As of this week, the Yeshiva University High School for Girls (Central) has given the world another stellar group of young women in the class of 2024. These seniors graduated on Wednesday, June 5, in Lamport Auditorium on the Main Campus of Yeshiva University, in Washington Heights.
This recent senior class experienced a whirlwind last semester at Central, complete with Senior Seminar sessions, internships offering real-world work experience all over the five boroughs and Long Island, and annual celebratory events like the Senior Dinner, held at Central the evening of May 28, and the senior retreat to Camp Kaylie immediately after.
The evening began with remarks from Associate Principal Ms. Leah Moskovich. “The class of 2024 will surely be missed,” Ms. Moskovich said. “They are an outstanding group of students. They are the future leaders of the Jewish community, without a doubt. I am so proud of each and every one of their accomplishments.”
After the procession of graduates, Mr. Andrew “Avi” Lauer, YU’s Vice President of Legal Affairs, Secretary, and General Counsel, welcomed the attendees to Yeshiva University and recited the Mi SheBeirach for the Chayalim and a perek of T’hilim. Central’s Head of School, Ms. Bracha Rutner, gave divrei brachah and introduced a video message from YU President Rabbi Ari Berman.
“These young women have been defined by powerful moments in their high school journey – from bonding despite Covid restrictions, to their incredible ruach, they have inspired us all by combining their strengths,” Ms. Rutner said. “Mazal tov, Class of 2024!”
Among those honored at the ceremony were Valedictorian of the Class of 2024, Gitty Kahn, and Salutatorians Samantha Burger and Abigail Keehn. Other graduates honored were Dalyah Levy, who was the recipient of the Keser Shem Tov Award, and Gabi Zahavi, who was the recipient of the Chesed Award. The Excellence in Jewish Studies Award went to Aviva Kessock, with Talia Frankel and Leora Strauss honored with the Yeshiva University Book Awards. Keira Kahn was named the recipient of the YUHS Leadership and Middos Award, and Triple C Awards were given to Tani Fish, Lois Rifkin, and Meira Schuck. New York State Student Achievement Awards were given to Naava Belsky and Sydney Gejerman.
The ceremony was followed by a dessert reception in Weissberg Commons, where the students celebrated their milestone with their families, as well as Central administrators and faculty, who expressed their pride in what this group of young women have accomplished over the past four years. Congratulations, Class of 2024!
