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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
Maya Preuss

Maya Preuss, In-depth Editor

Maya Preuss is looking forward to continuing her time on Lion’s Tale as an In-Depth Editor after previously serving as a News Editor and Assistant News Editor. Outside of Lion’s Tale, Maya is also a member of the CESJDS Varsity Soccer and Basketball team. She is excited to work alongside Lion’s Tale’s amazing staff members and cannot wait for another incredible year on Lion’s Tale.

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Dr. A-Worden

Maya Preuss, Outgoing In-Depth Editor
February 7, 2022

Prioritize what makes you happy

Maya Preuss, Outgoing In-depth Editor
February 7, 2022

Addressing the dress code

Maya Preuss, In-depth Editor
December 16, 2021

Breaking down eating disorders

Eva Bard, Zara Ducker, and Maya Preuss
November 9, 2021

Administrative adjustment

Maya Preuss, In-depth Editor
September 10, 2021

Con

Maya Preuss, In-depth editor
May 25, 2021
A flyer hangs demanding statehood for D.C. The House of Representatives passed a bill in favor of D.C. becoming a state.

Opinion: D.C. should become the 51st state

Maya Preuss, In-Depth Editor
May 14, 2021

Making art accessible online

Maya Preuss and Eliot Rogal
November 6, 2020
CESJDS alum Noah Shufutinksy, also known as Westside Gravy, joined and performed three songs in the commemoration of Daniel Pearl World Music Day.

Rapper and producer joins assembly to celebrate Daniel Pearl World Music Day

Maya Preuss, News Editor
October 15, 2020
Plexiglass placed in main office and around school as a safety precaution with the return of in-person learning.

CESJDS to begin transition to hybrid learning

Maya Preuss, News Editor
October 5, 2020

Not Enough Time: A look into the importance of sleep and why it’s so hard to get

Maya Preuss and Mischa Trainor
September 10, 2020
Freshman Talia Sporkin performs one of her original songs in front of a live audience.

Talia Sporkin: Singer-songwriter since birth

Maya Preuss, News Editor
March 17, 2020
JDS administrators quickly backtracked after saying that psychology would not be offered next school year.

Psychology class returns

Maya Preuss, News Editor
February 27, 2020
Two middle school students, both eighth-graders, won a spelling bee contest on Tuesday.

Two eighth-graders win JDS middle school spelling bee contest

Sophie Kaplan and Maya Preuss
February 12, 2020
Photo courtesy of Tamar Gasko

Teacher Talk with study hall teacher Tamar Gasko

Maya Preuss and Mischa Trainor
February 6, 2020
With her fellow seniors Ayelet Licht danced to pounding music in the alcove after the last bell rang. “It was an incredibly bittersweet day because being done with high school is really exciting, and senioritis is real, but it’s really sad because we aren’t going to be seeing each other all the time,” Licht said.

Seniors sing, dance and film on their final day

Maya Preuss, News Editor
January 24, 2020
Dean of Students Roslyn Landy sits in on a senior math class and observes the learning experience. In addition to shadowing students, administrators regularly sit in on classes to evaluate teachers.

In their shoes: Administrators shadow high school students to understand experiences

Maya Preuss and Mischa Trainor
January 16, 2020
"Chicago: High School Edition" cast members junior Ruby Mendelson and senior Dylan Fox rehearse for the upcoming musical.

Fresh take on racy musical “Chicago”

Maya Preuss, Contributing Editor
November 21, 2019
Junior Tyler Farkas plays at the Cooper Invitational. He joined the team two weeks after transferring to CESJDS.

New transfer scores spot on basketball team

Jessica Gallo and Maya Preuss
November 14, 2019
Four or five students have been signing in late under the names of other students, but were caught by the security guards and the front desk secretary.

Late students caught signing in under fictitious names

Maya Preuss, Assistant News Editor
October 17, 2019
The CESJDS Administration has recently implemented a new policy clarifying how students can use translation platforms in Hebrew courses.

New school policy clarifies use of language translation platforms in Hebrew courses

Maya Preuss, Assistant News Editor
September 12, 2019

What’s on the menu for this year

Maya Preuss, Assistant News Editor
August 27, 2019

Seniors reflect on their capstone trip to Israel

Maya Preuss, Reporter
May 30, 2019
Freshmen perform in front of the entire Upper School at Zimriyah on Thursday.

Zimriyah practice should take place during Hebrew classes

Maya Preuss, Reporter
May 9, 2019
Arabic students visit the Omani Cultural Center in commemoration of Arabic Heritage week.

Arabic students commemorate Arabic Heritage week

Maya Preuss, Reporter
April 5, 2019
Thoughts on Purim celebration

Thoughts on Purim celebration

Maya Preuss, Reporter
March 21, 2019

Athletes don’t know until they try(out)

Maya Preuss, Reporter
March 15, 2019
Some CESJDS students, including freshman Maya Preuss, use Quizlet to study for assessments in a variety of classes.

Quiz your knowledge with Quizlet

Maya Preuss, Reporter
March 5, 2019
Seventh-grader Ellie Fischman escaped from a trap by Oakcrest to pass the ball back to the top of the three point arch.

Middle school girls take command of the court

Maya Preuss, Guest Writer
December 6, 2018
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