Oracle SUMMER 2022

Continued from page 1 Among the prestigious awards Isaac re- ceived at the Commencement was the Her- bert W. Scott Award for excellence in the study of Mathematics; the Anna Gilmore Fuller Award, named for a beloved English teacher and presented to Isaac with scholar- ship as the prime consideration; and the coveted Head’s Award, presented by Head of School Ms. Iphigenia Romanos. Isaac will be attending Pace University in the fall to pursue his dream of becoming an ocular surgeon. Earlier this year, he completed an internship that allowed him to shadow esteemed NYU-Langone oph- thalmologist Dr. Alexander Aizman. “That experience definitely furthered my desire to pursue a career in the medical profession,” he said. “I got to see how every single day you’re helping people.” In one of the afternoon’s most endear- ing moments, Isaac was completely sur- prised when his father, Dr. Emil Nasimov, was announced as the ceremony’s guest Commencement speaker. The surprise helped make the day even more special for the Nasimov family, as Isaac’s mother and sister — Middle Schooler Svetlana — were also in attendance. Dr. Nasimov de- livered motivational remarks about the importance of discipline and hard work in the pursuit of any chosen career. An inspiring address was also delivered by Class of 2022 Salutatorian Yura, who thanked members of the faculty and ad- ministration who helped make the Adelphi experience so special throughout the years. Yura took full advantage of the opportuni- ties placed before him as an Adelphian, becoming a strong leader of his class as well as the entire student body. He too served as a member of the Stu- dent Advisory Board and, like Isaac, co- moderated a club — Adelphi’s Trivia So- ciety — as a way to engage Middle and Upper Schoolers after school. He also served on the Stage Crew as a member of Adelphi’s Theater Arts Program, operating the lights for the end-of-year musical pro- duction, Adelphi Love . Among the prestigious awards Yura received at the Commencement were the Dr. Edwin N. Beery ’27 Award, inspired by the loyal dedication, wise leadership and achievement of Dr. Beery and present- ed to Yura for exemplifying those qualities and working for the betterment of Adelphi; and the President’s Award for Educational Excellence. A key member of The Adelphi Oracle , Yura was also inducted into Quill & Scroll in his junior year and served in a leader- ship role in his senior year. As Co- Production Manager, Yura meticulously laid out pages for the newspaper after school as part of Journalism Club. He re- ceived the Margaret A. Lowrie Award, named for a beloved English teacher, for his excellent work with the Oracle . Yura will be attending St. John’s Uni- versity in the fall, where he hopes to pur- sue a degree in business. “I wish everyone exciting beginnings and unforgettable memories,” he said. “Remember to stay true to yourselves and be the best that you can be.” Classmate Matthew was proud to re- ceive the Sara Schau Memorial Award for service to the Academy in the highest de- gree, as well as several other awards. Matthew, who joined Adelphi in the 6th grade, was an active member of the Thea- ter Arts Program, performing in nine pro- ductions. He will attend DeVry University in the fall, where he hopes to earn a degree in project management. “Thank you to everyone for guiding me and helping me become the person I am today,” he said. “I learned to trust the pro- cess and to always believe in myself. I love Adelphi and it will always be in my heart.” Classmate Maxelle received a number of special awards and honors at the Commence- ment. Among these was the Alumni Associa- tion Award and the Mildred Johnston Award for excellence in the study of English. The proud Quill & Scroll member, who was also inducted in her junior year, was also a recipient of the Margaret A. Lowrie Award for her outstanding contributions to the Oracle , for which she served as Man- aging Editor. Cohen also received the Adelphic Award, presented to the out- standing member of the graduating class who has contributed greatly to the growth of the Academy yearbook, The Adelphic . Cohen proudly served on the Student Advisory Board, co-moderated Adelphi’s Trivia Society, worked tirelessly on the newspaper as a member of Journalism Club, and served as assistant to the director during the musical productions Adelphi Strong! and Adelphi Love . She will be attending Pace University, where she will pursue a degree in education with the long- term goal of earning her PhD. Continued on page 4 P A G E 2 , T H E A D E L P H I O R A C L E , S U M M E R 2 0 2 2 Adelphi’s Class of 2022 Honored At 152nd Commencement Exercises Valedictorian Isaac reacts to seeing his younger self on screen during a special slideshow presented to the Class of 2022 by Ms. Romanos. Misa leads the Class of 2022 into the John Lockwood Auditorium Theatre.