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Shir taking everything in in Forest Park.

SENIOR SNAPSHOT: From music to forests, Shir Zahavi embraces unusual pathways

By Eva Suissa, Staff Writer June 19, 2016
Instead of spending her winter break with friends like the average student, Shir Zahavi spent her break alone in Portland, Oregon. This is one example of what makes her different and more mature than her peers.
Kiddush clubs: Old tradition is scrutinized in a new way

Kiddush clubs: Old tradition is scrutinized in a new way

By Alec Fields, Torah Editor June 17, 2016
Local synagogues like Young Israel, Beth Jacob and B’nai David-Judea do not officially sanction Kiddush clubs, but like high school parties and kickbacks, they’re popular anyway.
FAREWELL: School founder Dr. Jerry Friedman spoke at graduation in the new building took place in the gym June 5.  Percentage of graduates going to Israel for gap year has been rising.

60 percent of seniors will head to Israel, most to yeshiva, seminary

By Clara Sandler, Staff Writer June 15, 2016
More than 60 percent of the 2016 graduating class will spend next year in Israel, continuing a steady upward trend, according to principal and boys’ Israel adviser Reb Noam Weissman.
TRAILER: Classes worked inside a Mobile Film Classroom truck to research the Los Angeles housing crisis and later to edit the documentary, which debuts next fall .

Classes create documentary exploring rising housing prices

By Ma'ayan Waldman, Community Editor June 15, 2016
Wonder what the purple, decorated truck that sat in the Shalhevet parking lot three times a week for about an hour was all about?
NOT YET: The student parking lot on San Vicente (left) will still be occupied by Alliance Residential complex next year.  Construction site is at right.

Over summer, school to increase classrooms and fix plumbing; student parking lot will still be unavailable

By Jacob Feitelberg, Staff Writer June 14, 2016
As with any new construction, there are still a few problems unresolved in Shalhevet’s new building as its first year of classes ends this week.
Caption: PRIVELAGED: Mrs. Skaist said that leading the meditation minyan at Shalhevet was an honor.

Known for personal touch, Ruthie Skaist leaves to pursue painting

By Abby Blumofe, Staff Writer June 14, 2016
On Yom Hashoah, mixed groups of all grades dispersed to tables spread around the gym and shared their thoughts on memory, connection and the Holocaust. It started with a stack of small pictures and each student choosing one to ponder. There were speeches and discussions, and then, at the end of the assembly, students were asked to stay silent for 5 minutes, while writing answers to questions posed on giant posters on the walls around the room.
COACH:Junior Nathan Benyowitz, ranked 100 in tennis among 18-year-olds in California, plays a match as head of the Firehawk tennis team.

Without a coach, student takes the lead and leads tennis team to its best season yet

By Benjamin Zaghi, Staff Writer June 14, 2016
They lost their coach just as the season was starting and after some negotiation, settled on a team member to lead them. But the Firehawk tennis team still managed to surpass last year’s five wins and four losses with a 7-3 game record this season.
LEAVING: Ms. Amy Sirkis taught AP Chemistry, Chemistry, Physics, and the after-school CIJE engineering course.

Teacher departures will change science course offerings next year

By Eric Bazak, Editor-in-Chief June 14, 2016
With the departure of its two remaining teachers, the Science Department will have a new, smaller look for next year. Advanced Placement (AP) Chemistry will not be offered, nor will Anatomy and Physiology.
LEGACY: Under Mr. Schiff, the Firehawks moved into the new gym and hosted Glouberman tournament.

Athletic Director leaves after five years of wins, milestones, new teams

By Lucy Fried, Staff Writer June 14, 2016

Mr. Elliot “Eli” Schiff, who has served as Athletic Director since 2012 and oversaw the creation of the boys flag football team and girls swim and dance teams along with the first Steve Glouberman...

Student meets Hillary Clinton on the night she clinches historic nomination

Student meets Hillary Clinton on the night she clinches historic nomination

By Daniel Lorell, Staff Writer June 10, 2016

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was in Southern California June 6 when the word came from the Associated Press that she had clinched the Democratic nomination for president, becoming the first...

Mrs. Robyn Lewis, Executive Director who oversaw building construction, to resign at years end

Mrs. Robyn Lewis, Executive Director who oversaw building construction, to resign at year’s end

June 9, 2016

The following e-mail was sent by Head of School Rabbi Ari Segal to the Shalhevet Community at 9:46 AM today. Dear Shalhevet Community, It is with bittersweet feelings that I inform you that Robyn Lewis...

CHESED: Freshman Tara Chriki gave mishloach manot to a senior citizen at the Beverly Hills Carmel in March. She is among 10 female students who visit weekly to enhance the days of some of the residents.

With activities and talking, club gives local seniors what they say they need

By Lucy Fried, Staff Writer June 9, 2016

Dr. Franklin Prieser sat in a beige chair, his leather shoes resting on a beige carpeted floor as he belted out “America the Beautiful,” overpowering the other voices in the room through a hand-held...

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