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Alexandra D’Ascenzo graduated from the 
Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health 
Professions in Boston in 2020 with a doctorate of 
physical therapy.

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Ryan Schmeltz passes the ball during a Frankel boys bas-
ketball game last winter.

FRANKEL JEWISH ACADEMY MEDIA ARTS CLASS

Grace Kleinfeldt heads up the court during a Frankel 
girls basketball game last winter.

FRANKEL JEWISH ACADEMY MEDIA ARTS CLASS

FJA allowed me to make connections with my coaches, 
peers and even my opponents not only on a personal 
level but on a professional level.
”

Joely Gottlieb
Varsity sports played at Frankel: Girls tennis.
Future plans: Spend a gap year at the Israel Experience 
at Bar-Ilan University in Tel Aviv, then attend 
Binghamton University in New York.
Playing sports at Frankel: “
Allowed me to become a 
better teammate and build my leadership skills because 
of the intimate environment. Overall, my experience as 
an FJA athlete has built a foundation of qualities I will 
carry with me in my future endeavors.
”

Cami Katzen
Varsity sports: Girls tennis and girls basketball.
Future plans: Attend the University of Kansas.
Playing sports at Frankel: “
Allowed me to experience 
what true teamwork is all about. I learned how to 
work with others for a common goal and purpose. It 
definitely prepared me for college and what lies ahead 
in my future.”

Talya Miller
Varsity sports played at Frankel: Girls tennis
Future plans: Attend Miami (Ohio) University to 
study social work.
Playing sports at Frankel: “Really gave me the essen-
tials I need for my future by giving me the opportu-
nity to work with others, learn from my mistakes and 
make new friendships.”

Cami Katzen (left) and Talya Miller, two of 

the Frankel girls tennis team’s seven seniors 
last season, were doubles partners all four 
years they were on the team.

 MONICA STARK

