Walt Whitman sophomore Victoria Isernia is collecting used children’s and teen books to donate to Hindi’s Libraries that honors the legacy of teacher Dr. Hindi Krinsky.
Victoria, who plays softball, volleyball, is co-president of Natural Helpers, and is involved in the Interact and Ambassadors clubs, has already received 650 books since August. “By donating and helping this organization,” Victoria said, “you’re not just helping our school, you’re helping all of the kids who want to read.”
Donations of new and gently used children’s and teen’s books can be made at the Walt Whitman High School main office Oct. 18. All books are donated to Hindi’s Libraries and distributed across the country to spread the love of literature with thousands of children.
Harborfields Music Students Headed to All-State Performance
Six Harborfields High School students will have the chance to perform at the NYSSMA All-State festival in December.
The students, Evangelea Andreadis, Hope Lusby, Jennifer Mittelman, Ty Ellenbogen, Angeline Miraglia and Everett Borman, were selected as some of the top students to perform a level six solo for a NYSSMA adjudicator last April.
In doing so, four of them were selected to travel to Rochester from Dec. 5 to Dec. 8 to participate in a weekend of rehearsals that culminate in a final concert at the Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre. The remaining two were selected as alternates and will be eligible to participate if another student is unable to attend.
More than 7,000 students compete statewide each year for selection to NYSSMA All-State.
Huntington Recognizes Faculty Members for Achieving Tenure
Huntington UFSD recognized 16 faculty members who recently achieved tenure appointments. A small reception and ceremony was held in the rotunda at Jack Abrams STEM Magnet School before a regular meeting of the Huntington School Board.
The group of honorees included Kathleen Acker (assistant superintendent for finance and management services), Navila Armon (social worker), Marissa Bergmann (physical education), Diana Bonilla (guidance), Sarah Buchalter (social studies), Cristina Campagnoli (elementary dual language), Allison Capewell (English), Allison Conlon (elementary), Natalia Herrera (world language), Dena Mortell (art), Amelia Saggese (science), Abigail Simon (math), Gamal Smith (assistant principal), Kim Valerio (art), Thomas Van Bell (science) and Justine Vaughans (special education).
Northport Students Learn About Distracted Driving
Suffolk County Legislator William Spencer teamed up with AT&T to bring the “It Can Wait” safe driving campaign to Northport High School on Sept. 23. Seniors learned about the dangers of distracted driving and came face to face with the consequences by watching a short documentary about a 16-year-old who lost his life to a distracted driver.
Half Hollow Hills East Student Chosen as Scholar-Artist
For more than a decade, the Long Island Arts Alliance’s Scholar-Artist Awards program has recognized students judged to be “the best of the best” on Long Island in both academics and in the arts. This year, Half Hollow Hills is proud to announce that High School East senior Emily Gershowitz was selected as a Scholar-Artist for her excellence in academics and in the area of dance. She joins 39 other students selected as Scholar-Artists or Award of Merit recipients for their skills and talents in the areas of music, visual arts, dance, theater, or media arts.
To receive this designation, students must be nominated by their school for representing the highest level of artistic excellence, submit a portfolio of their work for consideration by the selection committee, and demonstrate superior academic achievement with an un-weighted grade point average of 90 or above.
Commack Forming Anti-Vaping/Smoking Task Force
The Commack Public Schools are seeking five parents to engage with the District as parent-representatives on the District Anti-Vaping/Smoking Task Force. Interested parents should go here.