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10 December 2014 The Ateres Yaakov Star MAY Publishes Literary Journal-continued from cover page The creative writing contest was developed and overseen by Mr. Chaim Homnick while the publication process was compiled and finalized by Rabbi Yossi Bennett, the Assistant Menahel/Assis-tant Principal. Mr. Homnick explained that, “We instituted the creative writing competition to enable the boys to have an open-ended outlet for their creativity. Instead of the typical assigned essay, we allow them to write a story or poem on wherever their imagination takes them. The results have been exemplary and this literary journal is a superb testament to the skill and devotion of the boys.” The NBA season just kicked off: how much do you really know about hoops?? Rabbi Yossi Bennett, the Assistant Menahel/ Assistant Principal commented that, “We are so proud of these boys who exemplify the fine middos and character that we try to instill in our talmidim. It is a tremendous nachas for us that they will be receiving this very honorable recognition.” Sports Trivia— NBA Edition! By David Lesser 12th Grade 1. 2. Which one of the following players has scored the most points for the men’s United States basketball team? A. Carmelo Anthony B. Michael Jordan C. Kobe Bryant D. LeBron James 6. Which one of the following players wore the famous number “23” on his jersey? A. Toney Douglas B. Marco Belinelli C. Shaun Livingston D. Mike Bibby 7. Which one of the following players was the oldest player to play an official NBA game? A. Steve Nash B. Nat Hickey C. Kevin Garnett D. Ray Allen Which one of the following players has won (at least 1 NBA championship)? A. Chris Webber B. Bernard King C. Jason Kidd D. Allen Iverson 3. designed to lift the spirits of the patients who are in demoralizing situations. The objective is to help them cope with their situations and ultimately help them through the recovery process. Yitzy Biderman said that, “Being part of Lev Leytzan is amazing because making a sick child smile is the most rewarding experience.” Which one of the following teams did Vince Carter not play for? A. Golden State Warriors B. Toronto Raptors C. Orlando Magic D. Houston Rockets 4. In what year was Dennis Rodman drafted? A. 1990 B.1978 C. 1986 D.1982 5. Which one of the following players never had his jersey number retired? A. Kevin McHale B. Jerry Sloan C. Scottie Pippen D. Chauncey Billups 8. Which one of the following players played for the most teams in his NBA career? A. Danny Schayes B. Manu Ginobili C. Mike James D. Jermaine O’Neal 9. Which one of the following teams has the most NBA championship wins? A. San Antonio Spurs B. Philadelphia 76ers C. Cleveland Cavaliers D. Phoenix Suns 10. Who was the number one points leader during the 2008 NBA season? A. LeBron James B. Kevin Durant C. Carmelo Anthony D. Dirk Nowitzki