Barrack Hebrew Academy Upper School Awards Ceremony Long Agenda Thursday, June 3, 2010 Program WELCOME 7:30 Dr. Brown welcomes guests, families and friends to Barrack Hebrew Academy and our inaugural evening Awards Ceremony. Also acknowledges Rochelle and Robert Hirsh and Morton and Carmi Levine, award sponsors and parents of alum. Rochelle is also a past Board president. Dr. Brown introduces Joshua Stein ’11, Student Association President, who will deliver the D’var Torah. D’VAR TORAH 7:33 D’var Torah: Joshua Stein ‘11 VOCAL ENSEMBLE 7:35 Dr. Brown thanks Joshua Stein and introduces Dr. Karin Orenstein and members of the vocal ensemble who will perform Don’t Stop Believing by Journey. 7:38 Dr. Brown thanks Karin Orenstein and the vocal ensemble and calls on Mitchell Kline, Athletic Director, who will begin the Senior Awards portion of the program by presenting the Senior Athlete of the Year Awards. ~1~ PRESENTATION OF SENIOR AWARDS Athletics: Presenter: Mitchell Kline, Athletic Director Athlete of the Year Awards: Presented by Barrack Hebrew Academy for excellence in athletics. Tal Ben-Maimon Sarah Saltz Mae and Jerome Rosner Soccer Price: Established by the late Mae Rosner z”l and daughter Betsy Richman, to recognize excellence and sportsmanship in a graduating member of the soccer team who embodies the ideals of Barrack and who has contributed to the excellence of the soccer team. Samara Gordon Etan Weinstein Drama: Presenter: Dewey Oriente-Cassidy, Drama Director Queenie Barnett Drama Award: Given in her memory by her husband Dr. Alan Barnett, children Jonathan, Mathew, Abigal and David, for outstanding ability in dramatic arts and service to the school’s theatrical productions. Benjamin Freedman Jonathan D. Sand Award: Presented to a student who, through music and theater, demonstrated a commitment to building community at Barrack, fostered a sense of shared purpose among students and faculty to enrich and enliven our school. Yonatan Razin Alexander Stern Gillie Strauss Fine Arts Awards: Presenter: Leslie Pugach, Upper School Director Harry and Martha Stern Fine Arts Memorial Award: Presented to a graduating student who has demonstrated unusual art or music ability and who intends to pursue art or music as a vocation or avocation. Sara Goldstein ~2~ Hebrew and World Languages: Presenter: Ray Leven, Department Head Hyman and Rose Zamsky Award: Made possible by the Hyman and Rose Zamsky Fund of the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia to the student who has demonstrated the largest measure of growth in the study of Hebrew language and/or literature. Judith Zwillenberg Hebrew Award: Presented by Barrack Hebrew Academy for outstanding achievement in Hebrew literature. Hannah Dardashti French Award: Presented by Barrack Hebrew Academy for outstanding achievement in French. Gillie Strauss Latin Award: Presented by Barrack Hebrew Academy for outstanding achievement in Latin. Miriam Rock Spanish Award: Presented to Barrack Hebrew Academy for outstanding achievement in Spanish. Erika Shaid Humanities: Presenter: Sharon Levin, Department Head Pearl Angyal ’70 Memorial Award in History: Sponsored by the Class of 1970 in loving memory of Pearl Angyal to a graduating senior who has achieved a level of excellence in the study of history. Eli Taichman Pearl Angyal ’70 Memorial Award in Jewish History: Sponsored by the Class of 1970 in loving memory of Pearl Angyal to a graduating senior who has achieved a level of excellence in the study of Jewish history and understands the intersection of Jewish and world history. Daniel Elkin Shelly Ruth Gewirtz Memorial Award: Given by the Gewirtz family to a graduating senior for excellence in scholarship with particular appreciation of history, concern with fellowship and interest in world affairs. Hannah Dardashti ~3~ Harold Gorvine Prizes: Given by Barrack Hebrew Academy to a student who embodies the qualities of historical inquiry and intellect exemplified by Dr. Gorvine and who shares Doc’s passion for exploring the dilemmas of modern Israeli and Jewish history. Noy Meshulami Jackie Retig Louise G. Sklaroff English Prizes: Established by the family of Louise G. Sklaroff in honor of her 75th birthday and is awarded for excellence in the study of English. Hannah Kosman Miriam Rock Jewish Studies: Presenter: Rabbi Judd Levingston, Jewish Studies Director Barrack Hebrew Academy Essay Contest for 2010/5770: Made possible this year by an anonymous donor to recognize Barrack students whose essays – reflecting on ethics and values, especially as they relate to the Ten Commandments – were judged as superior for their wisdom and insight. First, second and third place prizes were awarded to students in grades 9 & 10 and in 11 & 12. 2nd Place Winner in the 11 & 12 Grade Category – Hannah Dardashti Simon and Ruth Levine Prize: Sponsored by Rabbi Morton Levine in memory of his parents to recognize a student for activities on behalf of a minyan at school or in a congregation and to recognize the extra effort made to enhance the religious experience. Adam Wachs (Book) Sarah Whiteman Award: Sponsored by Harriet Feinberg to a student who exhibited an energetic commitment to Tikkun Olam, expressed through activities such as community service, Tzedakah, activism in human rights, or sustained devotion to individuals in need. Arielle Belfer Mathematics: Presenter: Judith Shrager, Department Head Harry Stern Family Mathematics Award: Presented to a graduating senior for superior competency in mathematics. Eli Taichman ~4~ Mathematics Award: Presented by Barrack Hebrew Academy for superior competency in mathematics. Miriam Rock Science: Presenter: Rhonda August, Department Head Shomer Ha’Adamah Prize: Sponsored by the Milner family to a senior who has demonstrated, by leadership and creativity, a concern for enhanced and sustained environmental quality. Sara Goldstein Science Award: Presented by Barrack Hebrew Academy to a senior who has excelled in the study of biology, physics or chemistry. Sarah Saltz Other Awards: Presenter: Dr. Steven M. Brown, Head of School National Merit Finalists: Hannah Kosman Miriam Rock Etan Weinstein National Merit Scholarship: Etan Weinstein Inquirer Citizenship Award: Presented to outstanding seniors from high schools across the region who demonstrate exemplary leadership, citizenship and community service. Each high school is invited to nominate one senior for this special award that consists of a medal and a $100 United States Savings bond. Sarah Saltz -- Ask Sarah to stand to be acknowledged, as she received her award in March. Chesed Leadership Awards: Presented by Barrack Hebrew Academy to students who participated in and led chesed activities. Arielle Belfer Jaclyn Drobny Erika Shaid Edward Domers Memorial Prize: Awarded by the Domers family to a senior who perpetuates the values that were important to Edward Domers. He was an exemplary role model; he was a real “team player” who consistently cared about the welfare of others; and he was serious about his studies and had a terrific sense of humor. Daniel Becker ~5~ Joseph Levitsky Award: Sponsored by Janet and Aron Davidson in memory of his grandfather, Joseph Levitsky – who was instrumental in founding Akiba Hebrew Academy – to a senior who has made outstanding individual strides. Madison Herling Jounalism Award: Sponsored by Susan and Louis Marks to student members of the editorial boards of the school’s publications for journalistic talent, creativity, integrity and a commitment to discovering the facts, and the courage to print the truth. Additionally awarded for academic excellence, innate leadership ability and success in cultivating a team atmosphere and an overall work ethic that is in constant pursuit of perfection. Sara Goldstein Miriam Rock Service to the Senior Class Award: Presented by the Class of 2010 to students who have given exceptional service to the class. Rebecca Herzberg Elisheva Yondorf Florence M. Zeitenberg and Jack Zeitenberg Award: Given by Rochelle and Bob Hirsh and their children, Jeremy ’87, Daniel ’89 and Rebecca ’91, through the Florence M. and Jack Zeitenberg Endowment, to a senior who has a thirst for knowledge, is hard working and shows intellectual curiosity. Hannah Dardashti Dr. Brown continues with: Now we are pleased to present the Underclassmen Awards. Mitch Kline, please join me at the podium to present the Underclassmen Athlete of the Year Awards. ~6~ PRESENTATION OF UNDERCLASSMEN AWARDS Athletics: Presenter: Mitchell Kline, Athletic Director Athlete of the Year Awards: Presented by Barrack Hebrew Academy for excellence in athletics. Daniel Raikin Zoe Steier Fine Arts Awards: Presenter: Leslie Pugach, Upper School Director Art Awards: Presented by Barrack Hebrew Academy for excellence in art. Noa Ayash Sivan Ben-Maimon Leah Cuker Nina Stein Jesse Steinbach Music Award: Presented by Barrack Hebrew Academy for excellence in music. Davida Vogel Hebrew and World Languages: Presenter: Ray Leven, Department Head Hebrew Awards: Presented by Barrack Hebrew Academy to an 11th grade student for excellence in Hebrew. Rebecca Saionz (Book) Zoe Steier (Book) Yehudit Hershkowitz Memorial Award: Presented to a 9th grade student who has demonstrated an appreciation for the study of Hebrew and who has shown significant progress in Hebrew Language. Brett Krasner (Book) French Awards: Presented by Barrack Hebrew Academy for excellence in French. French I – Andrea Cantor French II – Mira Taichman French III – Hannah Glickman ~7~ Latin Awards: Presented by Barrack Hebrew Academy for excellence in Latin. Latin I – Caroline Batoff Latin II – Noah Bloch Latin III – Zoe Steier Spanish Awards: Presented by Barrack Hebrew Academy for excellence in Spanish. Spanish I – Shira Golan Spanish I – Liat Goldfarb Spanish II – Jeremy Rudoler Spanish II – Renee Zwillenberg Spanish III – Elle Nadav Spanish III – Maddie Rosen Humanities: Presenter: Sharon Levin, Department Head Brown University Book Award: Presented through Brown University alumni to reward a junion who is outstanding in overall academic achievement, combined with true excellence in written and spoken expression. Rebecca Saionz Frederick Douglas & Susan B. Anthony Award: Presented by the University of Rochester to a junior who has demonstrated a commitment to understanding and addressing difficult social issues; has shown leadership and dedication to community action; and has strong grades in rigorous courses in humanities and social science. Hannah Glickman (boxed gift already in envelope) History Award: Presented to a 10th grade student who has demonstrated outstanding achievement in the study of history and a commitment to pursuing an understanding of politics in the wider world. Andrew Winston ~8~ Jewish Studies: Presenter: Rabbi Judd Levingston, Jewish Studies Director Barrack Hebrew Academy Essay Contest for 2010/5770: Made possible this year by an anonymous donor to recognize Barrack students whose essays – reflecting on ethics and values, especially as they relate to the Ten Commandments – were judged as superior for their wisdom and insight. First, second and third place prizes were awarded to students in grades 9 & 10 and in 11 & 12. 3rd Place Winner in the 11 & 12 Grade Category – Zachary Taylor 3rd Place Winner in the 9 & 10 Grade Category – Liat Goldfarb 2nd Place Winner in the 9 & 10 Grade Category – Zoe Kress 1st Place Winner in the 11 & 12 Grade Category – Alexandra Bryant 1st Place Winner in the 10 & 11 Grade Category – Ivan Levingston Rabbi Akiba Award: Sponsored by Congregation Beth T’fillah of Overbrook Park, which existed between 1948-2006. The recipient exemplifies the three attributes which reflect the role of the synagogue: Beit K’nesset, Beit Midrash and Beit T’fillah. Daniel Raikin Jewish Studies Award: Presented by Barrack Hebrew Academy for excellence in Jewish Studies. Sarah Gordon Tanach Award: Presented by Barrack Hebrew Academy for excellence in Tanach. Shira Golan Jewish Studies and Tanach Awards: Presented by Barrack Hebrew Academy for excellence in Jewish Studies and Tanach. Joshua Brikman Yaakov Malomet Jeremy Rudoler Renee Zwillenberg Mathematics: Presenter: Judith Shrager, Department Head Math Awards: Presented by Barrack Hebrew Academy for excellence in math. Leon Davis (Book) Zoe Steier (Book) ~9~ Science: Presenter: Rhonda August, Department Head Bausch & Lomb Honorary Science Award: Presented by the University of Rochester to an 11th grade student with high achievement and rigor in science classes and high PSAT and/or math scores. Zoe Steier (boxed gift already in envelope) Biology Award: Presented by the National Association of Biology Teachers and Barrack Hebrew Academy for excellence in biology. Sarah Gordon Chemistry Award: Presented by the American Chemical Society and Barrack Hebrew Academy for excellence in chemistry. Noah Bloch Milner Family Prize: Awarded by the Milner family to an 11th grade student who has shown originality in the study of general science. Leon Davis Philip Patelmo Memorial Science Award: Presented in memory of Dr. Patelmo, a beloved teacher at Akiba Hebrew Academy, to 10th grade students who have combined their excellence in the study of biology and chemistry with their extracurricular activities. Leonie Cohen Yaakov Malomet Physics Awards: Presented by the American Association of Physics Teachers and Barrack Hebrew Academy for excellence in physics. Rebecca Saionz Zoe Steier Zachary Taylor Rensselaer Science / Math Prize: Presented by the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to recognize the superlative academic achievement of young men and women, and to motive students toward careers in science, engineering and technology. It is awarded to a promising 11th grade student who have distinguished themselves in mathematics and science. Maddie Rosen Xerox Award for Innovation and IT: Presented by the University of Rochester to an 11th grade student with a strong interest in innovation and/or technology and a high level of achievement in this area. Zachary Taylor (boxed gift already in envelope) ~ 10 ~ Other Awards: Presenter: Dr. Steven M. Brown, Head of School George Eastman Young Leaders Award: Presented by the University of Rochester to an 11th grade student for strong leadership experience at school and in the community; who has earned high grades in challenging courses; and has had extensive involvement in extracurricular activities. Davida Vogel (Small Box) Havard University Book Award: Presented through Harvard University alumni to an 11th grade student who has shown outstanding excellence in scholarship and achievements in other fields. Zoe Steier (Book) Princeton University Book Award: Presented by the Princeton Alumni Association of Greater Philadelphia to an 11th grade student for outstanding academic achievement and exemplary community service. Rebecca Saionz (Book) University of Pennsylvania Book Award: Presented through Penn alumni to a junior who best exemplifies the qualities and characteristics of its founder Benjamin Franklin: a scholar, an innovator, and a community servant. Zachary Taylor (Book) Yale University Book Award: Presented through Yale alumni to an 11th grade student who has shown excellence in scholarship and outstanding achievements in other fields. Leon Davis (Book) Queenie Barnett Chesed Awards: Presented by Barrack Hebrew Academy Student Association in honor of students who participated in and led chesed activities. Nicole Henzel Alexander Moshal Molly Schonfeld David Stein Mark P. Klein Exemplary Student Award: Sponsored by Libby Klein, in memory of her late husband, to an exemplary student for demonstrating an exceptional work ethic and an eagerness to learn; for contributing significantly to building a dynamic classroom environment; and for embodying the virtues of honesty, integrity and menschlechkeit. Jordyn Horowitz ~ 11 ~ Library Systems Service Award: Presented by Barrack Hebrew Academy to students who have provided the library with regular volunteer service, including technological and collection maintenance. Brandon Toll CONCLUSION Dr. Brown asks that all the parents of our award winners in the audience stand and be recognized, for it is their support and dedication to their children, to a stellar Jewish day school education, and to our community that make an evening such as this possible. And, of course, our gratitude to Barrack’s administration and faculty who motivate and inspire our students to excel in every way. We are proud of all our students; thank everyone for joining us this evening; and know that there will be many more occasions to celebrate the accomplishments of Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy students now and in the future. Conclude with: Please join us now in the foyer for refreshments. ~ 12 ~