Ethan DeBroff
Which years did you attend The Silver Academy? I attended the Silver Academy from Ganenu to 7th grade (1999-2008)
Where did you grow up in? I lived in Lower Paxton Township for 6 years but moved to Susquehanna Township in 2001 where I spent most of my childhood.
Where did you go to school after The Silver Academy? I attended Susquehanna Township for 8th grade and high school.
Where are you now? Currently I am a freshman at the University of Pittsburgh.
What do you do? I am planning to study communications.
What was your favorite class at The Silver Academy? I loved Mrs. Gaughan's Science class (and still do).
Who was your best friend at The Silver Academy? I'd have to say my twin brother Jake.
What is your current favorite food and what was your favorite lunch at The Silver Academy? Now I love a good steak. In school I liked it all-Norman's tuna, the hot dogs and the vegetable soup.
How many times were you sent to the principal's office? I was never really sent to the principal's office, but it always seemed like I got in trouble in Morah Chani's class.
What was your favorite memory and/or do you have any funny stories about The Silver Academy? I used to love Sukkot at Hersheypark. A memory that still makes me laugh is when I hid in the closet at the start of Morah Chani's class, hoping to not get caught, but the plan didn't work.
What is your favorite sports team? I am a big Pittsburgh sports fan-Steelers, Penguins and Pirates. I also love the 76ers.
What was your favorite activity at the JCC? I loved playing basketball there, whether it was for the Yeshiva middle school team, the JCC, or the men's league.
Who was your biggest role model in Harrisburg? I'd say my parents and my Uncle Bert. They are definitely people I try to emulate.