Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy Board of Trustees, administration, faculty and staff are pleased to announce that the commencement for the class of 2022 will be held at 7 p.m. on Monday, May 16, in the White Theatre.
The community is invited to watch the ceremony in person or via livestream at facebook.com/hbhakc.
“The pandemic has been a challenging time for all of our students, and we are excited to honor the class of 2022 with an in-person graduation,” said Todd Clauer, HBHA’s Upper School Principal. “The graduation celebration is all the sweeter as it comes on the heels of a memorable school year, which included a meaningful and successful Jewish Heritage Trip to Israel.”
“Our 2022 graduates show us once again the value of an education that focuses on values, ethics and a focus on the individual,” said Adam Tilove, HBHA Head of School. “This year’s class has such unique personalities and passions that they bring to the table, and I can’t wait to watch as they take on the world. I thank the HBHA faculty for helping each student on their paths to becoming remarkable young adults. I also thank our families for partnering with and trusting us to educate their children.”
“Throughout the pandemic, HBHA did what it does best: educating our children,” said Jeff Goldenberg, HBHA Board President. “I continue to be impressed by our teachers and how they have supported each student during a difficult time in our history. It is a pleasure to walk through the halls once again and see our students happily engaged in their daily school life and learning.”
To date, students in the class of 2022 have accepted more than $700,000 worth of scholarships for college. The graduates and their planned institutions are:
- Graham Balanoff — University of Delaware (Newark, Delaware)
- Madeline Bell — University of Missouri (Columbia, Missouri)
- Audrey Brand — University of Kansas (Lawrence, Kansas)
- Gilli Gerson — Gap year followed by University of Arizona (Tucson, Arizona)
- Jacob Gold — University of Kansas (Lawrence, Kansas)
- Tyler Johnson — Brandeis University (Waltham, Massachusetts)
- Ethan Klinock — University of Kansas (Lawrence, Kansas)
- Aaron Kohl — University of Kansas (Lawrence, Kansas)
- Dennis Krolevich — Macalester College (Saint Paul, Minnesota)
- Shai-El Luger — Israel XP at Bar Ilan University (Ramat Gan, Israel)
- Shir-el Rudnick — Gap year in Israel followed by Bradley University (Peoria, Illinois)
- Samuel Wasserman — Colorado School of Mines (Golden, Colorado)
“We are so proud of our 2022 graduates,” Tilove said. “Through HBHA’s individualized college prep and guidance process, our seniors have been very thoughtful in pursuing their dreams. From fashion design to chemical engineering to psychology, our students are choosing paths that we hope will lead to great fulfillment and joy. We fully support them as they take this big step in their lives.”
