North Miami Beach, Fla. -- Thirteen Scheck Hillel Community School seniors have been nominated for the 2019 Miami Herald Silver Knight Awards: one of the nation’s most highly regarded student awards programs.

These students are Jonathan Abbo (Digital & Interactive Media), Shelly Albergel (World Languages), Jorge Batievsky (Business), Esther Benasayag (Vocational/Technical), Joseph Bensabat (Social Sciences), Moises Bensadon (Science), Gabriela Bentolila (Art), Alexa Cohen (Journalism), Raquel Dimitri (General Scholarship), Matias Lancewicki (Math), Jayme Podgorowiez (Music), Emily Rodman (Speech), Albert Wolak (Athletics).

"Congratulations to all the nominees,” said Vanessa Donaher, Head of Scheck Hillel Community School. “These students represent the range and depth of academic excellence at Scheck Hillel."

Recently, Scheck Hillel students were awarded 53 Advanced Placement (AP) Scholar Awards, and Raquel Dimitri '19, was named a National Merit Semifinalist, adding to Scheck Hillel's academic achievements at a national level.

About Scheck Hillel Community School
Scheck Hillel Community School educates and inspires students 18 months-Grade 12 to become exemplary global citizens with enduring Jewish identity and values through an individualized college preparatory curriculum highlighted by STEM and design, Capstone, college dual enrollment, arts, athletics and community service. Its 14-acres include a 115,000-sq.-ft athletic complex with additional expansion plans. Set within a nurturing, diverse community, Scheck Hillel is one of the world's largest Jewish community day schools and a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence. For more information about Scheck Hillel Community School or to arrange a visit to the school, please contact our Admissions office at 305.931.2831x173 or write to [email protected].