Adam Steinbrecher is a Yavneh Bulldog defined; strong, meaningful, involved, academically determined, and a starter.  Adam doesn't just "start," but he sees things through to fulfillment and that is both on and off basketball court, in and out of the classroom, and near and far from the SRCampus.

The son of Janyce and Jacob, and brother of David '16, Gabby '12, and Micah '10 - Adam has "talked the talk," and "walked the walk," as an involved member of the Yavneh Family.

A dedicated member of the Yavneh Varsity Basketball team for four years, and JV for two, Adam has served as Business Manager for The Bulldog Print, President and co-Founder of the Young Entrepreneurs Club, co-President of Helping Hands for the Homeless, and he's been a member of the Mock Trial team, as well as a Yavneh Student Ambassador and an Ambassador for the Center for Texas Israel Innovation.

Adam is a recipient of the President's Volunteer Service Award, his affinity for serving others, engrained during his time at Yavneh.

"Throughout the time I have had the privilege of teaching Torah to Adam, he has consistently displayed his attentiveness, initiative, and exemplary work ethic," said Judaic Studies Faculty member, Rabbi Michael Friedman. "My first memory of Adam, though, occurred before I ever encountered his enthusiasm for learning in the classroom.  At the time, he was a 10th grade Shabbat guest at my home, and amidst several others, a young Adam took the lead in facilitating a positive and welcoming Shabbat environment, including helping clear the table, as well as organizing items for recycling following the meal.  These quiet and seemingly small acts bespeak Adam's character."

"Adam possesses a strong commitment to his Jewish community, a great love for Israel and her people, and an unwavering sense of Jewish values that serve as a model of leadership to the Yavneh family," said Rabbi Friedman. "He has a depth of maturity that will see him excel wherever he journeys following Yavneh.  Adam, with Hashem's help, may you go from strength to strength!"

Excited about attending the University of Texas in Austin in the fall, Adam was also accepted to George Washington University, Indiana University, Texas A&M, Tulane University, and Washington University in St. Louis.  To the dream of becoming a businessman, Adam has worked this year at Shop Companies, preparing analytics, preparing operation tasks for his supervisors, and learning about corporate structure and growth.  For Adam, his education on the job, and in the classroom, is primary.

"I have always been impressed with Adam's sincere desire to learn," said Rabbi Meir Tannenbaum, Associate Principal/Judaic Curriculum.  "He has an unquenchable thirst for knowledge and is always seeking to understand even the most difficult and complex topics. Adam has also displayed a maturity way beyond his years, as he is thoughtful and extremely considerate of others."

"These traits have helped place Adam at the forefront of so many charitable organizations in our schools and it has been incredible to watch the skill that he has shown in balancing his intense academic schedule along with all of his community and charitable work," said Rabbi Tannenbaum. "I fully expect that his many wonderful qualities will help Adam achieve so many great things in life."

A member of Congregation Shaare Tefilla, and BBYO's Rubin Kaplan AZA chapter, for which he has served as treasurer and shliach - VP of religion and volunteerism, during the summers Adam has participated in JCC Maccabi, playing table tennis ('10) and basketball ('12).

Basketball, long a favorite pastime, this year proved great success this year as the Bulldogs rose to the ranks of District Champions in TAPPS, and great achievement in tournaments around the country.  "The change in our coaching staff last taught me how to prepare for the unknown, and I believe it has developed my character far more than any teacher and curriculum could," said Adam.  "This year was incredible and I've become very close to my teammates."  

"Adam is truly one of the ultimate "Team" players and is truly an extra coach out on the floor," said Coach David Zimmerman. "He really understands what we are trying to accomplish as a team on a daily basis and is always looking at the big picture. He continues to support every member of the team and is a consistent leader throughout practices and games. Above all, Adam is a mensch and gives our team that extra boost of energy and compassion that makes a team complete."

Adam shoots straight from the hip - into the basketball hoops, or through his innate business acumen.  He will always have been one of Yavneh's leaders - and now, to conquer beyond Merit Drive.