The Speakers

Carly joined the Pace community in the 4th grade. At Pace, she is a part of the literary meet team, winning two consecutive state championships in the women's solo division. Carly has received the Orkin Scholar and Renaissance Arts Awards, working diligently to find a balance between her academic and extracurricular life. Outside of Pace, Carly dedicates her time to theatre, pursuing this passion through Orbit Arts Academy. She trains 15-20 hours a week in hopes of earning a BFA in college. While she has many interests both artistic and academic, her love of the arts is truly what has shaped her as an individual. Carly would like to thank Mr. Kaufman for the opportunity to share her story as well as her family and friends who have supported her in all her endeavors, no matter how big or small.

Vivian Kohn came to Pace as a freshman. Throughout her time at Pace she has participated in both the JV, which she was captain of, and Varsity Cheer team. In addition to cheer, Vivian is also the girls lacrosse team manager. She serves as a student ambassador as well as a Peer Leader. Outside of school Vivian led a team in the Leukemia and Lymphomas student of the year program. As well as a Peer leader at her temple every Sunday morning. In her free time she enjoys traveling, spending time with family, and weekly trips to ULTA with her friends. Vivian has developed a great appreciation for her Judaism and hopes to study more about it in college. She would like to thank her family friends for always being there to support her. She would also like to say thank you to Mr. Kaufman for the opportunity to share something meaningful to her with the wider Pace community.