Oscar Cohen Basketball Classic & Recognition Ceremony

The celebration kicked off with a VIP reception in the school library with alumni, board members, faculty, and former faculty sharing inspirational stories from Dr. Cohen's tenure. Afterwards, the entire school convened to the gym for a recognition ceremony.  Following a performance by The Deaf Music Ensemble, remarks were delivered by Interim CEO/Superintendent Seth Bravin, student council representative Mamadou Balde, Board Co-President Dr. Kim Kurz, and alumna/former board member Claudia Gordon, Esq. Jane Moran, Special Assistant to the CEO/Superintendent, introduced the establishment of the Oscar Cohen Endowed Fund for Faculty Excellence.

Members of the boys and girls basketball teams presented Dr. Cohen with a special basketball and invited him to toss the ball for the opening tip-off of a student versus faculty/staff basketball game. Following the game, the entire school lined up along the gym hallway to cheer Dr. Cohen as he walked to the main lobby for the unveiling of a plaque in his honor. 

To donate to the Oscar Cohen Endowed Fund for Faculty Excellence, go to: https://bit.ly/GiveLex

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