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Senior Awards

AT THE EUGENE ORLOFF AUDITORIUM AT HIGH SCHOOL EAST

Thursday, May 31, 2018 7:00 pm

Senior Awards Ceremony Program Pledge of Allegiance Mr. Patrick Rendon, Assistant Principal The “Star Spangled Banner” Performed by the Cross Campus Chamber Choir Welcome Mr. Patrick Rendon, Assistant Principal Presentation of Citizenship Awards Presentation of Community Service Awards Presentation of Merit Awards Presentation of Department Awards Half Hollow Hills Coordinators & Directors Presentation of Principal’s Awards Dr. Milton K. Strong, Principal Closing Remarks Dr. Milton K. Strong, Principal

Reception to Follow in the Lobby

Presenters Ms. Anne Marie Marrone Caliendo Assistant Superintendent Finance & Facilities Ms. Lori Campbell Coordinator of World Language and ESL Mr. Robert Citrano Director of Guidance Mr. Ian Dunst Director of Mathematics Mr. Christian Fogarazzo Director of Science Mr. Brett Kindelmann Assistant Principal Dr. Darlene Lilla Director of Music and Fine Arts Ms. Lorraine Lupinskie Director of Social Studies Ms. Michelle Melfi Coordinator of High School Special Education Mr. Patrick Murphy Director of Health, Physical Education and Family & Consumer Science Mr. Paul Perskin Assistant Principal Ms. Jolynn Sapia Director of Business and Instructional Computing Dr. Milton K. Strong Principal Ms. Naimah Trotter Assistant Principal

Citizenship, Community Service & Merit Awards Legislator Susan A. Berland “Overcoming Challenges” Award…………………….…………Evan Gardner & Sam Rosken Presented to a student who has overcome some adversity but who has continued with his/her education despite this difficulty.

Presented by Legislator Susan A. Berland

Legislator Tom Donnelly Citizenship Award……………………………….……Aidan Mallon Presented to a student of good character who gives of him or herself working for the betterment of the school and/or the community.

Presented by a representative from Legislator Tom Donnelly’s Office

Association of Suffolk Business Officials (ASBO) Award…………..……Richard Rappaport Presented to a student who achieved an average of eighty-five or higher, will be attending a four year college, and will major in Business.

Presented by Ms. Anne Marie Marrone Caliendo

U.S. Marine Corps Scholastic Excellence Award……………….………..Kendall Nero-Clark Presented to a student who exhibits strong character, concern for their community and is a role model for his/her peers.

Presented by Sergeant Jeff Silentwalker

U.S. Marine Corps Semper Fidelis Award for Musical Excellence……………Logan Samuel Presented to a student for achievement in band.

Presented by Sergeant Jeff Silentwalker

U.S. Marine Corps Distinguished Athlete Award……………….………….……..Ryan Doran Presented to a student for achievement in athletics.

Presented by Sergeant Jeff Silentwalker

Martin A. Kessler VFW Post 2912 High School Patriot Scholarship Award…………………………………………..Drew Martin Presented to a young man or woman who after high school will be pursuing a career with the various Armed Forces of the United States. This award is in recognition of their endeavor to uphold the highest standards as a citizen and as a uniformed member of our military. The award honors their commitment and desire to assist in their endeavor to protect and serve the Greatest Nation on Earth.

Presented by Commander Fernando Santiago

American Legion Post 360 Citizenship Award………………….Aidan Mallon & Julia Raziel Presented to students who exhibit leadership and responsible citizenship in the school and community.

Presented by Mr. Walter Scally

Citizenship, Community Service & Merit Awards American Legion Post 360 Music Award………..….…..Haley Goodwin & Jeremy Grafstein Awarded to students with superior dedication, leadership, and service in all areas of the music department.

Presented by Mr. Walter Scally

Tom Collins/Chris Panatier 9/11 Memorial Scholarship Award……………….………..Matthew Barbery & Sonia Nelson Presented to students who demonstrate strong leadership skills and who promote a positive “can do” attitude. These students must also possess a strong sense of integrity and compassion.

Presented by Mr. Tom LaCascia

Michael S. Bloomberg Memorial Scholarship Award………..…………….Matthew Barbery Presented to an outstanding male soccer player.

Presented by Ms. Ava Bloomberg

John Paul Giacalone Humanitarian Memorial Scholarship Award.……..…Lauren Kornfeld Presented to a student with the following qualifications: high academic standards, respect for his/her peers and teachers, the desire to share knowledge, and a deep appreciation for the value of all people.

Presented by Ms. Rosanna Giacalone Krekel

Half Hollow Hills PTA Council Scholarship Award……….………………………..Brandon Dalia, Matthew Barbery, Zachary Cosentino, Evan Gardner, Nicole Geraci, Alexa Schwartz, Emma Petruzzelli & Tyrese Gardner Presented by Ms. Nina Cunningham

High School East PTSA Citizenship Award…..…..………………………..Matthew Barbery, Emma Celt, Brandon Dalia, Aidan MallonEmma Petruzzelli Presented by Ms. Karen Petruzzelli

Chestnut Hill PTA Citizenship Award……………………………………..Elizabeth Diamond Presented by Mr. Brett Kindelmann

Paumanok PTA Citizenship Award…………………………Zachary Cosentino & Emma Celt Presented by Mr. Brett Kindelmann

Signal Hill PTA Citizenship Award…………………………Brandon Dalia & Jack Lehmann Presented by Mr. Brett Kindelmann

Sunquam PTA Citizenship Award…………………….Emma Petruzzelli & Marley Jacobson Presented by Mr. Brett Kindelmann

Citizenship, Community Service & Merit Awards Principal James J. McCaffrey Scholarship Award……………………………………..Jonah Im Presented to a graduating senior who has demonstrated exceptional leadership skills and possesses impeccable integrity.

Presented by Mr. Brett Kindelmann

Town of Babylon Anti-Bias Task Force “Student of the Year” Award……….…..Faith Quashie Presented to a student who has demonstrated a positive and caring attitude towards others and has actively participated in school and community endeavors and activities that contribute to conflict resolution, peace-making and tolerance for others.

Presented by Mr. Brett Kindelmann

Town of Babylon Community Service Citizenship Proclamation Award……………………….…………………….…..Bradley Shanker Presented to a student who has actively participated in at least two community related activities or charitable events during his/her senior year, has shown community leadership, and has been active in student government or has been an officer of another school function.

Presented by Mr. Brett Kindelmann

Congressman Thomas Suozzi Congressional Certificate of Merit……..…Stephanie Liebowitz Presented to a student who excels academically and has also demonstrated an interest in American History and Politics.

Presented by Mr. Brett Kindelmann

The Bible Korean United Methodist Church Citizenship Award……….………………….…….Marc Novak & Esther Son Presented to a student who has demonstrated academic excellence, a positive and caring attitude towards others and has actively participated in endeavors and activities that contribute to peacemaking and tolerance for others. The student should be a multicultural oriented individual who displays these qualities both in and outside the classroom.

Presented by Pastor Chong Kim

Tyler's Magical Rainbow Foundation Scholarship Award in Memory of Tyler SooHoo…………….………………..…Mark Muratore Presented to a student who has outstanding community service or has been dealing with a personal hardship. They will also be attending a 4 year college/university.

Presented by the SooHoo Family

Daughters of the American Revolution Award……….…………..……………Caroline Johnson Presented to a student who demonstrated the highest level of commitment to school and community in American History and Government and who participated actively in civic affairs.

Presented by Ms. Lorraine Lupinskie

Sons of the American Revolution Award……………..………………………………Joshua Feig Presented to a student with the highest average in AP American History.

Presented by Ms. Lorraine Lupinskie

Citizenship, Community Service & Merit Awards Senator John J. Flanagan Government Achievement Award…………………..Alix Rosenberg Presented to a student who demonstrated excellence in the discipline of social studies, completed an outstanding project in government or civic affairs, and/or made a related contribution to their community.

Presented by Ms. Lorraine Lupinskie

The Rechler Equity Partners Excellence in Science Scholarship Award………..…Nikita Shah Presented to a student who has demonstrated excellence in science.

Presented by Mr. Christian Fogarazzo

Kevin McGuire Half Hollow Hills Teachers Association Scholarship Award…………………Anthony Amorello & Marc Amorello Awarded to a graduating senior who demonstrates strong academics, extra-curricular activities, and who is worthy of a grant to pursue college studies.

Presented by Ms. Debra Rothar

Irene Goodman Memorial Scholarship Award………………………………………..…Nia Mays The Mothers Club of Wheatley Heights awards a scholarship to a qualified graduating senior of African American and/or Caribbean descent, who has exemplified community involvement, kindness to others, sound moral judgment, educational strength and perseverance. These are the attributes that were brought to life by member Irene Goodman, whose memory this scholarship honors.

Presented by Ms. Barbara Kearse

Cody L. Byrnes Memorial Foundation Scholarship Award………………………………..…Zachary Berlin & Ryan Doran Presented to two student athletes that have demonstrated excellent sportsmanship and dedication while persevering through a personal hardship.

Presented by Staff Sergeant Casey Byrnes

Providing Outstanding Students Scholarships & Encouragement (P.O.S.S.E.) Award in Memory of Matt Scarpati………..…..…Zachary Berlin & Ryan Doran Presented to an outstanding male senior who has high moral character, school spirit, respect for his peers, underclassmen and teachers and makes Half Hollow Hills a better place by his participation in academics, varsity soccer and/or lacrosse in his junior and senior years, and other activities.

Presented by Mr. Dan Silver

Huntington Boys Club Soccer Scholarship Award……..Matthew Barbery & Emma Schleimer Presented to a boy and a girl who have achieved high academic standards and have a passion for soccer.

Presented by Mr. Paul Perskin

Citizenship, Community Service & Merit Awards The HHH Youth Football League Scholarship Award…………………………Ernesto Mitchell Presented to a college bound football player who demonstrates qualities synonymous with both Mrs. Greenspan and Hills PRIDE football.

That is pride in one’s self, leadership, loyalty and honor.

Presented by Mr. Paul Perskin

Spartans Basketball League Student-Athlete Award……………………..…..……Megan Lulley Presented to a senior who has dedicated himself or herself to both athletics and academics for four years.

Presented by Mr. Paul Perskin

Tobias Harris Athletic Scholarship Award…………………………………………Jessie Maurer Presented to a student who plans to pursue athletics at a Division II or III college.

Presented by Mr. Paul Perskin

“Sisters for Sisters” Tyson Real Estate Scholarship Award….………..…Shelby Donald, Ernesto Mitchell & Jade Powell Presented to a student who demonstrates involvement in community, volunteerism and academic achievement.

Presented by Mr. Paul Perskin

Robert Domozych Memorial Scholarship Award……………………………..…Matthew Hogan This award is presented to a young man who has a love for baseball, is an excellent player, an academic scholar and a responsible citizen.

Presented by Mr. Paul Perskin

High School East Music Education Award………………………………………..Joseph Malone Presented by Dr. Darlene Lilla

High School East Music Scholar Award………………………………………..…Andrew Dircks Presented by Dr. Darlene Lilla

New York State Council of Administrators of Music Education Award (N.Y.S.C.A.M.E.)…………………………………………Faith Quashie Presented to a student who will be continuing his/her musical studies.

Presented by Dr. Darlene Lilla

Suffolk County Music Educators Association Award (S.C.M.E.A.)……………..Angela Bracco Presented to a student who has exemplified outstanding character and musicality in his/her high school music program.

Presented by Dr. Darlene Lilla

David Joshua Berg Memorial Scholarship Award…………………………………………..Joseph Malone & Jeremy Grafstein Awarded to a graduating senior with an interest in athletics and/or music and has demonstrated high moral character/integrity, respect of peers and is worthy of a grant for college.

Presented by Dr. Darlene Lilla

Citizenship, Community Service & Merit Awards Association of Long Island Vocational Educators of Western Suffolk BOCES (A.L.I.V.E.) Award……………………………………Anthony Phipps Presented by Western Suffolk BOCES to a student who has shown outstanding academic performance, attendance, community service, and achievement in an area of study at BOCES. Presented by Ms. Michelle Melfi

Crestwood Country Day School Award………………………………………Guadalupe Pedraza Presented to a student in recognition of his/her perseverance and successful completion of a Regents diploma, with honor roll status.

Presented by Ms. Michelle Melfi

Half Hollow Hills Special Work Program Award…………………………..Guadalupe Pedraza Presented to a senior who has shown outstanding effort in working with and for others and who presents a positive attitude in his/her work ethic.

Presented by Ms. Michelle Melfi

Nate Chereskin Memorial Scholarship Award………………………………………Ryan Patrick Presented to a graduating senior who excelled in academics and vocational training.

Presented by Ms. Michele Melfi

Stephen D. Gosman Memorial Scholarship Award……….……………………..Elijah Morrison Presented to a student for academic excellence, personal integrity, and participation in school sports.

Presented by Ms. Michelle Melfi

Terri Shames Memorial Scholarship Award……………………………………..…Ilyssa Rosken Presented to a senior who exemplifies the characteristics of achievement and hard work.

Presented by Ms. Michelle Melfi

SEPTA Rising Stars Scholarship Award…………………………….Taylor Cohen & Julia Davi Presented to a student who has demonstrated a sense of responsibility and good citizenship, while remaining goal orientated.

Presented by Ms. Caryl Deiches & Maria Perisa

Todd Grayson Memorial Scholarship Award……………………………………….….Emma Celt Presented to a graduating senior who is actively involved as a member of the editorial staff of the literary magazine Pegasus.

Presented by the Grayson Family

George Wagenberg Memorial Scholarship……………………………………………Alexi Braun Presented to a student or students who is kindhearted, friendly, sensitive to the needs of others and has strong family values. These students must also demonstrate curiosity, a passion for learning, a love of sports and courage in the face of adversity Presented by the Wagenberg Family

Citizenship, Community Service & Merit Awards Edward Oberlies Memorial Scholarship………………………….………………..Sydney Levine Awarded to a student who is considering entering the field of education and who exhibits the strength of character and dedication which were the hallmarks of the teacher for whom the scholarship is named.

Presented by Ms. Naimah Trotter

Half Hollow Hills Monitors Association Scholarship Award………………….Joseph Malone Presented to a deserving senior seeking to obtain a higher education.

Presented by Ms. Naimah Trotter

New York State Office of the State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Achievement Award………………………………………….……Aditi Patil Presented to a student in recognition of hard work, dedication to academic excellence and civic commitment.

Presented by Ms. Naimah Trotter

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone Public Service Award……..………..Lauren Kornfeld Presented to a student who best exemplifies a commitment to academics and the community.

Presented by Ms. Naimah Trotter

Long Island Blood Services Scholarship Award……………………………….…Jake Cresciullo Presented to a student who demonstrated leadership in the Long Island Blood Drives.

Presented by Ms. Naimah Trotter

The Lifetouch Yearbook Scholarship Award…………………………………Gabrielle Gonzalez, Chloe Sisselman & Emily Sokobin This award is presented to a student who exemplifies leadership, organizational and planning skills. This student is responsible for the overall production, distribution and sale of the annual yearbook. This student has trained and supervised a team of students to design, write, photograph and edit the yearbook.

Presented by Ms. Naimah Trotter

Barbara Cardea Weissmann Memorial Scholarship Award…………….………..Shivani Mishra Presented to a senior who has shown enthusiasm for, commitment to, and high achievement in French language and culture.

Presented by Ms. Lori Campbell

African American Student Organization Award (A.A.S.O.)….……..……………..Annabelle Abelard & Emanie Campbell Presented to a well–rounded college-bound student who demonstrates outstanding academic performance, exceptional character, and a commitment to excellence in all their endeavors.

This student has been a model citizen at H.S. East and in their community.

Presented by Mr. Robert Citrano

Citizenship, Community Service & Merit Awards SCOPE Scholarship Award……………………………………………………….Promyse Garvin Presented by Mr. Robert Citrano

Aviva Bershaw Memorial Scholarship Award………………………………….…Nicole Jackson Awarded to a senior who demonstrates characteristics of the “unsung hero”selflessness, random acts of kindness and authentic compassion towards others.

Presented by Mr. Robert Citrano

Steven M. Perez Foundation Scholarship Award………………………………..…Lucas Barkin Presented to a student that has been affected directly or indirectly by cancer.

Presented by Mr. Robert Citrano

H. Russell Carll Memorial Scholarship Award……………..…Emanie Campbell & Alina Chen Awarded to a student or students who are worthy of a grant to pursue college studies.

Presented by Mr. Brett Kindelmann

Aram R. Chowdhury Memorial Scholarship Award………..………………….Samantha Moody Presented to a deserving senior who enrolled in college, has been active in community service and peer leadership in promoting responsible decision making regarding teen driving, alcohol and drugs.

Presented by Mr. Brett Kindelmann

Joseph Donald Peragine Memorial Scholarship Award………………………….Yashiya Minor Presented to a collegebound student who demonstrates a passion for the sport of wrestling and has a respect for his educators.

Presented by Mr. Brett Kindelmann

The Suzanne Engelthaler Memorial Scholarship Award…………………………..…Emma Celt Presented to a graduating female student interested in pursuing a career in elementary education.

Extra consideration was given to a student who attended Paumanok Elementary School.

Presented by Mr. Gary Engenthaler

Michelle Julien Memorial Scholarship Award………………………………..……Emily Disman Presented to a student who is interested in writing as a career or as an avocation and who is worthy of a grant to pursue college studies.

Presented by a member of the Julien Family

Frank Bragoli Memorial Scholarship Award……………………Ethan Homler & Lauren Fogel Presented to a senior male and female student who have demonstrated outstanding soccer ability and scholastic achievement.

Presented by Mr. Paul Perskin

The Joseph Toles Foundation Scholarship Award……………………….………Tyrese Gardner Presented to a student who has overcome adversity through self-reliance and demonstrated involvement in school and community Presented by Mr. Paul Perskin

Citizenship, Community Service & Merit Awards The Daniel Michaels Memorial Scholarship Award…..………………….………..Jordan Alicea Presented to a college bound student who is not the MVP or strongest team member and may not even be a varsity wrestler; however he has demonstrated a passion for wrestling and improvement in the sport over time. He exhibits qualities of compassion, caring and good sportsmanship. He is always willing to lend a hand to help coaches/teammates and goes above and beyond what is expected of him.

Presented by Mr. Paul Perskin

Kenneth Michael Graff Jr. Memorial Scholarship Award…………………………Jacob Brigati Presented to a student who is highly motivated, shows respect, spirit, honesty and sincerity.

This student shows a true passion for baseball.

Presented by Mr. Paul Perskin

Jeanine Tolentino Memorial Scholarship Award…………………………………..Lauren Fogel Presented to a female candidate who best represents a blend of academics, athletic talent, and good standing in the school community.

Presented by Mr. Paul Perskin

Gertrude McGuire Memorial Scholarship Award……………………………..Robert Gruberger Awarded to a graduating senior who is planning to attend college to pursue a career in education.

Presented by Ms. Naimah Trotter

Jeremiah Nolan Memorial Scholarship Award……………………………………..….Ray Chang Presented to a student who excels and demonstrates a love for mathematics.

This student is usually involved in the Math Fair, American High School Math Exam, Suffolk Math Contest, and is a member of the Mathletes team.

Presented by Ms. Naimah Trotter

John Corr Sr. Memorial Scholarship Award………………………………………….Ethan Ertel Awarded to a deserving senior who exemplifies citizenship, character and contributes to the school community.

Presented by Ms. Naimah Trotter

The Suffolk Association for Supervisors for Educational Technology (ASSET) Award………………………..….…Michael Wolf-Sonkin Presented to a student who has demonstrated excellence and perseverance in the field of technology and is pursuing a degree related to today’s technological utilization and development.

Presented by Ms. Jolynn Sapia

The Suffolk ASSET Scholarship…………….…………………..………………Ericka Patterson Presented to a student who has demonstrated a keen use of technology as well as demonstrated a clear vision for technology integration in the future.

Presented by Ms. Jolynn Sapia

Department Awards Silver Medal - Awarded to the Student with the Second Highest Academic Average Gold Medal - Awarded to the Student with the Highest Academic Average Business Honors Awards Presented by Ms. Jolynn Sapia

Silver Medal……………………………………………………….…….…….……..Robert Abraham Gold Medal……………………………………………………….……..….………..Matthew Shumer

Mathematics Honors Awards Presented by Mr. Ian Dunst

Computer Science Silver Medal……………………………………….………………..Dylan Young Computer Science Gold Medal……………..…………….…………………..Michael Wolf-Sonkin Mathematics Silver Medal………………………………………………………..…..Alix Rosenberg Mathematics Gold Medal……………………………………………………………..….Kevin Rouse

Science Honors Awards

Presented by Mr. Christian Fogarazzo

Silver Medal……………………………………………………….………..……….…Andrew Dircks Gold Medal………………………………………………………….…………..……..…Kasim Waqar Social Studies Honors Award Presented by Ms. Lorraine Lupinskie

Silver Medal……………………………………………………………..………..……..Kasim Waqar Gold Medal…………………………………………………………….………..…………Joshua Feig English Honors Awards

Presented by Ms. Lori Campbell

Silver Medal…………………………………………………………………………….…Joshua Feig Gold Medal………………………………………………………………………..…………Aditi Patil

Department Awards Silver Medal - Awarded to the Student with the Second Highest Academic Average Gold Medal - Awarded to the Student with the Highest Academic Average

World Languages Honors Awards Presented by Ms. Lori Campbell

American Sign Language Silver Medal…………………………………….……………………..………………Haley Califano Gold Medal…………………………………….………………………….………..…..Brooke Megale Chinese Silver Medal…………..……………………………………………………………..…Mark Gandolfo Gold Medal…………………………………………………………..………..…………..Kevin Rouse French Silver Medal…………..……………………………………………………………….George Misthos Gold Medal……………………………………………………..…….………..……….Danielle Luntz Italian Silver Medal…………………..……………………………………..…………..……Alexa Schwartz Gold Medal……………………………………………..……………………………….Jenna Meyers Spanish Silver Medal…………………………..…….………………………………..…………..Kasim Waqar Gold Medal……..………………………………………………….…………………..Alix Rosenberg

Music Honors Awards

Presented by Dr. Darlene Lilla

Chorus Honor Awards Silver Medal…………………………………….………………………….…..…Maggie McCloskey Gold Medal………………………………………….………………………..………..Haley Califano Orchestra Honor Awards Silver Medal………………………………………………………….…………..…Caroline Johnson Gold Medal………………………………………………………….……………………Casey Chung Band Honor Awards Silver Medal………………………………………………………..……………………Jordan Miller Gold Medal…………………………………………………………..……………….……Sara Bocian

Department Awards Silver Medal - Awarded to the Student with the Second Highest Academic Average Gold Medal - Awarded to the Student with the Highest Academic Average Art Honors Awards

Presented by Dr. Darlene Lilla

Silver Medal for Architecture…………………………………………………………………….Jason Wang Gold Medal for Architecture……………………………………………………………….…Marc Amorello Silver Medal Design and Drawing……………………………………….…………………….Isabelle Frank Gold Medal Design and Drawing…………………………………………………….………..Justin Becker Silver Medal Fashion Illustration & Design…………………..…………..……….……….Casey Goldstein Gold Medal Fashion Illustration & Design……………………………..……………..………….Esther Son Silver Medal for Fine Arts………………………………………………..…………..…..Jessica McLaughlin Gold Medal for Fine Arts………………………………………………………………………..Taylor Cohen Silver Medal for Photography……………………………………………..………………………Julia Raziel Gold Medal Photography…………………………………………………..…………..…….Casey Goldstein Physical Education Honors Awards Presented by Mr. Patrick Murphy

Silver Medal……………………………..…………………………….……Yashiya Minor & Nicole Jackson Gold Medal……………………………………………..……………….…Elijah Morrison & Megan Koenig Family & Consumer Science Honors Awards Presented Mr. Patrick Murphy

Silver Medal………………………………………………………………………………….Mackenzie Gosset Gold Medal………………………………………………………….…………………………..…Austin Krach

Principal’s Awards 2018 National Hispanic Recognition Program (NHRP) Award………………..Elijah Morrison Presented by Dr. Milton K. Strong

2018 Scholarship for Academic Excellence Award…….………..Avi Anand, Stephanie Bigman, Ray Chang, Elizabeth Chen, Andrew Dircks, Joshua Feig, Mark Gandolfo, Marley Jacobson, George Misthos, Danielle Luntz, Alix Rosenberg & Kasim Waqar Presented by Dr. Milton K. Strong

Scholastic Achievement Award Awarded to the top twenty outstanding students who have demonstrated high academic achievement and significant community service.

All recipients are listed on the last page of the program.

Presented by Mr. Robert Citrano

PTSA Lamp of Knowledge Award……………………………………….….………Stephen Khan Awarded to the student with the highest class average in the Wilson Technical Program for a two year program.

Presented by Mr. Robert Citrano

Fran Greenspan Half Hollow Hills Community Impact Award…………………..Aidan Mallon Presented to a graduating senior who models effective leadership, possesses good moral character, demonstrates selfless dedication, and strives to create a more cohesive district-wide school community.

Presented by Ms. Bonnie Goldberg

Board of Education Award……………………………………………………………….Aditi Patil Presented by Mr. Eric Geringswald

Dr. Sheldon Karnilow Triple “A” Award…………………………………………..Emily Metaxas Presented by Dr. Milton K. Strong

Golden “H” Award…………………………………………………………………..Andrew Dircks Presented by Dr. Milton K. Strong

Recognition Throughout the Year Principal’s Awards National Merit Scholarship Program Award Winner…………….………..………..Kasim Waqar National Merit Scholarship Program Award Finalists…………..…Elizabeth Chen & Aditi Patil Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship Finalists………..………Aditi Patil & Alix Rosenberg AP Scholars with Distinction……………Avi Anand, Brandon Besson, Alexi Braun, Ray Chang, Elizabeth Chen, Elizabeth Diamond, Andrew Dircks, Ethan Ertel, Joshua Feig, Benjamin Ferbin, Lauren Fogel, Mark Gandolfo, Benjamin Goldberg, Joshua Ibrahim, Marley Jacobson, Jared Katzelnick, Eric Lee, Ryan Li, Danielle Luntz, Jai Madisetty, Emily Metaxas, George Misthos, Ariel Nolan, Aditi Patil, Sean Patten, Samantha Pernice, Yusef Rahimzada, Alix Rosenberg, James Rouse, Logan Samuel, Amanda Stark, Ramond Tian, Jason Wang, Kasim Waqar, Matheo Xenakis, Andrew Yanover, Dylan Young & Maya Zakarin AP National Scholars…………..………………………..….Ray Chang, Joshua Ibrahim, Ryan Li, Aditi Patil & Kasim Waqar

Music Awards National School Orchestra Award…………………………….………………..….Yaas Azmoudeh Orchestra Director’s Award……………………………………………………….…Angela Bracco Leonard Bernstein Musicianship Award…………..……………………………….Andrew Dircks Otto Kahn Award & Scholarship……………………………..…………..………Marley Jacobson Orchestra Musicianship Award……………………………….…………………..Marley Jacobson Orchestra Service Award………..……………..…Carina Boyce, Allison Francis, Madeline Fryer, Ryan Li, Aaron Mantell & Brian Truong Orchestra Symphony Award…………………………………..George Misthos & Joseph Malone The Frederic Chopin Piano Award…………………………………………………Andrew Dircks John Philip Sousa Award……………………………………………..…………….George Misthos Patrick Gilmore Award………………………………………………………..……..Joseph Malone Band Director’s Award…………………………………………..………….……….Elizabeth Chen Band Musicianship Award……………………………………..Michael Wolf-Sonkin & Aditi Patil Band Service Award…………………Benjamin Goldberg, Melissa Friedman, Matthew Lo Presti, Matthew Lutz, Emily Schabel & Emily Smith Fred Waring Director’s Award…………………….……Marley Jacobson & Stephanie Leibowitz Louis Armstrong Jazz Award………………………………………………..……….Faith Quashie Robert Shaw Choral Excellence Award…………………………………..…………Samantha Lao

Recognition Throughout the Year National School Choral Award…………………………………..……………..……….Collin Cook Choral Musicianship Award………………………………………….……….……….Connor Cook Choral Director’s Award……………………………………………………………..Haley Califano Choral Service Award………………………..…Bethany Anson, Deanna Bunce, Angelina Craig, Nicoletta Gasparis, Lauren Kornfeld, Juliette Milber, Salvatore Lupo, Alyssa Schmidt, Esther Son, Casey Goodman, Tawnya Phipps & Michael Valdes Tri-M Music Leaderships Award………………………………Marley Jacobson & Logan Samuel Tri-M Music Outstanding Service Award…………..……………………………….Faith Quashie Atlantic Wind Symphony Outstanding Student Band Award…………….………..Issac Morales Salvatore A. Randazzo Excellence in Music Award…………………….………Marley Jacobson Research Awards (Recognizing High Schools East Students) Siemens Competition Semi-Finalist*………………………..……Danielle Luntz & Kasim Waqar Junior Sciences and Humanities Symposium (JSHS) Invited Semi-Finalists&………………………Ethan Ertel, Joshua Feig & Kasim Waqar Junior Sciences and Humanities Symposium (JSHS) Award Regional Finalist#………………………………………………….….Joshua Feig Long Island Science and Engineering Fair (LISEF) Invited Presenters……….……………….…..Ethan Ertel, Joshua Feig, Danielle Luntz, Aman Malhotra, Aditi Patil, Alix Rosenberg, Logan Samuel, Jason Wang, Kasim Waqar & Maya Zakarin Long Island Science and Engineering Fair (LISEF) Finalists+…………………………………Ethan Ertel, Aman Malhotra & Logan Samuel New York State Science and Engineering Fair (NYSSEF) Invited Presenters…………………………..Joshua Feig, Danielle Luntz, Aditi Patil, Alix Rosenberg, Jason Wang, Kasim Waqar & Maya Zakarin New York State Science and Engineering Fair (NYSSEF) Category Award Winner…………………………………………………..Joshua Feig Regeneron Science Talent Search Semi-Finalist$…………………………….…….……Aditi Patil

* Siemens Semi-Finalists are among the top 50 student projects selected within NY State. $ Regeneron STS Semi-Finalists represent the top 300 projects selected within the USA. & JSHS Invited Semi-Finalists represent the top 90 projects selected across Long Island. + LISEF Finalists represents one of the top 120 projects in Nassau/Suffolk counties. ++ ISEF Finalists represents one of the top 20 projects at the Long Island Science and Engineering Fair (LISEF). Finished with a 2nd place award out of 55 competing projects in the Mathematics category at ISEF and a $1,500 prize

Student Recipients Abelard, Annabelle • • • • • •

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President of Step Team Vice President of AASO Member of Peer Ambassadors Volunteer at Gurwin Assisted Living Member of Peer Aids Educators Will attend Stony Brook University

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Abraham, Robert • • • •

Employed at Family's Business Marketing Director and Website Developer at Local Business Candidate for Associate Designation in Business Will attend SUNY Farmingdale

Barkin, Lucas • • • • • •

Alicea, Jordan • • • •

Member of Varsity Wrestling Team Asst. Teacher at Chi's Martial Arts Lifeguard at Henry Kaufmann Camp Will attend SUNY Buffalo

AP Scholar with Honors Member of National Honor Society Member of Future Doctors of America Volunteer at Gerald Ryan Outreach Center Intern at Suffolk County Dept. of Labor Will attend Stony Brook University

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Member of National Honor Society Member of Architecture Club Member of National Art Honor Society Volunteer at Gerald Ryan Outreach Center Member of French Club Will attend Pennsylvania State University

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AP Scholar with Distinction Varsity Tennis Team: All League Volunteer at Arya Samaj Camp Counselor at Huntington Indoor Tennis USTA LI Boys Tennis ranked #1 ages 14, 16, 18 Will attend NYIT Old Westbury

AP Scholar Member of Varsity Soccer Member of FBLA Member of DECA Member-National Honor and Spanish and Business Honor Societies Will attend University of Massachusetts, Amherst

Bessen, Brandon • • • •

Anand, Avi • • • • •

AP Scholar with Honors President of Architecture Club Member of Varsity Ice Hockey Member of Science Olympiads Member of National Art and National Honor Societies Will attend Pennsylvania State University

Berlin, Zachary

Amorello, Marc • • • • • •

Member of Peer AIDS Educators Club Member of Key Club Volunteer for a Pet Assisted Therapy Program Work Experience at a Movie Theatre Work Experience at a Pizzeria Will attend SUNY Oneonta

Becker, Justin

Amorello, Anthony • • • • • •

4 year member and Captain of the Varisty Soccer Team Member of DECA All County, All Conference Soccer Team Counselor, Town of Huntington Member of the National Honor Society Will attend SUNY Binghamton University

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AP Scholar with Distinction Current Events Coordinator of Amnesty Club Member of Spanish Club Member-National Honor and Spanish Honor Society Volunteer at Friendship Circle Will attend SUNY Binghamton

Student Recipients Bigman, Stephanie • • • • • •

AP Scholar with Honors Executive Committee of National Honor Society State Competitor at DECA Vice President of Spanish Honor Society Program Founder of Dance Inspires Initiative Will attend University of Texas at Austin

Califano, Haley • • • • • •

Campbell, Emanie

Blatt, Jeremy • • • • • •

Member of DECA Business Club Member of Business Honor Society Member of National Honor Society Volunteer at Gurwin Jewish Nursing Home Intern at an Accounting Firm Will attend SUNY Binghamton

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Captain of Varsity Baseball Team Member of Varsity Track Member of YMCA National Club Volunteer for Food Drives Employed at White Post Farms Will attend Chesapeake College

Member of National Honor Society Member of Thespian Honor Society Vounteer religious Education Teacher at St. Matthews Editor for Pegasus Member of Stage Crew Club Will attend SUNY Geneseo

Chang, Ray • • • • • •

Captain of Speech and Debate Club Captain of Mathletes Volunteer at Dix Hills Library Member of Varsity Golf Team Member of National Honor Society Will attend Cornell University

Chen, Alina • • • • •

AP Scholar with Distinction President/Founder of Girls Learn International Vice President of National Honor Society Captain of Varsity Winter & Spring Track Team Member of National Dance Team Will attend Duke University

Brigati, Jacob • • • • • •

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Member of National Art Honor Society Member of Tri-M Honor Society Member of Cross-Campus Chamber Orchestra Member of Pit Orchestra Member of Italian Culture Club Will attend SUNY Farmingdale

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AP Scholar Secretary of Tri-M Music Honor Society Member of Gemini Youth Orchestra Member of Cross Campus Wind Ensemble Volunteer at Friendship Circle Will attend SUNY Binghamton

Bracco, Angela

Captain of Varsity Cheerleading President of AASO (African American Student Organization) Volunteer at Breast Cancer walk Employed by Adventureland Amusement Park Will attend SUNY Albany

Celt, Emma

Bocian, Sara • • • • • •

Member of Tri-M Honor Society Member of Cross Campus Chamber Choir Founding member of LI Children's Choir Co-Founder/Conductor of A Cappella Group Teacher at Dance Studio Will attend Rider University

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Captain of Varisty Fencing Member of National Honor Society Member of National Technical Honor Society Volunteer for Hills Fencing Institute USA Fencing High School All-American Team- Honorable Mention Will attend LIU Post

Student Recipients Chen, Elizabeth • • • • • •

Dalia, Brandon • • • • •

Secretary of Academic Club Member of National Honor Society Member of Tri-M Music Honor Society Member of Pegasus Literary Magazine Club National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist Will attend the University of Chicago

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Chung, Casey • • • • • •

Captain of Varsity Fencing Member & Publicist for the Tri-M Music Honor Society Member of National Honor Society Member of National Art Honor Society Member of Cross Campus Chamber Orchestra Will attend Stony Brook University

Davi, Julia • • • •

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Member of National Art Honor Society Member of Art Club Go APE Annual AP Art Atudent art show participant Art Contibutor for the High School East Literary Magazine Will attend The University of Massachusets

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Volunteer Coach & Mentor for Hills Youth Lacrosse Challenger Program Volunteer Coach for the Hills Youth Lacrosse Program Volunteer for Memorial Sloan Kettering Colon Cancer Turkey Bowl Fundraiser Member of Varisty Lacrosse Team Will attend Catholic University

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Vice President of Broadcasting Club Treasurer of SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) Volunteer for Children of Hope Volunteer at Fort Greene Adult Day Care Founder and Volunteer for "Project Hands of Hope"- cold weather clothing drive Will attend University of Tampa

President of Spanish National Honor Society Member of Cross Campus Chamber Orchestra Vice President of National Honor Society Volunteer at Gurwin Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Member of Volleyball & Track Teams Will attend Cornell University

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AP Scholar with Distinction Treasurer of Girls Learn International Member of Amnesty International Member of National Honor Society Member of Spanish Culture Club and Honor Society Will attend Tulane University

Dircks, Andrew

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Captain of Varsity Swim Team Employed as a Lifeguard at West Islip Swim Club (past three years) Member of West Islip Swim Club Will attend Hofstra University

Diamond, Elizabeth

Cohen, Taylor • • •

Member of FIRST Robotics Member of Astronomy Club Volunteer Flag Football Assistant Coach Employed at Symbrant Technologies Member of Pet Club- Community Service Club Will attend New York Institute of Technology

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Co-Editor in Chief for the Thunderbird Newspaper Member of the Golf Team Member of National Honor Society Member of Art Honor Society Member of Spansh Honor Society Will attend The University of Texas

Student Recipients Donald, Shelby • • • • • •

Captain and Lead Programmer for WISE (Women in Science and Engineering) Intern for Suffolk County Legislator William Spencer Member of National Honor Society Member of French Honor Society President of Animal Friends and Advocates Will attend Washington University in St. Louis

Doran, Ryan • • • • • •

Captain Varsity Boys Lacrosse Member of National Honor Society Member of Spanish Honor Society Scholar Athlete All-Division Lacrosse Player Will attend St. Josephs College

Dunn, Christopher • • • • • •

President of Business Honor Society Member of DECA Member of Future Business Leaders of America Member of Mock Trial Team Earned 1st Place in Hospitality Services at the Emerging Business Leaders Competition Will attend Stony Brook University

Ertel, Ethan • • • • • •

Member of National Honor Society Vice President of Future Doctors of America Captain of Varsity Tennis Team Secretary of Science Explorers Volunteer Hebrew School Teacher Will attend either Stony Brook University or Swarthmore (still deciding)

Feig, Joshua • • • • • •

AP Scholar with Distiniction; NationalSpanish and Art Honor Society First Place in Physics at the Junior Science and Humanities Symposia President of Sceince Explorers Research Club and Member of Science Olympiads First Place- Research in Physical Sciences at New York State Science and Engineering Fair President's Volunteer Service AwardLifeworks Int. Community Service Will attend University of Pennsylvania

Fogel, Lauren • • • • • •

Vice President of Senior Class Three Season Varsity Athlete: Varsity Soccer, Captain of Varsity Winter & Spring Track Member of Spanish and Amnesty Club Member of National and Spanish Honor Society Employed as Counselor at Driftwood Day Camp Will attend University of Binghamton

Frank, Isabelle • • • • • •

Member of Varsity Softball Member of National Art Honor Society Member of National Honor Society Scholar Athlete Volunteer at the Dix Hills Jewish Center Will attend Wentworth Inst of Tech

Gandolfo, Mark • • • • • •

Secretary of Future Business Leaders of America Member of DECA Member of Business Honor Society and Mathletes Qualified for DECA State Competition Volunteer at Youth Action Council Will attend Washington University in St. Louis

Gardner, Evan • • • • • •

Member of the Varsity Baketball Team Member of Varsity Track Team Volunteer at St. Aidan's CYO Basketball Employed at St. Frances Prep High School Basketball Camp Volunteer at Mineola Soccer Club WIll attend University of Tampa

Gardner, Tyrese • • • • •

Member of the Varsity Football Team Two Year Varsity Award and Varsity Letter Employed at Wyandanch Youth Center Employed at Albanese Organization Will attend Alfred University

Student Recipients Geraci, Nicole • • • • •

Member of Italian Honor Society Member of National Honor Society Member of the Italian Culture Club Volunteer at Gurwin Nursing Home Will attend The University of Maryland

Goldstein, Casey • • • • • •

Co-President of the National Art Honor Society Co-President of DECA Historian for Speech and Debate Member of National Honor Society Member of National Spanish Honor Society Will attend The University of Southern California

Gonzalez, Gabrielle • • • • • •

Editor-In-Chief of Yearbook Club Treasurer of Peer AIDS Educators Member of National Honor Society Member of Interact Club Volunteer at Homework Help- HHH Library Will attend University of Michigan

Goodwin, Haley • • • • • •

Member of Art and Astronomy Club Member of Marching band and Wind Ensemble Member of Key Club 10 Year Commitment Baton Award Employed at White Post Farms Will attend SUNY Potsdam

Gosset, Mackenzie • • • • • •

Assistant Print Manager for the School Newspaper Member of the National Honor Society Member of National Art Honor Society Treasuer of Interact Community Service Soordinator for Student Government Will attend Lehigh

Grafstein, Jeremy • • • • • •

Member of High School East Varsity Wrestling Member of Tri-M Honors Music Society Member of Jazz Band, Wind Ensemble, Concert and Marching Band Member of Future Doctors of America Huntington Youth Council- Student Deputy Clerk Will attend Syracuse University

Gruberger, Robert • • • • • •

President of Gay-Straight Alliance Club Member of Peer Ambasadors Volunteer Work at Half Hollow Hills Community Library Employed at Freeport Tax Services Employed at Half Hollow Hills Community Library Will attend James Madison University

Hogan, Matthew • • • • • •

Member of the Peer Ambassadors 5 year Member and Captain of the Baseball Team 3x All-Conference, All County, Academic All Conference and First Team USA Today All New York State for Baseball Member of the Track Team Vice President of the Nutrition Club Will attend Vanderbilt University

Homler, Ethan • • • • •

Captain of Varsity Soccer Participator in Shark Tank Competition Counselor at Gersh Academy Certified Referee Will attend Binghamton University

Im, Jonah • • • • • •

President of Interact Co-President of Next Generation Polotics Vice President of Mathletes Secratary of the National Honor Society President of the Academic Competition team Will attend the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Student Recipients Ibrahim, Joshua • • • • • •

4 year member and Captain of Speech and Debate President of the National Honor Society Level 6 NYSSMA Achievement 4 year member and Vice President of Mathletes Member and National Finalist of "We the People" Competition Will attend the University of Pennsylvania

Jackson, Nicole • • • • • •

4-year member and Captain of the Varisty Gymnastics Team 2018 State Champion in woman's Vault Level 6 NYSSMA Violin Soloist Member of the Symphony Orchestra Member of the Art Club Will attend SUNY Brockport

Jacobson, Marley • • • • • •

Member of the French Honor Society and current Event Coordinator Member of the Tri-M Honor Society and current President Member of the International Thespian Society All-State New York Mixed Choir Honors Ensemble Member of the National Honor Society and current Public Relations Director Will attend Princeton University

Johnson, Caroline • • • • • •

Member of the Cross campus Orchestra Member of the Tri-M Honor Society Member of the National Art Honor Society Member of the Spanish Honor Society Member of the National Honor Society Will attend Cornell University

Kaplan, Juliette • • • • • •

4 year member of Student Government President of the Spanish Club Member of Amnesty International Treasurer of Future Educators of America Member of the Spanish and National Honor Society Will attend the University of Michigan

Katzelnick, Jared • • • • • •

AP Scholar with Distinction Captain of Varsity Track Member of DECA Member of FBLA Member of National Honor Society Will attend Washington University

Kershner, Maxwell • • • • • •

Member of Track Member of Varsity Volleyball Member of Indian-American Club Volunteer at Lauren Lake Adopt a Highway Program Employed at Go Green Electric Will attend SUNY Binghamton

Khan, Stephen • • • • • •

Member of Varsity Football Member of Skills USA Employee at Aloe Tech Member of National Technical Honor Society Member of Wilson Tech Automotive Technology Program Will attend Suffolk County Community College

Koenig, Megan • • • • •

Captain of Varsity Soccer Member of Interact Club Volunteer at Alec's Run Volunteer at St. Elizabeth's Church Will attend University of Tampa

Kornfeld, Lauren • • • • • •

Member of Varsity Tennis Team Member of French National Honor Society Member of Tri-M Music Honor Society Peer Ambassador Member of Cross Campus Chamber Choir Will attend University of North Carolina Chapel Hill

Student Recipients Krach, Austin • • • • • •

President of Future Educators Club Member of Italian Honor Society Member of National Honor Society Volunteer at New York Bully Crew Animal Shelter Volunteer at Gerald J. Ryan Outreach Center Will attend University of Central Florida

Lehmann, Jack • • • • • •

Student Presentor at the Night Of Code Member of Varsity Lacrosse Member of the Computer Club Volunteer at Huntington Community First Aid Squad Volunteer at King Of the Hill Lacrosse Clinic Will attend SUNY Oneonta

Leibowitz, Stephanie • • • • • •

Member of Tri-M, Thespian and French National Honor Society Achieved a 100 on Level 6 All State NYSSMA Volunteer at Gurwin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Volunteer work with Hofstra's American Chamber Ensemble Chief Customer Officer at Moto1 Long Island Will attend Barnard College

Levine, Sydney • • • • • •

President of Key Club Student Ambassador for Nephcure Member of SADD Founder of the Broadcasting Club Camp Leaser and CIT at Indian Head Camp Will attend Syracuse University

Lulley, Megan • • • • • •

Member of National Honor Society Student Government Senior Delegate to the Chairperson Member of Spanish Honor Society Captain Varsity Lacrosse Peer Ambassador Will attend Notre Dame

Luntz, Danielle • • • • • •

Member of French Honor Society Member of Half Hollow Hills Research Program Peer Tutor Member of Student Government Extemporaneous Captain of Speech and Debate Team Will attend Cornell University

Lupo, Salvatore • • • • • •

President of Christian Club Physician's Shadow at Suffolk Pediatrics Volunteer at Dix Hills Evangelical Free Church Achieved a perfect score on a level 6 All State NYSSMA piece Peer Ambassador Will attend Stony Brook University

Mallon, Aidan • • • • • •

Member of the Peer Ambassador Four year member of Student Government and Treasurer Member of the Thespian Club and President of the International Thespian Honor Society Member of the French Honor Society Member of the National Honor Society Will attend Boston College

Malone, Joseph • • • • • •

Member of Pit Orchestra Member of Jazz Band Volunteer at St. Matthew's Church Member of Cross Campus Chamber Choir Member of Marching Band Will attend SUNY Potsdam

Martin, Drew • • • • • •

Captain of Varsity Lacrosse Team (2017 AllCounty) Captain of Varsity Football Team Newsday 2nd Team All-Long Island in Football New York State Sportswriters All-State in Football Member of Symphony Orchestra Will attend the United States Air Force Academy

Student Recipients Maurer, Jessie • • • • • •

AP Scholar Captain of Varsity Basketball Team Member of National Honor Society Member of HHH Symphony Orchestra Volunteer at Wyandanch Outreach Center Will attend SUNY New Paltz

Mays, Nia • • • • • •

Member of Speech and Debate Member of Business Honor Society Lead vocalist for Jazz Band NY DECA Public Speaking Prepared Top 10 Finalist Volunteer at River of Life ChurchSoundboard Manager and Music Coach Will attend American Univeristy

McCloskey, Maggie • • • • •

Member of Cross Campus Choir Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do Enjoys attending musical and artistic events Thoroughly enjoys world traveling Will attend Five Towns College

McLaughlin, Jessica • • • • • •

Member of National Honor Society Member of National Art Honor Society Member of Art Club Volunteer with Island Harvest Artwork Selected for LIU 12 x12 High School Art Exhibition Will attend the University of Rhode Island

Megale, Brooke • • • • • •

Member of Future Educator's Club Member of South Huntington Soccer Club Volunteer at Paumanok Elementary School Member of Crestwood Teen Travel Employed as a Counselor at Driftwood Day Camp Will attend St. Joseph's College - Long Island

Metaxas, Emily • • • • • •

Member of the Spanish National Honor Society Member of the Varisty Tennis Team Writer,Public Relations Coordinator and Photo Editor for the Newspaper Club Member of the Art Honor Society Member of the National Honor Society Will attend the University of Michigan

Meyers, Jenna • • • • • •

Treasurer of the Italian Honor Society and Italian Culture Club Member of the Future Doctors of America Member of Youth to Youth Teaching Three year member of Girls Learn International Member of the National Honor Society Will attend The University of Wisconsin

Milber, Juliette • • • • • •

Member of the French Club Member of the French Honor Society Member of the Cross Campus Choir Member of the Tri-M Honor Society Member of the National Honor Society Will attend Syracuse University

Miller, Jordan • • • • • •

Member of the Marching Band Member of the Pit Orchestra and Cross Campus Wind Ensemble Member of the Symphony Orchestra Member of the Tri-M Honor Society Member of the National Honor Society Will attend Stony Brook University

Minor, Yashiya • • • • •

Member of Varsity Wrestling (2018 Suffolk County Division 1 Champion) Member of Varsity Football Member of Band (Grades 9-11) NYSSMA Band- Earned Level 6 Gold with Distinction Will attend Coastal Carolina University

Student Recipients Mishra, Shivani • • • • • •

Member of Varsity Swimming Member of National Honor Society Member of French Honor Society Member of Amnesty International Member of Science Olympiads Will attend Stony Brooke University

Misthos, George • • • • • •

Three year member and current Treasurer of the Tri-M Honors Society Member of the Cross Campus Wind Ensemble, Cross Campus Choir, Jazz Band and Pit Orchestra. New York All-State Band member Member of the French National Honor Society Three year member and current Captain of the Science Olympiads National Merit Commended Student Will attend the University of Michigan

Mitchell, Ernesto • • • • • •

Captain of Varsity Football (1st Team All Division, All County, and All State) Captain of Varsity Track Member of Concerned Father's Association Volunteer of the taxpayers of Dix Hills/Wheatley Heights Civic Association Volunteer at Henry Kaufman Camp Will attend SUNY Morrisville State College

Moody, Samantha • • • • • •

President & Treasurer- SADD Club Sports Editor- Thunderbird Member-National Honor and Spanish Honor Society "AbstraKT Beings"- Pre-professional Dance Company Volunteer- Friendship Circle & Everything Special Needs Will attend University of Florida

Morrison, Elijah • • • • • •

Member of Varsity Basketball Team Member of Interact Club Volunteer at Stony Brook University Employed as a Counselor at Driftwood Day Camp Member of Track Team Will attend Syracuse University

Muratore, Mark • • • • • •

Two Year Captain of High School East Varsity Golf Team New York State Championship Golf Qualifier New York State Public High School Scholar Athlete Member of National Honor Society Volunteer at St. Matthew's Church Will attend Loyold University - Maryland

Nelson, Sonia • • • • • •

AP Scholar President of Sustainability Club Captain of Varsity Volleyball Team Member of Winter and Spring Girls Track Member of National Honor and Spanish Honor Society Will attend University of Binghamton

Nero-Clark, Kendall • • • • •

Captain of the High School East Varsity Football Team Varsity Basketball Player Two time member of High School East Boys Basketball Suffolk County Championship team and one time Long Island Championship team Volunteers at local outreach teaching youth basketball Will attend Stony Brook University

Novak, Marc • • • • • •

Member of National Honor Society Member of Astronomy Club Member of Future Doctors of America High School East Coordinator for Parent Heart Watch Organization Employed Website Designer Willl attend Franklin and Marshall College

Patil, Aditi • • • • • •

AP National Scholar Founder & President- XX Coders National Merit Semi-finalist NCWIT Aspirations in Computing Regional Award Secretary- "Thunderbrains" Academic Team Will attend Columbia University

Student Recipients Patrick, Ryan • • • •

Member of High School East Track Team Member of High School East Robotics Club Volunteer at Brooklyn Hospital Volunteer at St. Lukes Church Youth Group

Patterson, Ericka • • • • • •

Co-Captain of the Hills East Step Team Member of National Honor Society Social Media Coordinator for XX Coders Club Varsity Track Member and Recognized Scholar Athlete Member of National Spanish Honor Society Will attend Stony Brook University

Pedraza, Guadalupe • • • • • •

Member of the Peer Ambassadors 3 year member and Current Co-Vice President of Future Educators of America Member of the Spanish Honor Society Member of the National Honor Society 2016 Town of Huntington Hispanic Heritage Student Achievment Award Will attend SUNY Farmingdale

Petruzzeli, Emma • • • • • •

Officer of Public Policy for Student Government Former Vice President and Current President of Stage Crew Club Nominated member of Hills East Peer Ambassadors Member of National Honor Society, National Art Honor Society and Thespian Society Three Year participant as our school's mascot Will attend Loyola University - Maryland

Phipps, Anthony • • • • • •

Member of National Art Honor Society Member of Art Club Member of Chess Club National Art Honor Society Distinction Award Recipient Member of Computer Club Will be attend Farmingdale State College

Powell, Jade • • • • • •

Member of AASO Club Member of XX Coders Participant in Stony Brook STEP Program Volunteer at local Breast Cancer Walks Employed at Adventureland Will attend Hampton University

Quashie, Faith • • • • • •

Vice Chairperson of the Student Government Vice President of the Thespian Society Historian of the Tri-M Music Honor Society Member of Peer Ambassadors Huntington Youth Court Member Will attend Western Michigan University

Rappaport, Richard • • • • • •

AP Scholar Member of National Honor Society, Business Honor Society & Spanish Honor Society President of Future Business Leaders of America Business Academy Executive Designation National Merit Scholarship Program Letter of Commendation Will attend the University of Michigan

Raziel, Julia • • • • • •

President of National Honor Society Historian of National Art Honor Society Captain of the Varsity Tennis Team Captain of the Varsity Golf Team Counselor at Sunrise Day Camp Will attend Vanderbilt University

Rosenberg, Alix • • • • • •

AP Scholar with Distinction & National Merit Commended Scholar Community Service Coordinator for National Honor Society & Member of National Spanish Honor Society Former Treasurer and Current Secrtary of Spanish Club Former Fundraising Chair and Current Secretary of Mathletes 3 Time Gold Medal Recipient for the National Spanish Exam Will attend Duke University

Student Recipients Rosken, Ilyssa • • • • • •

Founder and President of Best Buddies Co-Captain of the Varsity Gymnastics Team Member of Peer Ambassadors Member of Varsity Cheerleading Team Employed at Farmingdale Gymnastics Academy Will attend Florida Atlantic University

Rosken, Sam • • • • • •

Secretary of Best Buddies Manager of Varsity Football Team Participated in DECA Participated in Adaptive Swimming Participated in Bowling League Will attend Suffolk County Community College

Rouse, James • • • • • •

Member of Mathletes Member of Future Doctors of America Commended National Merit Scholarship Program Member of National Honor Society Editor for the Thunderbird School Newspaper Will attend Northeastern University

Rouse, Kevin • • • • • •

Member of National Honor Society Member of Future Doctors of America Member of Newspaper Club Member of Youth Action Council Member of Mathletes Will attend Villanova University

Samuel, Logan • • • • • •

AP Scholar with Distinction National Merit Commended Student Vice President of Model United Nations Treasurer of National Honor Society Co-Prersident of Tri-M Music Honor Society Will attend University of Southern California

Schleimer, Emma • • • • • •

Captain of Varsity Soccer All Conference Soccer Player High School Scholar Athlete Member of Newspaper Club Member of Sustainability Club Will attend Union College

Schwartz, Alexa • • • • • •

Member of Student Government Member of Model UN Member of Sustainability Club, Italian Club, Future Doctors of America and Broadcasting Club Member of National and Italian Honor Society Volunteer at Gurwin Care Internship Will attend University of Binghamton

Shah, Nikita • • • • • •

APScholar with Honors Member of National Honor Society Co-President of the Astronomy Club Member of National Spanish Honor Society Member of Art Honor Society Will attend Hofstra University

Shanker, Bradley • • • • • •

Editor-in-Chief of the Thunderbird Newspaper Club Treasurer of Model UN President of Peer AIDS Educators Club Member of the Varsity Volleyball Team Employed at Camp Tioga & Driftwood Day Camp Will attend University of Georgia

Shumer, Matthew • • • • • •

President of DECA Member of Future Business Leaders of America Member of Business Honor Society Member of National Honor Society Placed 8th in the world at the DECA International Growth Plan competition.

Will attend Syracuse University

Student Recipients Silverman, Julia • • • • •

National Merit Commended Student & AP Scholar Member of National and Spanish Honor Society Student Government Class Secretary Secretary of Girls Learn International Club Fundraising Chairperson of Future Doctors of America

Waqar, Kasim • • • • • •

Wolf-Sonkin, Michael

Sisselman, Chloe • • • • • •

AP Scholar Co-Team Captain of Varsity Kickline Team Co-Editor in Chief of yearbook Executive Deputy Supervisor of Membership for Town of Huntington Youth Council Member-National Honor and Spanish Honor Society Will attend Colgate University

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Co-Team Captain of the Dixettes Editor-in-Chief for Yearbook Dance Instructor at Jam Dance Studio Camp Counselor at Timberlake Nephcure Walk Volunteer Will attend Indiana University

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Member of Tri-M Music Honor Society Member of Cross Campus Chamber Choir Founding member of the LI Children's Choir Member of National Art and Spanish Honor Society Volunteer teacher's assistant at church Will attend Syracuse University

Wang, Jason • • • • • •

Amnesty International Architecture Club Science Olympiads National Honor Society Varsity Swimmimg, Track Undecided

President Mock Trial team Captain of Debate Team Member of Computer League Member of Mathletes Undecided

Zakarin, Maya • • • • •

Son, Esther • • • •

AP Scholar with Honors CEO & President of FRC Robotics team President of American Computer Science League Captain of Science Olympiad team Vice President of Computer Club Will attend Stony Brook University

Young, Dylan

Sokobin, Emily • • • • • •

National Merit Scholarship Award Recipient Siemens Competition Semi-Finalist AP Scholar with Distinction President of Indian-American Society Co-Founder & Co-President of Next Generation Politics Will attend Columbia University

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National Honor Society AP Scholar with Distinction Vice president of Spanish Club Girls Learn Club member 10,11,12 Boston University Research in Science and Engineering (RISE) program Will attend Northwestern University

High School East Class of 2018 Top Twenty Valedictorian Andrew Dircks Salutatorian Joshua Feig Brandon Bessen Sara Bocian Alexi Braun Ray Chang Mark Gandolfo Joshua Ibrahim Juliette Kaplan Jared Katzelnick Danielle Luntz George Misthos Aditi Patil Alix Rosenberg James Rouse Kevin Rouse Nikita Shah Julia Silverman Kasim Waqar Maya Zakarin

Half Hollow Hills Central School District Half Hollow Hills Central Office Administration Dr. Patrick Harrigan, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Jeffery Woodberry, Assistant Superintendent for District-wide Administration Mr. John O’Farrell, Assistant Superintendent for Secondary Education Mrs. Mary Rettaliata, Assistant Superintendent for Elementary Education Ms. Anne Marie Marrone Caliendo, Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Facilities

Building Administration Dr. Milton K. Strong, Principal Mr. Brett Kindelmann, Assistant Principal Mr. Paul Perskin, Assistant Principal Mr. Patrick Rendon, Assistant Principal Ms. Naimah Trotter, Assistant Principal

Counseling Center Mr. Robert Citrano, Director of Guidance

Half Hollow Hills Board of Education Mr. Eric Geringswald, President Mrs. Betty DeSabato, Vice President Mrs. Diana Acampora, Trustee Mrs. Stephanie Gurin, Trustee Mr. David Kaston, Trustee Mr. Adam Kleinberg, Trustee Mr. Michael Prywes, Trustee