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The Rampage

The official newspaper of the Ramaz Upper School

The Rampage

The official newspaper of the Ramaz Upper School

The Rampage

Q&A: Getting to Know Ms. Diana Arboleda

Hannah Doft ’20 October 9, 2019

Hannah Doft: What are your hobbies outside of school?  Ms. Diana Arboleda: I love reading, gardening, yoga and pilates. I also enjoy going to Broadway and off-Broadway shows in the city.    HD:...

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...

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...

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:...

Q&A: Getting to Know Coach Matt

Caitlin Levine ’21 September 25, 2019

In line with Ramaz’s annual theme, “Ramaz 2020: See different,” Ramaz has hired a new athletics director, Mr. Eli Katz, as well as a new boys’ gym coach, Matthew Ospala. Coach Matt, as he is called,...

Q&A: Getting to Know Ms. Racheli Taubes

William Kremer ’21 September 25, 2019

This year, Ms. Racheli Taubes joined the Tanakh department as a new biblical studies teacher. After teaching at several other yeshiva day schools and spending time as an educator at the University of Pennsylvania...

Q&A: Getting to Know Ms. Yael Landau

Rebecca Massel ’21 September 25, 2019

Ms. Yael Landau, a new Ramaz teacher, is excited to be back in a Jewish environment, teaching her favorite subject: math. She feels welcomed in the Upper School and is looking forward to teaching and learning...

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