Look for photos next week of graduation and Fine Arts Day.

	CJHS celebrates Pioneer Class They davened together as they did every day. And then to recreate a memory from their freshmen year Bible class, the CJHS pioneer class went around the circle for one last 'Good and Welfare.' They lit candles and spoke of their memories of CJHS. Some of the memories were fond, some were difficult, but almost of them were filled with laughter. Members of the class of 2005 spoke of Shabbatonim, funny experiences during class, teachers who affected their lives, classes that allowed them to be young articulate adults, but mostly they spoke of the everlasting friendships that they have made at CJHS. The class of 2005 would wholeheartedly agree that the experiment, the risk of attending the new high school, was well worth the uncertainty that they felt before their first day of freshmen year. And they can leave feeling proud of their achievements, their accomplishments, and their legacy that will forever remain a tribute to these chalutzim. From everyone at CJHS congratulations to the class of 2005. Siyyum and Breakfast The siyyum and breakfast for the Pioneer Class of 2005 will be held from 8 to 10 a.m. on June 1 at CJHS. RSVP by May 27 to Martha Keefe at 847-470-6700 or mkeefe@chicagojhs.com . Graduation CJHS will be graduating its Pioneer class PROMPTLY at 5:30 p.m. on June 1. The ceremony will be held at the school; a reception will follow. CJHS underclassmen will receive their tickets at school. Mazel Tov to our graduates. Student can pick up tickets in the front office. For ticket information, please email Carol Gore at cgore6@aol.com. Photos: Rachel Bobrick holds her candle. Mr. Scher, Mrs. Stein, Rabbi Barkan and Mrs. Goldberg wrap a talit around the students. Phil Kostov speaks about how great the students have been at CJHS. Judah Rubin, Shlomi Mir and Joe Waldman look on. Becka Hartz, Hannah Hartz, and Jacob Kanter enjoy their peers' memories. Zach Frankel talks about his CJHS experiences. Sitting next to him are Garrett Jacobs, Noam Davidoff, Ari Berkowicz and Ari Gore.

CJHS students attend AIPAC conference in Washington Seniors Ari Gore, Jessie Silverman and sophomore Leore Avidar attended the AIPAC conference in Washington. The students heard many speakers discuss the disengagement plan from Gaza and the nuclear threat posed by Iran. The conferences was capped off by a speech by Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon.

CJHS student earns honorable mention in chemistry contest

Aliza Stein competed in the Annual Scholarship Exam in Chemistry on May 6, 2005, sponsored by the Chicago Section of the American Chemical Society. Of the 72 students who were nominated from surrounding public suburban and Chicago schools, Aliza earned an honorable mention. She was nominated by her teacher, Ann Levinson. Congratulations Aliza.

Community attends 5th Annual CJHS Lag B'Omer Picnic

About 100 people attended the 5th annual PO picnic on May 22 at Ramah Day Camp in Wheeling. The weather could not have been nicer, encouraging spontaneous faculty verses students basketball and tether ball games. New families were welcomed and invited to sit at picnic tables with returning CJHS families while enjoying hot dogs, fries and watermelon. A special thank you to the PO committee for planning this very fun event: Alisa Lewin-Waldman, Kim Frankel, Carol Gore and Sandy Levin.

Gesher visits CJHS

Staff members participating in Camp Ramah Wisconsin's Gesher Staff Training Institute visited CJHS on May 20. The Gesher program focuses upon Jewish discovery through interfaith understanding, study and dialogue is run in cooperation with the Midwest Chapter of the American Jewish Committee and the Ecumenical and Inter-religious Office of the Archdiocese of Chicago. The group met with Director of Religious Life Rabbi Elliot Goldberg to discuss CJHS's approach to religious education and Rabbi in Residence Rabbi Ruven Barkan to learn about CJHS's interfaith programs. Thanks to Hillary Gordon of Camp Ramah, Jonathan Schwartz of the AJC and Sister Mary Ellen of the Archdiocese of Chicago for helping to make the visit a success.

Solar Cooker Part II

Ms. Gitlin’s Pre – Calculus class tested their parabolic solar cookers this week. It was a cold and windy Monday, yet solar rays concentrated at the focus of each paraboloid and caused the temperature of the marshmallows to rise. The marshmallow at the focus of the winning design had a net temperature change of 14.6°F. Jimmy Casen, Jason Wiznitzer, and Shayna Flink used plastic knives, thick wiring, a mylar surface, and whole lot of duct tape to construct the winning design.

Math team celebrates results

Students who took the challenging American Mathematics Competition test received their scores. The highest score on the AMC 10 was attained by freshman, Seth Berkman. Junior Yael Kiken was the high scorer on AMC 12. Congratulations to all of the participants.

US Politics Club hosts movie night

The United States Politics Club showed a political documentary at on May 26 at Leore Avidar's home in Morton Grove. A lively discussion followed about the Vietnam War. Thanks to the Avidars for hosing the event.

Do you want to be involved in the US Politics Club? Have your say in our democratic process. Elections will be held May 31 after school in the back room of the TRC.

Great job to the cast of the 'Importance of Being Earnest'

Congratulations to director Mr. Ben Joseph and the cast of the 'Importance of Being Earnest." The cast performed on May 23 at the Morton Grove Civic Center.

The play starred:

Matthew Silverman as Jack
Jacob Kanter as Algernon
Rachel Weiner as Lane
Becky Kupchan as Gwendolyn
Aliza Stein as Lady Bracknell
Rachel Hilker as Ms. Prism
Abby Landis as Cecily
Naomi Goldberg as Meriman
Shlomi Mir as Chasuble
Yael Kiken is the Assistant Director/Associate producer
Corey Hipps is Stage Manager

Green 'Save Darfur' bracelets for sale