New Cougar Cards
by Judith Rosenbluth
The new Cougars recently unveiled for Freshman new cougar cards. The cards will sport updated graphics and technology and can be used in an expanded capacity. Not only is the new design by Mrs. Shira Auman new, but the small white circle that had been on the cards last year is no longer there.
Last year a small white circle on the back added a touch sensitive technology. This enabled students to tap their card to a sensor to buy lunch (replacing the need to swipe the magnetic stripe) or print papers from a school printer. A chip inside that small circle, called a proximity chip, sent a 10 digit number that is unique to each student to a receiver, completing the transaction. That chip is now embedded inside the card.
This new technology of the “tap” card opens up many possibilities for Frisch in the future. Teachers and staff might have their cards configured to open doors which would eliminate the need for keys. Students could buy from the vending machines with their cards completely eliminating the need to carry cash. Mr. Chris Perez, the IT Systems Administrator, who was in charge of the implementation of the cards, stated that “If you’re going to spend money, you want to be able to do as much as you can with it”, and there certainly is a lot to do with this new “tap” technology, with much more to come in the future.
The technology has increased the cost of each card so replacements now will set students back $10, double last year's charge.
Last year a small white circle on the back added a touch sensitive technology. This enabled students to tap their card to a sensor to buy lunch (replacing the need to swipe the magnetic stripe) or print papers from a school printer. A chip inside that small circle, called a proximity chip, sent a 10 digit number that is unique to each student to a receiver, completing the transaction. That chip is now embedded inside the card.
This new technology of the “tap” card opens up many possibilities for Frisch in the future. Teachers and staff might have their cards configured to open doors which would eliminate the need for keys. Students could buy from the vending machines with their cards completely eliminating the need to carry cash. Mr. Chris Perez, the IT Systems Administrator, who was in charge of the implementation of the cards, stated that “If you’re going to spend money, you want to be able to do as much as you can with it”, and there certainly is a lot to do with this new “tap” technology, with much more to come in the future.
The technology has increased the cost of each card so replacements now will set students back $10, double last year's charge.
"The Happy Minyan"
by Batsheva Ohayon
This past Friday, September 15th, the first "Happy Minyan" of the year was held in the iLab. The Happy Minyan differs from other minyanim as it boasts Rabbi Josh Weinberg's guitar as he plays along with the tunes of the prayer while the students and faculty sing throughout davening. The Happy Minyan was started two years ago by Yosef Borodach (‘19) and Zev Kirsch (‘19) with the help of Rabbi Joshua Wald and Rabbi Weinberg. Since then, the minyan has gained enough popularity that it is now big enough to be held in the iLab. The happy minyan takes place every Friday and Rosh Chodesh.
New Screens
by Adina Horowitz
Returning to school on Wednesday, September 6th, students and faculty found that new announcement screens have replaced the old ones. The new screens are bigger and easier to read. They are linked to a new system attached to a screen controlled by Toby Moses. Toby can easily create the announcements and change them from her new third computer screen. The screens run on Microsoft Powerpoint to create the announcements, thus allowing them to show videos and pictures on the screens.
Girls Varsity Softball Tryouts
by Kayla Forman
On Sunday September 17, 2017 from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Frisch held tryouts for the girls varsity softball team. Running the tryout was Coach Sam, assisted by Coach Eileen, last year’s head coach, who are looking to 20 girls from the 26 girls who showed up to tryout. The girls warmed up by playing catch. Coach Sam had them sprint to first base, then around the field, and then instructed them to fielding ground balls and and pop-ups at their position of preference. After fielding, they split into two teams and scrimmaged for the remainder of tryouts. The softball season begins in the spring after winter sports end, once the fields are in the best condition to play on after the winter.
Head of NCSY visits Frisch
by Hanna Karben
Before the 7:45 start time of Davening on September 14, Rabbi Moshe Benovitz, the head director of NCSY Kollel, gave a shiur to 25 boys in the Beit Midrash. Rabbi Israeli, a member of the talmud faculty, organized the shiur during which Rabbi Benovitz spoke about tefilah and how it can impact one’s life.
Girls basketball Tryouts
by Hanna Karben
On September 12 from 5:30-7:30, Frisch junior varsity and varsity girls basketball tryouts took place in the basketball gym. Unlike other years, the tryout was a joint tryout where both the varsity and the junior varsity teams tried out together. Around twenty to twenty five girls tried out for both teams. There were three returning players for the junior varsity team and nine returning players for varsity. Every grade scrimmaged and performed the drills together. The junior varsity coach is still Mrs. Leora Moskovich, Torah Studies teacher at Frisch, who has been coaching this team for the past two seasons. The varsity team however has a change in coaching this year, Kristen Rainbolt, former assistant coach is now head coach with Samantha Engelhardt as assistant coach.
Volleyball Tryouts
by Kayla Forman
On Tuesday September 12, 2017 from 5:30-7:30 p.m., Frisch held tryouts for the girls varsity volleyball team. After tricking the team into thinking they had a new coach, Coach Sam Tilp, who has coached at Frisch for 18 years, revealed to them that she would be their coach. Sam began tryouts with serving as a warmup. After everyone was warmed up, they practiced spiking. Next, to put the pressure on, all the girls had to serve ten serves while the other thirteen girls sat on the floor and watched as Sam marked how many they made and missed. The girls then scrimmaged before tryouts ended.
Senior Hoedown
by Batsheva Ohayon
Frisch held its annual Senior Hoedown last Thursday, September 7th to kick off senior year. The theme of the night was a traditional Southern BBQ in Northern Jersey. Seniors had the opportunity to bond with faculty, and fellow classmates. After a casual buffet, seniors ended the night with a round of square dancing.
New Cougar Cards
by Kayla Forman
Upon arriving to school on Wednesday September 6, 2017, Frisch freshman students and faculty were greeted with newly designed cougar cards. After many years of the old cougar card, the administration decided to try a new design. Mrs. Shira Auman designed them. The card has the Frisch logo on top, like the previous card, however, this card has a paw on the left side, with the Core 4, Frisch’s four values, instead of the previous “STUDENT”. The card also has date of birth of the student. Under the picture of the student on the new cards, it has their name, and the year they will graduate.
Office changes
by Sophie Klapper
When the new school year began on September 6th, many office changes were made to accommodate different teachers. Danielle Landau, Frisch’s newest guidance counselor claimed the office in the guidance counselor corner on the second floor; the room that Dr. Lopata previously occupied. In previous years, Rabbi Klein has shared his office with both former Frisch faculty members, Bobby Fleming and Leora Orenbuch. Since both have left Frisch, Rabbi Klein, who has worked in Frisch for the past three years, is now able to have his own office. When asked about how he felt about his new situation he said, “I don’t get lonely and I have constant visitors due to the fact that I’m an advisor, but I do hear the music coming from the zumba gym all the time.”
Israel Delegation Group Visits Frisch
by Judith Rosenbluth
Students from the Ort Yoqneam High school in Israel visited Frisch on Thursday 9/14 from 10:00 until 1:00 PM. Mr. Dani Benishay, the teacher of Computer Science at Ort Yoqneam, brought a delegation of Computer Science students to visit Frisch, to learn about how CS is taught differently in America and to share ideas about engineering. About 20 students from this delegation came and were able to listen to presentations from students, clubs, and teachers. Frisch engineering students presented to the group during 3rd, 4th, and 5th period where they introduced the Israel group to some of the projects they had been working on. Afterwards, the group toured the building and listened to presentations from Girls Who Code. Their visit to Frisch came to a close at 1:10 after a pizza lunch in the conference room.
New IFL Choices for Sophmores
by Brooke Schwartz
This year, the Intramural Football League (IFL) will allow sophomore boys to join either the JV or varsity football league according to preference, instead of being automatically placed in varsity. Rabbi Jonathan Schachter, who runs the league and made the decision to allow sophomores to choose which league they wanted to join, said, “Sophomores didn’t enjoy being the youngest in a league, since it meant less playing time and less activity in the game. But, on the other hand, some sophomores liked being in the older league, because they like the better competition and being able to meet kids from other grades.” After hearing complaints from the students, Rabbi Schachter successfully changed the system.
Cougar Store Sale
by Hanna karben
On Wednesday September 13, the first Cougar Store sale of the year took place outside of the Freshman lounge. This sale is run by the Frisch Parent Association, a volunteer committee, a few times each a year in order to give students an opportunity to purchase Cougar apparel during their lunch period. New items were on sale including improved dri-fit shirts available for 18 dollars each, a lightweight hoodie for 22 dollars and a new pair of pajama pants for 10 dollars. In addition to the new items being sold, established favorites such as sweatshirts, accessories and kippot were also presented for purchase. Between sales, items are still available through the main office.
New lockers
by Sammy Nat
Over the summer, the Frisch School added a new set of lockers in the hallway opposite rooms 10 and 11. The lockers were added in order to accommodate this year's larger freshman class. In order to add the lockers, Frisch had to build out one of the walls, resulting in a much narrower hallway.
Dr. Djuric Joins Frisch Faculty
by Kayla Forman
Dr. Ivana Djuric joined the Frisch math and science department this 2017-2018 school year. Last year she worked at Passaic County Community College and decided to come to Frisch because she always worked in university and wanted to teach high school for a change. Dr. Djuric believes that young students should be exposed to sciences, especially physics and wanted the opportunity to teach them. She teaches 11th grade physics and 10th grade algebra and is really enjoying Frisch so far. Dr. Djuric has expressed her excitement for joining the Frisch family this school year.
Meat Lunch Trial
by Kayla Forman
On Wednesday September 13, Frisch implemented a trial run for meat lunches. After a dairy breakfast, the gates closed in order to convert the dairy kitchen for the incoming meat shipment that would arrive at 10. The kitchen staff set up the meat tables in front of the regular serving station and one where the soup would normally be placed. All dairy machines were covered, and the salad bar remained pareve. The Grab ‘N Go fridge contained it’s regular pareve foods and the ice next to it had deli and schnitzel sandwiches. In order to decide if meat lunches should be a weekly lunch, a survey was sent out to all students asking them to rate their thoughts on the meat lunches, and based off of these results, a decision will be made if meat lunches was a success and should continue or not.
Annual Club Fair
by Adina Horowitz and Seela Langer
On Tuesday September 12, 2017, Frisch held their annual Club Fair in the back of the cafeteria during periods five through seven. Students were invited to learn about all the clubs Frisch has to offer. Students upon arriving at the fair, received a directory, organized by Rabbi Michael Zauderer, Director of Educational Systems, telling them where every club table was located inside the cafeteria. At the fair, there was a large assortment of clubs varying from clubs such as the Ocean Preservation Club, to Kalliope (Frisch’s literary magazine), to AISAC (American Israel student action committee). Faculty advisors or current student members of the club provided more information to students who came to tables that were designated for the club they run. At each of these tables there were sign up sheets and a QR code that enabled you to sign up using your phone. If a student missed the fair the QR codes are available in the grade deans’ offices.
A Sweet Beginning of the Year
by Jennifer Reznik
Frisch kicked off its new school year on Wednesday, September 6, 2017. Students were greeted at the doors by the faculty and the Frisch cougar, the school’s mascot. Students were excited to reunite with friends and teachers and start a new year of friendship and learning. Between ninth and tenth period, Rabbi Ciner called for a grade-wide mincha so the whole school can daven as “one community, one yeshiva.” Following mincha, the faculty “sweetly” surprised the students with the annual candy toss, where the teachers stood on the main staircase and threw candy at the students below to create a sweet beginning of the year.
