When Michelle walks in a room or onto the volleyball court, you can tell she means business.  With purpose and commitment, to sport, charity, and her future, this Yavneh senior is serious.

 

Michelle believes Yavneh has made a difference in her life.  "I knew I wanted to continue to learn Hebrew and to strengthen my Jewish education," said Michelle, who graduated from the Ann and Nate Levine Academy. "I love Yavneh because of the amazing relationships that I have built with my peers and teachers and because Yavneh is a school where we are able to be ourselves and do what we love. We have the opportunity to learn about our culture, religion, and history, as well as life lessons.  It's definitely been the right fit for me!"

 

"Michelle combines steady determination and loving kindness.  One of the hardest working students I have taught, Michelle sets goals and follows through, without faltering," said Dr. Paula Harvey, of Yavneh's English department faculty.  "Michelle will enrich any college community with her intelligence, strong work ethic, and compassion. I expect great things from this young woman."

 

The daughter of Dinora and Jaime, and sister to Gabe '17, Michelle is intensely proud of her Jewish Mexican heritage, she and her brother first-generation US born.  She is a member of Chabad of Dallas and BBYO's Jennie Zesmer chapter and she has represented Team Mexico for the JCC Maccabi Games (volleyball) and as a swimmer on the Dallas Elite Swim Team.

 

Michelle, who has been a camp counselor at Camp Gan Izzy, and Chabad of Dallas babysitter, works at Benny's Bagels, says that her summer and year-round work opportunity there has helped her to build a strong work ethic and to become more responsible.  "I have learned how to work with others and for a boss, how to deal with customers, and be involved in a business and see how things run 'backstage.'" 

 

A certified open-water SCUBA diver, who loves adventure, Michelle has a true desire to travel, and explore new places, cultures, and places.  With plans to major in Communications, and awaiting a number of other acceptances, Michelle has been accepted to Bradley University, Indiana University, and the University of Missouri. 

 

In addition to playing volleyball as a Lady Bulldog, Michelle has just co-hosted the Helping Hands for the Homeless event, which this year raised more than $20,000 to support Family Gateway's Montessori school.  Michelle has been a Student Ambassador, a member of the Bulldog Tennis Team, Spirit Club, Students4Students, and Uniting Students of Dallas, she's been a costume and make-up designer for the Theatre program, a volunteer for the Students Against Terrorism Points for Peace basketball tournament, and a member of Yavneh's Yearbook Crew.

 

"I love that at Yavneh you can be a part of so many clubs and teams and really make a difference," said Michelle.  "If you want to change the world, all you have to do is have an idea and get involved.  Our administration supports us and I'm proud that the students really do make it happen."

 

"Michelle is such a sweetheart!," said math teacher, Nikki Friedman.  "She is very committed to her sports activities outside of the classroom and excels at balancing her extracurricular activities with her academics. NOT an easy feat! Michelle always maintains a positive attitude, works hard, and is a true pleasure to teach."

A pleasure to teach, to cheer on, and to watch grow into a beautiful young woman, Michelle has made her mark at Yavneh, and others will carry on.

 
  Click here to enjoy this week's Dvar Torah  
from Rabbi Meir Tannenbaum, Assistant Principal/Judaic Curriculum.

November
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CLASS OF 2015 College Info Night for Parents has been moved to Wednesday, December 11 @ 7pm in the Yavneh Library!

 

Permission slips can be found in the office or Mrs. Schmucker's office.  A signature from your teacher is required and the form must be completed no later than one day prior to the scheduled session. Your signed permission slip is your admission ticket into the session and will be collected at the session then turned in to the attendance office.

If a student chooses to attend an information session, it is the responsibility of the student to make up all work and assignments missed by attending any session.