December 20, 2013
Volume 2, Issue 3
BT Catches Weiner Fever!
WHAT'S IN THIS ISSUE: Menorah Contest
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My Thanksgiving in L.A.
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Shrek Information
2
Shipwrecked!
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An Interview with Rabbi Oratz
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Basketball at Beth Tfiloh Behind the Scenes with the “A” Team By Shana L. `21 and Alana G. `21 We recently went behind the scenes with one of the newest members of the “A” team, eighth grader Ryan L. '18. BTW: Are you excited that you made it to the “A” team this year? Ryan: Yes, I am very excited. BTW: Is basketball your favorite sport to play when you are playing on an organized team? Ryan: It is one of my favorites other than football. BTW: Do you think that when you grow up you will still want to play basketball? If not, what will you do? Why? Ryan: Yeah, I’ll still want to play basketball. I like basketball because I like being able to practice my skills at home and also because it’s very fun. BTW: Do you think that you have bonded with all your teammates old or new over the years? If so, in what way? Ryan: No, because I have already become great friends with them when I am not playing basketball. Cont. on page 4
Middle School Girls Basketball By Hailey G. `19 The Middle School girls’ basketball A team played their first game last Wednesday, December 11th. We played another school called Notre Dame. Everyone on the team continuously worked hard and was very prepared for the game. The team warmed up before the game and when it started every player was ready to play hard! The starting five girls went out and kicked off the game. Throughout the game the warriors ran a series of different offensive and inbounding plays, which helped us get through the strong defense of the other team. The final score was 20-26 Notre Dame. Although we did not win, we tried hard and are looking forward to our next game! If you want to see the action in person come and cheer us on! Hope to see you there!
Weiner Tournament Interview By Sara S. `21 Today I was lucky enough to sit down and interview my own brother, Aaron '15, about being in the Weiner Tournament. BTW: What is the Weiner Tournament? Aaron: It’s a basketball tournament made up of several Jewish day schools. BTW: Who participates in the tournament? Aaron: Heschel, Hanc, Chat Kimel, Ramaz, Chat Wallenberg, Yavneh of Dallas and Beth Tfiloh. BTW: What activities do you do with the other participants besides play basketball? Aaron: You hang out during the day, go bowling, and eat meals together. BTW: What is your favorite part of being in the Weiner Tournament? Aaron: Meeting all the Weiner kids from different schools. I had so much fun interviewing Aaron and I hope I get to do it again!