On November 11th, the senior class was scheduled to visit Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey, but the trip was unexpectedly canceled by the administration. Dr. Block, the senior grade dean, explained that the trip was canceled due to Israel guidance meetings scheduled for the same day, including an assembly and visits from Yeshivot and Midrashot in Israel. Dr. Block explained, “There was no central calendar, so when I— along with the administration— scheduled the trip, we were unaware of the Israel guidance events occurring that day.” 

Many seniors were disappointed by the cancellation of this trip. Clemi Roth ’22 added that she was “looking forward to [the trip] after applications. We were never formally told that it was cancelled, and it was replaced by a very stressful week, so all of our spirits are down.” This sentiment was also expressed by Sam Koffler ’22, who explained, “I was eagerly looking forward to a trip that would reduce my stress and provide a fun bonding experience. I was very disappointed to find out that the trip was canceled.” Jared Harnick ’22 said that many were also frustrated because the trip was canceled “for an assembly that seemed to be meaningless for most of the grade, since hardly anyone learned any new information about taking a gap year in Israel.”

The overwhelming feeling among the senior grade is one of profound disappointment with the administration’s decision to cancel the trip. While a make-up trip was ultimately rescheduled, over a month later than the initial November 11th date, many students had looked forward to having a trip earlier in the year, like every other grade. Harnick, and many other seniors, “hope that they end up rescheduling the Six Flags trip in addition to the December 13th trip.”