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SAS Biology teacher and year-old Head of Science Department taught an advanced Chemistry class, which was established mid-year for sophomores.

Faster-paced classes added to science curriculum for spring semester

By Maayan Waldman, Co-Editor-in-Chief February 21, 2017

The start of second semester saw the introduction of two new advanced science classes, in response to some students’ concerns that the Chemistry and Physics courses offered this year were not challenging...

NEWS: Israeli journalist Sivan Rahav-Meir spoke in the small Beit Midrash Feb. 2.

‘Orthodox Jew on Channel 2’ brings Torah to journalism in Israel

By Jacob Perelman, Staff Writer February 16, 2017

Famous since childhood for her writing and reporting, Israeli media personality Sivan Rahav-Meir these days is applying her expertise as a journalist to analyzing the weekly Torah reading -- on a secular...

ORDERLY: Four voting stations were set up in the gym, one for each grade, overseen by teachers. People waited their turn in lines behind a blue line.

Last year’s candidates invited to run again to fill vacant Agenda Secretary post

By Zev Kent, Senior Editor February 16, 2017

Last year’s  candidates for Agenda Secretary were informed today that they would be given the opportunity to run again in a mid-year election to replace Lucy Fried, who resigned to spend this semester...

SUSPICIOUS: Extra security guards and police officers watched today's dismissal due to a suspicious phone call received this afternoon. They searched cars before allowing them through the gate.

‘Suspicious’ phone call led to increased security during today’s dismissal

By Alec Fields, Co-Editor-in-Chief February 2, 2017

Multiple police cars and officers waited outside school during today’s dismissal after Shalhevet received a “suspicious call” at 2:48 this afternoon. At least five officers could be seen...

Feld leaving to become head of school in Seattle area

Feld leaving to become head of school in Seattle area

By Zev Kent, Senior Editor January 31, 2017

Dean of Students Mr. Jason Feld has announced that he will leave Shalhevet next year to become Head of School at Northwest Yeshiva High School (NYHS) in Mercer Island, Wash., a suburb of Seattle. Mr....

LEAVING: Agenda Secretary Lucy Fried, second from right, listened Jan. 16  as the committee discussed how to replace her for second semester. Lucy announced last Friday that she would be spending spring semester in Israel, setting off a constitutional crisis as to how to replace her.

Agenda asks Fairness to help decide how to replace departing secretary

By Clara Sandler, Sports Editor January 17, 2017

The Agenda Committee decided yesterday to ask the Fairness Committee for advice about how to fill the vacant position of Agenda Secretary,  after current Secretary Lucy Fried announced that she would...

NEW: Ms. Sarah Emerson, has taken over as of last week. She is
the sister of YULA Boys Head of School.

New Executive Director has background in corporate law

By Ma’ayan Waldman, Co-Editor-in-Chief January 11, 2017

Ms. Sarah Emerson Helfand, former Cedars-Sina Medical Center Senior Development Officer and the sister of Rabbi Dov Emerson, the Head of School at YULA Boys High School, has taken over for Ms. Robyn Lewis...

BUFFET: Students and parents filled their plates at this year's less expensive Open House.

Shalhevet, YULA, Valley Torah agree to cut Admissions spending

By Hannah Jannol and Gabby Gruenfeld January 10, 2017

Hoping to stop what they called an “admissions arms race,” the heads of school of Shalhevet, YULA Boys, YULA Girls and Valley Torah have agreed to decrease spending on recruitment of new students. In...

Students react to enforcement of anti-party policy

Students react to enforcement of anti-party policy

By Alec Fields, Co-Editor-in-Chief January 4, 2017

A three-year-old Shalhevet policy prohibiting students from hosting parties and providing alcohol and drugs has been criticized in recent weeks because of what students believe is increased enforcement. ...

UNDERNEATH: Juniors Rosie Wolkind and Maia Zelkha visited a homeless encampment beneath a Downtown freeway to distribute cameras. They have received four in return so far.

Student project gives homeless a chance to show their world

By Ma’ayan Waldman, Co-Editor-in-Chief December 30, 2016

Junior Rosie Wolkind was scrolling through Facebook last July when an article caught her attention. Jason Williamson, a pastor in Spartanburg, South Carolina, had handed out 100 cameras to homeless...

DEPARTED: After five years, Ms. Robyn Lewis, former Executive Director, has now moved to Beth Jacob.

Departing Executive Director leaves a legacy of elegance

By Ariella Sassover, 10th grade December 28, 2016

As your mind drifts from numbers and formulas in math class, you peer at the ceiling and notice numerous long, puffy pipes and suspended air vents hovering above you. Shifting your gaze towards the whiteboard...

Sophomores’ four days in Arizona marks first-ever chesed trip

Sophomores’ four days in Arizona marks first-ever chesed trip

By Eva Suissa, Staff Columnist December 27, 2016

Students travel for sports, debate, robotics, journalism and choir – so why not chesed – acts of service and kindness? That question was answered when the entire 10th grade traveled by bus to...

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