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From the desk of Rabbi Perry Tirschwell
I truly hope that you can join us for the fantastic program
planned for Monday night's graduation, which will be held in
Parkland. Please note that the signs for the Sawgrass Expressway say
"South", even though you're going due west (directions are available
through a link below).
All good things must come to an end! This year's last
edition of Yeshiva High-lites, focusing on graduation and the
end of the school year, will appear in two weeks. We welcome your
suggestions for improvements in the high-lites for the coming year-
just respond to this e-mail to share them with us.
Mazel tov on the engagement of Aliza Atkin (01) and Noam
Salamon (01) (pictured below at the l'chaim Wednesday night).
Noam and Aliza, members of our pioneering first class, were true
role models to the three classes that followed them. Mazel tov to
their families, including senior Shulamit Atkin and founding board
member Chani Salamon
Shabbat Shalom and Chag Sameach
Rabbi Perry Tirschwell
| Seniors Create Memories for a
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 The seniors have returned exhausted and exhilirated
from their exciting adventure touring the east coast of the
United States! Though they returned late Wednesday, and
several of the twelfth graders were already back in school on
Thursday, eager to share stories from their week-long trip.
The seniors were incredibly busy all week, kayaking
in South Carolina, sightseeing in New York City, cruising the
harbor in Baltimore, and white-water rafting in Virginia.
The students also went miniature golfing, visited the
National Holocaust Museum in Washington, D.C., and most
importantly, ate at Dougies!
Each and every activity was amazing and everyone on the
trip had an outstanding time. Unanimously, however, the
highlight of the trip was Shabbat. Rabbi Tirschwell and
Mrs. Kanner joined the group for a beautiful and meaningful
Shabbat in an intimate setting, a retreat center in rural
Maryland. Spirits were high as students sang and danced
throughout the weekend, celebrating Shabbat together as a
class for the final time.
A huge thank you to chaperones Mrs. Melissa Pereira and
Rabbi Josh Spodek, and to Rabbi Spodek (ably assisted by
Mrs. Amy Horowitz) for dedicating countless hours to planning
and coordinating every aspect of this phenomenal trip.
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| Recognizing the Gift of
Jeruslaem |
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 Wednesday's celebration of Yom Yerushalayim was both
meaningful and entertaining at WYHS!
During davening, WYHS founder Rabbi Kenneth
Brander addressed the school, explaining the reasons for
saying Hallel on this and other similar contemporary
holidays. In the course of his speech, Rabbi Brander shared
insight into the significance of Yom Yerushalayim as it
pertains to our physical safety and spiritual freedom.
Davening was followed by a delicious and special breakfast
of pancakes, waffles, and, of course, maple syrup!
After breakfast, students watched a riveting documentary
depicting the events of the Six- Day War and the political
turmoil in the days leading up to the war.
Finally, special guest speaker Rabbi Baruch Plotkin
(pictured above), of the Boca Raton Community Kollel, both
entertained and inspired everyone in the room with his message
that no matter what roles each of us play throughout the
course of our lives, standing at the Kotel teaches us that
our role as Jews is the most important and most
consistent.
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| A Hilarious Nightmare & Boca's Young
Pulitzer |
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 Congratulations to the cast and crew of "The Actor's
Nightmare", and to director Ms. Liz Saddler, on an
incredibly funny and successful dramatic presentation!
The entire school was treated to the one and only performance
of this play on Thursday afternoon, and everyone who saw it
enjoyed it!
Although the original plan was to produce only one play
this year -- the musical "Into the Woods" which was presented
in February -- several students expressed an interest in
performing in a non-musical play as well. Ms. Saddler took it
upon herself to fulfill their request, and the result was a
big hit!
Congratulations also to the WYHS students (pictured below)
who received awards at the fifth annual Wolens Jewish
Writing Competition for Teens, sponsored by the Adolph and
Rose Levis JCC in Boca.
In the ninth and tenth grade prose category, freshman
Shira Borzak earned the prize for second place,
sophomore Kayla Kowal placed third, and sophomore
Daniel Poliak received an honorable mention.  In
the eleventh and twelfth grade prose category, junior Ilana
Borzak earned the third place prize.
All winners received a commemorative plaque in addition to
a cash prize.
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Pictures »
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| Graduation, Shavuot, Finals, and
Beyond |
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The members of the fourth graduating class of WYHS will
proudly celebrate their achievements at their graduation
ceremony, which will take place on Monday, May 24th, at
Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, beginning at 7 p.m.
with mincha. The largest graduating class in WYHS
history will walk down the aisle immediately following
mincha at 7:15 p.m. that evening.
Please click on the Quick Link above for directions to
the graduation.
The following day, Tuesday May 25th, is Erev
Shavuot as well as the last day of classes for the rest of
WYHS students! There will be an early 12:15 p.m.
dismissal to allow students to prepare for Shavuot.
There will be no school on Friday, May 28th (the
day after Shavuot) or on Memorial Day, Monday, May
31st.
Final exams for students in grades 9-11 will
begin on Tuesday, June 1st and will go until Tuesday, June
8th. Please check the exam schedule in the Quick Links section
above for specific schedule information. Exams and grades will
be available for students to pick up on Friday, June 11th from
12-1 p.m.
Mark your calendars! Sunday, May 30th is Jewish Heritage
Day at Pro Player Stadium, as the world champion Florida
Marlins take on the New York Mets in a game to benefit Jewish
Day School education in South Florida! The event includes
Kosher food, the national anthem sung by Jewish music
superstar Yehuda!, and a special pre-game show. Tickets are
available through the school. Just click on the quick link in
the section above (under Rabbi Tirschwell's introduction) to
download the ticket order form!
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| Don't be Scared of the "New" SAT! |
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| Beginning in March 2005, a new and improved SAT
will be administered across the country. The goal of the SAT
has always been to assess the knowledge and skills developed
by students in the classroom. In an effort to better achieve
that goal, the new SAT was created to more closely reflect
the current curricula in both high schools and colleges.
The most noticeable change is the addition of a writing
section, which will include both grammar and syntax
multiple choice questions and an essay. The College Board
anticipates that the evaluation of a student's writing skills
will not only help reinforce the importance of writing in the
high school curriculum, but will also allow colleges to make
better admissions decisions.
Like each of the two existing sections, the new section
will be scored out of 800, which will bring the total score of
the SAT to 2400.
In addition to the new writing section, several smaller
changes have been made. The analogies section has been
eliminated, and shorter reading comprehension selections have
been added to the existing longer passages. The mathematics
section has also been expanded to include topics from Algebra
II and trigonometry such as probability and statistics, data
analysis, exponential growth, and functional notation.
In order to help prepare WYHS students for the new
SAT, math classes on all levels will include new topics
geared towards SAT preparation, including certain elements of
trigonometry previously unexplored. English classes will
emphasize the writing of essays similar to those found on the
new SAT, in addition to a continued focus on vocabulary and
grammar.
The new PSAT, which will be given for the first
time in October 2004, will be modified in correlation to the
changes being made to the SAT.
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Quote of the Week
"We are very grateful and have tremendous Hakoras
Hatov for the past 6 years. WYHS has been an exceptional
experience for both our boys. We appreciate the tremendous
learning and ruach that they have experienced. We appreciate
the devotion of the administrators, teachers and staff. It has
been amazing. It has been truly one of the best parenting
decisions we made! "
Debbie and Tzvi Gold
Senior
Parents
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