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G.N. North, South grads win awards The Class of 2015 valedictorians and salutatorians for John L. Miller-Great Neck North High School and William A. ShineGreat Neck South High School were featured in a previous issue of this newspaper. Other significant graduation awards include Barstow and Scott Moss. A look at the winners of these awards follows. Barstow Awards Valedictorian Jessy Lin and Salutatorian Daniel Hanover from North High, and Co-Valedictorian Sherry Yang and Maxwell Nettler from South High are this year’s Barstow Award winners. (North’s valedictorian and salutatorian are traditionally their school’s Barstow Award recipients). The coveted Frederic Duclos Barstow Award was established in 1962 by Françoise and William Barstow in memory of their only son who died of pneumonia
at age 35. The Barstows were prominent Great Neck residents after whom Barstow Road is named. Recipients of the annual Barstow Awards must be in the top 10 percent of their class and be “outstanding in leadership, citizenship, scholarship, and service.” Each recipient receives a monetary prize. Jessy Lin, Daniel Hanover and Sherry Yang, as the high academic achievers of their classes, were previously featured in this newspaper. Maxwell Nettler was an Advanced Placement Scholar with Honor (earning perfect scores on his four exams) and a National Merit Commended Student. He was Model Congress President, DECA Vice President, and an officer of Amnesty International. Maxwell was assistant section editor and columnist for The Southerner, the school newspaper; played tennis for
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four years, both JV and Varsity; and was a four-year member of the Concert Band and Symphonic Band, playing drums. He will attend the University of Pennsylvania in the fall. Scott Moss Award The recipient of the Scott
D. Moss Memorial Award, given at South High School, is Ji Ann Greenberg. This Award was established in 1977, in memory of Scott, who was an outstanding South student until his death from cancer. The Award is given to the graduating senior who ex-
emplifies the “service, concern, interest, and ability of Scott Moss.” Ji Ann Greenberg is an Advanced Placement Scholar, a National Spanish Exam Bronze Medalist, and a recipient of an Outstanding Physical Education Award, Nassau Zone, New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. She was Captain of Cross Country and Winter & Spring Track Teams and President of the Girls Varsity Club and Gay Straight Alliance. Ji Ann was a student representative to the Building Curriculum Group and a member of Student Government, Key Club, and Midnight Run Club. She played trumpet and baritone horn in Jazz Band, and also plays piano. She plans to attend the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign.
GNPS/TV shows opera, student films Airing now through July 31, don’t miss seeing these exciting Great Neck Public Schools Television (GNPS/TV) shows: South High School’s Opera: The Marriage of Figaro; Great Neck Public Schools: Celebrating 200 Years of Excellence, and Student Filmmakers Showcase. Details follow. The Marriage of Figaro South High School has presented operas for over 40 years. This past March, the school performed Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro. This opera is a witty yet profound tale of love, betrayal, and forgiveness. Figaro, a barber turned into Count Almaviva’s major-
domo, advised him to marry Rosine, but their marriage has gone sour because of the Count’s philandering. Figaro is engaged to Suzanne, Countess Rosine’s maid—and the Count’s next intended conquest. Add to the mix, crusty, old Dr. Bartholo, who seeks revenge on Figaro for taking Rosine away from him, and his assistant, the slimy, music-master, Don Bazile. Contributing to the fun are an amorous teenager, a scheming old maid, a drunken gardener, and a silly young girl. The Marriage of Figaro airs at 9 a.m., and 2 and 7 p.m. Celebrating 200 Years of Excellence
In late April, the Great Neck Public Schools celebrated its 200th Anniversary with a gala afternoon event: “Showcase of Achievement: Celebrating 200 Years of Excellence and the Kickoff for 200 More!” Reflections will offered by Board of Education President Barbara Berkowitz, Board Trustee Donald Ashkenase, Superintendent Thomas Dolan; and alumnus from each of our high schools, representing all alumni. They were: Dr. Mary Cleave, former astronaut, North High Class of 1965; Roy Niederhoffer, philanthropist and hedge fund manager, South High Class of 1983; and Ilan Hall, restaurant own-
er/chef and winner of Top Chef, Village School Class of 2000. The Showcases of Achievement followed, filling the East Gym with displays from over twodozen school district programs and organizations. Celebrating 200 Years of Excellence view times are: 11:30 a.m., and 4:30 and 9:30 p.m. GNPS Student Filmmakers Showcase GNPS Student Filmmakers Showcase highlights short films produced and directed by middle and/or high school students. View a variety of films and styles, including music videos, silent films, documenta-
ries, fictional films, and more. Many of the films originate from district media classes. The Showcase is hosted by Robert Zahn, district educational cable TV producer/director. Viewing times are: 1, 6, and 11 p.m. GNPS/TV Programming GNPS/TV programming reflects the offerings of the Great Neck Public Schools and the achievements of its students and staff. For information about GNPS/TV and its programs, please contact Mr. Zahn by phone at (516) 441-4676, or by e-mail at rzahn@greatneck. k12.ny.us.
Kaplan Honors North Hempstead Town councilwoman Anna Kaplan recently honored 12 students at the John F. Kennedy Elementary School in Great Neck with the Good Samaritan Award. The recipients of the award all showed humility and great compassion in helping others in the community. Kaplan sent a message to those who received the award on June 24, expressing her gratitude. She said, “I am so proud of all of you for the work you have done. You are growing up to be outstanding members of the community, and you are everything this award stands for.” Pictured: students Alexander Khazzam , Alexandra Katchis, Chantal Sadighpour, Janelly Oviedo, Karina Makhani, Marc Enayatian, Adin Salim, Sahar Tartak, Sabrina Namigohar Natasha Kazzam, Maya Somekh, Ashley Talledo; along with principal Ronald Gimando and assistant principal Kathleen Murray