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Our Community at Work: Ramaz Parent Penny Aryeh

Our Community at Work: Ramaz Parent Penny Aryeh

David Gerber ’21 September 27, 2019

The modeling industry is not at all what it seems. The common belief is that only “good looking” people are selected to pose while wearing clothing for big retailers and are subsequently paid big bucks...

Q&A: Getting to Know Ms. Susannah Grossman

Rachel Freilich '22 September 26, 2019

This year, Ramaz welcomes Ms. Susannah Grossman as the new English teacher. Ms. Grossman is passionate about learning English Literature and sharing it with her students. She loves listening to old bands...

New Makeup Test Policy

New Makeup Test Policy

Josephine Schizer ’20 September 26, 2019

Between school trips, family vacations, doctors’ appointments, college visits, and inevitably getting sick once in a while, Ramaz students occasionally miss school. Ramaz administrators have long discussed...

September 11th: Ramaz Remembers

September 11th: Ramaz Remembers

Rebecca Massel ’21 September 26, 2019

Ask any adult where they were on September 11, 2001, and they will share a detailed and emotional story, but for the current students of the Ramaz Upper School, the tragedies of 9/11 are simply history....

Q&A: Getting to Know Mr. Patrick Letourneau

Nicole Hirschkorn '22 September 25, 2019

Mr. Patrick Letourneau loves math, soccer, skiing, and teaching. He enjoys helping students improve not only their academic abilities but also their athletic abilities. He is looking forward to the school...

Q&A: Getting to Know Ms. Cynthia Webb

Caitlin Levine ’21 September 25, 2019

Following an intensive search, the Ramaz administration appointed Ms. Cynthia Webb as the school’s new Learning Center Director. Ms. Webb has a law degree from Boston University, an MFA in Creative Writing...

Q&A: Getting to Know Dr. Nancy Block

Nicole Hirschkorn '22 September 25, 2019

Dr. Nancy Block, the new Sophomore Grade Dean and Learning Center Specialist has an affinity for chesed. She enjoys hiking, traveling, and helping others. Dr. Block is looking forward to helping students...

Q&A: Getting to Know Dr. Donna Herzog

Sydney Eisenstein '22 September 25, 2019

Sydney Eisenstein: How do you like Ramaz? Dr. Donna Herzog: Ramaz is very different from where I worked before but I really love the energy of the students and interacting with them.   SE:...

Q&A: Getting to Know Coach Mike Sweetney

Q&A: Getting to Know Coach Mike Sweetney

Spencer Rubinstein '21 September 25, 2019

The 2003 NBA draft is widely recognized as one of the greatest drafts in NBA history. Four of the top five picks will one day be in the Hall of Fame; you probably recognize the names Lebron James, Carmelo...

Reactions to the 9/11 Assembly

Reactions to the 9/11 Assembly

Tammy Palagi ’21 September 25, 2019

This past Wednesday, the Ramaz Upper-School gathered as a community to commemorate the tragedy of 9/11. Rabbi Willig, the Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshiva University, a member of the Beth Din of America, and a...

Q&A: Getting to Know Dr. Natalya Sukhonos

Rebecca Silber ’23 September 25, 2019

This year, Freshman students are lucky to have Dr. Sukhonos, a graduate of Harvard and Stanford, as their new first and second-year Spanish teacher. Dr. Sukhonos is ready to bring the best of her academic...

Q&A: Getting to Know Mr. Avraham Kavian

Caroline Schwartz ’22 September 25, 2019

This year, Mr. Avraham Kavian has joined the Ramaz Upper School science department. Mr. Kavian teaches freshman biology and enjoys the buzz of working in New York City.    Caroline Schwartz:...

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