Otto Kahn Awards Salute Art Students

Eight students who plan to pursue an education in the arts were honored with Otto Kahn Awards at Oheka Castle Wednesday. Friends of Oheka said the students received $3,000 each. They are: Victoria Befumo, Huntington High School Fern Brazeau, Walt Whitman High School Anabelle Bryant, Read More …

Young Voices: Podcast Examines Mental Health Concerns

  Student Ceci Lucia talks about mental health issues in a podcast produced by Cold Spring Harbor High School students. Lucia, 14, notes that coming out of the Covid-19 epidemic, students are reporting more challenges with the state of their mental health. She also hosts Read More …

Schools: National Merit Finalists; Student Awards

Freshmen Charlotte “Charlie” Cassatto and Wynne Franciscovich are headed to the National History Day Long Island regional finals on  March 26 after finishing in first place at Huntington High School for their group exhibit project titled “Planned Parenthood Healthcare for All: A Frontier in Sex Read More …

Students Collect ‘Hunting-Tony’ Honors

Students from Huntington high schools were recently awarded “Hunting-Tonys,” for their work in plays and musicals. The awards were given out at a ceremony at Huntington High School. The Hunting-Tony Awards”  originated in 2011 by Huntington resident Joyce Ianniciello honor the casts, crews, and school Read More …

Otto Kahn Scholarship Award Winners Announced

Friends of OHEKA recently announced the winners of the 2019 Otto Kahn Awards,  named in honor of the philanthropist and original owner of OHEKA castle. The award has been given to five high school students who will receive $3,500 scholarships to continue their education in Read More …