DRS cheers 2 vals, 1 sal and a keter shem tov

Co-Valedictorian Yoni Posner boasts a resume that makes everyone wonder, “Where does one find the time?”

Yoni’s unwavering commitment to Torah learning sets him apart. Academically, Yoni has always been an honors society member, balancing his drive for excellence with a tireless dedication to chesed through iShine. Driven to be ultra-productive, Yoni harnesses every moment for learning, growth, and kindness, while always maintaining a sense of humor and an appreciation for a good laugh.

Yoni plans to attend Yeshivat Sha’alvim next year.

Co-Valedictorian Doni (Nachman Daniel) Posner is an exemplar of middos tovos, menschlichkeit, diligence, conscientiousness, and kindness. His high school career has been an odyssey of exponential growth in all disciplines and extracurriculars, including Torah, academic, and athletic experiences.

At DRS, Doni cultivated wonderful friendships; in the community he has given of himself in many ways, most notably volunteering for I-Shine.

Doni plans to attend Yeshivat Sha’alvim next year.

Salutatorian Mishael Lalehzari is the quintessential mensch whose smile has the power to brighten up every room he enters. He has excelled in every vista of the yeshiva with a commitment to learning, editor of the Dvarim Hayotzim Min HaLev Torah Publication, and his skilled Torah reading as the baal koreh for the Sefardi minyan.

Mishael’s presence has elevated the academic standard for everyone in DRS. He will attend Yeshivat Netiv Aryeh next year in Jerusalem.

Keter Shem Tov Awardee Yaakov Meisels is an exuberant and dedicated talmid, a multifaceted leader, role-model and scholar. His contributions to the classroom and community are unrivaled. Be it Devarim Hayotzim, mentoring younger students, tutoring in both Gemara and math, never missing a Night Seder or goalie-ing for the DRS soccer team. His campers at Kaylie and friends from Ivdu love spending time with him because of Yaakov’s ever-present smile and amazing positivity.

Yaakov will be attending Yeshivat Kerem B’Yavneh next year.