West Chester BBYO
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West Chester Sondra B. Moore BBYO #5206 is a BBYO (co-ed) chapter in Central Region East #34. West Chester BBYO is the largest co-ed chapter in CRE, and the fifth largest chapter in the region overall (after Wilmington and Allentown AZA and BBG). West Chester is known for its spirit and strong leadership.
Advisers:
- Marla King
- Boaz Hirshberg
- Allie Proko (Adviser in Training)
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Chapter History
Sondra B. Moore West Chester BBYO #5206 was founded approximately 40 years ago.The chapter was named after a community member who died in childhood of cancer.
Advised for many years by Maurice Linnette, the chapter grew to become one of the strongest in the nation, with members taking many regional positions and even helping to write Stand Together (former chapter Godol and regional Moreh, Larry Neil). As the chapter moved into the 21st century, major changes occurred. First of all, there was a massive growth in the Jewish population of Chester County, leading to the establishment of a new synagogue, the third in the area. Secondly, 2 synagogues, including Kesher Israel, started USY chapters. Kesher Israel USY and West Chester BBYO planned a few yearly events together, mostly joining in 'Left Over Turkey' overnight programs.
The mascot and logo have been switched several times over the years, the most recognized currently is the Cows (specifically 'Moourice').Sondra B. Moore BBYO #5206 colors were light blue and white. With the 2013 split, there has yet to be new mascots and chapter colors.
In addition, growth within the chapter caused its board to decide to create two boards, one AZA and one BBG, for the chapter to get it ready to split. Replicating the style of Allentown and Wilmington, West Chester began to expand in leadership and size.
In 2013, the long anticipated split transpired; this will be the second time Sondra B. Moore BBYO bifurcated.
West Chester BBYO won International Chapter of the Year for 2010-2011 and the Division 1 Spirit Stick at Tournies of 2010 and 2012
Sondra B. Moore BBG(13-14)
- N'siah: Nicki Hagarty (2015)
- S'ganit: Nitzan Hirshberg (2015)
- Morah: Alyson Grobman (2015)
- Mazkirah: Brianna Zak (2015)
- Sh'licha: Samantha Morrow (2014)
- Madricha: Melissa Chesnick (2014)
Sondra B. Moore AZA(13-14)
- Godol: Jason Levin(2015)
- S'gan: Heath Morrison(2015)
- Moreh: Jason Atlas (2015)
- Mazkir: Jacob Katz- Boyd(2014)
- Schliach: Ari Pikounis (2016)
- Gisbor: Ben Schiller (2016)
- Kohen HaGadol: Yonatan Hirshberg(2014)
90's kids Chapter Board (12-13)
- N'siah: Melissa Chesnick(2014)
- S'gan: Yonatan Hirshberg (2014)
- S'ganit: Hannah Levin (2014)
- Moreh: Jason Atlas (2015)
- Morah: Nicki Hagarty (2015)
- Mazkirah: Samantha Morrow (2014)
- Sh'licha: Nitzan Hirshberg (2015)
- Gizbor: Jason Levin (2015)
- Kohen Godol: Brett Krasner (2013)
