BRANDEIS. Rena Brandeis of Highland Park graduated from Moshe Aaron Yeshiva High School, South River, on June 4, 2007. She received awards for outstanding achievement and diligence, and was a member of the National Honor Society, Principal Honor Roll, volleyball and softball teams, and drama club. Rena will be attending Rutgers University. Parents are Dr. John L. Brandeis of Fairlawn and Channah R. Brandeis of Highland Park. Grandmother is Esther Brandeis of Fairlawn.

BRAUN. Elliot Braun of Twin Rivers graduated from Moshe Aaron Yeshiva High School, South River, on June 4, 2007. Elliot was a member of the National Honor Society, the Principal Circle, mock trial team, hockey team, soccer team, and was Student-Government Organization President. He will attend Rutgers University in the fall. Parents are Francine and Samuel Braun of Twin Rivers. Grandparents are Gladys and Gerald Abrams of Boca Raton, Fla., and Max Braun of Brooklyn, N.Y.

BUCHBINDER. Nathan Buchbinder of Marlboro graduated from Solomon Schechter Day School of Greater Monmouth County. He placed with distinction in mathematics and reading as a seventh grader from Johns Hopkins University Youth Talent Search and was a finalist in the CBA math contest. He won the title of "outstanding" from the Music Educators Assoc. of New Jersey Annual Auditions Award for Piano in 2006. Nathan was the student council president and won an award for excellence in Judaic performance. He was a member of the Flames basketball team, and won the National Physical Fitness Award. He will attend Biotechnology High School. Parents are Renee and Aby Buchbinder of Marlboro. Grandparents are Arlene and Dennis Cook of Boynton Beach, Fla., and Anna and Isa Buchbinder of Montreal, Canada.

BUCHBINDER. Sydney Buchbinder of Marboro graduated from Solomon Schechter Day School of Greater Monmouth County. He won the state award for being among the highest scoring N.J. participants and certified with distinction in mathematics as a seventh grader from Johns Hopkins University Youth Talent Search. Sydney is a member of Study of Exceptional Talent from Johns Hopkins, and placed third two years in a row at the CBA math contest. He is a school math challenge winner, and won an award for excellence in Judaic performance. He was a member of the Flames basketball team, and won the National Physical Fitness Award. Sydney will attend High Technology High School. Parents are Renee and Aby Buchbinder of Marlboro. Grandparents are Arlene and Dennis Cook of Boynton Beach, Fla., and Anna and Isa Buchbinder of Montreal, Canada.

CAPLAN. Joseph Caplan of Edison graduated from Moshe Aaron Yeshiva High School, South River, on June 4, 2007. He will attend Bar Ilan University, Israel. Parents are Lori and Jonathan Caplan of Edison. Grandparents are Iola and Philip Caplan of Highland Park.

DARNOV. Adar Darnov of Marlboro graduated from Solomon Schechter Day School of Greater Monmouth County. Adar was a member of the Flames basketball team and won the National Physical Fitness Award. He will attend Marlboro High School. Parents are Cantor Avima and Rabbi Allen Darnov. Grandparents are Morris and the late Natalie Darnov of Los Angeles, Calif., and Chanah and the late Hillel Rudavsky of Manalapan.

DOBIN. Rivki Dobin of Highland Park graduated from Bruriah High School, Elizabeth, on June 17, 2007. Rivki, a member of the National Honor Society, served as choir head, played on the basketball team, and was the editor of "The Giving Tree," the school's chesed newspaper. She will spend next year at Darchei Binah Seminary For Girls, Jerusalem, after which she plans to attend Stern College, N.Y. Parents are Miriam and Jay Dobin of Highland Park. Grandparents are Cecily and Aaron Dobin of Far Rockaway, N.Y., and the late Olga and Morris Gottesman.

DWECK. Jessica F. Dweck, daughter of Ellen and Albert Dweck of East Brunswick, granddaughter of the late Alice and Alvin Florman of Staten Island, N.Y., and the late Rose Toussie Dweck of Brooklyn and Maurice Dweck of Miami, graduated from the University of Pennsylvania on May 14, 2007 summa cum laude with a B.S. in Biochemistry and Chemistry. She was elected to Phi Beta Kappa and was a designated Dean's Scholar. She also received the Biochemistry's Dept. Chair Award as well as the Chemistry Award from the American Chemical Society. She will be attending the California Institute of Technology (Cal Tech) to pursue a Ph.D in Chemistry.

ERDFARB. Adina Erdfarb, daughter of Milton and Deborah Erdfarb, graduated from Bruriah High School, Elizabeth, on June 17, 2007. Adina was valedictorian of her graduating class and a finalist in the National Merit Scholarship program. She has been a choreographer and dancer in the Mother-Daugther dance performances at Bruriah, member of the softball team, Edward J. Bloustein Distinguished Scholar, winner of the Jola Hoffman Holocaust Essay Contest, and winner of the National Center for the Book contest for an essay she wrote about her grandfather, Rabbi Hershel Matt. Adina likes to dance, read, and write. Her future plans include a year of study at Michelet Mevaseret Yerushalayim, Jerusalem, and then attendance at Stern College of Yeshiva University, N.Y. She is the granddaughter of Gustine and the late Rabbi Hershel Matt of Highland Park, and Marianne and the late Jack Erdfarb, also of Highland Park.

FLIEGELMAN. Ariella Fliegelman of East Brunswick graduated from Moshe Aaron Yeshiva High School, South River, on June 4, 2007. She received an excellence in science award and the Ahavat Yisroel Award. Future plans include college. Parents are Arnold and Marsha Fliegelman of East Brunswick. Grandparents are Renee and Martin Kastner of Delray Beach, Fla., and William and Joyce Fliegelman of Deerfield Beach, Fla.

FRIDLANDER. Chana Esther Fridlander, nee Wildman, of Edison, graduated suma cum laude from Stern College for Women of Yeshiva University with a BA in Biology. She attended Michlelet Mevaseret Yerushalayim (MMY) in Israel for a year post-high school, prior to starting Stern College. Parents are Daniel and Zelda Wildman of Edison. Grandparents are Sala Grinblatt of Somerset and the late Max Grinblatt, Ida Wildman, also of Somerset, and the late David Wildman.

GARDNER. Danielle Gardner of East Brunswick graduated from Rabbi Pesach Raymon Yeshiva (primer) on June 21, 2007. She will be a first grade student in the fall. Parents are Linda and Michael Garnder of East Brunswick. Grandparents are Jerome and Elaine Taragin of Silver Spring, M.D., and Marcia and Stephen Gardner of Jerusalem, Israel.

GARDNER. Jonathan Gardner of East Brunswick graduated from Rabbi Pesach Raymon Yeshiva, Edison, on June 21, 2007. He was on the Dean's List, was part of the Johns Hopkins CTY program, was RPRY Gabbai, and was a member of the basketball team. Jonathan will attend the Torah Academy of Bergen County, Teaneck. Parents are Linda and Michael Garnder of East Brunswick. Grandparents are Jerome and Elaine Taragin of Silver Spring, M.D., and Marcia and Stephen Gardner of Jerusalem, Israel.

GASES. Matthew, son of Howard and Ilana Gases, is an Honor Roll student at East Brunswick High School. He was a two-time varsity letter winner for the school basketball team. He will be attending Pennsylvania State University in the fall majoring in Philosophy. Matthew and his family reside in East Brunswick and are members of the East Brunswick Jewish Center. Grandparents are Robert and Gabriella Kaldor and Bernard and Carlyn Gases.

GETRAER. Sandy Getraer of Highland Park graduated from Rabbi Pesach Raymon Yeshiva, Edison, on June 18, 2007. Sandy was an award-winner for the Johns Hopkins Talented Youth program, co-MVP of the hockey team, member of the softball team, the math club, and chevra shas. He will attend the Torah Academy of Bergen County. Parents are Andrew and Jean Getraer of Highland Park. Grandparents are June and the late Joseph Getraer of Greens Farms, Conn., and Irene and Jack Robertson of Lynn, Mass.

GEVERTZMAN. Michael Gevertzman of East Windsor graduated from Rabbi Pesach Raymon Yeshiva, Edison, on June 18, 2007. He was the captain of the RPRY Ravens hockey team and participated in the Johns Hopkins talent search. He will attend Moshe Aaron Yeshiva High School. Parents are Sharon and Leonard Gevertzman of East Windsor. Grandparents are Fran and Don Haironson of Far Rockaway, N.Y.

GLICKSTEIN. Sarah Glickstein of Marlboro graduated from Marlboro High School on June 30, 2007. Sarah graduated from the twelfth grade Hebrew High School of Marlboro Jewish Center on May 23, 2007. She participated in the Panim el Panim Leadership Conference. Sarah is the president of Third Generation, which is an entirely student-run organization that works toward educating young adults about the history and lessons of the Holocaust. She received the Editor's Choice Award for outstanding achievement in poetry. Sarah was a member of the Student Council. She plans to attend the Lerner College of Business and Economics of the University of Delaware. Sarah is the daughter of Linda and Marvin Glickstein. Grandparents are Esther and Lewis Glickstein of West Windsor and Helen and Howard May of Brooklyn, N.Y.

GOLDMAN. Zachary Goldman of Lakewood graduated from Moshe Aaron Yeshiva High School, South River, on June 4, 2007. He was the captain of the basketball, hockey, soccer, and baseball teams. Zachary will attend Yeshiva Reishit Yerushalayim, then Rutgers College. Parents are Arnold and Pessie Goldman of Lakewood.

GOLDWASSER. Yoni Goldwasser of Cherry Hill graduated from Moshe Aaron Yeshiva High School, South River, on June 4, 2007. He was the captain of the school's hockey team. Yoni will attend Middlesex County College. Parents are Amy and Ken Goldwasser of Cherry Hill. Grandparents are Edith Fien of Manalapan and Claire Goldwasser of Manhattan, N.Y.

GROSS. Sendy Gross of Edison graduated from Moshe Aaron Yeshiva High School, South River, on June 4, 2007. Sendy won awards for excellence in history and community service, as well as the Service and Torah Development Award from NCSY. Future plans include studying at Yeshivat Reishit Yerushalayim. Parents are Shraga and Shira Gross of Edison. Grandparents are Rabbi and Mrs. Ralph Pelcovitz of Far Rockaway, N.Y., and Rabbi and Mrs. Albert Schwartz of Brooklyn, N.Y.

GUTTENPLAN. Allison Elise Guttenplan of Highland Park graduated from the high school at Solomon Schechter Day School of Essex and Union. She was a member of the honor society, Center Stage Dance School, and a nursing home junior volunteer. Allison will attend the George Washington University School of Business in September. Parents are Bonnie and Ed Guttenplan of Highland Park. Grandparents are Gert and Irving Klaus of Highland Park and Harriet and the late Irving Guttenplan of Long Branch.

GUTTENPLAN. Seth Michael Guttenplan of Highland Park graduated from Rutgers University, New Brunswick, with a bachelor of arts in Labor Studies and Employment Relations. Seth worked as a substitute teacher and received the Oneg Shabbat Community Service Award at Rutgers Chabad. He plans to pursue a Masters degree. Parents are Bonnie and Ed Guttenplan of Highland Park. Grandparents are Gert and Irving Klaus of Highland Park and Harriet and the late Irving Guttenplan of Long Branch.

HAARBURGER. Robert Haarburger of Manalapan graduated from Moshe Aaron Yeshiva High School, South River, on June 4, 2007. Parents are Alan and Pearl Haarburger of Manalapan. Grandparents are Sid and Margot Haarburger of Teaneck.

HACKER. Stephanie Alexandra Hacker of Metuchen graduated Magna Cum Laude from Muhlenberg College, Allentown, Penn., on May 20, 2007, with a B.A. in Business and Art History. She was a Museum Studies Intern at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, President of Phi Sigma Sigma sorority, Member of the Order of Omega Greek Leadership Honor Society, Muhlenberg Female Greek Leader of the Year 2007, won the Franklin H. Claire Award for Excellence in Marketing, was a Peer Tutor, a Tour Guide, and a Campus Delegate. She will work as a Corporate Relations Assistant for New York Cares, planning volunteer events for large corporations. Parents are Carol and Peter Hacker.

HARUSH. Yedidya Harush of Highland Park graduated from Moshe Aaron Yeshiva High School, South River, on June 4, 2007. Yedidya received excellence in history-Talmud and science awards, and will study in Israel. Parents are Yosef and Ruth Harush of Israel.

HEYMAN. Gershon Heyman of Cherry Hill graduated from Moshe Aaron Yeshiva High School, South River, on June 4, 2007. Gershon received awards for outstanding school services, excellence in Spanish, Hebrew language and history, and was part of the scholars program. Future plans include study at Netiv Aryeh. Parents are Adam and Joyce Heyman of Cherry Hill. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Harris Heyman of Milford, Conn., and Joseph Morganstern of N.Y.

HOFFMAN. Deanna Hoffman, daughter of Beth and Marty Hoffman, is graduating from East Brunswick High School. She is the granddaughter of Rita and Marvin Aronowitz of Somerset, formerly of Clifton, and Charlotte Hoffman of Boca Raton, Fla. Deanna is a member of the National Honor Society. She is co-captain of the Varsity Golf team and Vice President of the Student Council. Deanna participated in the Dot.Com volunteer program at the Oscar and Ella Wilf Campus for Senior Living. Throughout high school, Deanna has been actively raising funds for "City of Hope," Middlesex County Chapter. In the fall, Deanna will attend Drexel University, where she will participate in their Honors Program. She is pursuing an accelerated Masters Degree to become a Physician's Assistant.

HOWARD. Joel Ari Howard of Highland Park graduated from I.L. Peretz Community Jewish School, a secular Sunday school in Somerset, on May 20, 2007. As part of his graduation requirements, Joel researched and conducted an oral presentation on the natural orientation toward religious belief entitled, "The Gorilla in the Living Room." Joel's activities included NJMEA Central Jersey Intermediate Strings (cello) invitee and participant; Highland Park Middle School Band (clarinet), orchestra and chorus; Highland Park Traveling Soccer; Junior and National Young Leaders Conference invitee and participant; Highland Park Middle School High Honor Roll; Parker Home volunteer; Bar Mitzvah May 2007. Future plans include participation in the Peretz teen group. Father is Richard Howard, guardian is Terry Weitzen. Aunts and Uncles are Cate Georgi and Joan and Randy Frisch, all of Suffern, N.Y.; cousins are Jonathan and Ruth Blumenthal of Rishon Le Zion and Givataim, Israel.

IRWIN. Rikki Irwin of Cherry Hill graduated from Moshe Aaron Yeshiva High School on June 4, 2007. She was the school's valedictorian. Rikki will attend Midreshet Lindenbaum, Israel, and the University of Pennsylvania. Parents are Diane and Eytan Irwin of Cherry Hill. Grandparents are Alitta and Abraham Irwin of Passaic, and Martin and Sarah Ritzner of Fla.

JACOBSON. Elana Arielle Jacobson of Staten Island graduated from Moshe Aaron Yeshiva High School on June 4, 2007. She received the Ahavat Yisroel Award, as well as an award for excellence in Spanish and Hebrew. Elana will attend Midreshet Yeud, Israel. Parents are Esther and Shaye Jacobson of Staten Island. Grandparents are Jan and Bob Edelstein of East Windsor, and the late Rabbi David and Jeanette Jacobson.

JUNGREIS. Brian Jungreis of Cherry Hill graduated from Moshe Aaron Yeshiva High School on June 4, 2007. He received awards for excellence in history, and outstanding character and school service. Future plans include studying abroad and attending Rutgers University. Parents are William and Lynn Jungreis of Cherry Hill. Grandparents are Ted and Lil Jungreis and Bernice Rosenthal, all of Baltimore, Md.

KALIETA. Andrew Kalieta of Marlboro graduated from Solomon Schechter Day School of Greater Monmouth County. He was a member of the Flames basketball team and plays basketball for Marlboro Rec. Andrew was part of the eighth grade CBA math competition, where the school took third place. He also won the National Physical Fitness Award. He will attend Marlboro High School. Parents are Amy and Gary Kalieta. Grandparents are Paula and Robert Sheffler of Freehold.

KARPOFF. Joshua Karpoff of Highland Park graduated cum laude from Brandeis University, Mass., on May 20, 2007. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Politics and History with a minor in near-Eastern and Judaic studies. Joshua was a member of Phi Alpha Theta, the National History Honors Society, was a senator of the student union and an senator on the Executive Board, served as Gabbi and an executive member of Brandeis Hillel Orthodox Organization, was president of Jewish Fella Acapella, worked on The Justice, Brandeis's independent newspaper, and worked as an assistant producer for Brandeis Hillel Theatre Group. He also served as an intern for Sen. Robert Menendez in Washington, D.C., and was on Dean's List all semesters. Joshua served as scoutmaster for Troop 55, Highland Park. Joshua is getting married to Adina Kahana on June 24, and will be moving to Silver Spring, M.D. Parents are Susan and Michael Karpoff, Highland Park. Grandparents are Phyllis and Raymond Lehrer of Manalapan.

KARPOFF. Rachel Karpoff of Highland Park graduated from Moshe Aaron Yeshiva High School on June 4, 2007. Rachel was salutatorian. She was also an Edward J. Blaustein Distinguished Scholar, a member of the National Honor Society, captain of the basketball team, on the principal's honor roll, a member of the Mock Trial team, editor of the literary journal, Torah Bowl captain, and a soccer MVP. Rachel plans to attend Tiferet in Israel, then Brandeis University. Parents are Susan and Michael Karpoff, Highland Park. Grandparents are Phyllis and Raymond Lehrer of Manalapan.

KASWIN. Lisa Kaswin graduated from John P. Stevens High School, Edison. She is the daughter of Nancy and Reuven Kaswin. Lisa was a National Merit Finalist. She is a member of Congregation Neve Shalom, Metuchen, and Hagalil USY. She will attend Lehigh University in the fall as a business major. Grandparents are Rhoda and Sanford Taffet and Malka Kaswin.

KATZ. Zach Katz of Highland Park graduated from Moshe Aaron Yeshiva High School on June 4, 2007. He received awards for outstanding diligence and achievement. Future plans include attendance at Yeshiva Torat Shraga, Jerusalem, and the University of Maryland. Parents are Rosa and Barry Katz of Highland Park. Grandparents are Ben and Jean Chodosh of Bridgeport, Conn., and Arlene and the late Walter Katz of Deerfield Beach, Fla.

KATZMAN. Arielle Lynn Katzman, daughter of Bernice and Steven Katzman of Marlboro, graduated summa cum laude from Brandeis University. A Justice Brandeis Scholar, Arielle graduated as a member of Phi Beta Kappa, the National Society of Collegiate Scholars, and Psi Chi, the national honor society for psychology, of which she was secretary. She graduated with highest honors in politics and health: science society and policy, the disciplines in which she completed an honors thesis. Arielle also had an additional major in psychology, and minors in business and legal studies. At graduation, Arielle received the Esther Pine Memorial Prize for academic excellence, the Saul and Sarah Fechtor Family Prize in political science, and an award for excellence in business studies. While at Brandeis, Arielle served as an RA for three years and was a member of the Adagio Dance Company and Hooked on Tap (Brandeis Tap Ensemble). She served as president of the Prelaw Society, Ballet Club and Yoga Club. Next year, Arielle will attend the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, N.Y., as a Monrad Paulsen Scholar.

KAUFMAN. Alex S. Kaufman, son of Sherryl and Mickey Kaufman of East Brunswick, received a Juris Doctor degree with honors from Emory University School of Law, Atlanta, on May 14, 2007. Alex is a 2003 graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, and a 1999 graduate of East Brunswick High School. While at Emory, Alex served as senior editor on the Emory International Law Review and was president of the Jewish Law Students Association. He was a coach for the undergraduate track team. In September, Alex will join the law firm of Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel, N.Y. Alex is a grandson of Florence and Jack Widowsky of Union and the late Mary and George Kaufman of Long Branch.

KEINAN. Yoni Keinan of Marlboro graduated from Solomon Schechter Day School of Greater Monmouth County. He was a member of the Flames basketball team and will attend Marlboro High School. Parents are Coby and Elana Keinan. Grandparents are Meir and Vovda Zion of Tenafly and Rachel and the late Yihia of Tiberias, Israel.

KLEINBAUM. Ilene Kleinbaum, daughter of Carol Kleinbaum and the late Joel Kleinbaum of Manalapan, graduated from Rutgers University-School of Communi-cations, Information and Library Science with a B.A. in journalism and media studies. She is the granddaughter of Pearl and Harold Maurer and Annette and Herbert Kleinbaum, all of Brooklyn, N.Y. Ilene was awarded the Mimi Grant Scholarship from the Sigma Delta Tau national sorority. She intends to pursue a career in journalism.

KNECHT. Rachel Knecht of Manalapan graduated from Moshe Aaron Yeshiva High School on June 4, 2007. She received an award for excellence in history. Rachel will attend the Art Institute of Philadelphia. Parents are Robert Knecht of Flanders and Sharon Knecht of Manalapan. Grandparents are Dorothy and Ralph Knecht of Delray Beach, Fla., and Irving and Eileen of Tamarac, Fla.

KNEE. Samuel Knee of Highland Park graduated from Brandeis University cum laude on May 20, 2007, with a B.A. in English and American Literature. Future plans include genetics research at University of Medicine and Dentistry, New Jersey. Samuel will apply to medical school for a Sept. 2008 entry date. Parents are Helene and Robert Knee of Highland Park. Grandmother is Charlotte Mars of Brooklyn, N.Y.

KOLB. Estee Kolb of Elizabeth graduated from Moshe Aaron Yeshiva High School on June 4, 2007. Future plans include study in Israel. Parents are Michael and Ruth Kolb. Grandparents are Sara and Shlomo Ancselovics of Brooklyn, N.Y., and Violet Kolb of Sunny Isles Beach, Fla.

KRAMSKY. Beth Kramsky of Freehold graduated from Solomon Schechter Day School of Greater Monmouth County. She was the Flames basketball team captain, a volunteer for Super Sunday, participated in Walk for Israel, and worked for the Zachary Foundation. She won a health-related Physical Fitness Award. Beth will attend the culinary arts and hospitality program at Freehold High School. Parents are Lisa and Glenn Kramsky. Grandparents are Helene Levine and Barry Kessler of Staten Island, N.Y.

KRASNER. Matan Krasner of Highland Park graduated from Rabbi Pesach Raymon Yeshiva, Edison, on June 18, 2007. He was the valedictorian of his graduating class. He will attend Torah Academy of Bergen County. Parents are Merav and Noah Krasner of Highland Park. Grandparents are Hanna and Dov Halpern of Netanya, Israel, and Sandra and Norman Krasner of Zichron Yaakov, Israel.

KRISCH. Joshua Krisch of Cherry Hill graduated from Moshe Aaron Yeshiva High School on June 4, 2007. He was an NCSY National Board member, NCSY Regional President/N.J., a Model UN delegate, Torah Bowl team captain, and editor-in-chief of the Leket Shoshanim newsletter. He will attend Yeshivat Keren B'Yavneh and Yeshiva University. Parents are Evan and Susan Krisch of Cherry Hill. Grandparents are Sadi and Sandy Jacobowitz of Philadelphia, Penn., and Florence Krisch of Abington, Penn.

KUCHINSKY. Michelle Kuchinsky of Highland Park graduated from Solomon Schechter of Essex and Union, West Orange, on June 3, 2007. She was a National Merit Commended Scholar. Michelle will go to Israel for a year with USY's Nativ program, then attend Brandeis University. Parents are Joy and Steve Kuchinsky of Highland Park. Grandparents are Vicki and Bobby Kleinberg of Monroe, and Gloria and David Kuchinsky of Monroe.

KUGEL. Eva Shayna Kugel of East Windsor graduated from Moshe Aaron Yeshiva High School on June 4, 2007. She received awards for Torah Growth and excellence in history. She will complete a seminary program in Israel. Parents are Stanley and Renee Kugel, East Windsor. Grandparents are Blanche and Harold Kugel of Marlboro and Miriam and Abraham Lewent of Cliffside Park.

LANGER. Joseph Langer of South River graduated from Moshe Aaron Yeshiva High School on June 4, 2007. He plans to pursue a career as a drummer, recording and touring with his band. Parents are Rabbi Nathan and Marcia Langer of South River. Grandparents are Allan and Judith Stern of Orlando, Fla., and the late Philip and Adele Langer.

LEVY. Alexandra Levy of Yardley, Penn., graduated from Moshe Aaron Yeshiva High School on June 4, 2007. Alexandra was a member of the debate team, literary journal, soccer team, volleyball team captain, newspaper editor-in-chief, spring luncheon coordinator, and Hannukah Hagiga chairperson. Future plans include schooling at Machon Maayan and the University of Maryland. Parents are Linda Kanner and Warren Levy of Yardley. Grandparents are Ella and Mayer Kanner of Vineland and Bernard and Claire Levy of Richboro, Penn.

LICHTBROUN. Michael Daniel Lichtbroun of East Brunswick graduated from the Rae Kushner Yeshiva High School on June 19, 2007. He is the son of Alan and Cindy Lichtbroun, and grandson of Rita and Stanley Marderstein of Boynton Beach, Fla. Michael received the school's psychology award, which goes to a student who demonstrated excellence in that field of study. His original research paper won first prize this spring at the Hudson Valley Psychology Conference co-sponsored by Dominican College and the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. He was the recipient of a Samberg Family History Fellowship at the Center for Jewish History, New York, during summer 2006. Michael has been a member of the junior PGA and has participated in golf tournaments. In addition, he was active in the high school basketball, softball, math, chess, and ping-pong teams. Michael plays guitar and piano. In the fall he will begin a year of study at Yeshiva Netiv Aryeh, Israel. Upon returning, he plans to attend the University of Maryland.

LOPEZ. Sara Lopez of Manalapan graduated from Moshe Aaron Yeshiva High School on June 4, 2007. She won awards for history, citizenship, and TSBP. Sara will pursue a career as a registered nurse. Parents are Arlene and Mitchell Lustgarten of Manalapan and Sam Lopez of Jersey City. Grandparents are Marilyn and Hugh Bleweis of Marlboro and Sydney Lustgarten of Old Bridge.

MARANTZ. Joshua Marantz of East Brunswick graduated from Moshe Aaron Yeshiva High School on June 4, 2007. He won awards for excellence in mathematics and was a member of the chess team. Joshua will spend next year in Israel, then attend Northeastern University. Parents are Rochelle Henner and Ray Marantz of East Brunswick. Grandparents are Egon and Mina Henner of North Woodmere, N.Y., and Gloria Marantz of Marlboro.

MAYER. Aurora Mayer of East Brunswick graduated from Moshe Aaron Yeshiva High School on June 4, 2007. She won awards for excellence in history and the Holocaust Studies Memorial Award. Aurora will attend Machon Gold Seminary, Israel, then Stern College, N.Y., N.Y. Parents are Celeste Z. and Michael Mayer of Silver Spring, M.D. Grandmother is Evelyn Zirkind of Teaneck.

MEYER. Jacob Meyer of Lakewood graduated from Moshe Aaron Yeshiva High School on June 4, 2007. Parents are Marta and Bruce Meyer of Lakewood. Grandparents are Elizabeth Spitz of Elberon and Gloria Meyer of Red Bank.

MILGRAUM. Akiva Milgraum of Edison graduated from Moshe Aaron Yeshiva High School on June 4, 2007. Akiva was a member of the National Honor Society and will attended Reishit Yerushalyim. He is employed by Ecko Unlimited, Highland Park, as a nanny. Relatives include mother, Sima Milgraum, and Henry Chesner, of Edison.

MONTEL. Matthew Nathan Montel of Marlboro graduated from Moshe Aaron Yeshiva High School on June 4, 2007. He received awards for excellence in science and Ahavat Yisroel. He plans on attending college to pursue a career in physical therapy. Parents are Deirdre and Peter Montel of Marlboro. Grandparents are Elizabeth and Michael Schwimmer of Brooklyn, N.Y.

MORRISON. Sarah Morrison of Edison graduated from Moshe Aaron Yeshiva High School on June 4, 2007. Sarah served as communications chair, a member of the NCSY Regional Board, a player on the softball team, debate team captain, and literary journal editor-in-chief. Future plans include a year in Israel at Machon Maayan, Ramat Beit Shemesh, and then attendance at the University of Maryland. She is employed by Eliyahu Publications, the company that publishes "The Jewish State," as an editorial assistant and writer. Parents are Mark and Sophie Morrison of Edison.

MOSKOWITZ. Davida Moskowitz of Cherry Hill graduated from Moshe Aaron Yeshiva High School on June 4, 2007. She won an award for extemporaneous speaking and will attend Drexel University. Parents are Robert and Donna Moskowitz of Cherry Hill. Grandparents are Florence and Fred Axelrod of Sarasota, Fla.

NAHUM. David Nahum of Marlboro graduated from Solomon Schechter Day School of Greater Monmouth County. He was a member of the Flames basketball team, won a Presidential Physical Fitness Award, a school community service award, and an outstanding Tzedekah award. He plays football and lacrosse. David will attend the ROTC program at Colts Neck High School. Parents are Ken and Ann Nahum. Grandparents are Gloria and Albert Nahum of Paramus.

NOAH. Jonathan Adam Noah of East Brunswick graduated from East Brunswick High School on June 21, 2007. Jonathan, an active participant in Community Theater and high school and Middlesex County theater programs, is a member of the International Thespian Society. He is also a member of the East Brunswick Young Adult Charity Players, a college and high school student-run organization that writes and produces original theater productions for the benefit of Camp Daisy and cancer research. At East Brunswick High School, Jonathan lettered in varsity baseball and drama, and was a member of the Concert Choir and Percussion Ensemble. He has also played for numerous All-Star, American Athletic Union, and Junior Legion baseball teams. In 2006, Jonathan graduated East Brunswick Jewish Center's Hebrew High School, and he recently completed EBJC's Rabbi's Class for high school seniors. Jonathan will attend the University of Arizona, Tucson, in the fall. Jonathan is the son of Lori and Scott Noah, and brother of Stacey and Jason. Grandparents are Gertrude Noah and the late Philip Noah of Riverdale, N.Y., and the late Esther and Jacob Weinberg of Rego Park, N.Y.

PARNESS. Noam Parness of Edison graduated from Moshe Aaron Yeshiva High School on June 4, 2007. He will attend Yeshivat Eretz Hatzvi for a year before attending college. Parents are Jerry and Smadar Parness of Edison. Grandparents are Matilda and the late Philip Parness of New Rochelle, N.Y., and the late Sara and Uriel Lerner of Jerusalem, Israel.

PRUPIS. Ruchail Prupis of Edison graduated from Moshe Aaron Yeshiva High School on June 4, 2007. She will be continuing her Judaic studies in Israel at Midreshet Yeud, Jerusalem. Parents are Shayna and Craig Prupis of Edison. Grandparents are Gloria and Robert Prupis of Delray Beach, Fla., and Marion and Robert Freeman of Monroe.

PUDLES. Melanie Pudles of Lakewood graduated from Moshe Aaron Yeshiva High School on June 4, 2007. She was a member of the National Honor Society and the debate team, and captain of the basketball team. Melanie will further her education at Tiferet, then at Rutgers University. She is employed by Abercrombie in Freehold as a member of the impact team. Father is Stephen Pudles of Lakewood. Grandparents are Eileen Berger of Shrewsbury and Mike Pudles of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.

RINGER. Jaclyn Ringer of Marlboro graduated from Moshe Aaron Yeshiva High School on June 4, 2007. She was a member of the soccer team, SGO vice-president, and received awards for principal's honor roll, outstanding diligence and achievement in all academic and Hebrew subjects. She plans to attend Montclair University or Rutgers University. Parents are Arthur and Donna Ringer of Marlboro. Grandparents are Sandi and Bob Ringer of Long Island, N.Y., and the late Herbie and Shirley Heller of Queens, N.Y.

ROSEN. Ashley Rosen of Manalapan graduated from Moshe Aaron Yeshiva High School on June 4, 2007. She received the Rosalie Paccione Memorial Award for devotion to MAYHS. Ashley will attend Brookdale Community College, Lincroft, and study special education. Parents are Jayne and David Rosen of Manalapan. Grandparents are Barbara and Rubin Spring of Iselin, and Miriam Gomberg of Monroe.

ROSENBERG. Joshua Eric Rosenberg of Highland Park graduated from Solomon Schechter Day School of Raritan Valley. He was a member of the school basketball team and the Ultimate Frisbee club. Joshua is a frequent Torah reader at teen minyanim at Congregation Ahavas Achim. He will be attending Rae Kushner Yeshiva High School, Livingston. Parents are Terri and Michael Rosenberg of Highland Park. Grandparents are Morton Godlas of Rancho Mirage, Calif., and Walter Rosenberg of N.Y.C.

ROSENBERG. Reena Rosenberg of Highland Park graduated from Moshe Aaron Yeshiva High School on June 4, 2007. She was the president of the student government organization, volleyball captain, and a member of the college bowl and National Honor Society. Reena will attend Midreshet Moriah, Jerusalem, then the University of Maryland. Parents are Terri and Michael Rosenberg of Highland Park. Grandparents are Morton Godlas of Rancho Mirage, Calif., and Walter Rosenberg of N.Y.C.

ROTHMAN. Esther Rothman of Highland Park graduated from Moshe Aaron Yeshiva High School on June 4, 2007. She received awards for personal growth and development, Navi, and TSBP. Esther will attend Tiferet Seminary, then Stern College. Parents are Joshua Rothman of Lakewood, and Shary and Yisroel M. Luss of Highland Park. Grandparents are Yisroel and Rochelle Rothman of Brooklyn, N.Y., and Faigie Bichler of Israel.

RUDOLPH. Lisa Michele Rudolph graduated from the University of Rhode Island with a B.A. in Elementary Education and English. Lisa was on the Dean's List, was a member of the Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society, the Golden Key International Honor Society, the National Society of Collegiate Scholars, and was the recipient of the 2007 President's Award for Student Excellence. Lisa also served on the Memorial Union Board of Directors as Vice President of Personnel for the Union Board. She received a fellowship to Monmouth University, West Long Branch, in special education. She is the daughter of Toby and Lenny Rudolph of East Brunswick. Grandparents are Sally Suss of Palisades, N.Y., the late Joseph Suss of Queens, N.Y., and the late Pauline and Samuel Rudolph of Brooklyn, N.Y.

SACKNOVITZ. Aliza Ita Sacknovitz of Washington, D.C. (formerly of Elizabeth), graduated from Georgetown University, Washington, D.C., with a Ph.D. in linguistics. She attended Rutgers University, graduating in 2001 with a B.A. in linguistics and journalism and mass media; Aliza also graduated from Bruriah High School in 1998. She is a member of the Association for Jewish Studies and the Linguistic Society of America. Aliza served as the secretary for Georgetown's Graduate Linguistics Student Organization for four years. She will work as an investigative scientist at the Office of the Inspector General at the National Science Foundation, Arlington, Va. Parents are Robert and Rochelle Sacknovitz of Elizabeth.

SASON. Deborah Sason of East Brunswick graduated from East Brunswick High School on June 21, 2007. She received the President's Award for outstanding academic excellence, and the Randi Susan Kleinman Memorial Award. Deborah will complete the USY Nativ year-long course and then attend Binghamton University. Parents are Rita and Uziel Sason of East Brunswick. Grandparents are Harriet and Isadore Broshe of Levittown, Penn.

SAUL. Michael Saul of Cherry Hill graduated from Moshe Aaron Yeshiva High School, South River, on June 4, 2007. He received awards for derech eretz and excellence in halacha. He will continue his studies at Mayanot Yeshiva, Jerusalem. Parents are Howard and Gail Saul of Cherry Hill. Grandparents are Stanley and Diane Saul of Aventura, Fla., and Jerome and Audrey Powell of Pembroke Pines, Fla.

SCHWARTZ. Adina Schwartz of East Brunswick graduated from Rae Kushner Yeshiva High School, Livingston, on June 19, 2007. She was a member of the Kushner Honor Society, the Rabbi Warhoftig Chesed Society, and the Rabbi Marcus Torah Society. She received a University of Maryland President's Scholarship and was an Edward J. Bloustein Distinguished Scholar. Adina will study in Israel at Midreshet Yeud, and attend the University of Maryland in the Gemstone Program beginning in Sept. 2008. Parents are Michael Schwartz and Felene Weinstein-Schwartz of East Brunswick. Sister is Elana Schwartz. Grandmother is Joan Schwartz of North Springfield, V.T.

SCHWARTZ. Andrew Schwartz of Manalapan graduated from Moshe Aaron Yeshiva High School, South River, on June 4, 2007. He received awards for excellence in citizenship, English, Spanish, history, Hebrew language, Talmud, and Bible. He also won the Edward Jones Scholarship Award. Andrew will attend Rutgers University. Parents are Scott and Frieda Schwartz of Manalapan. Grandparents are Jennie and Mike Stern of Delray Beach, Fla., Ruth and Paul Schwartz of Boynton Beach, Fla., and Rosalyn and Robert Weiss of Staten Island, N.Y.

SCHWARZBER. Ross Schwarzber, son of Harriet and Marvin Schwarzber of Edison, graduated from Rutgers College with a B.A. in journalism with high honors and a B.S. in sports management. Ross was the sports director of 88.7 FM WRSU for two years, and was the recipient of the 2006 Nassau Broadcasting Scholarship Award. He also won the 2007 Aeropostale New Jersey Nets Internship Contest. He plans to pursue a career in athletic administration or broadcasting.

SCHWEITZER. Arielle Elyse Schweitzer of Marlboro graduated from Solomon Schechter High School of Essex and Union, West Orange. She is very involved with Chabad of Western Monmouth County, community service with special needs children, and was a member of the varsity volleyball team. She plans to attend Decker School of Nursing at Binghamton University, N.Y. Parents are Caryn and Sam Schweitzer; older sister is Sara. Grandparents are Elsa and Harry Schweitzer of Brooklyn, N.Y., and Lillian and Abraham Schub of Delray Beach, Fla.

SHER. Aliza Sher of Cherry Hill graduated from Moshe Aaron Yeshiva High School, South River, on June 4, 2007. She was a Moshe Aaron Distinguished Scholar, and received the Pearl and Isaac Hametz Memorial Award for middot, derech eretz, and Torah values. She will attend Midreshit Marion, then Stern College. Parents are Zahava and Marvin Sher of West Long Branch.

SHERMAN. Amalya Sherman of Highland Park graduated from Rabbi Pesach Raymon Yeshiva, Edison, on June 18, 2007. She was accepted into the Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth, and will attend Ma'yanot High School. Parents are Elissa Kaplan and Howard Sherman of Highland Park. Grandparents are Phyllis and Sanford Kaplan of Newton, Mass., and Helen and Sam Sherman of Brooklyn, N.Y.

SIEGEL. Menachem Siegel of Edison graduated from Rav Teitz Mesifta Academy on June 10, 2007. He was a member of the Segulah Honor Society and the National Honor Society of Secondary School. Menachem volunteers as a clown to entertain nursing home residents - he juggles, makes balloon animals, walks on stilts, and rides a unicycle. He is also a member of Congregation Ohr Torah, Edison. He will attend Yeshiva Ohr, Jerusalem, next year. Parents are Aviva and Barry Siegel. Grandparents are Evelyn and Charles Rinder of Brooklyn, N.Y., and Lil and Irving Mazer of Highland Park.

SIEGEL. Yehuda (Avi) Siegel of Edison graduated from Rabbi Pesach Raymon Yeshiva, Edison, on June 18, 2007. He received the Principal's Award for excellence and exemplary behavior, and was on the Honor Roll many times. Yehuda volunteers as a clown to entertain nursing home residents - he juggles, makes balloon animals, walks on stilts, and rides a unicycle. He is also a member of Congregation Ohr Torah, Edison. Parents are Aviva and Barry Siegel. Grandparents are Evelyn and Charles Rinder of Brooklyn, N.Y., and Lil and Irving Mazer of Highland Park.

SIEGEL. Rachel Siegel of East Brunswick graduated from Rabbi Pesach Raymon Yeshiva, Edison, on June 18, 2007. She was the eighth grade valedictorian and will attend Bruriah High School, Elizabeth. Parents are Estelle and Scott Siegel of East Brunswick. Grandparents are Pauline and Noel Siegel of Maplewood and the late Claire and Salek Beim of Morristown.

SIMBOL. Jennifer Simbol graduated with honors from Rutgers University on May 17, with a double major in communications and political science, as well as a minor in Middle Eastern studies. She is a member of the National Political Science Honor Society and the Communication Honor Society. She is planning to double master at Rutgers in business and public policy. Jennifer was co-founder and president of the Human Development Project at Rutgers, a joint Jewish-Muslim organization, and on the Hillel Board for four years. Her parents are Sandy and Stuart, who live in Edison, and are members of Temple Emanu-El; her brother, David, is studying at Middlesex County College. Jen's grandparents are Marilyn and Melvin Moses, of Monroe, and Barbara and Saul Simbol, of Palm Coast, Fla.

SOKOLIN. Ilya Sokolin of Cherry Hill graduated from Moshe Aaron Yeshiva High School, South River, on June 4, 2007. Ilya will attend Yeshiva in Israel, then college. Parents are Alex and Olga Sokolin of Cherry Hill. Grandparents are Nelly Fastovsky of Cherry Hill and Solomon Sokolin of Savannah, Ga.

SOLOMOVIZ. Eyal Solomoviz of Kirat Tiyon, Israel, graduated from Moshe Aaron Yeshiva High School, South River, on June 4, 2007. He was a star player for the MAYHS basketball team and plans to continue his education with college, then play pro ball. Parents are Relo and Debbie Solomoviz of Kirat Tiyon.

STONE. Liza Mei Stone of Highland Park graduated from I.L. Peretz Community Jewish School, a secular Sunday school in Somerset, on May 20, 2007. As part of her graduation requirements, she researched and conducted an oral presentation on being adopted and Jewish. At school, she was involved in basketball and chorus. Parents are David Stone and Susan Gutwill. Grandmother is Dorothy Maharam Stone of Brookline, Mass.

STRUMWASSER. Lauren Strumwasser of Manalapan graduated from SUNY-Buffalo, N.Y., on May 13, 2007, with a degree in health and human services. She minored in education. Lauren will pursue her MSW at Monmouth University. Parents are Susan and Terry Strumwasser of Manalapan. Grandfather is Bernard Rothenberg of Brooklyn, N.Y.

SWEET. Jamie Sweet of Cherry Hill graduated from Moshe Aaron Yeshiva High School, South River, on June 4, 2007. Jamie received awards for Torah growth and midot and plans to attend Tiferet and the University of Maryland. Parents are Barry and Marcy Sweet of Cherry Hill. Grandfather is Berton Sweet of Shanendoah, Penn.

TARANDA. Nikki Taranda of Edison graduated from Moshe Aaron Yeshiva High School, South River, on June 4, 2007. Nikki received a sports leadership award and plans to attend Meor Torah, Israel. Parents are Chavie and Silvio Taranda of Edison.

WEINBERGER. Noam Weinberger of Highland Park graduated from Moshe Aaron Yeshiva High School, South River, on June 4, 2007. He was a member of the National Honor Society, NCSY Regional Vice President, part of Bnes Akiva, the drama club, mock trial, college bowl, the debate team, and Salutatorian. Noam will attend Yeshivat Hakotel, Jerusalem. Parents are James Weinberger and Miriam Oles of Highland Park. Grandmother is Eva Oles of Highland Park.

WEINSTEIN. Arielle Weinstein of Morganville graduated from Moshe Aaron Yeshiva High School, South River, on June 4, 2007. She received awards for midot, general studies, outstanding diligence and achievement, and was a National Honor Society member. Arielle will pursue a career in special and elementary education and plans to attend The College of New Jersey. Parents are Marla and Jeremy Weinstein of Morganville. Grandparents are Shiela and Charles Brodksy of Morganville and Ruth and Martin Denman of Manchester.
WILDMAN. David Raphael Wildman of Edison graduated from both Yeshiva University with a BA in Pre-Engineering with honors and Columbia University's Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science with a BS in Electrical Engineering (magna cum laude). At Yeshiva University, David was President of the Israel Club, served as a School Senator, and was Opinions Editor of The Commentator, the YU student newspaper. He attended Yeshivat Gush Etzion in Israel for two years post-high school, prior to starting Yeshiva University. During his time at Columbia, David participated in a Hurricane Katrina relief mission. He is working at ANADIGICS Inc., Warren. Parents are Daniel and Zelda Wildman. Grandparents are Sala Grinblatt of Somerset and the late Max Grinblatt, and Ida Wildman, also of Somerset, and the late David Wildman.

WILLINGER. Chana Willinger of Edison graduated from Moshe Aaron Yeshiva High School, South River, on June 4, 2007. She received an award for accomplishments in drama. Chana will attend Middlesex County College. Parents are Cheryl and Avi Willinger of Edison.

ZELKA. Sarah Zelka of East Brunswick graduated from Moshe Aaron Yeshiva High School, South River, on June 4, 2007. She received an award for midot, and was debate team captain, Leket Shoshanim editor, a big sister for Torah Links, and a National Honor Society member. Sarah will attend Afikei Torah, Israel, then Touro College. Parents are Jeffrey and Amy Zelka of East Brunswick. Grandmother is Esther Zelka of Long Branch.