Yeshiva University High School for Girls recently welcomed the newest incoming members of the institution, from the highest levels of the university’s administration to its youngest students. Central was pleased to welcome YU President-elect Rabbi Dr. Ari Berman last week. In preparation for his new role, which will commence on June 5, Rabbi Berman has been making the rounds of the schools within the university. While visiting Central, Rabbi Berman ate lunch with the faculty, who each shared what inspires them as they come to work every day. He also met with the administration, learning about the values and culture of the school. Seniors Gitty Klein, Molly Ottensoser, and Nina Siegel served as student representatives who helped paint a picture of student life at Central. Says Mrs. Aliza Konig, “Rabbi Berman left with a well-rounded understanding of our student body, our exceptional faculty, and what makes us the stand-out, values-driven institution that we are.”
These values were evident as well at Central’s annual Freshman Fair to welcome new faces to the building and the school community. The Class of 2021 was greeted by the administration, their future teachers and instructors, and the smiling faces of their soon-to-be big sisters in the Class of 2018. After mingling over some refreshments, groups of incoming students worked together on a chesed project, making water bottles for participants in Yachad Morasha’s summer program. Head of School CB Neugroschl provided some words of greeting and encouragement, and the incoming students got to know one another as they zipped through a “speed dating”-style ice-breaker. Everyone then took advantage of the beautiful weather outside at the fair, complete with pizza, an ice-cream truck, and an inflatable bouncy castle. If the smiling faces and enthusiasm at the fair are any indication, the Central Class of 2021 has an incredible four years ahead! v