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Look Out World, 12-year-old ‘Progidy’Graduates from High School and Heads to College for Double Major
12-year-old Suborno Bari has graduated from high school, completing just grades 10 and 12 when all was said and done, skipping 5th, 6th, 7th, 9th, and 11th grades in the process. He is the youngest-ever scholar to graduate from Malverne High School in Malverne, New York, but despite his stratospheric...
Foundation Honors 2024 Ben Farnan Scholarship Recipients
This past Tuesday evening, the Tribute and Honor Foundation proudly presented the 2024 Ben Farnan Scholarships to Glen Cove High School graduates Mark LaRocca and Ruben Martinez. These outstanding individuals, who have committed to serving their country by joining the military, were each honored with a $1,000 scholarship from the Foundation in acknowledgment of their commitment and patriotism. The award ceremony, emphasizing the importance of community and service, was a touching event attended by many dignitaries and community leaders.
New texts show Columbia deans mocked Jewish students over antisemitism concerns: ‘Comes from such a place of privilege’
Columbia University deans accused Jewish students of asserting “privilege” — and mocked them for needing a place to “huddle” to avoid antisemitism and harassment on campus, new text messages released Tuesday show. Associate deans Josef Sorett, Susan Chang-Kim, Matthew Patashnick and Cristen Kromm exchanged the dismissive and derisive texts while seated in the audience of a May 31 alumni event about Jewish life on campus, which were released in full by the House Education Committee. “Laying the case to expand physical space! They will have their own dorm soon,” said Patashnick, associate dean for student and family support, in one message, prompting...
Hicksville Middle School students celebrate moving up
Hicksville Middle School eighth graders celebrated their advancement to high school with a strolling celebration on June 26 on the front lawn of the school. The event kicked off with Hicksville Middle School Assistant Principal Vinh Nguyen-Horan welcoming students and families and wishing them good luck as they continue their educational journey.
Saying Goodbye to the Bronx Science Senior Class of 2024
The quintessential high school experience revolves around the rigorous courses you dwell over all night, the various clubs and sports you participate in, and the friends you make along this riveting journey. Four years is a long time… And for Bronx Science’s Class of 2024, this high school experience has now come to an end.
Supporting An Inclusive Playground At East Lake In Massapequa
Striving to make the playground more inclusive for all students at East Lake Elementary School in the Massapequa School District, the debut of a say and play board was the culmination of months of planning by administrators, faculty and staff. The large board, adjacent to the playground, was customized for...
Hicksville High School celebrates the Class of 2024
Hicksville High School graduates made their way to the school’s athletic field on June 22 as “Pomp and Circumstance” played and cheers from family and friends filled the air. The commencement ceremony kicked off with the Pledge of Allegiance. Principal Raymond Williams was the first to welcome...
Division Avenue High School Class of 2024 crosses the stage
More than a decade of lessons, achievements and connections were represented in a single unforgettable moment as the Division Avenue High School Class of 2024 crossed the stage and became graduates at the Hofstra University David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex on June 22. Cheers rang out from the...
Work to start this month at St. Agnes
Work on the forthcoming 659-seat public high school at the site of the former St. Agnes Academic High School in College Point is set to begin early this month, the School Construction Authority said in a letter to community members last Thursday. In the letter, a copy of which was...
Oceanside’s John Punnachalil wins Camden Conference essay contest
“The government of India would be wise to study the words of this year's winners of the Bill Taylor Essay Contest: John Punnachalil of Oceanside High School, Artur Savchii of Gould Academy, and Shreyassu Handral of Brewer High School,” said Camden Conference, in a news release. The essays, based...
RVC schools celebrate moving up day
Moving up day is a time-honored tradition in the Rockville Centre School District that signifies a pivotal moment in a student’s academic progress as they “move up” from one school to the next. Students in the eighth-grade class at South Side Middle School celebrated the next phase...
Parents Honored by East Williston Board of Education
The East Williston Board of Education and administrators recognized several parents for their outstanding work and involvement with the PTO throughout the school year. During the June 10 meeting, they expressed their gratitude towards Margarita Daskalakis, Corrin Dunn, Cristina Kennedy, Susan Marasco, Michelle Mazur-Groskopf, Sarah Mizrahi, Amy Nizzo, Sharon Piscopia, Bernadette Quinn, Chuck Santarelli and Jessica Whitehill. The district is grateful for all they do, recognizing that their contributions extend far beyond the confines of the classroom, impacting the lives of every child and family. Their unwavering commitment, whether through organizing events, fundraising or providing essential resources, has left an indelible mark on the school community.
Herricks High School Spring Sports Wrap-Up
Here is your wrap-up to Herricks Highlander Spring Sports 2024. It’s been a little while since the Highlander’s baseball team made the playoffs and unfortunately, this year was no different. The boys went 2-13 in league games, there were some ugly games, but this team can be competitive next year. A lot of great underclassmen talent is on its way up and the returning players should help this team win some games next season.
Theone Rinaudo Closes the Curtain on Teaching
Chemistry teacher Theone Rinaudo is retiring after teaching for 25 years in the Jericho School District and 40 years in her career. Prior to teaching at Jericho, Ms. Rinaudo taught for 10 years at H. Frank Carey High School and 5 years at St. Andrews. Ms. Rinaudo said that initially...
JFK High School holds commencement for Class of 2024
On June 23, Plainview-Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy High School celebrated its 33rd annual commencement ceremony at Hofstra University’s David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Center. Dressed in blue caps and gowns, the senior class marched onto the floor as the symphonic band performed “Pomp and Circumstance,” under the direction of Mr. Brian Carter.
Suffolk Legislator Tom Donnelly Honors Scholarship Recipients
Suffolk County Legislator Tom Donnelly (D-Deer Park) recently presented County Proclamations to three graduating seniors who were recipients of the competitive Deer Park Sons of Italy, Constantino Brumidi Lodge Scholarship Awards. The Constantino Brumidi Lodge #2211 in Deer Park is a community organization dedicated to promoting Italian culture, heritage, and...
Superintendent Appoints Lauren Bird Assistant Principal at Cos Cob School
Greenwich Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Toni Jones today announced the appointment of Mrs. Lauren Bird as assistant principal at Cos Cob School, effective immediately. She will assist Principal Kerry Gavin supporting the entire Cos Cob community, aiding in the development and achievement of school goals and objectives, while advocating on behalf of all students.
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