HALB’S DRS

Valedictorian Yitzie Scheinman is respected by his peers and the DRS staff for his hard work, intelligence and dedication. He is a National Merit Scholarship Finalist and the winner of a silver medal in the Science Olympiad. As a member of the National Honor Society Achdut Chapter, and an honoree at DRS’s Nedivei Lev Service Society Induction Ceremony, Yitzie epitomizes the balance of strong academics, ethical behavior and leadership that the honor society represents. Yitzie serves as Captain of the Debate, Varsity College Bowl, Science Olympiad, and Varsity Softball Team; is a member of the Mock Trial and Tennis Teams and Editor-in-Chief of the school’s weekly Torah publication; has led the announcer team on DRS’s live broadcast of various sports games. Yitzie is rarely just a participant, he usually rises to become a leader. Yitzie will be attending Yeshivat Shaalvim next year, followed by the Yeshiva University Honors Program.

Salutatorian Moshe Lonner is well-known for his exceptional character. He uses his own work ethic and success to help others who struggle academically. By handing out his class notes he encourages and motivates other students to do better. Moshe is captain of the Torah Bowl and Science Olympiad Teams; in charge of DRS’ Kulanu Mishmar program at DRS; is often asked to speak at DRS events and gatherings; is member of the National Honor Society Achdut Chapter, and an honoree at DRS’s Nedivei Lev Service Society Induction Ceremony. As a finalist in the prestigious Jerusalem Science Contest in Astronomy and Forensics, Moshe earned third place in the United States and an educational trip to Israel. In his STEM class, Moshe created a sensor device that would recognize the motion of a child who is near a heated stove and this device would sound an alarm. He received several medals on the Science Olympiad Team, high scores on the Math and Debate Teams, recognition in National Social Studies League and fifth place in the Yeshiva University Bekiut Program. Moshe will attend Yeshivat Kerem B’yavneh in Israel next year, and then will attend Yeshiva University in the Honors Program.

Moishy Rothman was voted by his peers as this year’s Keter Shem Tov awardee. Moishy has been gifted the ability to simplify difficult concepts so they can be easily understood. He tutors younger students in Gemarah while serving as a true role model for them in his zeal and excitement for learning. Moshe participated in the Jerusalem Science Contest in Nuclear Science; finished fourth in Yeshiva University’s National Bekiut program; wrote weekly articles for the DRS Torah publication. Moshe’s academic record is outstanding and his commitment to his family and community is steadfast. He responds to challenges with a sense of purpose and he tackles obstacles with a strategic plan and much forethought. Above all, Moshe has been a pillar in the DRS Beit Medrash for his four years at Yeshiva, attending and leading night seder every night of the week. Moshe will be attending Yeshivat Kerem B’yavneh next year, and then Yeshiva University in the Honors Program.