SKA Seniors began their long anticipated Senior Trip to Lake George on Monday, June 5. The three packed days started off with white water rafting, where the students had the opportunity to enjoy the gorgeous waters while riding huge rapids. It was such an exciting way to start off the trip!

With beautiful decor and even greater displays of joy, this past week was full of celebration at Yeshiva Sha’arei Zion! Celebrating the accomplishments of our youngest and most senior students, YSZ recognized the achievements of our budding students.

These are the four pillars of the National Honor Society. This week, Ezra Academy inducted new members into the National Honor Society – Ezra Academy Chapter. As old members ran the ceremony and explained the pillars, new members were called individually to be recognized in front of family and friends. The event is a favorite of Mrthe National Miska, the advisor to National Honor Society chapter. He remarked that the culmination of students’ hard work, service, and leadership deserves national recognition. Leah Abramov, current president of NHS – Ezra Chapter congratulated the new members on a job well done. A small collation was enjoyed by all after the ceremony ended.

Bnos Malka Academy held its annual graduations for the Preschool and the eighth grade class. Starting with the four-year-olds, bedecked in their caps and gowns, to the Pre-1A students in their cardboard crowns, to the elegant eighth graders, each graduation is a unique milestone. At each level, the sense of pride and accomplishment fills the room and the hearts of girls and their families. The performances and songs the little girls sang were adorable, clearly showing weeks of preparation.