Shira Ellenberg, Stella K. Abraham High School for Girls Valedictorian of the Class of 2024, is a well-rounded, outstanding student. In addition to her academic achievements, Shira is the 12th grade student council representative, an SKA school ambassador and a Shalom Task Force Purple Day Fellow.
Shira is the captain of the math team and a member of the volleyball team. Shira has also contributed to the SKA parsha press as editor in chief. Shira’s rigorous academic schedule included honors classes and numerous APs, including AP Calculus BC, AP Psychology, AP US Government and Politics, AP Biology, AP Language and Composition, and AP World History. Always seeking out chesed opportunities, Shira tutors students in various subjects and volunteers for IShine. Shira was an inductee to the Re’ut National Honor Society and is on the Principal’s Honor Roll. In addition, Shira is a National Merit Scholarship Program Commended Student. Next year, Shira is studying in Shaalvim for Women in Israel followed by Macaulay Honors College at Queens College.
Aliza Tokayer, Stella K. Abraham High School for Girls Salutatorian of the Class of 2024. Throughout her years at SKA, Aliza Tokayer has been a dedicated student and active member of her class. Aliza has taken A.P World, A.P Chemistry, A.P English Language, A.P Psychology, and A.P Computer Science A. She has also been an active member of the Israel Action Committee, Model Congress, and the RISE club. Aliza is a two-time national finalist in Chidon HaTanach and has also received the Excellence in Tanach award in her sophomore year. Aliza has been on the Principal’s Honor Roll throughout her years at SKA and was inducted into the Re’ut National Honors Society in her junior year. Additionally, Aliza is a frequent volunteer at her shul in Brooklyn and is a volunteer at IShine. Aliza will be attending MMY for seminary and Stern College for Women.
Elizabeth Naiman, Stella K. Abraham High School for Girls Salutatorian of the Class of 2024. Elizabeth has been an involved and committed student at SKA throughout her four years. Elizabeth’s rigorous course selection included AP World History, AP U.S. History, AP Chemistry, AP Calculus BC, and AP Physics 1. Elizabeth is a member of the principal’s honor roll and was inducted into the Re’ut National Honor Society. She has received the Long Island American Chemical Society award, as well as a National Merit Scholarship Program Commended student. Elizabeth was a dance head in SKA’s Production 2024 and a participant in the RISE program. She was a staff writer for SKAppenings and competed in the Jerusalem Science Contest. Over her years at SKA, she was a dedicated volunteer at Friendship Circle. Elizabeth will be attending MMY in Israel next year and Queens College.
Molly Fuchs, the 2024 Keter Shem Tov awardee of SKA, has consistently demonstrated thoughtful and caring qualities throughout her high school experience. Involved in many extracurricular activities Molly demonstrates her commitment to the school community and beyond. Molly is on the yearbook committee, creating the humor pages, plays on the SKA hockey team, contributes to the school newsletter, Skappenings and is an SKA ambassador. Molly is also involved in chesed opportunities. She volunteers for IShine and tomchei shabbos. Exhibiting her sense of desire to make a positive change on the lives of others. Next year Molly will be spending a year in Israel at Tiferet, then Touro’s Landers College for Women.
Eliana Zachter, the 2024 Keter Shem Tov awardee at SKA, served as a head of Science Olympiad, designed a STEM project through the MAGIC program, was published in the Anthology of Poetry for Young Americans, and was an Ambassador for Tehilim 150. She is also a member of “RISE,” and a participant in Halacha Yomi. Eliana was involved with E2K Math and Science in 10th and 11th grades. Eliana was chosen by her peers to receive the Middot Award for Outstanding Character in 9th, 10th, and 11th grades. Eliana is devoted to chesed and helping others and volunteers at IShine weekly. She also went on a mission trip to New Orleans in 11th grade to aid those in need. The summer after 10th grade, Eliana traveled to Israel on NCSY GIVE which focused on performing chesed while touring the land. Eliana qualified for Principal’s Honor Roll in 9th 10th and 11th grade and the Re’ut National Honors Society in 11th. She plans to study at Michlelet Mevaseret Yerushalayim after graduation, and then attend the honors program at Stern College for Women.
Mazal tov to all the SKA graduates of the Class of 2024!
