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Athletics are an important part of a student’s high school experience, where she can learn to work with others, lead and improve her skills and physical health. Central’s Athletics Luncheon, held on Tuesday, May 30 was a celebration of our athletics teams. It was a chance for Central’s sports teams -- basketball, softball, volleyball, hockey, soccer, and tennis -- to recognize the year’s achievements. Coaches for each team gave moving remarks praising the athletes and distributed awards for overall performance, improvement, and sportsmanship, addressing the entire skill set needed for the student-athlete experience -- talent, resilience, and a deep respect for the supportive bond that exists between teammates. Junior Simona Pitterman was awarded the Sportsmanship Award for her work on Central’s hockey team. “Being on the hockey team this year was incredible,” she said. “I played as goalie for the first time, and it was so much fun to play both as a defenseman and then as a goalie. It was cool to experience both roles, and with the help of my coaches and teammates, it was a very easy transition. I’m so happy to have been a part of the hockey family this year!”

On Friday, May 19, the Yeshiva of Central Queens hosted a heartfelt breakfast to honor their esteemed Executive Director, Rabbi Yaakov Lonner. The special event on Yom Yerushalayim brought together the entire Junior High School student body, faculty, and Board of Trustees members to express their gratitude and appreciation for Rabbi Lonner’s exceptional leadership and unwavering dedication over the years.

On Thursday night, the Max Stern Athletics Center of Yeshiva University was filled with smiling talmidim as the yeshiva celebrated its annual siyum and seudas preida in front of proud parents, grandparents, and rebbeim.

Continuing its mission to provide a solid educational foundation to elementary schoolers with mild to moderate learning disabilities and children on the autism spectrum, IVDU Five Towns is welcoming Mrs. Devorah Katz as its new principal for the 2023-2024 academic year.

A select group of YCQ students had the incredible opportunity to visit Google’s New York headquarters recently. Seventh and eighth grade students who participate in the after-school Robotics and SET³ programs ventured into Manhattan for an amazing and educational experience.

Wednesday evenings offer an inspiring lineup of learning for the Women’s Division of Emet Outreach. Following TorahConnect, the weekly chavrusa program, is a new initiative aptly called “The Next Step.” Held at YCQ from 9-10 p.m., this lecture-style program is modeled after Step It Up, Emet’s classic level two learning program for college girls. “Our vision was to create a program where married women could recreate their Step It Up experience at the next stage of life,” said Ms. Adina Fendel, Emet Women’s Director. “It can be challenging for women to find time for Torah study while juggling the responsibilities of family and career. At The Next Step, participants can connect with women who are like-minded, share similar experiences and are looking to continue their spiritual growth.”