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The Lion's Tale
The student news site of Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School

The Lion's Tale
The student news site of Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School

The Lion's Tale
All content by photo by Jessie Lehman
Girls varsity soccer: Sophomore Ally Knapp dribbles the ball past her McClean defender. The girls varsity soccer team won the game and have a record of 6-3.

[Photo] Fall season highlights

Jessie Lehman and Devira Friedman
October 20, 2017
While the team took a water break, freshman Ariel Gershman practiced his shot. Gershman is the only freshman on the varsity boys basketball team for this season.

[Photo] Boys varsity basketball team works overtime in offseason

Devira Friedman and Jessie Lehman
October 20, 2017
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[Photo] Guarded

Addie Bard and Daphne Kaplan
December 20, 2018
The girls varsity volleyball team, pictured above, takes a more creative approach to team spirit and spells out “Amy, got college?” on the day of a game to celebrate their team member's university acceptance. Health and exercise science teacher Steven Forestieri sees tremendous value in team spirit. “[It] builds comradery and keeps them focused and mentally prepared for the game,” Forestieri said.

[Photo] Teams dress up to get in spirit

Sally Rogal, Reporter
October 26, 2018
Ethan Slater was interviewed by senior Talia Shemony and junior Dylan Fox.

[Photo] Broadway star and middle school alum Ethan Slater speaks to students

Sophia Miller, Assistant Sports Editor
October 10, 2018
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[Photo] Subject to change: The long process behind making CESJDS student and faculty schedules

Aliza Rabinovitz, Editor-in-Chief
August 28, 2018
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[Photo] All up in smoke: Despite health risks, teens are drawn to Juuling

Addie Bard and Kate Sosland
May 30, 2018
The March for Our Lives was organized by students from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.

[Photo] March for Our Lives in pictures

Kate Sosland, Editor-in-Chief
March 26, 2018
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[Photo] Free from AP: A look at the school’s AP course policy, how it has changed and how it compares with the nation

Aliza Rabinovitz and Kate Sosland
March 22, 2018
Students work on their latest assignment.

[Photo] Pencil to paper: Students explore different forms of writing in new class

Jesse Edberg, Reporter
March 19, 2018
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[Photo] Self-expression sticks to laptops

Josie Stein, Guest Writer
January 31, 2018
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[Photo] Pin it to win it: Varsity team wrestles its way to 1-1-2 record

Becca Weiss, Reporter
January 31, 2018
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[Photo] Cafeteria, revised: Students adjust to new lunch program

Izzy May, Reporter
January 31, 2018
Junior Zev Katz prepares to shoot a free throw as the players around him begin to box-out. Katz scored 17 points in the game.

[Photo] Lions fall to Wildebeests in season-opener

Jessie Lehman, Sports Editor
November 20, 2017
Senior girls run after the junior team as the latter attempts to catch a pass. The junior offense was anemic all game as the seniors got a shut out.

Sophomore Sarah Edery dribbles the ball past her McLean Mustang defender. The Lions beat the Mustangs 8-0.

[Photo] Lions’ winning streak continues in blowout win against McLean Mustangs

Devira Friedman and Jessie Lehman
September 12, 2017
The Chocolate Lava Cake is served with ice cream and covered in fudge sauce. Although it has an enticing appearance, the dish is not the meal's highlight.

[Photo] Start of something new

Jessie Lehman, Sports Editor
April 5, 2017
With the Lions down 15-7 in the first quarter of the PVAC boys varsity basketball championship game, senior Bryan Knapp shoots a layup over Sandy Spring Friends School junior Malakai Parker. Knapp finished with 40 points, leading all scorers.

Senior Danny Zweben shoots for a layup in the second quarter. Zweben finished with 16 points, 14 coming in the second half.

Director of Upper School Admissions Miriam Stein and her son, Aviv Stein, hold up “L’s” in support of the Lions at the PVAC championship game.

CESJDS fans watch nervously as the Lions pull ahead by one point during the third quarter. The game was neck and neck throughout most of the second half, before they took the lead for good at the end of the fourth quarter.

Coach Dave McCloud (left, standing) and the Lions bench watch the tight fourth quarter. JDS and Sandy Spring were the two best teams throughout the year in the PVAC and the last meeting between the teams was heated and physical.

The players run onto the court as the buzzer sounds to make JDS’ championship official. The team had 24 wins and three losses, which gave them the top seed in the conference tournament.

Senior Bryan Knapp shoots and makes a technical foul shot as the CESJDS fans raise their hands in anticipation. Knapp is one of nine seniors on the team, and he will be playing basketball at Cornell University next year.

The JDS bench jumps with excitement as the Lions pull ahead with only seconds left on the clock. In the last minute, Knapp took over and the Lions ended up with an 11 point victory.

Seniors Bryan Knapp and Nadav Kalender hug following their championship win. Only three players on the boys varsity basketball team are underclassmen this year, so coach Dave McCloud will be coaching fresh faces next season.

After receiving the PVAC banner as boys basketball champions, the team gathered around the banner for a picture. It was an especially meaningful night for the seniors, who left for their senior capstone trip to Israel the next day.

[Photo] Boys varsity basketball wins championship

February 27, 2017
Middle school students practice scales at their strings sectional class.

[Photo] New formula for the orchestra

Jessie Lehman, Reporter
December 12, 2016
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