Sewanhaka High School

Hailey Sethi’s intellect, character and determination will leave a lasting impression on Sewanhaka. She is a truly well-rounded student, excelling across academics, the arts and athletics. Her outstanding performance on the AP exams has earned her recognition as an AP Scholar with Distinction, as well as an AP Capstone Diploma. She is deeply engaged in her school community, serving as treasurer of both the National Art Honor Society and Robotics Club, vice president of the Class Board of 2026, and as an active member of Mathletes, Green Club and Key Club. An accomplished three-season varsity athlete, Hailey competes in track and field, basketball, and cross-country. With aspirations in mechanical or marine engineering, she has pursued multiple prestigious programs, including the Naval Undersea Warfare Center’s Undersea Technology Apprentice Program, Purdue University’s Seminar for Top Engineering Prospects, and NYU’s Summer Program for Automation, Robotics and Coding. She has also applied her skills creatively through Girls Who Code, designing games and websites. Her excellence in STEM is reflected in her recognition as a FIRST Dean’s List Semifinalist, a Naval Horizons STEM Essay contest winner and member of the winning district team for the NASA TechRise Student Challenge. Her artistic talent has been showcased through her selection to the exclusive Art Supervisors Association All-County Gallery and as one of the Top 100 in the American Association of Physics Teachers’ Photo Contest. Along with participating in community service through her club activities, she is a volunteer at the Elmont Public Library, assisting with the Fall Festival and various children’s programs, and helps the Atlantic Marine Conservation Society with beach clean-ups.