 177, 195, 237, 245, 261, 271, 274, 278, 279, 416, 417 Hayes, Lauren 154, 259, 261, 266, 271, 279 Haykov, Phillip 165, 241, 252, 263, 266, 279, Haykov, Rebecca 79, 165, 241, 242, 245, 151, 259, 261, 262, 266, 267, 268, 269, 270, 271, 272, 275, 276, 278, 279, Hazleton, Maximillian 36,154, 249, 254, 261, 263, 267, 269 Hedman, William 154, 250 Heller, Ethan 198, 250, 264, 275, 279 Heller, Lindsey 031, 177, 245, 247, 263, 267, 268, 269, 276, 278, 279 Hemeon, Miel 023, 177, 241, 242, 259, 260, 261, 264, 266, 267, 268, 271, 274, 276, 278, 279 Henry, Johanna 154, 242, 245, 247, 259, 270, 272, 273, 276, 279 Henry, Rodney 29, 54, 56, 92, 98, 154, 254, 266, 269, 270, 273, 279, 417 Hensbergen, Chelsea 17, 154, 241, 272, 273, 276, 279 Hernandez, Jamille 5, 76, 234 Hernandez, Ryan 11, 60, 165, 256, 279 Heyman, Maya 032, 052, 080, 085, 090, 092, 177, 228, 229, 253, 263, 268, 269, 274, 277, 278, 279 Hibbs, Timothy 204, 236, 249 Hillen, Brett 165, 263, 264, 267, 269, 273, 275 Hlatki, Michael 249 Hlatki, Robert 201, 215, 246, 250, 261, 264, 268, 269, 278, 279, 308, 309 Hodes, Hayley 119, 177, 185, 253, 255, 261, 264, 268, 272, 273, 274, 275, 276, 278, 279 Hoffman, Rowan 154, 246, 252, 254, 269, 273, 275, 276 Holtz, Aiden 177, 254, 266, 267, 268, 277, 278 Holzer, Avery 006, 013, 020, 031, 034, 039, 042, 054, 056, 063, 075, 083, 097, 103, 117, 121, 152, 156, 168, 177, 179, 180, 215, 219, 228, 229, 237, 254, 264, 266, 268, 274, 277, 278, 279, 416, 417 Honig, Harrison 154, 254, 266, 267, 275, 279

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Honig, Ryan 201, 221, 268, 413 Hooper, Brooke 177, 245, 247, 261, 262, 271 Horangic, Basil 165, 267, 269, 275 Horvitz, Jessica 33, 78, 165, 251, 261, 269, 271, 273, 276

Hoteit, Maya 201, 272, 278, 279, Huang, Madison 123,201, 262, 266, 267, 269, 273, 278, 279, 308

Hudson, Paige 177, 248, 259, 263, 266, 269, 277, 417 Hudson, Steven 201, 221, 351 Hughes, Charlotte 166, 245, 251, 259, 261, 263, 266, 272, 274 Hujber, Layla 79, 154, 241, 242, 245, 249, 251, 261, 263, 272, 275, 276, 279 Hull, Aidan 201, 221, 241, 271, 276, 279 Hurt, Ian 124, 174, 177, 185, 253 Huttman, Chase 154, 254, 264, 266, 267, 269, 273, 274, 279 Huttman, Masyn 166, 245, 264, 266, 267, 268, 269, 274, 276

Hutzler, Aidan 201, 221, 264, 270, 273, 276, 278, 279, 290 I

Isaacson, Abigail 099, 154, 255, 272 Isaacson, Lily 201, 221, 245, 264, 278, 279, 378 Ivanov, Kristian 113,201, 261, 268, 277, 412 J Jablin, Alivia 101, 177, 248, 274, 277 Jacobson-Bertanzetti, Emory 154, 160, 247, 268, 274 Jacobson-Bertanzetti, Parker 154, 247, 263, 266, 269, 274, 275, 276, 279 Jaimes, Elena 8, 201, 245, 251, 262, 266, 268, 270, 272, 273, 275, 277, 278, 356 Jain, Diya 97,119,201, 221, 255, 268, 270, 278, 279, 298 Jain, Riya 154, 241,245,259,261,263,268,269,2 71,273,274 Jamal, Aaron 166, 254, 263, 265, 269, 274, 278 Jamal, Aden 178, 272, 275, 278, 279 Jarecki, Jonathan 071, 176, 178, 256, 263, 268 Jarolem, Nash 105,118,201, 252, 254, 264, 278 Jeannot, William 178, 241, 254, 270, 279 Jendrasko, Ana Jobson, Zoey 017, 044, 052, 059, 100, 166, 150, 154, 155, 203, 248,249, 255, 260, 261, 263, 266, 269, 274, 275, 276, 279, 417 Johnson, Boston 202, 278, 357 Jones, Jake 152, 154, 246, 266, 271, 273, 278, 279 Jones, Ronin 074, 152, 178, 246, 252, 263, 271, 273, 275, 278, 279 Joos, Philip 129, 166, 250, 254, 266 Jordan, Charlotte 154, 241, 244, 255, 261, 263, 268, 272, 273, 274, 275, 276, 277, 279 Joselson, Blair 164, 166, 247, 271, 278, 279 Joseph, Riya 154, 245, 268, 274, 276, 279 Julien, Jake 105, 178, 248 K Kalirao, Misha 166, 272, 274 Kaplan, Cole 154, 253, 256, 263, 269, 279 Kaplan, Zachary 10, 202, 221, 241, 242, 263, 264, 278, 279, 380 Kaplan, Zachary 178, 241, 252, 264, 268, 277, 278, Kar, Anya 11, 166, 241, 251, 267, 270, 276, 277, 279 Karamchandani, Sanjana 202, 261, 263, 267, 268, 270, 278, 360 Karmin, Jacob 110,202, 221, 249, 269, 273, 274, 400

Karpf, Nicholas Kashdan, Andrew 145232 Kathein, Aidan 166, 263, 264, 268, 269, 274, 275 Kathein, Daniel 10, 202, 221, 264, 266, 269, 271, 273, 275, 276, 278, 279, 361 Katz, Samuel 74, 202, 221, 241, 242, 252, 264, 267, 270, 272, 278, 279, 362 Kaufman, Sasha 202, 260, 261, 263, 264, 276, 278, 279, 319 Kaufman, Sydney 050, 178, 251, 260, 263, 266, 268, 275, 277, 278 Kazazian, Ara 154, 252, 263, 266, 272 Kelly del Valle, Ryan 154, 249, 250, 259, 261, 263, 266, 268 Kelly del Valle, Sofıa 155, 241, 251, 260, 261, 266, 268, 269, 276, 279 Kelsky, Joshua 202, 221, 253, 319 Keser, Ryan 232 Kessler, Sophia 093, 178, 251, 264, 268, 269 Keyes, Danielle 056, 064, 071, 178, 245, 251, 264, 266, 271, 273, 274, 276, 277, 278, 279 Keyes, Lindsey 131, 178, 185, 245, 261, 263, 264, 268, 274, 276, 277 Khakhria, Shail 199, 202, 221, 250, 254, 262, 265, 270, 273, 276, 278, 336 Khatchikian, Alec 155, 263, 269, 279 Khatchikian, Gregory 178, 256, 267 Kheda, Arwa 106,202, 261, 269, 270, 271, 273, 274, 276, 278, 279, 320 Kheda, Taher 155, 263, 264, 269, 270, 272, 273, 274, 279 Khilnani, Ayan 202, 250, 259, 263, 270, 271, 275, 278, 279, 369 Khosa, Ibha 46, 75, 166, 251, 259, 268, 270, 274, 275, 277 Khouri, Antoine 91, 235, 237, Khouri, Elias 166, 252, 268, Khouri, Kareem 98, 150, 155, 252, 254, 270, 272, 273 Khouri, Thomas 155, 269, 274, 276 Kilpatrick, Ruby 166, 260, 266, 267, 271, 272, 278 Kinigopoulo, Timothy 166, 266, 268, 274, 275 Kirkendall, Kristen 236239 Kirkpatrick, Laura 178, 247, 259, 260, 261, 263, 268, 277, 278, 279 Kirschner, Thomas 166, 254, 261, 278 Kleinberg, Alexis 231, 235 Kleinman, Taylor 166, 245, 251, 264, 269, 274 Knight, Patricia 61,60,131, 234, 237 Knight, William 086, 155, 259, 272, 273 Koczwara, Mason 105,124,202, 253, 275, 383 Kodner, Elani 006, 039, 044, 052, 054, 056, 063, 066, 068, 073, 074, 077, 078, 085, 097, 098, 104, 109, 154, 164, 166, 170, 177, 178, 182, 228, 229, 251, 260, 264, 268, 269, 274, 277, 278, 279, 416, 417 Koleilat, Hadi 123, 155, 241, 246, 272, 273, 279, Kolettis, Keri 234, 236 Komorech, Boden 178, 263, 271, 273, 278, 279 Koopman, Isabella 29, 33, 51,122, 205, 207, 260, 264, 265, 274, 278, Kornfeld, Zachary 071, 178, 254, 266, 268, 279 Krass, Charlotte 178, 185, 245, 247, 258, 260, 262, 263, 268, 274, 278 Krass, Julia 69179241245261200 Krassan, Ellie 98,183, 205, 212, 249, 251, 261, 263, 274, 276, 278, 279, 303, 417 Kreiss, Jacob 179, 249, 255, 259, 263, 265, 267, 273

Krivskaya, Yelena 235, Kroner, Julian 155, 276 Kronrad, Jordyn 92, 126, 166, 168, 242, 260, 273, 276, 417 Kruger-Robbins, Frank 231 Kruglyakova, Alexandra 166, 266, 276, 277, 278 Krusch, Matthew 89, 133, 166, 250, 256, 263, 264, 266, 269, 278, 279 Krusch, Sydney 205, 260, 264, 267, 268, 274, 276, 278, 279, 295 Krut, Leah 39,179, 243, 261, 265, 267, 269, 271, 277, 279 Krymski, Michael 166, 252, 263, 266, 275, 279 Kurt, Anne 26, 55, 205, 208, 259, 272, 275, 277, 278, 279 L La Gala, Kailer 205, 249, 275, 364 Lakhdhir, Jibran 166, 263, 271, 273, 274, 275, 278, 279 Lalsingh, Ava 166, 251, 263, 265, 266, 270, 276, 277 Lambert, Dennis 235 Landa, Richard 155, 269, 273 Landry, Michaela 105, 114, 205, 221, 253, 273, 274, 277, 337 Lang, Jayden 179, 247, 255, 263, 265, 271, 273, 277, 279 Lansing, Edward 75, 179 Lansing, Peter 166, 252, 269, 271, 273, 276, 278, 279

Larned, Lauren 116, 166, 251, 263, 268, 271, 272, 278 Larson, Kristen Lauria, Jesus 166, 259, 268 Lavaux, Ilana 15,179, 247, 269, 275, 279, 417 Lawlor, Marian 205, 261, 263, 272, 274, 276, 277 Lawlor, Robert 150, 155, 256, 267, 268, 272, 273 Lawlor, Scott 132, 179

Lazar, Jonathan 32, 166, 252, 256, 277, 278, 279 Lecour, Lucia 155, 251, 259, 261, 264, 266, 268, 269, 274, 275, 276 Lee, Emily 167, 265, 266, 271, 273 Leibsohn, Alan 155, 250, 261, 265 Leibsohn, Sydney 273 Leifert, Deborah Lekkas, George 88, 179 LeMieux, Chase 155, 250 Leps, Christina 231226 Lerner, Sydney 010, 036, 042, 083, 118, 121, 134, 155, 159, 228, 229, 234, 261, 267, 272, 274, 275, 276, 279, 417 Levin, Noa 16, 179, 271 Levin, Samara 205, 269, 273, 274, 278, 279 Levin, Yoel 155, 252, 266, 267, 269 Levine, Benjamin 89, 167, 256, 264, 269 Levine, Max 039, 155, 241, 264, 268, 269, 279, Levitis, Allen 68, 167, 246, 261, 263, 264, 266, 268, 269, 273, 274, 275, 278, 279 Lewin, Jonathan 179, 251, 259, 265, 267, 273, 279 Liberman, Jacob 073, 205, 259, 264, 267, 278, 279 Liff, Brody 088, 205, 221, 249, 263, 264, 267, 278, 279, 291

Liguori, Nino 68, 235 Lin, Christopher 155, 246, 269, 273 Lin, Sara 179, 247, 250, 261, 263, 269, 271, 273, 273, 277, 279 Lisabet, James 179, 265, 269, 272, 277 Little, Stephanie 33, 235, 237 Livoti, Dominick 205, 221, 264, 268, 273, 277,

278 Llorente, Alexander 155, 252, 269, 279, Lobis, Ally 70, 106, 125, 167, 249, 262, 268, 269, 274, 276, 277, 417

Lobis, Jacob 089, 156, 249, 250, 256, 269, 274

Locations

Banks Field 237

Egan Library 15, 17, 86, 161, 169, 239, 428

Elliot Family Track 31, 237 Feldman Pavilion 237

Health Offıce 237

ICI Auditorium 38

iLab 51, 61, 176, 237, 239, 96, 97, 139

Kelly Boathouse 74

Language Lab 87

Morris Family Courtyard 15, 150, 192

Nutter Dining Hall 43, 72, 180, 239

Orchestra Pit 22, 66, 87

Panther Cafe 238

Social Science Wing 174

Stacy Auditorium 16, 87, 191, 102, 126, 131

Stacy Gymnasium 56

Student Union 16, 84, 85, 169, 182, 238, 239, Technology Department 238

Upper School Offıce 239

Weight Room 31, 78

Wittich Family Fountain 14, 76

Woodson Pool 152, 164, 211

Loeb, Milah 205, 221, 242, 262, 268, 269, 270, 273, 276, 279, 401

Lolis, Thomas 59, 230, 235

Lopez, Matthew 21, 67, 103, 179, 211, 259, 261, 267, 269, 271, 273, 275, 277, 279, 417 Losardo, Kyle 234

Lotenberg, Isabella 029, 123, 206, 221, 248, 266, 278, 279, 363 Lowe, Nicholas 102,234, 261

Lucovic, Steven 249

Luong, Tyler 156, 242, 259, 268, 269, 272, 273, 275, 276, 279 M

Machado, Virginia 61, 231 Mahfood, Gianna 21,179, 243, 267, 269, 277 Mahtani, Riana 13,39,76,179,249,261,268,270,27 1,275,275,277,278,279 Maister, Sienna 167, 242, 248, 249, 260, 261, 264, 274, 279 Makrymichalos, Iason 206, 393 Maldonado, Alfonso 206, 221 Maldonado, Sofıa 017, 156, 242, 243, 259, 269, 272, 273, 274, 276 Malkin, Ava 47, 206, 216, 248, 268, 278, 279, 312, 416, 417 Mamonova, Daria 156, 259, 265, 266, 271, 276, 277, 279 Mandel, Talia 206, 242, 248, 264, 266, 267, 268, 269, 271, 273, 275, 276, 279 Mandel, Zachary 156, 263, 264, 266, 268, 269, 274, 276, 279 Markowitz, Jake 057, 090, 206, 221, 241, 242, 246, 264, 267, 271, 272, 274, 275, 276, 277, 278, 279, 403 Marks, William 6, 167, 265, 273, 276, 279 Martin, Jake 179, 252, 262, 268, 272 Martinez, Mickael 206, 249, 250, 278, 292 Martoma, Joshua 178, 269, 271, 279, 278 Marvin, Max 188, 206, 278, 384 Marx, Abigail 156, 242, 259, 264, 271, 272, 274, 275, 277, 279

Marx, Elijah 179, 262, 264, 266, 268, 272, 278 Marzano, Maddox 020, 056, 92, 156, 161, 256,

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263, 417

Marzano, Mason 167, 256, 268

Marzouca, Alicia 99,125, 141, 179, 253, 255, 269, 277, 279

Maschler, David 206, 221, 249, 263, 264, 278, 323 Matuszak, Cameron 167, 266, 269, 274, 276

Matuszak, Skylar 36, 62, 156, 167, 245, 262, 269, 417

Maxwell, Alexandra 206, 275, 278, 347 Mazulis, Isabel 180, 268, 271, 273, 277

McCabe, Stevie 32, 95,180,245,247,261,269,2 73,275,277

McCawley, Patrick 48, 119, 206, 221, 254, 269, 300

McConvery, Alison 96,180, 242, 264, 266, 273, 274, 276, 277, 278, 279 McDonnell, Kathryn 232 McGinn, Caitlin 33, 100, 126, 167, 242, 248, 249, 261, 268, 273, 274, 276, 278, 279

McGuire, Ella 206, 221, 241, 242, 264, 265, 267, 275, 279, 344

McKee, Amy Lynn 167, 242, 251 Medeiros, Isabella 8, 25, 136, 162, 167, 179, 245, 259, 417 Medina, Danica 100, 167, 248, 249, 276, 278

Medrano, Anna 010, 027, 029, 081, 103, 155, 209, 221, 240, 242, 243, 248, 275, 278, 279, 369, 415, 416, 417 Medrano, Trent 167, 246, 250, 254, 266, 268, 269, 279 Meli, Ava 156, 245, 260, 266, 268, 269, 272, 273 Meli, Mia 156, 245

Mellett, Stephen 156, 249, 256

Melomed, Bernard 70,180, 241, 252, 261, 264, 267, 268, 269, 272, 273, 274, 275, 276, 277, 279 Merchel Czubek, Leon 68, 156, 246 Mertz, Brooke 105, 167, 248, 259, 260 Mertz, Connor 15, 167, 248, 263, 269 Meszaros, Krisztian 115, 188, 209, 252, 260, 278, 279

Metzger, Jessie 60,92, 229, Meyer, Harlowe 156, 251, 261, 264

Meyer, Kyra 014, 027, 070, 071, 209, 216, 221, 233, 251, 269, 271, 273, 274, 276, 277, 278, 279, 384, 417

Milano, Alexander 167, 249, 256, 263, 269

Milano, Lucas 209, 269, 267, 268, 269, 275, 276, 278, 304

Miller, Tyler 13,113,121,131,226, 232, 235, 269

Mittal, Aayan 156, 241, 252, 260, 270, 274, 279, Mittal, Saiya 168, 244, 245, 260, 270, 271, 272, 274, 278, 279 Momah, Kyana 168, 245, 269, 270 Monroe, Samantha 168, 245, 261, 266, 268, 269, 274, 276 Montague, Kristen 33,70,180,247,251,259,261, 273,274,278 Montague, Sophia 061, 195, 209, 221, 263, 266, 267, 274, 275, 276, 366 Monteleone, Evangelyne 156, 251, 259, 261, 268, 272 Moody, Natalia 127, 168, 173, 242, 248, 259, 261, 268, 274, 276, 278 Morales, Francesca 156, 245, 259, 267, 268, 272, 276, 279 Morales, Julian 168, 252, 268, 269, 277, 278 Morales, Sarah 156, 248, 259, 268, 274, 279 Morell, Paul 188, 209, 250, 278 Moreno, Isabel 066, 156, 161, 241, 242, 261, 266, 267, 268, 274, 276, 279

Moreno, Sofıa 168, 251, 259, 269, 274, 276, 277, 278 Moreno, William 156, 250, 261, 265, 269 Morgan, Daniel 209, 254, 266, 269, 278, 386 Morris, Christopher Morris, Jamie 229 Morris, Remy 027, 033, 055, 108, 192, 209, 221, 264, 267, 270, 273, 275, 276, 345 Morrissey, Olivia 64, 76, 80, 92,112, 152, 180, 250, 268, 271, 274, 276, 278, 279, 417 Morse, Samuel 023, 103, 108, 109, 209, 242, 264, 265, 268, 271, 272, 278, 279, 293 Moss, Sara 209, 260, 263, 264, 269, 273, 275, 276, 277, 278, 279, 324 Moss, Zachary 157, 249, 254, 263, 267, 269, 273, 279 Mukamal, Ellie 007, 014, 036, 46, 059, 082, 92, 94, 119, 121, 157, 176, 228, 233, 239, 255, 264, 267, 273, 274, 276, 279, 417 Mukamal, Sofıa 6,10,14,46, 48, 50, 52, 60, 87, 92, 100, 101, 110, 118, 159, 180, 228, 229, 230, 232, 255, 264, 266, 268, 272, 274, 276, 278, 279, 416, 417 Mullen, Alexander 168, 248, 254, 264, 269, 273, 274, 275, 277, 278, 279 Mullen, Samuel 87, 180, 254, 261, 267, 268, 275 Mullen, Victoria 127, 157, 242, 248, 261, 263, 266, 274, 279 Munson, Emerson 168, 269, 417 Musa, Andrea 20,22,24,44,156,174,180,248,261, 263,266,269,275, 417 N Nagle, Sean 168, 250, 254, 256, 263, 266, 268, 269, 273, 276, 278, 279 Nakhamkin, Rachel 20,78,180, 248, 266, 268, 275, 277,279, 417 Napold, Dominick 249, 250 Narwani, Neil 192, 209, 263, 267, 270, 271, 275, 279, 325 Nass, Naji 49, 110, 209, 262, 266, 269, 272, 273, 274, 275, 288 Natale, Leonardo 210, 250, 254, 268, 278, 392 Natt, Alison 006, 008, 025, 059, 077, 162, 168, 230, 245, 260, 277, 278, 279, 417 Navia, Felipe 157, 252, 259, 261, 263, 276 Nealy, Colin 146, 210, 246, 272,278, 279 Neumann, Andreas 61, 87,180, 241, 242, 254, 266, 267, 268, 275, 276, 277 Neumann, Mathias 039, 210, 221, 241, 279 Neville, Isabella 020, 043, 054, 057, 077, 083, 085, 102, 188, 199, 203, 210, 221, 228, 251, 258, 262, 268, 270, 272, 278, 279, 287, 415, 416, 417 Newell, Kristen 168, 255, 265, 266, 270, 271, 273, 274, 277, 279, 278 Nicolo-Jones, Cosima 157, 241, 251, 259, 263, 266, 268, 269, 271, 272, 279, Niederman, Summer 055, 210, 221, 261, 266, 268, 278, 279, 340 Nisman, Stacy 111, 226, 232 Niu, Evan 075, 168, 252, 269, 270, 271, 273, 274, 275, 276, 278 Noesser, Troy 10, 180, 252, 261, 267, 277, 279 Norinsberg, Maxim 168, 268, 275 Norkin, Matthew 15, 39,180, 249, 259, 260, 263, 264, 266, 268, 272, 274, 275, 277 Nottingham, Marin 037, 157, 251, 259, 260, 268, 272, 279 Nowatski, Ryan 210, 260, 274, 275, 278, 402 Noyola, Lindsay 11,13,16,57, 60, 80, 94, 139, 157, 165, 228, 229, 243, 259,260, 269, 274, 275, 276, 416, 417

Chief-Copy-Editor Avery Holzer ’24, Managing Editor Lou Lou Hauser ’24, Chief Photography Editor Ellie Gómez ’24 and Sra. Patty Gómez joined Chief Design Editor Sofıa Mukamal ’24 as they marked the returned of all third-deadline proofs.

Anna Medrano ’26, Isabella Neville, Sra. Patty Gómez, Ellie Gómez ’24 and Avery Holzer ’24 closed shop after submitted the last 86 pages for their fourth and last deadline. The next day, part of the team left to NYC to attend the 96th Annual CSPA Conference.

O

O’Brien, Megan 3, 232

O’Brien, Paige 180, 245, 249, 251, 260, 263, 269, 271, 272, 273, 275, 276, 279, 278

O’Connell, Paul

O’Mahoney, Katherine 180, 268, 274, 276, 279

O’Neil, Gabrielle 210, 248, 272, 278, 373

O’Sullivan, Daniel 71, 210, 256, 261, 268, 270, 278, 279

O’Sullivan, Ella 86, 157, 245, 270, 279, Obst, Cooper 157, 253, 263, 266, Obst, Parker 35,180, 246, 263, 267, 278

Ochoa-Master, Yael 180, 260, 264, 268, 276, 277, 278, 279, 278

Ockerman, Lisa 229

Omer, Arsalan 132,180, 256, 262, 263, 269 Opperman, Alyssa 080, 168, 251, 260, 263, 274, 277

Opperman, Lucas 68, 69, 181, 246

Opperman, Rafael 027, 210, 246, 261, 268, 270, 273, 278

Ortega, Marisa 46, 109, 139, 230

Osei, Savanna 157, 159, 245, 273, 274, 279 P

Packer, Isabella 210, 221, 248, 273, 411 Palombo, Marcus 157, 241, 250, 259, 266, 269, 272, 279, Paris, Mia 210, 245, 258, 260, 262, 266, 272, 275, 276, 277, 334 Parkinson, Latoya 234 Parra, Andres 128,168, 249, 250, 256, 259, 263, 278 Parra, Natalia 85, 157, 242, 248, 259, 260, 263, 274, 276, 279 Parra, Nicolas 92, 204, 210, 241, 242, 250, 254, 259, 262, 265, 267, 268, 275, 276, 278, 279, 367, 417 Partin, Sophie 122,181, 243, 263, 268, 276, 277 Pastor, Sydney 168, 263, 269, 274, 276 Pecoraro, Gabriella 126, 213, 242, 267, 270, 271, 272, 275, 278, 279, 305 Peiretti, Silvina 210, 232 Peles, Danielle 181, 245, 247, 266, 268, 271, 272, 275, 279, 278 Peles, Maya 17, 60, 92, 157,251,264, 266,268, 276, 279, 417 Pender, Aidan 76,181, 266, 268, 273, 278 Pepos-Lebrun, Tillie 157,241,268, 274, 276, 279 Perelman, Ethan 87,181, 254, 266 Perez, Angel 139,171, 234 Perez, Tomas 213, 221, 250, 254, 263, 268, 271, 278, 279, 311 Perlman, Jacob 181, 241, 255, 265, 266, 267, 268, 276, 278, 279 Perry, Joseph 234 Petit, Vivienne 25, 157, 245, 260, 269, 275, 279 Pettibone-Clark, Tyler 181, 253, 269, 273, 279 Pezaris, Chloe 9,181, 245, 267, 269, 275 Pichardo, Sophia 033, 168, 241, 242, 260, 266, 267, 268, 269, 279 Pierson, Glen 35, 197, 229 Pierson, Glen 35, 229 Pion, Jacob 055, 98, 145, 213, 221, 249, 252, 254, 266, 275, 276, 278, 279 Pizá, Cecilia 061, 130, 213, 221, 263, 266, 278, 279, 350 Pliske, Eileen 236 Podkoscielny, Dagmara 211, 232, 428 Podkoscielny, Julia 68, 69, 104, 211, 213, 221, 247, 261, 274, 276, 277, 403 Pollok, Matthew 157, 254, 263, 269, 277,279

Popper, Ethan 213, 259, 264, 267, 277, 278, 279, 328 Porat, Zachary 168, 250, 269 Port, Samantha 213, 221, 261, 264, 270, 297 Port, Zachary 058, 168, 261, 264, 268, 274, 276, 279 Porte, Brianna 181, 242, 246, 262, 263, 264, 268, 274, 276 Potenti, Stella 79, 119, 199, 213, 258, 268, 277, 383 Powers, Raymond 234 Prince, India 169, 260, 269 Prine, Glenn 169, 252, 259, 268, 269 Pritzker, Nathaniel 27, 68, 92, 93, 123, 191, 192, 195, 196, 199, 200, 203, 204, 207, 208, 211, 212, 213, 215, 216, 219, 221, 273, 278, 279, 325, 416, 417 Pritzker, Sari 075, 169, 251, 261, 264, 267, 269, 274, 275, 277, 279, 417 Promnitz, Krista 60, 229, 238 Publications Crestian 12, 22, 56, 60, 77, 76, 78, 83, 86, 88, 179, 191, 192, 196, 203, 207, 211, 212, 216, 221, 228, 229, 231, 237, 415, 1, 102, 103, 143, 432, 120, 124, 132, 138, 144, Paw Print 211, 261, 102, 103 PCTV 159, 221, 235, 102, 103 Scribbler 207, 265, 102, 103 Pump, Chyenne 79, 236, 251 Puranda, Aiyana 169, 241, 268, 269, 271, 279 Pusateri, Emmy 93,181, 242, 242, 259, 268, 275, 279, 278 Q Quetgles, Madison 48, 49, 213, 221, 248, 294 Quintero, Daniel 27, 56, 92, 118, 125, 133, 141, 213, 275, 278, 279, 406, 416, 417 R Rais, Daniel 157, 249, 263, 269 Rajter, Gabriella 169, 263, 264, 266, 271, 274, 276, 277, 278, 279 Rashbaum, Jaimee 60, 229, 232 Readon, Corye 53, 101, 213, 249, 270, 277 Rechter, Madison 39, 52, 77,116, 134, 143,137, 157, 245, 259, 261, 263, 264, 266, 274, 275, 279, 416, 417 Reddy, Dhiya 128, 129, 214, 221, 245, 278, 279, 404 Reese, Ivan 20, 206, 232, 249, 271 Reese, William 169, 254, 269, 276 Reid, Kirra 28, 80, 86, 146, 214, 245, 247, 251, 262, 267, 268, 270, 271, 275, 278, 371 Reid, Robert 157, 250,241, 279 Reisner, Skylar 62, 77, 108,141,169, 233, 265, 266, 271, 276, 279, 417 Reitzes, Daniel 256, 263,264,266,269,273,274,276, 279 Renger, Amanda 157, 241, 251, 261, 271, 272, 273, 274, 279 Restrepo-Stier, Dannie 181, 251, 263, 269, 272, 275, 278, 279 Rhea, Chloe 39, 169, 242, 248, 262, 268, 271, 272, 274, 276, 277, 278, 279 Rhine, Evan 86, 157, 247, 254, 263, 273, 279 Rhine, Jackson 181, 247, 255, 261, 271, 271, 279, 278 Ricard, John 84, 231, 232 Ricotta, Chiara 181, 260, 261, 263, 271, 272, 273, 275, 276, 278, 279, Ricotta, Michael 157, 254, 268, 272, 276, 279 Riesz, Athan 169, 272, 273, 276, 278 Riesz, Liam 56, 214, 221, 250, 260, 265, 271, 273,

Elani Kodner ’24, Avery Holzer ’24, Ellie Gómez ’24, Sra. Patty Gómez, Sofıa Mukamal ’24 and Lou Lou Hauser ’24 take their selfıe after a very long but productive day of work. These fıve juniors have been staffers of the yearbook team since their freshman year.

278, 375 Riley, Mackenna 214, 221, 248, 276 Riley, Pierson 181, 254, 260, 261, 263, 268, 271, 273, 275, 277, Rishi, Jenna 157, 260, 261, 268, 273, 276 Rivere, Emilie 169, 251, 264, 265, 271, 274, 277, 278 Robbins, Lily 157, 251, 260, 264, 266, 268, 269, 274, 279 Robida, Brent 174, 230, 235 Robinson, Dylan 181 Rodin, Joie 23, 145, 214, 241, 262, 264, 266, 268, 271, 274, 278, 279, 296 Rogovin, Jack 71, 181, 263, 264, 277, 278 Rolle, Jamir 214, 254, 268, 270, 271, 272, 274, 276, 278, 279, 340, 417 Root, Bryson 181, 241, 259, 263, 269, 273, 278, 279 Rosado, Amarilys 231 Rosado, Katelyn 37, 43, 157, 255, 261, 262, 268, 269 Rose, Gimani 181, 241, 245, 268, 270, 277, 279, Rosen, Jonathan 58, 117,169, 250, 263, 269, 278, 279 Rosenbaum, Diana 16, 157, 161, 212, 245,266, 272,273, 276, 279, 417 Rosenberg, Dylan 169, 254, 261, 263, 266, 267 Rosenberg, Marissa 109, 214, 221, 241, 259, 264, 267, 269, 276, 278, 279, 381 Rosenberg, Ryan 169, 252, 259, 263, 269, 273, 277, 278 Rosenthal, Frederick 68, 242, 246, 279 Rosenthal, Madeline 169, 242, 266, 272, 279 Roth, Jamie 237 Rotsaert, Elisabeth 169, 265, 271, 272, 274, 276, 277, 278, 279 Rotsaert, Victoria 214, 266, 272, 274, 275, 276, 277, 278, 279, 353 Rozanski, Jaret 214, 221, 246, 254, 278, 279, 314 Rozenberg, Mia 75, 169, 249, 251, 263, 272, 274, 275, 276, 277 Russo, Amanda 214, 221, 241, 242, 245, 263, 267, 268, 269, 271, 273, 276, 278, 279, 386 Rymer, Jake 13, 19, 22, 39, 187, 214, 221, 241, 259, 261, 263, 264, 268, 269, 279, 365 S

Sachdeva, Annika 57, 169, 242, 247, 268, 269, 270, 271, 278, 279

Sachenko, Danil 241, 246,260, 279

Sachenko, Nikita 69, 157, 246

Sadasivan, Arnav 214, 250, 263, 266, 269, 270, 271, 273, 274, 279, 416, 417

Safadi, Liana 169, 241, 242, 269, 272, 279

Saffari, Kian 69, 181, 246, 259, 272, 277, 278, 279

Salmeron, Jesse 181, 252, 264, 272

Samli, Selin 169, 259, 269, 272

Samofalova, Maria 114,158, 241, 242, 253, 259, 267, 279

Sampaio, Zion 98,169, 173, 252 Sampson, Corey 217, 270 Sanderson, Mike 79, 236, 249

Sangha, Isabella 158, 245, 253, 272, 279

Sangha, Natasha 169, 242, 253, 263, 266, 269, 274, 279

Santarelli, Jaden 217, 221, 254, 261, 268, 269, 278, 372

Santarelli, Michelle 232

Sarasua, Amanda 54, 232, 235

Sareli, Rachel 33, 169, 251, 259, 261, 262, 264, 265, 269, 274, 279

Sarigollu, Mira 106, 181, 272, 275, 277

Satija, Anjali 11, 158, 242, 254, 268, 270 274, 279

Satija, Shaun 181, 254, 266, 270, 276 Saunders, Lisa 139, 234 Scarberry, Brett 236

Scheiner, Sam 242, 250, 259, 268, 272, 279 Scher, Nathan 7, 64, 96, 112, 181, 184, 254, 263, 268, 269, 274, 417 Schiller, Alexander 158, 252, 256, 262, 269 Schiller, Zachary 217, 221, 267, 276, 278, 287 Schlesinger, Theadora 14, 181, 247, 263, 268, 275, 277, Schmidt, Jordyn 18,92,116,117, 269, 261, 264, 268, 269, 274, 275, 276, 277, 278, 279, 416, 417 Schmilovich, Jessica 111, 158, 180, 241, 242, 271 Schneider, Ethan 9, 169, 249, 263, 264, 266, 267, 269 Schneider, Jakob 217, 263, 264, 394 Schnurman, Alexander 182, 255, 259, 266, 271, 275, 276, 277, 278, 279, Schnurman, Elyssa 58, 158, 255, 261, 274, 276, 279, 417 Schwartz, Andrew 46, 131, 227, 232 Schwartz, Hudson 158, 249, 254, 263, 266, 267, 269, 274, 277 Schwartz, Lana 61, 182, 245, 248, 260, 268, 274, 276, 277, Schwartz, Patrick 55, 119, 201, 217, 221, 249, 254, 263, 268, 274, 278, 279, 297 Schwedelson, Andrew 122,169, 252, 254, 267, 269, 278 Schwedelson, Logan 25, 44, 128, 134, 143, 137, 158, 245, 253, 263, 264, 266, 274, 275, 279 Scopp, Molly 130, 158, 248, 274, 416, 417 See, Margaret 230, 58 Seepaul, Kyle 217, 221, 250, 266, 270, 271, 272, 273, 274, 276, 278, 279, 382 Segal, Margo 57, 182, 143, 241, 242, 259, 261, 264, 268, 276, 278, 279 Seguin, Francesca-Lauren 39, 217, 268, 271, 274, 278, 279, 392 Seiner, Jed 39, 56, 171, 217, 250, 259, 264, 275, 276, 278, 279, 417 Selden, Olivia 29, 45, 217, 221, 241, 242, 245, 248, 263, 276, 278, 279, 385 Setton, Tehila 217, 264, 278, 279, 387 Shafran, Jordyn 182 Shafran, Justin 16, 158, 256, 261, 266, 267, 274, 279 Shah, Aarav 158, 252, 265, 269 Shamy, Elias 169, 249, 254, 260, 261, 263, 264, 267, 269, 272, 274 Shapiro, Deena 235, 237 Shapiro, Samantha 127, 182 Sherling, Eli 182, 264, 265, 269, 271, 276, 278, 279 Sherman, Dean 31, 182, 246, 254, 266, 268, 274, 277, 278 Sherman, Robin 238 Shibao, Sabrina 217, 271, 273, 278, 279, 346 Shiff, Adam 81, 174, 182, 250, 254, 259, 260, 263, 266, 268, 276, 278, 279, 417 Shiff, Dean 52, 158, 250, 252, 259, 263, 264, 266, 268, 269, 273, 279, 417 Shintre, Anaya 23, 96, 112, 113, 122, 182, 241, 245, 261, 263, 267, 270, 271, 277, 278, 279, Shrikam, Om 36, 182, 266, 269, 273, 275, 278, 279 Shukla, Miraa 123,217, 261, 262, 263, 265, 266, 268, 269, 270, 273, 278, 338 Shull, Dayna 236, 249 Siegel, Charles 169, 263, 264, 269, 274, 278

Sikes, Jackson 182 Silberman, Lior 49, 128, 218, 221, 242, 245, 248, 259, 264, 267, 272, 276, 278, 279, 368

Silveira, Luca 188, 218, 250, 260, 275, 278, 279

Silveira, Sofıa 10, 111, 158, 251, 259, 272, 274, 275, 276, 279

Silverman, Remick 67, 169, 242, 251, 264, 269, 274, 277, 279

Silverstein, Sydney 58, 60,101, 130, 158, 242, 248, 264, 266, 279

Slyusarchuk, David 48, 218, 254, 262, 263, 266, 267, Small, Ashley 124, 182 Snyder, Danielle 29, 218, 221, 241, 242, 245, 248, 278, 279, 377

Snyder, Millard 76, 174, 182, 260, 263, 277, 278, 279 Snyder, Nicholas 169, 249, 254, 259, 264, 267, 274

Snyder, Sailor 123, 140, 158, 241, 254, 275, 279

Sobchak, Ana 170, 241, 251, 260, 266, 271, 274, 277, 278, 279

Sobchak, Audrey 158, 241, 242, 261, 266, 268, 279 Sobel, Ethan 182, 254, 259, 268, 274, 277

Sodi, Joby 170, 241, 254, 267, 269, 273, 274, 279 Soldani, Jacob 182, 252, 268, 277, Soldani, Lily 78, 80, 182, 251, 263, 268, 269, 271, 279, 417

Solomon, Benjamin 48, 218, 268, 333 Solomon, Robert 46, 51, 234

Somera, Michael 158, 250, 254, 259, 267, 273, 276, 279

Sorrentino, Grayson 170, 253, 256, 263, 278

Sorrentino, Nathan 124, 218, 253, 263, 267, 275, 278, 338

Soto, Carlos 170, 249, 250, 254, 263, 267, 278, 279

Spalding, Chad 170, 254, 269, 270, 275, 278

Spelman, Tea 182, 251, 268, 274, 275, 277, 278

Spitzig, Mark 16, 34, 57, 123, 234, 247, 261

Sports

Basketball Cheerleading 100, 101, 249

Boys Basketball 204, 253, 255, 101

Boys Hockey 88, 89, 249

Boys Soccer 81, 156, 196, 199, 250, 101

Boys Volleyball 180, 236,133

Boys Varsity Lacrosse 254, 257, 119

Boys Weightlifting 251, 133

Boys Wrestling 89, 257

Crew 75, 152, 167, 183, 251, 252, 102, 104, 105

Cross Country 30, 31, 105

Dance Team 22, 221, 240, 242, 243, 248

101, 111

Diving 105

Football 44, 45, 50, 51, 52, 53, 196, 204, 212, 249, 257, 102, 105, 149, 186

Football Cheerleading 44, 45, 52, 53, 248

Girls Basketball 221, 253, 255, 99

Girls Soccer 80, 203, 212, 251

Girls Softball 244, 255

Girls Varsity Lacrosse 199, 221, 255, 119

Girls Volleyball 7, 25, 159, 234, 244, 245,

Girls Weightlifting 78, 79, 251 Lacrosse 88, 199, 221, 254, 255, 257, 105, 1167, 118, 119, 187

Sailing 155, 248, 105

Softball 244, 255, 125

Swimming 152, 164, 211,246, 247, 105, 187

Track and Field 196, 245, 254, 128

Tennis 6, 252, 253, 105, 107, 114, 115, 125

Wrestling 89, 256, 133

Staller, Lee 182, 260, 273, 275, 276, 277, 278

Staller, Mia 158, 259, 265, 266, 271, 276, 277

Staller, Sophie 22, 32, 34, 47, 90, 101, 158, 162, 196, 233, 245, 255, 264, 269, 271, 272, 273, 279, 417

Stanise, Austin 170 , 252, 259, 263, 269, 273, 274, 277

Stanley, Hannah 29, 42, 57, 82, 143, 158, 169, 251, 274, 279, 417

Starkman, Maxwell 110, 182, 239, 241, 246, 266, 269, 273, 275, 278, 279

Starkman, Mia 21, 26, 122, 218, 221, 247, 251, 266, 268, 269, 273, 278, 389

Stefanov, Mikaela 170, 245, 261, 266, 271, 274, 277, 279

Stein, Benjamin 218, 221, 241, 263, 265, 269, 273, 279, 288

Stein, Jacob 158, 252, 259, 262, 264, 268, 273, 274, 275, 276, 277, 279

Stein, Julia 218, 269, 273, 274, 276, 277, 278

Stein, Levi 182, 249, 256, 259, 278, 279 Stevens, Patricia 232

Stewart, Jack 58, 59, 092, 103, 108,109,189, 230, 265

Stewart, Mark 182, 256, 264, 265, 266, 269, 273, 278, 279

Stokmans, Nicholas 170, 256, 263, 265, 269, 277, 278 Stone, Ethan 89, 133, 158, 241, 252, 256, 263, 274, 279 Straker, Chloe 158, 261, 269, 274, 276 Strong, Elizabeth 158, 241, 242, 255, 260, 271, 276, 279 Strong, Rebecca 139, 230 Sukal, Rebecca 93, 182, 241, 242, 264, 269, 272, 277, 279 Sundevall, Rowan 158, 245, 255, 265, 273, 274, 276 Supple, Emma 30, 170, 241, 242, 245, 247, 261, 267, 268, 274, 275, 276, 278, 279, 417 Supple, Madeleine 71, 170, 241, 242, 251, 260, 261, 262, 267, 271, 273, 274, 276, 279

Sutton, Katerina 158, 242, 259, 266, 276, 277, 279

Svendsen, Jared 235

Sverdlik, Robyn 11, 125, 182, 255, 259, 263, 264, 265, 269, 271, 273, 274, 275, 276, 278, 279

Sverdlik, Talia 170, 255, 260, 264, 265, 266, 267, 269, 271, 273, 274, 276, 279, 417 Swanson, John 182 Sweers, Chase 182, 252, 268, 270, 275, 277 Szapiro, Moises 170, 264, 267, 269, 278 Szymanski, Joanna 235, 238 T Tabacinic, Alan 158, 250, 259, 261, 264, 266, 267, 269, 272, 279 Tadla, Emily 182, 271, 277 Taite, Madison 170, 251, 265, 266, 271, 273, 276, 278, 279 Talano, Adam 170, 241, 252, 265, 269, 275, 279

Tancredi, Juliana 86,158, 259, 266, 268, 272, 276, 279 Taner, Matthew 182, 254, 268, 277, 278, 279 Tashjian, Jillian 218, 263, 264, 267, 272, 276, 277, 278, 279, 371

Tataroglu, Lila 115, 158,251,261,266,269,272,276 Tate, Stephen 53, 182, 249, 253 Taub, Ari 140, 170, 250, 254, 263, 264, 269, 273, 274, 276, 277 Taubman, Jake 105, 170, 248, 263, 265, 271, 274, 278, 279 Taubman, Micah 46, 67, 170, 242, 252, 259, 269, 270, 271, 273, 274, 275, 277, 279

Teas, Courtney 235, 237

Teich, Joseph 182, 254, 261, 264, 266, 268 Teo, Aisla 25,36,72,94, 159,161,245,259,261,266,273,279

Teo, Ava 79, 182, 251, 271, 273, 278, Testa, Michael 5, 235, 236, 237,243

Thies, Charlotte 75, 170, 245, 251, 261, 269, 272, 278, 279

Thomas, Clara 159, 241, 270, 279 Thompson, Carsen 159, 254

Thompson, Charles 218, 235 Thorson, Amanda 134, 159,241,274, 279

Titayevsky, Alexandra 170, 260, 262, 266, 274, 278, 279

Tobin, William 132, 134, 183, 256, 259, 277, 278, 279

Todorov, Maya 159, 266, 271, 279

Tran, Nicholas 159, 250, 252, 265, 269, 273 Truong, Kyla 218, 221, 262, 266, 271, 273, 278, 279, 315

U

Udelson, Greer 23, 28, 57, 61, 66, 93, 94, 191, 218, 241, 242, 272, 274, 279, 390 Urbanek, Patrick 183, 268, 273, 277 V

Vainder, Jordan 183, 259, 262, 268, 269, 273, 277, 279, Van Tassel, Blake 086, 123,142, 159, 246, 269, 279 van Woerkom, Andrés 20, 22, 25, 27, 48, 101, 220, 221, 249, 259, 263, 279, 405, 417 van Workum, Heather 232

Varo-Haub, Zoe 170, 241, 260, 268, 277, 278, 279

Vassalluzzo, David 183, 261, 263, 271, 273, 278, 279

Vassalluzzo, Frank 48, 98, 220, 252, 261, 263, 267, 270, 274, 278

Vatland, Sarah 54, 232

Venegas, Nicolas 220, 250, 259, 260, 262, 268, 278, 327

Villari, Frederick 170, 254, 263, 266, 268, 274, 278 Vine, Jeffrey 188, 220, 263, 264, 278, 388

Virga, Vincent 183, 254, 268, 275, 277 Vital, Nigel 119, 220, 254, 270, 278, 326

Vlamis, Dimitri 170, 254, 256, 266, 267, 268

Vosdoganes-Forman, Chloe 43, 170, 251, 261, 269, 274, 276

Voskoff, Lilit 170, 251, 261, 269 W

Wakefıeld, William 170, 241, 252, 271, 272, 273, 278, 279

Waldrop, Lindsey 231

Waletzko, Katie Jo 253

Wallace, Andrew 220, 221, 278, 374

Wallace, Carolyn 220, 275, 278, 29, 417 Wallberg, Dylan 94, 159, 161, 245, 255, 260, 261, 263, 264, 266, 268, 274, 276, 279 Walters, Joseph 15,18,60, 188, 229, 236 Walters, Leah 92, 107, 183, 242, 259, 268, 271, 274, 278, 279 Wang, Sophia 46, 93, 122, 170, 241, 242, 245, 259, 262, 273, 274, 276, 278, 279 Wanless, Matthew 171, 250, 254, 266, 268 Ward, Gemma 220, 267, 276, 277 Wayne, Charles 220, 254, 272, 273, 275, 278, 330 Wayne, Jadyn 220, 221, 273, 275, 278, 331, 220 Weber, Benjamin 190, 220, 269, 273, 275, 278, 279, 279, 328

Wehr, Brody 167, 171, 252, 259, 268 Weidenfeld, Jake 56, 116, 171, 249, 254, 263, 267, 278, 279 Weil, Devin 183, 260, 264, 268, 278, 279 Weinberg, Alexander 7, 93, 122, 171, 246, 263, 264, 269, 271, 278 Weinberg, Jonathan 035, 159, 246, 263, 264, 269, 274, 279 Weinberger, Max 183, 185, 250, 261, 263, 264, 266, 274, 277 Weiner, Eva 15, 22, 67, 68, 100, 110, 111, 171, 219, 241, 242, 264, 266, 268, 271, 275, 276, 279, 417 Weingarden, Mattox 6, 171, 269 Weisfısch, Sam 105, 171, 173, 256, 263, 264, 266, 273, 275, 276, 278, 279, 417

Weiss, Alyssa 171, 245, 265, 266, 276, 278

Weiss, Lillian 220, 247, 261, 262, 264, 264, 265,

267, 268, 279, 412, 417

Weitzman, Mia 9, 116, 117, 171, 245, 251, 255, 261, 269, 273, 274, 275 Wheeler, Sarah 159, 241, 242, 251, 259, 261, 268, 269, 279

White, Laird 171, 254, 263, 266, 277 Whiteside, Sophie 113, 183, 274, 277, 278, 279

Whitted, Brent 5, 87, 230

Wigoda, Chloe 090, 108, 150, 159, 191, 234, 241, 245, 259, 260, 261, 263, 264, 266, 268, 276, 279, 417

Wigoda, Dylan 183, 252, 259, 263, 264, 266, 268

Wilen, Ella 171, 245, 259, 261, 263, 264, 266, 275

Wilen, Ethan 20, 39, 65, 183, 252, 263, 266, 268, 271, 274, 278, 279

Wilentz, Daniel 188, 221, 222, 241, 248, 260, 270, 271, 272, 273, 275, 278, 279, 329 Wilson-Walters, Karen 236 Wilson, Massiel 171, 241, 251, 259, 266, 268, 269, 273 Wilson, Noah 89, 171, 249, 250, 256, 263, 265, 269, 274, 278 Wilson, Sari 080, 159, 245, 250, 260, 264, 269, 275, Winn, Alexandra 159, 251, 259, 260, 261, 263, 264, 268, 271, 277, 279

Winn, Mia 183, 247, 260, 263, 264, 266, 267, 268, 277, 278, 279 Winnick, Max 98, 204, 221, 222, 249, 261, 262, 263, 271, 272, 278, 279, 301 Wirtenberg, Gemma 171, 247, 263, 264, 266, 269, 272, 273, 274, 276 Witkowski, Sarah 232, 233 Woiler, Sofıa 159, 259, 264, 269, 272, 274, 276 Wu, Victoria 231 Wu, Wei-Hao 3, 164, 213, 234 Wurman, Zachary 39, 183, 254, 268, 274, 278 Wurtele, Serena 006, 008, 159, 245, 247, 251, 260, 261, 269, 271, 276, 277, 279 Y Yang, Allison 106, 183, 260, 261, 263, 266, 268, 271, 272, 273, 274, 278, 279 Yastine, Joseph 15, 171, 253, 256, 265, 268, 269 Yatak, Leila 171, 251, 270, 272 Yatak, Mahyoub 113, 221, 222, 261, 263, 268, 270, 272, 278, 279, 407 Yeagley, Christian 6, 171, 252, 259, 266, 269, 271, 278 Yevoli, Nicholas 81, 193, 222, 250, 254, 263, 267, 278, 279 Yevoli, Thomas 29, 51, 222, 248, 250, 263, 271, 272, 278, 279 Yi, Noah 222, 254, 261, 268, 273, 277 Yoffe, Daniel 159, 241, 252, 269, 279 Yoldas, Ava Emilia 183, 268, 271, 274, 276, 278, 279 Yormark, Sophia 65, 101, 183, 233, 242, 248, 262, 263, 264, 274 Young, Kathleen 230 Z Zhang, Edward 171, 241, 252, 260, 263, 268, 273, 278, 279 Zhou, Mengyao 222, 242, 248, 271, 273, 274, 276, 278, 279 Zietz, Morgan 97, 183, 245, 268, 278 Zimmerman, Jordana 49, 57, 61, 221, 222, 241, 243, 248, 279, 348 Zimmerman, Kathryn 29, 44, 221, 222, 248, 278, 376 Zingariello, Denise 188, 230 Zingg, Irene 83, 231 Zucker, Jeremy 18, 96, 119, 183, 254, 263, 268, 269, 274, 275, 276, 277 Zucker, Julianna 221, 222, 259, 263, 264, 265, 268, 276, 379, 417

celebrates the production of the 2023 edition of the yearbook. Printed since 1946, this journalistic publication tells the story of every school year creating a valuable time capsule of the experiences of all students and faculty through time.

“Coming

together is a beginning, staying together is progress, and working together is success.”

– Henry Ford

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The 77th volume of “The Crestian” yearbook was produced by 81 students grades 9 to 12 enrolled in the Visual Arts and Digital Media Design class and The Crestian Club at Pine Crest School in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

This year, the theme “Roads We Take” was developed over the course of September 2022 during a series of team discussions with the Editorial Board. They ultimately decided to highlight the power of embracing the possibilities and opportunities available to the students. The staff hoped to create an accurate record of the year while implementing an uplifting and overall positive tone.

The full cover is printed in 4-color on Metallic White Linen featuring custom embossed print, accent silkscreen on both the front and spine, and a Smyth Sewn binding method. Anna Medrano ’23, Lauren Balfour ’23, Isabella Neville ’23 (Editors in Chief) in collaboration with Sofıa Mukamal ’24, Lou Lou Hauser ’24, Elani Kodner ’24, Ellie Gómez ’24 and Avery Holzer ’24 conceptualized and developed the cover design. Sofıa Mukamal ’24 designed the endsheets, which were printed on Find Endleaf in full color. The 432-page book is printed on 100# Anthem Plus/ Legend Gloss stock.

Throughout the course of the year, the staff met four deadlines from November to April. The yearbook was printed by Walsworth Yearbooks in Brookfıeld, MO. Veronika Levine worked with the team as Walsworth representative and Lana Kilmer was the Walsworth customer service liaison.

The senior formal portraits and underclassmen photographs were taken by Little’s Photography, at their studio located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

This edition of “The Crestian” was designed and produced by student journalists that worked as members of the 2022-2023 yearbook staff with Señora Patty Gómez as the Adviser. This is the sixth and last book produced under Señora Gómez’ supervision. She dedicates her work to her daughters Daniela Gómez ’18, Emma Gómez ’22 and Ellie Gómez ’24 with whom she had the privilege of sharing the making of these books.

The staff used six iMac computers, six Canon Rebel T6’s, a Nikon D600, a Nikon D3400, an 18-105mm lens, four 50mm lenses, four 70300mm and seven 18-55mm lenses. The software used for page design was InDesign CC 2021 while Photoshop CC 2022, Illustrator CC 2022 and Lightroom Classic were used for graphics processing and editing. The following fonts were used throughout the book: Upgrade and Questa Grande. Six bright colors (green: C-32, M-6 Y-100, K-0, purple: C-36, M-90, Y-0, K-0, dark blue: C-100, M-84-, Y-27, K-12, orange: C-0, M-86, Y-100, K-0, cyan blue: C-76, M-6, Y-20, K-0, yellow: C-0, M-22, Y-100, K-0) were used in the cover and throughout the book accompanied by bands and road motifs as graphic elements to represent paths.

There were 900 copies of the book produced at the Walsworth plant.

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As we look back on what we did, we saw the results of our choices. We felt proud of the achievements and even prouder of the lessons learned. Our fırst Q3 essays of “Klara and the Sun” were stepping stones to writing our fınal analyses of “Macbeth” with clarity, purpose and sophistication. We knew the road had taken us to growth and improvement.

We kept in mind Mrs. Everett’s advice; “Study smarter, not harder.” We learned from missed deadlines and were thankful for second chances. We found our rhythm and planned better. We discovered that complex compounds and reactions were the basis for success in Post AP Orgo with Dr. P.

We succeeded. We did well on our midterms and fınals. We admired our art displayed in Egan Library. Swimmers celebrated best times and top-three fınishes at States. Model UN delegates were recognized for their concise and powerful arguments as they forged alliances in their committees. Through determination and hard work, possibilites became concrete achievements.

“You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.”

-Wayne Gretzky

Reflections Growth Achievements

Lauren Balfour ’23 swims the 100-yard Butterfly race at the Bolles swim meet.

“Swimming has given me opportunities to fınd friendships and bond with others as well as life skills in time management and resilience. These skills will help me create a future that I want,” said Lauren. She has been swimming since she was 4 years old.

It was the power of our own choices and good judgment that brought us here. Decked in white graduation gowns with golden tassels, seniors were ready to take off. They celebrated their achievements with family and friends at the FAU Carol and Barry Kaye Performing Arts Auditorium.

Whether it was composing the appropriate wording for Common App personal statements, editing these pages or mastering the art of the 2-minute formal presentation in Chinese or French or Spanish, we were all excited to discover what awaited ahead. We had new tools in our pockets and strong values to guide us.

Navigating parallel, interesecting and diverging roads helped us celebrate our differences and more importantly moved us to fınd our commonalities.

It’s through the roads we take that we can grow, express ourselves and be true.

“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. You’re on your own. And you know what you know. And YOU are the one who’ll decide where to go...”

Dr. Seuss, Oh, the Places You’ll Go!

Roads

We Take

Zekai Hamilton ’23 calls out to the seniors at the Homecoming Pep Rally. He introduced the new Panther Spirit Stick to the community. Developed in the iLab, the new Panther Head quickly became an iconic symbol of the Homecoming celebrations.

Looking back at our latest adventures

We are proud of all we accomplished And the memories we made, And humbled by new perspectives. We can’t wait for the new

Roads we take

“The Crestian” Staff enjoys a morning outdoor work session to prepare for their deadline.

“The Crestian” was one of many student organizations in which freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors formed close friendships and collaborated outside the classroom.

What lies ahead?

THE CRESTIAN 2023