"People talk about the friendships students make with each other here, and the connection between peers and teachers, and it is definitely true," said Yael, who made the decision to attend Yavneh based on a desire for small classes and the school's reputation for close relationships - between both students and faculty.  "I knew Yavneh would be the best school for me because of its dedication to helping students reach their highest potential and I believe I have done that as, in so many ways, Yavneh has lived up to my expectations."

A member of Yavneh's Theatre Troupe, Yael has performed in "A Dybbuk," "Secret Garden," and "Epic Adventures In A Rinky-Dink Art Museum."  A Bulldog Volleyball player, Yael has spiked, served, and defined teammate.

Readying to attend UT Austin, where she will study nutrition with the hope of a career educating children as to proper health and nutrition, Yael was also accepted to the University of Arizona.

"Yael's work is always more than just competent and her questions are always more than just   interesting," said Yavneh's Science Chair, Dr. Steven Goldfine.  "In fact, Yael's direct way of asking and answering questions contributes greatly to enlivening and enriching class discussions.  She certainly helps make class enjoyable."

  Yael is a native of Netanya, Israel, who moved to Dallas when she was just 18-months-old.  The daughter of Ruth and Eli, and the younger sister to Tal (Collette) and Lior (Ashley), Yael is the auntie, and proudly so, of Liam and Camille.  A member of Congregation Nishmat Am, Yael attended Wise and Akiba academies before coming to Yavneh.  

"Yael is a graceful, extremely articulate young woman who manages to stand out despite her quiet ways.  She remains fully engaged in class, taking in the discussion before offering her opinions, always in a respectful manner," said English teacher, Paula Harvey.  "I believe Yael is an 'old soul, wise and mature beyond her tender years.   She exemplifies the best of Yavneh and I know that whatever path she chooses, she will be successful."

  "The Judaic classes I have taken at Yavneh have affected my life in so many ways," said Yael.  "I think about morals. with our General Studies, Yavneh teaches its students how to become a well-rounded human being and I believe that I've become more conscious about making decisions to be a good person and live a good life."

Indeed Yael, your "good life," is only beginning, and your Yavneh Family looks forward to watching all the good you will do, the good you will be, and the good you will contribute, wherever you go.

Yavneh is proud to annouce that Mika Stein '13 is the winner of the Dallas Public Library's Express Yourself 17th Annual Youth Poetry Competition' 2013  

Among Yavneh's many finalists in the Dallas  Public Library's

  Mika is Yavneh's second top winner of the Joe M. and Doris Russell Dealey Award of Achievement.  In 2010, Becky Schisler '10, now completing her  Junior year at Wesleyan University in Connecticut, received the  high honor for her poem, "The Whites of Their Eyes."

 

 

 

"We are very proud of Mika, Clara, and Max, and this is a remarkable achievement," said Dr. Tim Cloward, Yavneh's Assistant Principal, noting there  

Yavneh has had more students, more than a dozen in the last six years,  

represented than any other school in Dallas County.  

"We offer only one creative writing class to approximately
one-third of our seniors each year, and yet we have been able to achieve extraordinary success.  This really is a testament to the talents of our students and the effectiveness of our English Department."

The son of the late Deborah Stein, and grandson of Mo Stein,  Mika will spend next year representing as   

BBYO's 13-14 Grand Aleph Godol/ International President