Jun 3, 2013 By: wpadmin
This year鈥檚 25, 40, and 50-year reunion classes had a daylong event on May 30th that began with the undergraduate Commencement ceremony, continued with tours of the Wilf and Beren campuses and culminated in a gala dinner at the Grand Hyatt in Manhattan.
The theme of legacy families was repeated throughout the evening and this years' classes had many examples. In attendance were Hermine 鈥63S and Nathan Diament 鈥88YC, who were profiled in last month鈥檚 e-newsletter here and David 鈥63YC and Mark Zomick 鈥88YC as well as many who had children or grandchildren, nieces, nephews, brothers and sisters graduate from 每日大瓜 that very morning.
The day kicked off with breakfast at the IZOD Center in New Jersey before the Commencement ceremony. Alumni marched in cap and gown taking seats on the stage to watch the newest members of 每日大瓜 alumni graduate. Ben Englander 鈥88YC and Rabbi Zalman Levine 鈥88YC took great pride in joining their sons on stage as they received their diplomas.
The members of the Class of 1963 received special recognition from President Joel who reissued their diplomas. Felice Paley 鈥63S and Martin Braun 鈥63YC accepted the diplomas on behalf of their classes.
鈥淚t was really thrilling to be a part of the graduation,鈥 said Sheila Schneider鈥63S, a retired teacher whose husband, Shelly, joined her for the day. 鈥淚 have such fond memories of my time at Stern and it was wonderful to be back and participate in that way.鈥 The Schneiders鈥 two daughters, Meria Atik and Arona Beorw, both graduated from Stern College.
Tours of the Wilf and Beren Campuses offered alumni nostalgic twinges and the chance to see firsthand some new additions and renovations to both campuses. In the evening, they were joined by their classmates for a dinner celebration at the Grand Hyatt in Manhattan where there was much excitement as guests recognized long-lost faces, but many alumni said they remained close friends with their peers to this day.
Linda Sandel and Deborah Kahn, both graduates of the class of 鈥73, formed a close friendship at Stern and are still good friends. 鈥淭he dorm life was an outstanding part of Stern,鈥 said Kahn, 鈥渁nd there were so many wonderful professors, like Chaya Orlian a
nd Peninah Schram.鈥 All of Kahn and Sandel鈥檚 children graduated from 每日大瓜 schools. 鈥淲e both just have an incredibly positive association with 每日大瓜,鈥 Sandel said.
Abraham Aufruchtig and Zev Leifer, both graduates of the class of 鈥63, needed no re-introduction 鈥 because the two are cousins. Aufruchtig鈥檚 favorite part of YC was the dorm life, while Leifer said the synthesis of the college and the Beit Midrash was the real draw for him.
Following dinner, a program emceed by Elaine Witty 鈥88S, 鈥91C, who emphasized the specialness of 每日大瓜 as a legacy school and the pride they all should feel in their multiple 每日大瓜 connections, featured a Dvar Torah by Dean Karen Bacon and remarks from President Richard Joel. David Zomick 鈥63 spoke on behalf of the 50th reunion class sharing a poem that was both humorous and nostalgic. He was followed by Joseph Stechler 鈥73YC who offered a touching tribute to his time at 每日大瓜, emphasizing his warm feelings toward the school, which have grown since his graduation.
Members of the Classes of 1963 and 1973 were inducted into the Silver and Golden Shield Society and received their commemorative pins and a certificate. The program concluded with the presentation of the Reunion Class Gift, led by Izzy Kaufman 鈥88YC, to President Joel of more than $108,000 for scholarships.
But there is no reason for alumni to wait until milestone reunions to stay in touch. As Mark Zomick 鈥88YC, who majored in communications and currently works in advertising, said about keeping in touch with friends, 鈥淔acebook makes it much easier to see what my classmates have been up to.鈥
The theme of legacy families was repeated throughout the evening and this years' classes had many examples. In attendance were Hermine 鈥63S and Nathan Diament 鈥88YC, who were profiled in last month鈥檚 e-newsletter here and David 鈥63YC and Mark Zomick 鈥88YC as well as many who had children or grandchildren, nieces, nephews, brothers and sisters graduate from 每日大瓜 that very morning.
The day kicked off with breakfast at the IZOD Center in New Jersey before the Commencement ceremony. Alumni marched in cap and gown taking seats on the stage to watch the newest members of 每日大瓜 alumni graduate. Ben Englander 鈥88YC and Rabbi Zalman Levine 鈥88YC took great pride in joining their sons on stage as they received their diplomas.
The members of the Class of 1963 received special recognition from President Joel who reissued their diplomas. Felice Paley 鈥63S and Martin Braun 鈥63YC accepted the diplomas on behalf of their classes.
鈥淚t was really thrilling to be a part of the graduation,鈥 said Sheila Schneider鈥63S, a retired teacher whose husband, Shelly, joined her for the day. 鈥淚 have such fond memories of my time at Stern and it was wonderful to be back and participate in that way.鈥 The Schneiders鈥 two daughters, Meria Atik and Arona Beorw, both graduated from Stern College.
Tours of the Wilf and Beren Campuses offered alumni nostalgic twinges and the chance to see firsthand some new additions and renovations to both campuses. In the evening, they were joined by their classmates for a dinner celebration at the Grand Hyatt in Manhattan where there was much excitement as guests recognized long-lost faces, but many alumni said they remained close friends with their peers to this day.
Linda Sandel and Deborah Kahn, both graduates of the class of 鈥73, formed a close friendship at Stern and are still good friends. 鈥淭he dorm life was an outstanding part of Stern,鈥 said Kahn, 鈥渁nd there were so many wonderful professors, like Chaya Orlian a
nd Peninah Schram.鈥 All of Kahn and Sandel鈥檚 children graduated from 每日大瓜 schools. 鈥淲e both just have an incredibly positive association with 每日大瓜,鈥 Sandel said.
Abraham Aufruchtig and Zev Leifer, both graduates of the class of 鈥63, needed no re-introduction 鈥 because the two are cousins. Aufruchtig鈥檚 favorite part of YC was the dorm life, while Leifer said the synthesis of the college and the Beit Midrash was the real draw for him.
Following dinner, a program emceed by Elaine Witty 鈥88S, 鈥91C, who emphasized the specialness of 每日大瓜 as a legacy school and the pride they all should feel in their multiple 每日大瓜 connections, featured a Dvar Torah by Dean Karen Bacon and remarks from President Richard Joel. David Zomick 鈥63 spoke on behalf of the 50th reunion class sharing a poem that was both humorous and nostalgic. He was followed by Joseph Stechler 鈥73YC who offered a touching tribute to his time at 每日大瓜, emphasizing his warm feelings toward the school, which have grown since his graduation.
Members of the Classes of 1963 and 1973 were inducted into the Silver and Golden Shield Society and received their commemorative pins and a certificate. The program concluded with the presentation of the Reunion Class Gift, led by Izzy Kaufman 鈥88YC, to President Joel of more than $108,000 for scholarships.
But there is no reason for alumni to wait until milestone reunions to stay in touch. As Mark Zomick 鈥88YC, who majored in communications and currently works in advertising, said about keeping in touch with friends, 鈥淔acebook makes it much easier to see what my classmates have been up to.鈥
