The girls in YULA’s class of 2025 are loving the school and thriving in their first year of high school. Multiple 9th graders have joined sports teams this year and love being a part of them. Michal Mahler (‘25), a member of the JV basketball team, said, “I love playing sports, especially as a freshman, because you come into school and you might not know so many people. Participating on a sports team really allows you to be able to make friends both in and out of your grade.” The 9th graders are still figuring out how to handle their new classes. Anaelle Kupperman (‘25) said that “as a freshman, I am dealing with the workload by preparing ahead as much as I can and using my breaks and free periods to do work.”
Though the workload and tests can sometimes be overwhelming for freshmen, the YULA faculty has been doing a great job of helping them adjust to high school by planning activities and fun events, such as chagiggas, club meetings, programs, and sporting events.