Stern College for Women - Kochaviah Yearbook (New York, NY)

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STERN COLLEGE FOR WOMEN 245 LEXINGTON AVENUE. NEW YORK, N.Y. 10016-4699 (212)340-7715-6 Office of Student Services December 1, 1987 Dear Women of the Class of ' 88, It gives me great pleasure to wish you congratulations as you join the ranks of Stern College for Women Alumnae. While at Stern College for Women, you have grown and developed within an outstand- ing Torah and academic environment. You have had the opportunities to be challenged and stimulated within this environment — to grow spiritually and intellectually. You could have spent your college years solely involved in intellectual and religious pursuits and could have been satisfied, but you weren ' t! You chose to participate fully in our Stern College for Women community. You valued the importance of student life and of being involved in creating ways to meet the interests and needs of our diverse student population beyond the classroom. Throughout your years at Stern College for Women, you have assumed responsibility for enriching your student life on campus — eagerly, creatively and purposefully. You can well recall the shiurim, the wide range of lectures, the drama productions, the chagigot, the rallies on behalf of Jewish causes and so much more. I feel confident that this commitment to our Stern College for Women community has begun to prepare you to assume your place as Jewish women within the Jewish and general communities. Wherever you go and whatever career choices you make, I am certain that you will be aware of the needs of your community. Armed with your commit- ment to Torah and with your fine secular education, you will be able to meet the chal- lenges of your new worlds. The Office of Student Services staff joins me in wishing the Hatzlachah Rabbah in all your future endeavors. Sincerely, Mrs. Zelda Braun Director Office of Student Services

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Dr. Julian Roberts Education Ms. Joan Root Art Ms. L. Rose English Mrs. E. Roshwalb Hebrew Mrs. F. Safran Judaic Studies Dr. Susan Sandy Education Dr. M. Schiff Sy Syms School of Business Professor Penina Schram Speech Dr. M. Schulman Accounting Dr. D. Shatz Philosophy c p PHOTOS NOT AVAILABLE Ms. Bashkowitz — PED. Prof. T. Barry — PED, Ms. S. Berrin — PED. Ms. K. Cogane — PED, Dr. J. Datskovsky — MAT, Ms. J. Fusco — PED. Dr. D. Goldstein — HIS, Ms. R. Gribetz- Laytner — PED. Mr. J. Javitt — COM, Ms. R. Redding-Jones — PED. Dr. S. Kaufman, Ms. E. Kellman — YID. Dr. P. Leonhard — SOC, Prof. M. Levin — PHI, Ms. T. Lichtenstein — ART, Dr. E. Reyes-Mayer — PSY, Dr. S. Nemer- son — PHI, Rabbi Y. Neuberger — JUD, Ms. A. Page — ENG, Rabbi I. Paretzsky — JUD, Ms. S. Rais — PED, Mrs. S. Reichwald — ENG, Dr. J. Reiner — JHI, Ms. K. Rice — PSY. Ms. E. Sagerman — MAT, Dr. E. Sar — PED, Dr. E. Shrecker — HIS, Prof. J. Shevlin — PED, Ms. S. Sidenberg — PED, Dr. J. Silverman — ECO. Dr. H. Soloveitchik — JHI, Mrs. A. Stern — SPE, Ms. S. Titkin — BIB, Mrs. S. Volk — PED, Mr. J. Wheba — SEM, Dr. A. Weishaus — ST A. H jE lo - T Rabbi A Schurin Judiac Studies Dr. C. Silver English Dr. M. Silver Speech Dorothy Simon Registrar Office Dr. M. Sokolow Jewish Education Ms. Melita Steiner Mr. Ivan Tillem Speech Mrs. Tukell Secretary Dr. M. Weidhorn English Ms. L. Williams History Mrs. D. Weiner-Pack Judaic Studies Rabbi Avi Weiss Judiac Studies 15

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June 1988 — Sivan 5748 Dear Classmates. In searching for an appropriate message, I tried to think of something which would be meaningful not only for the present, but for the future when you will look through the pages of this yearbook. And so, I ask you an important question, Mah shemecha, what is your name? No doubt you remember that when Yaakov wrestled with the angel, and it turned toward morning, he asked the angel to bless him. When the angel said to Yaakov let me go; he replied, I shall not let you go unless you bless me. To which the angel asked Mah shemecha? What is your name? As we leave Yeshiva University, the blessing being bestowed upon us is one of Ma shemecha. There is a remarkable midrash on Vayakel which states: A man is called by three names, one by which his parents call him, one by which others call him, and one which he calls himself. One by which his parents call him We are first of all called by the name our parents have given us. A Hebrew name was given to describe our essence and true nature. Our parents, because of their love for us and our tradition, labored long and hard to make our names true to them and to our ancestors. They sent us to yeshiva. an atmosphere that would imbue our bodies and souls with Torah, and they prayed that a Jewish education would yield us a good name. One by which others call him Ever since we were little children we were conscious of others outside our family circle. We learned to be aware of our neighbors, our friends, and those not so friendly. There came a time when what they thought of us became all-important. If we failed at a sporting match or an academic competition, we were embarrassed. We were afraid they would think less of us. We learned to do things that we did not like in order to earn the respect of others. We derived satisfaction from the acclaim and high regard others had for us. We have spent much energy, you and I. in keeping the name others call us, unblemished; we will continue to do so for the rest of our lives. Now let us consider the 1st part of the midrash. And one which he calls himself Perhaps we have been so busy with our first two names that we haven ' t given consideration to our last name. In the final analysis, each one of us is an individual and we have to be true to ourselves. We must ask ourselves a series of soul-searching questions in order to find the fulfillment of our last name. Do we like what we are, what we have done, and what we plan to do? When we look in the mirror of our conscience do we see goodness and truth or do we cover the mirror so as not to see the imperfections? Are we secure in the knowledge that we can truly respect and like ourselves? No none can answer for another, each person must find his own way and his own interpretation of Ma shemecha. As we embark on the next phase or our lives, we can feel confident that our education at Stern College has given us the tools with which to the meet the chall enges of our three names. This is the blessing that Yeshiva University has given us for eternity. May you go from strength to strength. With best wishes, uomsl in WE Elaine H. Witty | President SCWSC 1987-1988 June 1988 — Sivan 5748 Dear Fellow Graduates: Only four years ago, although it seems like just yesterday, we grouped together in Koch Auditorium during the freshman orientation. Fresh new faces and strangers to each other, none of us knew what to expect or what Stern College had in store for us. There was no conceivable way to imagine how much we were to grow — emotionally and intellectually. Each year has been filled with exciting chagigot, lectures, concerts, basketball games and tennis matches, grams and sales. Through these events we learned to work together towards one specific goal — making Stern College a better place for us and for future generations. As senior class president, I have tried to create a sense of unity among the students and foster school spirit through senior class- sponsored events. The strangers of Koch Auditorium have become the closest of friends. Senior dinner symbolizes the culminaton of four years of hard work . I hope that our joining together for one last night before graduation did not mark the end, but a beginning of a wonderful future for all of us Stern College has given us so much; we have four solid years upon which to base the rest of our lives. We do not say goodbye to you, but we thank you for what you have given us Best of luck to all of you. Fondly yours, C tL Annie R. Richter Senior Class President 17