Good & Welfare:

Marriages

Brendan Lasko (‘21) to Rebecca Hershkowitz from New York City 

Chana Schandelson ('22) to Yaakov Saks from Bergenfield, New Jersey

Jolie Davies (‘16) to Noam Tansman from Boca Raton, FL

Marielle Askenazi (‘23) Natan Tsaliah from Aventura




Births

Esti & Elie (‘16) Zaghi on the birth of twins, a girl and a boy 

Condolences

Jacob ('19) and Daniella (Kaminetzky) ('19) Schulman on passing of their beloved son, Dovid Rafael

Faculty mazel tovs

Dr. Marcus & Shirley Mayer on the engagement of their daughter, Liora (‘20), to Misgav Yosef, of Sansana, Israel. 

Dr. Melissa Perl on receiving her doctorate

Too Lit To Miss

KYHS Lights Annual Bonfire To Celebrate Lag Ba'Omer

Graphic by Eitan Perl ('28)

After two days of rain, blue skies arrived just in time for the school’s Lag Ba’Omer celebration on Tuesday. During lunch, students gathered around a bonfire outside the cafeteria, roasting marshmallows while music (not acapella) played in the background. The event gave students a chance to get hype and spend time together outside of class.

“I really enjoyed the atmosphere,” said Miriam Kolodny (‘28). “Everyone was having fun, and roasting marshmallows definitely made it even better.” The celebration continued on at iShine, where the kids participated in a Lag Ba’Omer-themed art contest and even created edible “bonfires” out of graham crackers, marshmallow fluff, chocolate spread, and pretzels. 

Between the bonfire, roasted marshmallows, non-acapella music, and activities at iShine, the day felt energetic from start to finish. In the end, the Lag Ba’Omer celebration at KYHS was a highlite of the week for many students! 

Article by Sarita Hirsch ('28)

Participation Pays Off

KYHS Hosts The First Student Participation Awards To Recognize The Students Behind The Scenes

Graphic by Evie Lewinger ('27)



For the first time in KYHS history, our school held a Student Participation Awards ceremony! It was truly one of the most inspiring and memorable events. Not only did it celebrate success, but also dedication, teamwork, and enthusiasm shown by students in a wide variety of extracurricular activities. The ceremony was organized and hosted by Mrs. Hochner, who did an incredible job of putting the event together.

What made the ceremony so special was that it honored students for participating in a diverse array of activities such as mock trial, debate, model congress, night seder, and KYHS student liaisons. This ceremony was an amazing reminder that success is not measured by grades; it is measured by involvement, creativity, and willingness to contribute to our school environment.

The smiles of the students being awarded reflected their gratitude for being recognized for their countless hours and days of hard work. The speeches given during the ceremony were heartfelt, and it was truly obvious why each student was rewarded. After receiving an award, Hadassah Fisch (‘28) said that she was “truly grateful for this ceremony because it honored hard work and passion.”

The ceremony served as a reminder that participation is valued and that each activity provided by the school is there to help students develop a belief in themselves that they may not already have. Overall, it was an incredible celebration that brought more awareness to all the opportunities the school offers.

Article by Orlee Shemesh ('28)

The Faculty Fan Club

KYHS Recognizes All The Amazing Teachers By Celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week

Graphic by Lexi Newman ('28)



In every school, teachers are consistently involved in their students' lives, and they work countless hours to build an environment where students are encouraged to learn and grow.

Throughout high school, the teachers at KYHS motivate and support students, pushing them to achieve their full potential. Last week, a national opportunity to thank all the teachers arose with the celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week.

During this week, students, parents, and the broader school community have an opportunity to express their gratitude and appreciation for the teachers' hard work and dedication towards the students and the school. This year, our school came together with volunteer parents who created a project where students were able to show their admiration for their teachers.

The volunteers organized a letter-writing station where students could handwrite letters to their teachers, making each letter personal and meaningful. The activity allowed students to reflect on the incredible impact their teachers have on their lives and how much they value their teachers’ dedication to teaching. Sophomore Elisheva Elis (‘28) reflected on the significant week, stating that “Teacher Appreciation Week reminds me of how lucky I am to learn from teachers who truly care about our success and come into class every day with excitement to teach us.”

Teacher Appreciation Week is a chance for the community to display their respect and gratitude towards the teachers, and tremendous recognition was given to the teachers at KYHS last week.

Special thank you to all the parents who made this week possible. Thank you Adrea Zucker, Emely Aghion, Naomi Katz, Sandrine Cohen, Leorah Marcus, Sara Bienenfeld, Chava Weisstuch, Shoshanah Zeretsky, Rachel Harow, Alisa Pelion, Stephanie Ulmer, Sima Burstein, and Rachel Lasry.

Article by Sari Kirschner ('28)

Chocolate Factory?! More Like Talent Factory

KYHS Drama Department Puts On Their Annual Spring Production

Graphic by Serena Fialkoff ('27)

Every single year the KYHS Drama Department makes sure to put on an unforgettable show. This year was no exception, with a wonderful rendition of Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka Jr. The spectacle began with Willy Wonka, played by the impressive Daniel Gross (‘27), singing the famous song “Pure Imagination.” Drama veteran Sruli Muschel (‘26) also graced the stage, playing the role of Charlie Bucket, the show’s other leading character.

Both students sang multiple songs that dazzled the crowd, putting in dozens of hours of effort in order to deliver a truly memorable performance. Other notable characters included Moses Bernstein (‘26) as Grandpa Joe, who enhanced the viewing experience with comedical acting and singing. Liam Garzon (‘26) was another highlight of the performance, as he made sure to pour his all into the various roles he played on stage, filling nearly a quarter of the cast by himself as the Candy Man, Mr. Bucket, Augustus Gloop, and an Oompa Loompa. Speaking of Oompa Loompas, all of the orange, overall-clad workers were played by various senior boys who took time out of their busy schedules in order to make special appearances on stage.

They had three or four dance segments dedicated to their wacky personalities and behavior, bringing about cheers and smiles from the crowd with their every appearance. Backstage manager and spectator Matan Aghion (‘29) commented on the wonderful night, explaining how, “Backstage and on stage, each person contributed to making this play into a great experience!” Aghion not only speaks for himself, but for each and every one of the audience members present, as the hard work put in by every single member of the cast, even those who did not appear on stage, helped to make this year’s drama production an unforgettable, magical experience.

Article by Gabe Harris ('29)