Shalhevet star power

Star qualities shine both inside and out of the classroom at Midreshet Shalhevet.

Over the past few weeks, students won numerous inter-school competitions and awards for superb performances in extra-curricular activities.

At the Yeshiva University National Model United Nations Competition, junior Noa Eliach won honorable mention representing Israel and Australia in her counter-terrorism unit. Noa credits her coach and history teacher, Mr. Simcha Bader for her success.

Juniors Tamar Beer and Tamar Yastrab qualified for the finalist round with Tamar Yastrab winning Best Overall Performance at the inter-school Poetry Slam on Feb 10.  Tamar Yastrab’s poems titled “Rainku” and “Promise” exemplified the theme of Branching Out.

“Tamar has exceptional talent in many areas and I was so proud that her talents were recognized by all at the slam,” said Mrs. Jennifer Morey, Tamar’s AP English and creative writing teacher.

The Mock Trial team, under the guidance of Mrs. Melanie Marmer, an attorney, and Ms. Atara Blumenthal, won their first two cases. The team argued the defense in the first trial, and plaintiff in the second.

Seniors Devora Chait and Daniella Azose, and sophomore Avigail Borah, acted as the attorneys, presenting arguments and stating their cases clearly. Witnesses played by juniors Yael Eiferman and Bella Weiss, and senior Miriam Blonder responded well under cross examinations and were not thrown off by allegations from the other team.

The Mock Trial team is busy preparing for their upcoming trials in the following weeks.

The entire Shalhevet family was overjoyed by the success of their students and are appreciative of their hard work.