The Boiling Point

New science teacher Dr. Katya Gudis is gone, replaced by Mr. Sean Kangataran

By Jacob Ellenhorn, Community Editor • February 15, 2012

After just two weeks teaching Biology and Physiology, Dr. Katya Gudis did not return this week and on Wednesday was replaced by a new teacher, Mr. Sean Kangataran. Dr. Gudis had replaced Ms. Mari Rosales,...

Mr. Danovitch will bring a case to Fairness Committee against entire student body over Facebook ‘menace’

February 13, 2012

No time or place was proposed, but the following e-mail was sent by Acting General Studies Principal Mr. Roy Danovitch this afternoon: Dear Shalhevet Students, As I mentioned in Town Hall, I'd like...

New Bio teacher Dr. Katya Gudis wants students and science to connect

By Jacob Ellenhorn, Community Editor • January 31, 2012

While Shalhevet students were on a much-awaited weeklong vacation, Dr. Katya Gudis was busy setting up Biology and Physiology lessons after Miss Rosales’ unexpected departure Jan. 1. Dr. Gudis, a...

Dr. Katya Gudis hired to fill position left by Ms. Rosales

January 23, 2012

The following e-mail was sent to parents today by Mr. Roy Danovitch, Acting Principal of General Studies: Dear Shalhevet Parents, It is with great excitement that we welcome Dr. Katya Gudis to the...

Rabbi Segal announces likely refinance of building, sale of “unused portion of site”

January 17, 2012

In the following e-mail, sent to the Shalhevet community Jan. 17, Head of School Rabbi Ari Segal states that improved financial stability has made it possible to begin planning major remodeling or reconstruction...

Letter from Mr. Danovitch to the Shalhevet community regarding Ms. Rosales’ resignation

January 1, 2012

January 1, 2012 6th of Tevet, 5772 Dear Parents, Over the weekend, Ms. Rosales informed the school that she was accepted into a nursing program at UNC Chapel Hill, and would be resigning from...

Letter from Ms. Rosales to Shalhevet teachers

January 1, 2012

The following is a letter sent by e-mail from Ms. Mari Rosales to certain faculty and staff members this morning after she submitted her resignation to Head of School Rabbi Ari Segal. Jan. 1., 2012 Dear...

Ms. Rosales has resigned, will pursue degree in nursing

By Jacob Ellenhorn, Arts & Entertainment Editor • January 1, 2012

Science teacher Ms. Mari Rosales officially resigned this morning and will not be returning when school resumes tomorrow. In a letter sent to certain staff members, Ms. Rosales announced that she is...

Ms. Rosales is leaving Shalhevet

By Jacob Ellenhorn, Arts & Entertainment Editor • January 1, 2012

The Boiling Point has learned that science teacher Ms. Mari Rosales is unexpectedly leaving Shalhevet after more than three years of teaching. While rumors had been circulating among the junior class...

Firehawk pride

December 23, 2011

A week before the YULA basketball game, the new trophy case shared the spotlight with spirit slogans. In the case are sports, debate and journalism awards, along with recent yearbooks, newspapers and...

Junior finds broader perspective on ADL trip to Washington

By Miriam Bern, 9th Grade • December 23, 2011

Junior Emilie Benyowitz left Los Angeles for Washington D.C. on Nov. 13, where she took part in a four-day leadership training trip focusing on combating racism and educating students about the Holocaust. Arranged...

Freedom rider takes students back in time

By Ari Feuer, Deputy Editor-in-Chief • December 23, 2011

With stories of violent discrimination and perilous resistance, “Freedom Rider” Earnest Rip Patton Jr. narrated, educated, and sang with Shalhevet in the Beit Midrash Monday morning, Dec 5. In a...