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Sensational Seniors

By Etta Kurinsky ('26)

Senior year: immortalized in every 2000’s movie ever made. From the get-readywith-me-for-prom to carefree joy rides with your friends to, of course, the sacred painting of your senior parking spot, senior year has always been glamorized and is considered a legendary rite of passage for adolescents. Some might even call it the most iconic year of a teenager's life. It’s the last year us young, feebleminded, blissfully clueless juveniles can enjoy before facing (pause for dramatic effect) dun dun dun … The real world.

While this is true for most American high schools and many Netﬂix shows, not every teenager gets to experience the Mean Girls meets High School Musical reenactment. Here in the jolly old suburbia of Memphis there exists a school, our school, the one and only Goldie Margolin School for Girls, where senior year is just a bit different (Some might say she is not like other girls).

Although you will not get to experience prom or become the next Banksy by painting your senior parking spot, you can still take joy rides with your friends (unless of course you're a dormer, but minor details, am I right?), along with a myriad of other beneﬁts.

Here at the GMSG, Seniors unlock the holy grail of privileges. While us commoners have to stay in school all day wishing that we could escape, Seniors can leave school grounds for lunch and get their phones. During lunch period, you will often see a car crammed with seniors on their way to Playa Bowls or returning with ﬁve Dunkin’ cups of all different

Fear not, for here in the Goldie Margolin School for Girls, senior year comes with its own elite level perks.

ﬂavors, somehow none having spilled. When it’s not that, Seniors have a chance to run home for a nice, warm, home cooked meal. For those Seniors who do not have access to a car or can’t hitch a ride with a fellow Senior, enjoy the lounge. Unfortunately for our seniors, the lounge does not provide seniors with their own throne or fridge,

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Seniors ease into their new perks.

Photo Credit: Etta Kurinsky (’26)

but, fear not, senior status still exists, even in the lounge.

In the GMSG lounge, or even in the hallway, one will often ﬁnd a senior giving words of wisdom to the fetuses of the school, the Freshies. As the OG Chabbadie, Shayna Klein (’25), once put it, “It’s so fun to be a senior and get to give sagely advice to younger students who actually believe me for some reason.”

From Freshmen to Juniors, the school looks to the Seniors for hard-won wisdom on how to survive four years of high school, how to study for hard tests, which teachers to vent to, and more. The seniors are more than happy to pass their advice off to the next generation. There is deﬁnitely power in holding the Freshies entire future high school experience in your hand. While the advice given to the juveniles of the school is not always taken, seniors do get to practice their public speaking, and maybe earn a follower or two in the process.

Mastering relaxation turns into a ﬁne art for the senior citizens of the

GMSG. While the ﬁrst few months are stressful and complicated for seniors because of college and seminary applications, and the ensuing existential crises, after January, seniors get to experience a true, medical-grade senioritis. Symptoms may include, but are not limited to: Nausea, headaches, being annoyed by anyone who breathes, being annoyed by anyone who eats, being annoyed by everyone, leaving school early, and being done after graduation. If you or a loved one is experiencing these symptoms there is not much you can do but “breathe and take a sip of water”(Every teacher ever). If you are a Junior or Sophomore experiencing any of these symptoms, a good dose of therapy or a long summer vacation might temporarily relieve them until your senior year. After that, you’re on your own.

Lastly, the ultimate highlight of being a senior here in the GMSG? Finals! Or in this case the lack thereof. If you maintain an A the last semester of your senior year, you do not have to worry about taking a ﬁnal. The senior excitement is almost tangible. When walking the halls you will often be reminded of the countdown. “It feels

amazing to be done with school when all of you guys still have work,” says Shoshana Marvin (’25). “I do not have to worry or do any of that. I'll miss you guys though, I love you all.” Of course, if you are in AP classes, do not get too excited. You still need to take your AP test. But even so, while the rest of us are stressing and cramming in every bit of information and contemplating our life's choices, seniors get to sit back and relax. For them, summer starts while we are knee-deep in textbooks.

Surprisingly, some juniors still have light in their eyes, and are looking forward to this incredible experience. When asking incoming senior Eliana Basurto (’26) what she’s looking forward to, she remarked, “I guess senior privileges and the responsibility it comes with, being the oldest and being looked up to.” So while we may not have cheerleading or dances, your senior year can still be iconic the GMSG way: Enjoy spontaneous excursions to Dunkin with friends and casually strolling back into class with three different drinks. Savor your chance to run home and nap in the luxurious comfort of your bed (something the rest of us yearn for on a daily basis). Take advantage and grab your phone. Most of all, revel in your splendiferous relaxation when the rest of the school takes ﬁnals. With all of these extravagant perks, one can not help but look forward to their senior year.

Incoming Seniors get excited for no ﬁnals.

Photo Credit: Rachel Sanderson (’27)

The Devil You Don't: Fear of the Unknown

By Neima Rovner (’26)

This week we read Parshat Beha'alotcha, a parsha that spans a wide spectrum of laws, stories, and rebuke. Aharon is commanded how to light the Menorah, Pesach Sheini is established, Hashem sends Slav, quail, in response to the people’s complaint about lack of meat, Moshe appoints elders to help govern people, and, last but not least, Miriam speaks Lashon Hara about Moshe, resulting in her being stricken with Tzaraat and the encampment waiting seven days for her before traveling again.

The nation’s role in this parsha is slightly confusing. Hashem had sent them the mann, a miraculous bread that is readily available for them for all of their meals and tastes delicious, and yet, they complained to Moshe Rabbeinu that they wanted meat. According to the Pasuk (Bamidbar 11:4-6), their complaints seem a little convoluted. The Pasuk states,

going on here? What were they complaining about?

Ramban explains that they were complaining about absolutely nothing. Hashem provided for them at every turn; they had sustenance through the Mann, protection through the Ananei Hakavod, and their clothes and shoes never wore out. They were wanting for nothing. In

had jobs, albeit ones that didn’t pay. They had food, even if it was just matza and the occasional ﬁsh.

And then Hashem brought the Ten Plagues and, in a matter of months, everything turned around. Now, Bnei Yisrael were following Hashem and Moshe into the wilderness for G-d knows how long (literally). As the saying goes, “Better the devil you know than the devil you don’t.” To the Jews, Egypt was the devil they knew and the unknown that lay ahead was the devil they didn't. They longed for the perceived security from an earlier life, despite all of the hardships that came along with it. They maintained their slave mentality despite their newfound freedom. So, in the face of all of the change coming their way, they were overcome with fear and complained about anything and everything.

And the asafsuf that were in their midst desired a desire and Bnei Yisrael wept and said, ‘If only we had meat!

We remember the ﬁsh that we ate in Egypt for free, the cucumbers and the melons and the leeks and the onions and garlic. And now our souls are dry, we have nothing except for the Mann These pesukim make the complaint of the Jews even more unclear. First, they craved some unnamed desire. Only once they voiced their complaint did it become clear that it was about meat. However, in attempting to strengthen their argument, Bnei Yisrael reminisced about the ﬁsh that they ate in Egypt, not the meat. So what exactly was

fact, Ramban says, they had to force themselves to desire something in order to complain. The idea of meat versus the Mann was like broccoli compared to dessert- no one in their right mind would actually prefer the former, they just force themselves to want it. That’s exactly what Bnei Yisrael did – forced themselves to want something gross in comparison to their reality in order to complain. But this begs the inevitable question: why? Why were the Jews complaining just to complain?

Dr. Maurice Mizrahi chalks it up to a fear of change. The Jewish people were afraid. They had been slaves in Egypt– oppressed, beaten, forced to work, trapped– but they had been secure. No one could attack Egypt for fear of their army, so they were safe from enemy invaders. They

Not all change is good, but not all change is bad. The Jews viewed the change from slaves to free men as bad, but this could not have been further from the truth. They had the unique experience of being Hashem’s people, of being protected by Him and experiencing His miracles at every turn.

As summer approaches for some, seminary for others, and college for still others, change is everywhere. Sometimes, these incoming changes are scary and seem harmful, but in reality, they’re incredible opportunities. Complaining may feel like the automatic, maybe even necessary, response, but that’s not usually the right move. Sometimes, like in the case of the Jews, the complaints we make stem not from a genuine issue but from a fear. However, if we rise above this fear and make the most of the situation around us, we will see our life from a new perspective– one of hope, not fear.

Aliza (’27) is frustrated by her work.

Photo Credit: Neima Rovner (’26)

The Seminary Send-Off: Cheers

By Rachel Sanderson (’27)

As the year comes to an end, the only type of questions I get asked are, “Will you miss your sister next year?” and the occasional, “You know, after your sister is gone, you will miss her dearly!” My whole life, it's been Brooke and Rachel this, Brooke and Rachel that, but in the fall, ﬁnally, after 16 years, I will have my own space. Don't get me wrong, I will deﬁnitely miss her, just not as much as my mother and grandmother. Meanwhile, I’m busy thinking about my life without her here next year.

There are so many pros I have to look forward to next year. For example, driving privileges. For once, the car will be mine and mine only. I will finally have the luxury of getting into the car without adjusting the seat and mirrors, or realizing that the gas tank is almost empty again. I won’t have to wait for Brooke to go somewhere. I will finally get AUX all to myself and won't have to argue over whose playlist we listen to. It will finally be just me and my music, going wherever I want.

Having a sister out of the house also means I will ﬁnally see all my makeup and skincare products again. I will give Brooke some of my products, and the next time I reach for it, surprise! It's not there, or even worse, it's empty. She thinks she gets away with it because I have A LOT of products, but I notice when she takes it; I just thought she would return it after. But soon, all my glorious and beloved products will stay right where I leave them, and with the right amount of product left.

There will also be no more of Brooke desperately asking me to help her with her hair. Brooke’s hair routine normally goes something like this: “Rachellll, what is this? How do I use it? What is it for? Will it work on my hair? What do I do now? How do I dry it? Should I sleep on a silk pillowcase? I don't know how to style

my hair, can you help me?” I answer all her questions and tell her exactly what to do, how to apply it, and in what order. She ignores half of what I tell her.

Then, thirty minutes later, she comes back into my room and complains that her hair doesn’t look as good as it normally does. I constantly get blamed for her styling choices. Israel will give her a chance to ﬁgure it out without me, no more being her hair stylist.

can ﬁnally watch what I want when I want, because the remote will be mine.

Dare I say this might be the best perk of them all: I won't have to wake her up in the morning. You might be asking yourself, “Does Brooke’s alarm clock not wake her up?” The answer: no. Her alarm clock is ear splitting loud, and still, nothing. Every day, I wake up to the loudest sound I have ever heard in my life, you can hear it from anywhere in the house. That leaves me to become a human alarm clock. The trick is turning on the light and pulling the covers off while telling her she's late. Next year, though, good luck to her and her roommate. It will be a constant battle between her snooze button, while I sleep peacefully like a baby.

The house will also be fully mine. I won't have to ask her if she's using the movie room, and I can watch my TV show in the kitchen, when I want, at the volume I want. No more hearing, “Go in the other room,” “turn that down,” “stop that,” or “be quiet.” I

My food stays where I want it. My snacks, my breakfast, lunch, dinner, and drinks are mine. No more food mysteriously going missing. No more turning my back for one second to see my food and drinks half eaten. When we sit down for dinner and Brooke forgets a drink, we are all the victims. She goes around to everyone asking for a sip of their drink to see which one she likes the best, after which she drinks it all. I will ﬁnally be able to enjoy a full bottle of Diet Coke all to myself again.

Lastly, no more living in Brooke’s shadow. She’s the older sister, the “role model,” the person everyone compares me to. Don't get me wrong, sometimes that's a big compliment. However, next year, I will be Rachel Sanderson, not Rachel, Brooke’s younger sister, or Little Sanderson. I will be my own person with my own goals, hobbies, and interests.

In all seriousness, I will miss Brooke very much next year. I'll miss laughing at and with her, shopping with her, family dinners, and going to school with her. She’s an amazing sister, and everyone should be lucky enough to have a Brooke in their life who will protect, look out for, care for, drive around, and spend time with them. Brooke, even though these are real things that happen, I’ll miss them and you.

Brooke (’25) shows off Rachel's products.

Photo Credit: Rachel Sanderson ('27)

By Sara Klein (’28)

NThe Seminary Send-Off: Tears

ext year may just be my saddest, loneliest, and longest year yet. While graduations are supposed to be happy, momentous occasions, there are so many of us out there whom the word alone brings tears to our eyes. As our graduates step into their future, they leave behind a sobbing younger sibling, who is left to be the only child at home. This whole year, people have constantly been asking me, “Are you excited to get your own room? Be the only child? Have the whole house to yourself?” And my answer is a ﬂat “NO.”

I am most deﬁnitely not looking forward to next year when my personal driver will be a 16-hour ﬂight away. Shayna has driven me everywhere I have needed to go since the day she got her license – whether it's late night Target runs, shopping errands, or even just to school and back. While she may be leaving behind a car at my disposal, I won’t even be able to drive it until May! I’ll be stuck at home, unable to go where I need. This issue stretches further to when our parents go out of town. Normally, my sister and I would stay home together, make our own meals, and she would drive us around. With no one to stay with and no one to drive me around, what am I going to do?

can remember. Everyone tells me that I’m lucky, that once she leaves, I’ll get more closet and storage space for all my clothes, but I don’t feel that way at all. With my roommate being far away in Israel, I’ll have no one to talk to late at night in bed, no one to borrow clothes and makeup from, and most importantly, no one to help me choose my outﬁt in the morning! While she may not actually be helpful in this area, I won’t have anyone to ask, “What should I wear? Do these go together? Does this look weird?” Once Shayna is graduated and gone, I may end up in school wearing a sweater in ninety degree weather.

Additionally, Shayna has been quite instrumental in my academic success over the years, and even more since I started high school. Whenever I need help with homework, she’s the person I instinctively turn to.

To add to the list, Shayna and I have shared a room for as long as I

Without Shayna, I won’t have anyone to decode my complicated math problems when my brain refuses to work! Maybe I’ll have Google or ChatGPT, but nothing truly compares to an older sister who already took the same class, and knows how to explain it in a way that actually makes sense. I can already

see myself next year – sitting in front of a blank sheet of math homework, staring hopelessly at the numbers. Having six older siblings, who had almost all the same teachers and classes as me, has proven to be very useful. They tell me what teachers like and dislike, what I need to do for each class, etc. Shayna was my last resource at home, and I don’t know how I’m going to navigate it all by myself! You know what they say: “You don’t appreciate what you have until it’s gone.” The reality of Shayna leaving is sinking in, pulling me down like quicksand. All the little things she does for me are becoming clearer and clearer. It’s the things you don’t appreciate, until one day, when there is no one there to help you with them. From driving me around, staying home alone together, giving advice, and homework help, there are tons of things I am deﬁnitely not looking forward to doing next year without my sister around. Sure, she’ll be just a phone call away, but at some point, I should probably learn how to do some things myself. As one who will be facing this situation very soon, if you’re not already thinking about these predicaments, don’t worry, they will make sure to make themselves known when the time comes.

Sara is so sad that Shayna is leaving.

Photo Credit: Shayna Klein (’25)

Shayna (’25) drives Sara around.

Photo Credit: Sara Klein ('28)

The Importance of Elders

By Hodaya Harary (’27)

With our seniors graduating in just a few weeks, I along with many of my peers have come to reminisce on the events of the year, and the experiences we shared with the beloved twelfth grade class. Between

counterintuitive, the mitzvah of respecting our Elders isn’t something that is reliant only upon age – but also the amount of Torah study that has ﬁlled one’s years.

This is a continuous theme throughout the Torah. Moshe, arguably one of the most righteous men of all time, also relied heavily on the Elders of his generation to help him lead the people. Time and time again, Moshe Rabbeinu would call upon the Elders or Zekenim to help him delegate tasks with greater efficiency. For example, in the beginning of Sefer Shemot, Moshe experiences the miracle of the burning bush. The small tree, having been consumed in flames, somehow withstands the fire and stays completely intact. Moshe is bewildered at the miracle, the laws of nature being defied before his very eyes! Confounded, he remarks, הארמּה־תא

trips, extracurriculars, or simply just hitching a ride home at the end of the school day, every moment that we shared with our seniors feels incredibly touching and memorable as graduation approaches.

From the topic of high school seniors, however, stems the broader subject of senior citizens and respecting our Elders. What does it really mean to respect our Elders? How can we part with our beloved seniors in the most honorable way?

We can trace this question back to Vayikra, in which the command, “תּרדהו

– You shall honor the face of the elderly (19:32)” is given. Our Rabbis say that the wording here provides more than one meaning, with ןקז not only meaning old, but also “acquired.” They go on to explain that when the Torah commands one to respect their elders, it is also referring to the importance of respecting those who have acquired much wisdom through Torah study. Though it may seem

I must turn aside to look at this marvelous sight; why doesn’t the bush burn up?” God responds to Moshe, promptly commanding him to take off his sandals at such a holy site. He then commands Moshe to go down to Egypt and seek support from the Elders. By doing so, Moshe would enable his voice to reach the people faster, and give him more credibility through reinforcement among popular ﬁgures in the Jewish nation.

The Zekenim were not only Elders by age – they were Elders because of their Torah knowledge as well. Their study of Torah contributed directly to their wisdom, allowing Moshe to respect them and ask for their help during this tumultuous time in Jewish history.

In our lives, it is important to have “Elders” of our own to look up to. While it is clear that many of us may not be on the same level of Torah education as the Moshe Rabeinu and the Zekenim, we can still look towards our role models to help guide us in the right direction, as they are often more

experienced and can help us make the right decisions. As a sophomore, the seniors have always been “Elders” of sorts in my mind. Not only are they the oldest class in the high school, but they are also educated, resilient, and honorable. With graduation on the brink, there have no doubt been countless things weighing heavily on the Seniors’ minds. These students have worked incredibly hard and have accumulated so much Torah in the process. These past four years have led the Senior class to truly live up to their title. They are our seniors not only because of their age, but because of their growth and the insight they have gathered over the years. We have all watched the Seniors come so far, and they have helped me and other

go through and thrive in high school. As bittersweet as it is to watch them go and move on to the next step in their lives, it is clear that the Seniors will take the lessons they’ve learned with them and move on to become not only our Elders in the GMSG, but for so many others they will meet down the road.

GMSGers respecting their elders

Photo credit: Hodaya Harary (‘27)

Yaheli Zalman ('28) expanding her Torah knowledge

Photo credit: Hodaya Harary (‘27)

Ten Years From Now

By Margalit Goldkin (’26)

Shoshana Marvin

Living proof that still waters run sarcastic. Now a bestselling author of the “Dorm Room Diaries” series, Shoshana writes novels that are suspiciously accurate depictions of her classmates. She rarely speaks but drops savage one-liners when least expected. She’s rumored to secretly run a viral Twitter account with her brother with over 100k followers on how to survive in our school 101. Still doesn’t text back.

Talya Mendelson

Shayna Klein

She’s living the tan life in Miami with REAL blonde hair. She has ﬁve golden retrievers and went viral after starting social media accounts for each one. She is an assistant coach for girls on the run. She is now the police at a school when she isn’t living the nurse life. You could catch her and Dahlia driving to Texas to say hi to Eliana. She ﬁnally was able to buy the real gold jewelry she wanted and stopped turning

Travels the world and pops into Israel to say hi to Atara. She’s a spirited inspirational speaker and discusses her childhood in the small town of Memphis. The chair from Chumash class travels everywhere with her as she does her best work there. She’s a teacher, of course and her students love her class. She always brings the best snacks for everyone. She has a blog “Keeping up with the Traveacher” and updates the world on her whereabouts..

Sarah Kahane

Sarah lives in Switzerland and works at the same hospital as Yehudah Shimshon. Sarah is now a viral meme queen whose posts are studied in Navi class. Her Instagram page, “Midrash & Memes,” has more followers than her Rav. No one knows what she actually does, but everyone quotes her. Her TED Talk, “Why I Don’t Need a Real Job Because I'm Funny,” has 4 million views, one of which includes JB himself. She also runs a YouTube channel talking about how to become America’s Next Top Model.

Brooke Sanderson

She says she’s in Stern. Her professors think she’s in Israel. Her Calendar is entirely blank except for one recurring event: “Shidduch Date.” Last seen in Machane Yehuda alley selling handmade jewelry and life advice. Before that she was seen in Rebecca’s house. Might be studying psychology. Might be working at Naaleh. Might be at an appointment. We’ll never know. Not even she knows.

Atara Segal

Dahlia Siegel

Host of the #1 podcast in Israel, “Veggies Before Sheitel: Aliyah & Avo Toast.” She wakes up at AM daily to cut cucumbers, bake bagels, and compliment strangers on her way to her store, which is basically a mix of Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s but in Israel. She also runs a haircutting and nail business on the side. She has begun to work on Midwest NCSY Israel Edition alongside Ezra Emerson.

Now operates a high-end ride share app called “Uber Dorm.” You get in, she roasts you, and then maybe takes you where you’re going, if you don’t get locked out. Dahlia is married to a guy that looks oddly similar to Chuck Bass. She’s still a little confused about Chumash class.

Which Senior are You?

By Daphna Kam (’28)

1. What are you doing during Lecha Dodi at Kabbalat Shabbat?

1. Singing with real kavanah (and harmonies)

2. Tapping your hands and feet to the rhythm and coming up with a rap tune

3. Correcting everyone who is not saying the words right

4. At Grunwald

5. Poking holes in the table cloth

6. Still at home doing your hair, you’ll probably make it on time for Maariv

7. Laughing with Eliana about Chuck Bass

2. What’s your signature move in the school hallway?

1. Casually making exquisite sweet tea drinks in your locker

2. “Wait, they don’t love you like I love you”

3. Making sarcastic comments about anything and everything

4. Letting people in who don’t have a fob

5. Asking around for a charger

6. Not at school; at an appointment/sleeping

7. Waiting to be let in

3. Your class is watching a movie. What are you doing?

1. Laughing 20 seconds before every punchline

2. Quoting every line like it’s Broadway cause you've already seen this movie

3. Shushing people... politely, of course

4. Looking around to see who else is watching and silently judging their reactions

5. Typing “what is happening” into the class group chat every ﬁve minutes

6. Wondering if this counts as a halachic nap

7. Whispering “that actor is Jewish, by the way” like it’s breaking news

4. You are eating during class, what is it?

1. A whole foods drink or a cucumber salad

2. A full iced coffee with whipped cream and some kind of fancy drizzle

3. Trader Joe’s takis that you stole from Daphna’s locker

4. Not done with lunch yet

5. Asking everyone for a sample of their snacks

6. Rachel's leftover bagel topped with a cucumber made by your grandmother

7. A fresh sushi salad that has been patiently waited for

5. Where are you at 4:21?

1. Living it up with Mrs. Plo

2. Pulling out of your parking spot with the top hits music ready to go

3. Remembering you have a sister to bring home

4. Beelining for Grunwald

5. Speeding out of the parking

lot as fast as possible

6. At home; you left 3 hours ago

7. Waiting for Hodaya to get her stuff together so you can ﬁnally leave

6. If you had a YouTube channel, what would be its focus?

1. The best way to sneak Canadian snacks onto the plane/ how to live with your school admin for 4 years

2. How to manage basketball and many APs

3. How to be a Chabaddie

4. How to be away from home at the dorm for 4 years/how to win every level of color block jam

5. How to be a smart blonde

6. How to pass school with many tardies

7. Spoilers of Gossip Girl and how to be friends with all the underclassmen

7. You need a DMC, who are you going to?

1. Mrs. Plotitsa

2. YouTube shorts

3. THE REBBE

4. The Bat Ami girls

5. Your dogs

6. Stacy Sanderson

7.Chuck Bass

Mostly 3’s: You’re

2’s: You’re

Take this quiz and see which senior is most like you, answers can be found at the bottom. Mostly 1’s: You’re

SENIOR SNAPS

GMSGers in shock from the Yom Ha’Atzmaut fun!

Photo Credit: Brooke Sanderson (’25)

Snack party or UN meeting? Hard to tell.

Photo Credit: Margalit Goldkin (’26)

Can you say Canadian Dora?

Photo Credit: Margalit Goldkin (’26)

Aliza seeks Brooke's support after reading an inspiring text from Navi.

Photo Credit: Rachel Sanderson (’27)

Future CEOs of AutoZone

Photo Credit: Rivky Klein

Classic Senior making the Freshie do all the work.

Photo Credit: Debi Cohen (’27)

Seniors are ready for nap time at the nursing home.

Photo Credit: Margalit Goldkin (’26)

Atara and Brooke show off their best kickball poses.

Photo Credit: Rachel Sanderson (’27)

Moreh Shimshon prepares future senior kallahs.

Photo Credit: Margalit Goldkin (’26)

Spot the Difference

Guess the Senior

Goldie's Guidance

Dear Senior Class of 2025, Well, ladies, here you are, after twelve tiresome years, you are finally graduating! Why, I’m sure you're not the only ones happy at your well deserved departure. There were many times when I sat at my typewriter reading your notes, thinking, “by golly these girls will be in high school forever.” But look at you! Cap and gown ready to take on the world and skip even more classes just to blame it on “senioritis.” A couple nights ago, I was perched on my rocking chair, thinking of all the ways I can finish off this year with a bang, and after pouring myself some nice tea, I realized that I have yet to hear your advice. Now, as a fellow senior, I’ve never been to high school; I saw that period of life as a mere suggestion. But if I was in high school nowadays, boy I’d sure like to know how to survive it! There are definitely some tips and tricks on how to make it through these “best four years of your life.” So get to thinking, my fabulous graduates, I won't live forever!

Dear Goldie,

Wow how the tables have turned. Now I, former editor-in-chief, get to finally respond. Crazy stuff amirite. In terms of advice, here’s my take. Number one, become friends with your teachers. They’re mostly cool and they give better grades if they like you. But don’t get too close because they might leave. My next piece of advice is to perfect your coffee recipe. Coffee is absolutely necessary to make it through all four years. If you don’t drink it now, I’m sure you’ll start soon and it's imperative that you enjoy the experience. I personally love a hazelnut oat milk latte, or recently, I’ve been experimenting with brown sugar and maple. Highly recommend, but find what works for you. Trust me, you won’t regret it. I’m sure there is more but these are definitely my favorites. Follow my advice and you’re sure not just to survive, but to thrive in the GMSG. I’ll miss you Goldie!

Love, Shayna

Dear Goldie,

Wow! Who would’ve thought the day would come when I’d be the one giving advice? Wild. But as a soon-to-be graduate, I figured I’d pass along a few thoughts to help you and future GMSGers. My first piece of advice is to lean into the chaos. Say yes to spontaneous clubs and tasks. You’d be surprised what turns into core memories. Take pictures of everything. Even on random Tuesday mornings, snap blurry selfies and chaotic group shots. Trust me, those photos will one day be pure gold. Also, pro tip, make yourself a food locker. The school day is long, and the snacks in the lounge are mostly expired science experiments. Having emergency snacks might just save your life one day. That’s all I’ve got for now. Thanks for always keeping it real.

Love, Dahlia

Dear Goldie,

My main advice would be to have close relationships with your teachers (Mrs. Grunwald!). They are alway there for you and a great therapy session if you ever want to vent or cry. My second piece of advice would be to take the easy classes and school will become so much faker (on a serious note, take classes that are on your level if a class is too easy for you switch!!!). As a dormer it would be rude not to give them advice so here is a list- don't cause drama, don't be lazy, be clean, make friends with people whose parents cook good food, make friends with people who have nice houses, buy a mini fridge, get adopted by families in the community, buy bug spray, buy slides, be normal! That's all I’ve got for now.

Love, Shoshana

Dear Goldie,

From my personal experience, the best decision I made was hanging out more often with Mrs. Plo. As soon as you befriend her, all your worries go away. It's like magic! Make sure to not eat all her chocolate and be kind to your teachers and friends, and each day will pass by with a smile. I can't believe I’m almost as old as you! Oh well, I guess I’ll see you at senior citizen bowling.

Xoxo, Atara

Dear Goldie,

To be honest, I’m not exactly sure how I did it either. The best advice I can give is to take advantage of every opportunity. People are always surprised to hear there are only seven girls in your grade— but they’re even more amazed when they ﬁnd out you’ve been on student council, played sports, wrote for the newspaper, did Model UN, and so much more. This school gives you so many chances to get involved, and it’s worth saying yes, not just for the experience, but for the friendships and memories you’ll carry with you. I promise these are the moments you won’t forget.Thank you for everything.

Love, Sarah

Dear Goldie,

I have been waiting for this moment since freshman year, and not just because I ﬁnally get to graduate. If there’s one thing I’ve learned over these past four years, it’s that in a small school like ours, being friendly goes a long way. My best advice? Become friends with everyone. You never know who is going to have good snacks, notes you need, or a computer charger. Also, take full advantage of how tiny this place is. Talk to teachers you don’t have, hang out with people outside your grade, and make memories in the most random moments. That’s all I’ve got for now.

Love, Talya

Dear Goldie,

Honestly, there’s no perfect advice for surviving high school, you just have to ﬁgure out what gets you through the day. That being said, I’ve found some tricks that work for me, so here they are. First, coming to school late is a game-changer. It might cause some trouble now and then, but mostly, it’s a plus. You get extra sleep, a peaceful breakfast, and skip the cranky morning crowd. 9:50 is the perfect time, just in time for the second period. Second, having a sister who always has snacks saves time in the morning, you know she’s got food waiting for you. Not packing extra food makes it easier to arrive on time, at 9:50. Third, start your Dunkin’ addiction the second you get your license. Whether it’s during electives, lunch, or there’s always time for a coffee run, if you’re sneaky enough. Most importantly, make lasting friends. Trust me, this one never fails. Test these out and let me know how they work for you. Keep in touch!

Love, Goldie

Dear Readers,

Letter From the Editor

I hope you enjoy this year's ﬁnal issue of Goldie Globe and that our students' insights add valuable perspective on the parsha, our beloved senior class, and elders in general. While we will certainly miss our seniors next year, we wish them hatzlacha on their journeys next year. Mazal tov to the seniors and wishing everyone a great summer!

To sponsor an issue for just $30, email Margalit Goldkin at margalit.goldkin@mhafyos.org

GOLDIE GLOBE STAFF

Neima Rovner

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Margalit Goldkin

Managing Editor

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Sara Shimanovich

Senior Editor

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Hodaya Harary

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Rachel Sanderson

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General Staff

Etta Kurinsky

Debi Cohen

Adina Schwartzberg

Yaheli Zalman

Daphna Kam

Sara Klein

Faculty Advisors

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Mrs. Ashley Brown & Rabbi Baruch Harris

Mrs. Dina Selter

Faculty Editors