Floral Park Memorial High School

James Urban's achievements, in and beyond the classroom, are matched only by his exceptional character. A dedicated member of the school community, he has actively participated in several clubs and organizations. He is the president of Mathletes, World Language Honor Society and Videogame Club; treasurer of the Class of 2026 Board and the National Honor and English honor societies; and an invaluable member of Model UN, Science Olympiad, Chess Club and Badminton Club. At the Division C Nassau West Science Olympiad competition, James earned seventh place in the “Wind Power” event, where he and his teammate designed and built a wind power machine to generate electricity. Exhibiting diverse avenues of interest, James is an accomplished pianist and participated in the NYSSMA competition for the past five years. Beyond the school building, he has been a volunteer with the Village of Floral Park’s “Liz’s Day” initiative, raising awareness and funds for breast cancer research. He has also shared his kindhearted nature as a volunteer at the Ronald McDonald House, helping prepare food for the families of children in the hospital.