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Mental Health Vol. 29 No. 30
JUlY 21 - 27, 2022
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McNally is new East Rockaway schools president Kilgus elected vice president Murray most recently was principal of West Hempstead Middle School, where he managed shifts Peter McNally, who was first to the writer’s workshop elected to the board of education approach in English classes and in 2019, was unanimously voted the development of an “Algebra to serve as the East Rockaway for All” curriculum for eighth Union Free School graders. District Board of Along with elecEducation president tions and announceduring the July 14 rements for the newly organization meetelected board meming. Joseph Kilgus bers, the board also was elected vice revealed a number president. of school programs The district welto be offered this comed Sean Murray, year. a unanimous selec“We are excited to tion as the new assisannounce our eletant superintendent mentary summer for curriculum and climb program has instruction. begun and is off to Murray has an an outstanding extensive education start,” McNally background, starting announced. off as an elementary The program, for s c h o o l t e a c h e r Peter mcNAllY students in first spending the majori- board president through sixth ty of his time teachgrades, offers literaing the fifth grade. ture, STEM, and art His shift out of the classroom classes. To further improve their began when he was appointed skills, students receive smallassistant principal at Merrick’s group literacy instruction. Lakeside Elementary School. Another aspect of the sumHe took on the role of East mer program is the “Herstory” Elementary School’s principal writing program where students before being promoted to direc- express themselves and articutor of elementary curriculum. Continued on page 11
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Courtesy Terry Knickerbocker Studio
StUdeNtS triNitY BokelmANN and Leanne Lily Lazo of Lynbrook, right, and Trinity Bokelmann were among those earning acting scholarships to the Terry Knickerbocker Studio.
Lazo among those winning Knickerbocker scholarships By BriAN PFAil bpfail@liherald.com
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or the first time, Terry Knickerbocker Studio’s Summer High School program will host two Long Island students for its 10-day intensive acting program. The program aims to help young actors find and cultivate their unique voices and create original work with a like-minded ensemble of other artists of the future.
The studio’s programs are typically focused on college-level or older students, including professionals refining their craft throughout their careers. Terry Knickerbocker Studio is providing scholarships to Trinity Bokelmann and Leanne Lily Lazo to support their participation in the summer program. Bokelmann, a rising senior at Wantagh High School and a resident of Seaford, will receive a full scholarship. Lazo, a rising junior at Holy Trinity DiocContinued on page 5
t was a tremendous feeling, seeing the smiles and sheer joy on the faces of our families and students during graduation.