Athletics Hall of Fame Bios & Tribute Ads

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  Rachel Gross '04

  Trailblazers כובשי נצחון

  Soccer and Volleyball 
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  • Two-time All CIF
    2003, 2004 Soccer 
  • Two-time League MVP
    2002, 2003 Volleyball 
  • ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District Team, 2007
  • Volleyball athlete at University of Puget Sound
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  Adam Cunningham '07

  Trailblazers כובשי נצחון

  Cross Country and Track & Field 
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  • Three-time All CIF
    2006, 2007 Cross Country
    2006 Track & Field
  • Cross Country athlete at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill 
  • Three-time All-ACC in Track & Field
  • Three-time All-ACC in Cross Country

  Adam Cunningham is set to join the esteemed inaugural class of the Milken Athletics Hall of Fame, recognized for his outstanding achievements in track and field during high school. He excelled as a standout middle and long-distance runner, securing school records and league championships. Post-graduation, Adam continued his athletic pursuits at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, earning multiple all-ACC honors in cross country and track and field while obtaining degrees in Economics and Accounting. His leadership as team captain, academic achievements, and notable performances earned him recognition as UNC's scholar-athlete of the year. Presently, Adam works in the asset management industry in New York City following his illustrious athletic career.
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  Ariella Barry '12

  Legends אגדות ספורט

  Soccer and Volleyball
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  • Six-time All CIF
    2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 Volleyball
  • 2010, 2012 Soccer
  • Heritage League MVP
    2011 Volleyball
  • Soccer athlete at University of California, Davis 

  Ariella's high school journey was defined by outstanding achievements in volleyball and soccer. She shattered records, secured league championships, and left an enduring legacy at Milken. Her transition from a promising talent to a celebrated athlete showcased unwavering dedication through record-setting performances, influential team leadership, and active community engagement.

  
  

  Post-Milken, Ariella pursued academic excellence while excelling in athletics. She earned degrees from UC Davis and Kansas State, establishing herself as an overnight emergency veterinarian in Santa Barbara. Currently pursuing a Master's in Public Health at Harvard T. Chan School of Public Health, Ariella focuses on advocating for global health initiatives, bridging animal and human welfare. 
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  Amitai Afenjar '18

  Legends אגדות ספורט

  Basketball, Football, Track & Field and Volleyball
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  • CIF “Player of the Year” 2017 Basketball
  • CIF Champion 2017 Basketball
  • Basketball and Cross Country athlete at Peru State College
  • Basketball athlete at Graceland University 

  Amitai Afenjar will be joining the ranks of the esteemed athletes inducted into the inaugural class of the Milken Athletics Hall of Fame. During his time at Milken, he distinguished himself as a star player for the basketball team, achieving notable milestones such as setting school and CIF records and earning accolades in three different sports. Following his 2018 graduation, he continued his athletic pursuits at Santa Monica College, obtaining an Associate of Arts degree. Subsequently, he spent three years at Peru State College in Nebraska before transferring to Graceland University in Lamoni, Iowa, where he is currently concluding his final year.

  
  

  Amitai has played a pivotal role in propelling his current team to national recognition, contributing significantly to their status as a top 25 team in NAIA. Amitai is continuing to pursue his dream as a basketball player while working towards acquiring two degrees in Graphic Design and Digital Content Creation. He will be finishing this year off strong with the intention to play professionally in Israel.
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  2000 Boys Basketball

  Trailblazers כובשי נצחון

  • CIF Division 4A Southern Section Semi-finalists
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  Players

  Bobby Bassman ‘00

  Adam Blitz ‘00

  Daniel Daneshvar ‘00

  Daniel Greenberg ‘00

  Matthew Gurvitz ‘02

  Bobby Hendlish ‘00

  Timan Khoubian ‘00

  Jonathan Milgrom '02

  David Paletz ‘00

  Jonathan Powell ‘01

  Alex Raminfar ‘00

  Ari Witkin ‘00

  
  

  Head Coach

  Mike Whiting

  Assistant Coach 

  Michael Burnett
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  2007 Girls Basketball

  Trailblazers כובשי נצחון
  

  • CIF Division 5A Southern Section Semi-finalists
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  Players

  Ilana Dreicer ‘08

  Rebecca Finkel ‘07

  Whitney Ghodsian ‘10

  Kimberly Hakim ‘10

  Chanel Halimi ‘07

  Samantha Klein ‘07

  Jacqueline Lowy ‘07

  Jennifer Malka ‘08

  Gabriella Namvar ‘07

  Jessica Sabbah ‘08

  Alisa Surowitz ‘07

  Samantha Weiner ‘08

  
  

  Head Coach

  Barbara “Ivy” Iversen

  Assistant Coach

  Danny Hizami
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  2010 Girls Volleyball

  Legends אגדות ספורט
  

  • CIF Division 5 Southern Section Semi-finalists
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  Players

  Ariella Barry ‘12

  Bronte Dardashty ‘11

  Lindsey Davidson ‘11

  Shannon Gabay ‘11

  Sydney Gebroe ‘13

  Shaida Hiekali ‘11

  Leigh Jacobson ‘12

  Gabriela Kohn ‘13

  Talia Myers ‘11

  Shaynee Rosen ‘14

  Jordyn Schiff ’13

  Elyssa Schlossberg ‘11

  Cydney Shorkend ‘11

  Shannon Younessi ‘12

  
  

  Head Coach 

  Lisa Steenport

  Assistant Coach 

  Tania Morosan
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  2017 Boys Basketball

  Legends אגדות ספורט
  

  • CIF Division 4 Southern Section Champions 
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  Players

  Amitai Afenjar ‘18

  Adam Aframian ‘17

  Joshua Afshani ‘18

  Ryan Ghodsian ‘17

  Aaron Harouni ‘18

  Ethan Harouni 

  Doron Matian ‘18

  Joshua Miller ‘17

  Brian Pearlman ‘17

  Kyler Shohed ‘17

  Daniel Solomon ‘17

  Idan Yohanan ‘17

  Kian Zar ‘17

  
  

  Head Coach 

  Mike Whiting

  Assistant Coaches  

  Todd Brandberg

  Danny Herold

  Alan Mont
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  Lisa Steenport

  Excellence in Coaching מצוינות בהדרכה
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  • Nine-time League Volleyball “Coach of the Year”  
  • Nine Volleyball League Championships 
  • CIF Semi-finalists 2008, 2010 Volleyball
  • Coached seven All CIF Volleyball players to 11 awards   
  • Middle School Athletic Director since 2005

  Lisa Steenport, an integral part of Milken since 1996, currently serves as the Middle School Athletic Director, Division 6-8 Physical Education Teacher, and Grade 8 Advisor. Additionally, she is the Head Girls Varsity Volleyball Coach for High School and Middle School teams, and Program Director for the entire girls' volleyball program. Lisa has initiated several impactful programs including the Dig Pink Volleyball tournaments, raising over $20,000 for metastatic breast cancer research. Beyond her professional dedication, she is a Green Bay Packers shareholder, and her coaching pinnacle was leading her 12U club team to gold at the 2014 USVBA Junior Volleyball National Championships. 
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  Barbara "Ivy" Iversen

  Wildcat Leadership מנהיגות ווילדקט
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  • Nine-time League Basketball “Coach of the Year” 
  • Aquatic Director, 2006-2010
  • Associate Athletic Director & Physical Education Department Chair, 2010-2012
  • Upper School Athletic Director since 2012

  Coach Ivy's coaching prowess is evident in her notable achievements, particularly in leading the highly skilled and successful Girls' Basketball Team. Beyond her coaching responsibilities, Ivy has excelled in additional roles such as Physical Education teacher and advisor. Emphasizing the significance of physical activity, she has observed the growth of students over their years at Milken. Coach Ivy's outstanding accomplishments and enduring impact distinctly characterize her time at Milken.