Before school officially begins, The Lion’s Roar wants to share a little bit of information with you about some of the new faculty joining the SW community this year. This article will tell you about the background and some of the goals and aspirations of the new additions to the faculty. Josh Ull Title: High
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You Will Be Found, if You See Dear Evan Hansen – A Review
By Abby Jaeger After Ben Platt takes the final bow in one of Broadway’s newest shows, recipient of the 2017 Tony Award for Best Musical, Dear Evan Hansen, all in the crowd are standing as a roaring applause echoes off the Music Box Theatre walls. Dear Evan Hansen, in my opinion, is the most relatable play on
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Teachers Sharing Political Opinions
By Leila Idrissi Everyone has their own personal opinions, but not not everyone can always share them. Similarly to many schools, Schechter Westchester has a policy in which teachers are not supposed to share their political views, even if politics are are brought up in class. With a student body that has a variety of
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The Third Annual State-of-the-School Address at SW
By Adam Goldstein Head of School Dr. Michael Kay delivered the third annual State-of-the-School address this evening, January 26th 2017, at the Upper School Campus. Kay discussed Schechter Westchester in its 51st year and his goals for the future. Kay opened his address stating that Schechter Westchester strives to be a “wonder within a wonder.”
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Wrongly Convicted Murderer and Kidnapper Visits Schechter Westchester Students
On Friday April 15th, 2016, Everton Wagstaffe, who spent 23 years in prison due to wrongful conviction and a Schechter Westchester parent Ian Dumain, a lawyer for the Innocence Project, came to speak to the high school students about wrongful convictions’ effects and the ability to prevail through impossible situations. Wagstaffe was twenty three years
