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Senior Chika Akazi earns track championship titles
Senior Chika Akazi ended her stellar track career at Uniondale High School with a bang, including winning the 100-meter hurdles at the New York State Outdoor Track and Field Championships on June 8. She finished the race with a time of 14.07 seconds. “It was truly a blessing from God,...
African American drum band at Queens school performs at graduation ceremony
"D-Limits," an African American drum band from the Eagle Academy for Young Men of southeast Queens, performed at their school's graduation ceremony Tuesday morning at the Greater Allen AME Church on Merrick Boulevard in Jamaica. Charter Spectrum, along with AXS TV, donated $10,000 to the band and to Eagle Academy's...
Hollywood glamour at Ward Melville High School’s senior prom
On the evening of June 25, Ward Melville High School transformed into a scene straight out of Hollywood for its highly anticipated senior prom. The event, held at the lavishly decorated high school, was a night of glitz and glamour, where students walked the red carpet and enjoyed an evening of unforgettable memories.
At Park Avenue School, field day filled with excitement
The sun was shining and the energy was high for field day at Park Avenue Elementary School in the North Bellmore School District on June 7. Donning their blue and white T-shirts, students competed in various activities on the back field during a day that was filled with school pride.
Great Neck Public Schools Class Of 2024
Great Neck Public Schools celebrated the class of 2024 this week. The village school held their commencement on June 24, while John L. Miller-Great Neck North High School and William A. Shine-Great Neck South High School held their ceremonies at the Tilles Center on the Long Island University C.W. Post campus June 25.
Locust Valley seniors invade Normandy for 80th D-Day anniversary
Six Locust Valley High School seniors made a remarkable journey to Normandy, France, earlier this month to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day invasion. Matthew Borruso, Sonny Consolazio, Michael DiLorenzo, Riley Haas, Spiro Lampoutis and Kelsey Neves were chosen for the trip after submitting essays and poems that reflected their appreciation for the sacrifices made by thousands of brave young men on June 6, 1944.
Kelsey Neves is Locust Valley High School’s salutatorian for 2024
Kelsey Neves, a student with a passion for English and social studies, is the salutatorian of Locust Valley High School’s Class of 2024. Neves’s achievement is a testament to her dedication and hard work throughout her academic career. Neves, who will attend Hofstra University in the fall, plans...
Presenting The Class Of 2024
Over the past few weeks, high schools across the country have been celebrating the graduating class of 2024. Here are some highlights from graduation ceremonies in the Nassau Illustrated News coverage area:. Mineola High School. On June 22, students from Mineola High School graduated at the Tilles Center. The class...
Plainview-Old Bethpage students take home media awards
Several students in the POBJFK High School TV Media Program, took home trophies and an honorable mention certificate at the 2024 BASH Broadcast Awards, held At Hofstra University. The all-day event, which took place on May 21st, saw nearly 1,000 students from fifty school districts across Long Island and Westchester Counties, competing against one another in multiple categories.
Chabad of Merrick-Bellmore-Wantagh celebrates pre-K graduates in uplifting ceremony
The Chabad Center for Jewish Life of celebrated graduates of Alan & Tatyana Forman Early Jewish Learning Center with a ceremony on June 17 athe Brookside School in North Merrick. The ceremony consisted of music, prayer, guest speakers and individual recognition for each young student celebrating this major accomplishment. The...
Farmingdale State College Announces New President
Farmingdale State College (FSC) today announced Dr. Robert S. Prezant has been appointed by the SUNY Board of Trustees to serve as the 10th President of the College, effective August 14, 2024. He will succeed President John S. Nader, PhD, who announced his retirement last year. “I am both humbled...
Congratulations to South Woods Middle School Class of 2024
South Woods Middle School sent 240 graduates off to Syosset High School during a moving up ceremony on Tuesday, June 18th. The ceremony was held in the Syosset High School gym. Graduates Kelsie Chin and Sophia Staller served as the Masters of Ceremony. A recording of the South Woods Select Chorus rendition of the Star Spangled Banner kicked off the ceremony, followed by the pledge of allegiance led by Maggie Fennell and Drew Smiler. Speakers included Board of Education Trustee Susan Falkove, Superintendent Dr. Thomas Rogers, and Principal Michelle Burget. Graduates Savi Mehta and Blake Schoenberg also offered reflections to their class.
Herricks Students Graduate
The Herricks High School senior class has graduated, joining Roslyn High School and Henry Viscardi School’s Class of 2024 graduates who graduated last week. Joan Keegan, Principal of Herricks High School led the June 25, 2024 ceremony. Senior Madilyn Silverman led the audience in singing the National Anthem after the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance, led by seniors Ava Lorenzana and Camryn Larock.
Manhasset Public Schools Graduates Class Of 2024
On June 21, Manhasset Public Schools celebrated the graduation of the class of 2024. Under a blue sky, the students crossed the stage and entered the next chapter of their lives. Among the speakers was Salutatorian Kate Wede. She mentioned how her class was affected by the pandemic and emerged...
Dr. Deborah Wortham retires after transforming Roosevelt School District with visionary leadership
In a dedicated career spanning decades, Dr. Deborah Wortham has left an indelible mark on the field of education. As she prepares to retire from her role as Superintendent of Roosevelt School District, it’s an opportune time to look back at a storied and highly successful run leading the district.
Celebrating Grads Of 2024
Our students have officially graduated! The Class of 2024 was recognized late last month for the culmination of years of hard work and dedication to its studies. Congratulations to all Observer grads!. Bethpage. Bethpage High Schoolers donned their caps and gowns on Wednesday, July 26 for the school’s 69th commencement...
Guest artist presents workshop at POB Middle School
Plainview-Old Bethpage Middle School was thrilled to host a guest artist from the Huntington Arts Council on June 12, as part of the district’s ongoing partnership with the Council through their Journey Program. The visiting artist, Oksana Danziger, conducted a workshop titled, “Felting: History and Tradition from Siberia,” where students learned and practiced the art of mino (“nuno”) felting.
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