On Wednesday, December 27, Yeshiva University High School for Girls (YUHSG) held its annual Yom Central event to welcome prospective eighth graders onto Central’s campus. The day provides students with the opportunity to immerse themselves in student life on the Holliswood campus. For Central students and faculty, it’s an opportunity to play host and to share what makes the Central experience special and unique.
“It’s a chance for our eighth-grade candidates to meet other applicants, meet our students, and see what our school has to offer them,” said Ms. Kymmie Baker, Central’s Assistant Director of Admissions and Office Manager. Central’s Dean of Students, Mrs. Aliza Gewirtz, agreed that Yom Central is a key event in truly introducing newcomers to life at Central. “The goal of the day is to allow eighth graders to get a feel for the Central family. We try to allow our product to sell itself – the warmth of our faculty and students.”
The day began with davening, led by Judaic Studies faculty member and Senior Grade Dean Mrs. Rebecca Teper, followed by a welcome from Central’s Associate Principal, Ms. Leah Moskovich, and breakfast. The eighth-grade visitors then sat in on a variety of Central classes, with subjects ranging from art to STEM.
With the year’s focus on positivity and positive action in mind, a chesed project was incorporated into this year’s Yom Central event, highlighting the important role that service plays in Central life. Visiting eighth graders helped to assemble care packages for the families of those in the Israel Defense Forces.
And no Yom Central event is complete without Central student ambassadors. An indispensable part of the day, these senior guides were the perfect representation of the Central experience, and freely shared their perspectives and reflections to fully support these visiting eighth graders. “We are so happy to have our student ambassadors guiding our visitors,” Ms. Baker said.
Senior Leora Strauss reflected on the meaningful nature of serving as a Central ambassador. “It’s such a special opportunity,” she said. “I get to meet incredible eighth graders and help guide them in their high school decisions. I was so excited to greet them on Yom Central, and to give them a real taste of what Central is all about.”
Over 75 eighth graders visited Central and took part in the experience. Upcoming events include Central’s Annual Dinner of Tribute, “Strengthening Our CommUNITY,” on Tuesday, January 9.
