The Sewanhaka Central High School District celebrated student achievement, leadership and service during its board of education meeting held at Elmont Memorial High School on Oct. 27.
Ex Officio Student Board Member Menujan Nanthakumar, a senior at Elmont Memorial High School, opened the evening with a student report highlighting recent accomplishments in athletics, the arts and schoolwide initiatives across the district.
In recognition of School Board Appreciation Month, Superintendent Regina Agrusa honored members of the board of education for their ongoing commitment to students, staff and the community. Each trustee received a token of appreciation in acknowledgement of their dedicated service.
“Tonight, it’s an excellent opportunity for us to publicly recognize, with our sincere appreciation, the critical role that our board members play in guiding this district and ensuring student success,” Ms. Agrusa said. “This board of education is committed to ensuring that our resources align with our goals and Portrait of a Graduate competencies.”
Ms. Agrusa also recognized the district’s ex officio student board members, thanking them for their service and valuable contributions as student representatives.
The meeting continued with recognition of two students recently named Scholar Artists by the Long Island Arts Alliance. Floral Park Memorial High School student Viny Zheng was honored in the Media Arts category, while New Hyde Park Memorial High School student Zahra Mazkur was honored in the Media Arts category.
The district also celebrated the academic accomplishments of the Class of 2027’s valedictorians and salutatorians from all five schools.
“I know that you will join in congratulating all 10 of these extraordinary students,” Ms. Agrusa said. “They inspire, they provide hope for the future, they never stop asking questions, they remain curious, and they continue to shine bright lights and the world needs them.”
Video presentations featuring messages from each building principal and featured student highlighted the achievements of the honorees. Recognized were Elmont Memorial High School valedictorian Tristan Robert and salutatorian Jessica Walters (both not in attendance); Floral Park Memorial High School valedictorian Noordeep Kaur and salutatorian Elizabeth Shen; H. Frank Carey High School valedictorian Amelia Kalamaras and salutatorian Enrik Myftaraj; New Hyde Park Memorial High School valedictorian Axl Su and salutatorian Alan Aphraim; and Sewanhaka High School valedictorian Nibin Varghese and salutatorian Hailey Ball (both not in attendance).
The evening concluded with a special recognition of the district’s building principals in honor of National Principals Month, acknowledging their leadership, dedication and commitment to fostering positive learning environments for all students.
