Youth Leadership Committee

Last year, a new program was formed, bringing the Academy and the Jewish Federation together. The Youth Federation Committee (YFC) a program that involves students of the Academy working together with

New “Yad b’Yad” bracelets

The Academy student’s “sport wrist adornments” are now selling at the Academy Café for $2.50 a piece. Each reads: “yad b’yad,” meaning, “hand by hand.” The saying originated from one of Avi Marcovitz

Cheerleaders learn new dances at ‘cheer camp’

On Sunday, Nov.14, 2004, the Academy Spirit Squad attended a Cheerleading Day Camp. Camp was located at the Jewish Community Center, where Staycey Zogelmann, from the United Cheerleaders Association,

Students unite to celebrate Homeland

As an effort to increase Israel awareness, welcome back the freshmen from their mifgash, and “boost student morale,” according to President Lisa Rapschutz, the Academy High School Student Council plan

Academy adopts families for Hanukkah

Imagine that it’s Hanukkah time. Imagine the gifts you usually receive—a new CD, a designer shirt or an X-Box. Now imagine that, instead of these gifts that many children take for granted, your family

Krigel Wellness Program teaches children

On Monday, Nov. 1 at 3:45 p.m., the fall session of the Krigel Wellness Program, a student enhancement program that focuses on the physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being of all students involve

Thanksgiving Concert

Season’s Greetings: As the holiday season settles in, there is a noticeable change in the attitude of many Academy students. Students appear to be generally more pleasant and relaxed. It’s easy to tell that the winter holidays truly seem to excite all.

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A lonely Jew on Christmasthe media’s impact on our perspective of holidays

It is inevitable to stumble upon some aspect of the “holiday season.” This season stretches from the discount candy sales of the weeks following Halloween to Dick Clark’s broadcast of the ball drop at

Multi-faith Academy families embrace holiday season

At the start of each school year, students make early plans for winter break. While some go to tropical resorts to get away from the cold Kansas City winters or stay in town and relax in the comfort o