Huntington Public Schools, NY

July 8-9, 2020 Headlines

School Board Reorganizes, Approves Appointments

Huntington School Board members elected trustees Christine Biernacki and Xavier Palacios to serve as that body’s president and vice-president, respectively, during the group’s reorganization meeting on July 7 in the Jack Abrams STEM Magnet School auditorium

Cole Pillion Wins TR Renaissance American Award

If ever an award fit a recipient to a T it is Huntington High School Class of 2020 member Cole Pillion and the Teddy Roosevelt Renaissance American Award. The teenager can truly be called a “Renaissance man,” with expertise and experience covering a long list of areas.

Marrissa Stafford Named John Fulton Award Recipient

John Fulton, Sr. was widely regarded as a great man and really good guy. Patient, empathetic and generous to a fault, he was loved by his family and friends. He grew up in Huntington, stayed to raise his family and ran an incredibly successful business out of a building in the village.

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H-ton’s Paige Mangan Chooses Marist College

Life is full of twists and turns and surprises. Just ask Paige Mangan. The Huntington High School Class of 2020 member thought she was all set to attend college in Manhattan, but then out of nowhere came another possibly. Now she’s headed to Marist College in Poughkeepsie to study fashion design.

Daniela Weihskopf Escobar Wins Jagoda Scholarship

Jake and Mary Jagoda were firmly rooted in the Huntington community; growing up here, carrying on active friendships and attending local schools. The siblings developed many close relationships with folks of all ages over the years.

Kurt Schaefer Scholarship Awarded to Ever Salinas Alas

Ever Salinas Alas is an energetic young man who is always striving to improve himself while also helping others. The Huntington High School Class of 2020 member plans to continue his studies at Suffolk Community College’s western campus in Brentwood. The teenager is this year’s recipient of the Kurt Schaefer Memorial Scholarship Award.

Faith Youngquist Garners Kate Bender Scholarship

Kate Bender had a wicked sense of humor that those who took the time to get to know her came to really appreciate. She had a heart of gold and went out of her way to help others, especially when it came to navigating through the intricacies of the State Education Department’s bureaucracy.

Senior Natalie Ciccone Chooses Univ. of Rhode Island

Natalie Ciccone has carved out her path and she is excited to start heading down it. The Huntington High School senior plans to study at the University of Rhode Island in preparation for a career as a nurse practitioner.

H-ton Art Honor Society Creates Portraits for Memory Project

Not even the COVID-19 worldwide pandemic can keep Huntington High School’s Art Honor Society down. Members of the organization recently completed a project that involved creating 26 stunning portraits of children and teenagers living in orphanage homes in Russia and Eastern European countries that were once states of the former Soviet Union.

H-ton Seniors Capture bELIeve Project Scholarships

Eli Mollineaux will always be remembered at Huntington High School and in the community for being an inspirational young man who took on many considerable challenges with steadfast determination and hope.

Julia Segal Wins Steve Tribus Scholarship Award

When Huntington School District teachers and administrators heard that retired Assistant Superintendent Steven Tribus had passed away suddenly on January 28, 2013, the spirits of his former colleagues who he closely collaborated with sank.

Huntington’s Joe Mead Chooses Loyola University Maryland

Joe Mead has taken inventory of his interests and mapped out an exciting plan for his future. It all starts officially at Loyola University Maryland, but truth be told, the Huntington High School Class of 2020 member is already well on the way toward accomplishing his goals.

Fantastic Four Win John Bosco Memorial Scholarships

Four exceptional Huntington High School seniors have been named this year’s recipients of the John Bosco Memorial Scholarship.

Brooks & Stevens Win David Caplin Memorial Scholarships

Alicia Brooks and Justin Stevens are two of the finest Blue Devil track stars ever. The Huntington High School Class of 2020 members are state champions and All-Americans. They are top students, too. The duo has been named recipients of this year’s David Caplin Memorial Scholarships for Leadership and Mentorship in Sports, which carry $500 stipends.

Blue Devil Senior Fencers Capture Awards

Huntington High School fencing coaches took the road to present this year’s awards to the team’s top graduating seniors. Ordinarily, the trophies would have been given out at the Blue Devil Senior Athletic Awards Banquet, but the COVID-19 pandemic prevented that event from being held in the school gym. Instead, there were a series of personalized individual ceremonies at each athlete’s home.

Huntington High School Celebrates the Class of 2020

The most surreal commencement in the long history of Huntington High School played out last Friday night on the grass athletic fields. A drive-in graduation, complete with a huge screen that was erected for the event near the Oakwood Road side of the property, drew nearly 400 cars as the Class of 2020 was celebrated during a 90 minute ceremony that was broadcast on the radio over 87.9 FM.

Huntington UFSD Legend Jack Abrams Passes Away

Legendary teacher and principal Jack Abrams, who founded Huntington UFSD’s School Heritage Museum to preserve artifacts and share the history of the district and later became an essential component of that same history has passed away.

Griselda Jimenez Contreras Wins Judith Gleicher Math Award

Huntington High School Class of 2020 member Griselda Jimenez Contreras is this year’s recipient of the Judith Gleicher Mathematics Achievement Award, which is presented to the graduating senior who has “achieved the most growth in mathematics.”

Senior Chas Forte Wins Edward McGaul Award for Business

Huntington Fire Department Ex-Chief Edward McGaul Award for Business recipient Chas Forte is an ingenious young man. The Huntington High School senior shined in the business department’s Virtual Enterprise course. The teenager is headed to Roger Williams University in Rhode Island to study construction management.

Senior Kelly Alfaro-Alvarez Chooses Colgate University

Kelly Alfaro-Alvarez might be headed to one of the finest liberal arts colleges in the country, but she will always be a Blue Devil at heart. The Huntington High School senior plans to pursue her dreams at Colgate University.

Lex Colato Garners Justin Giani Memorial Scholarship

Lex Colato spent the past four years starring on the Blue Devil football and basketball teams and impressing fans with his take-no-prisoners style of play. The Huntington High School senior has been a leader and role model and he’s given his teammates and coaches everything he has physically and emotionally. The teenager is this year’s recipient of the Justin Louis Giani Memorial Scholarship Award.

Jack Flores Captures Appliance World Scholarship

Jack Flores has been spreading the love he has for tennis to less fortunate children throughout the community. The Huntington High School senior has also spent time volunteering at Huntington Hospital. Appliance World of Huntington has taken notice of the teenager and awarded him a $500 scholarship.

Michael Wright Claims Fred Cambria Award

Huntington High School senior Michael Wright is this year’s Fred Cambria Award recipient. The teenager plans to attend SUNY Geneseo in the fall.

Senior Emily Cheshire Chooses Lehigh University

Emily Cheshire is going places. The Huntington High School senior is headed to Lehigh University in Pennsylvania, but that’s just the start. The teenager is driven and she’s so talented that surely a lifetime of success lies ahead.

Retiring BOE Prez Jennifer Hebert Reflects

Jennifer Hebert is retiring at the end of the month after nine years on the Huntington School Board, including the last two as its president.

Jamison & Weber Win Kleet Lumber Scholar Awards

Cat Jamison and Chris Weber are exceptional young people who have compiled sterling academic records and garnered awards in their respective sports. The dynamic seniors have set a standard of excellence that is sure to stand the test of time at Huntington High School. The pair are this year’s recipients of the Kleet Lumber Scholar Athlete Awards.

Blue Devil Athletes Capture Suffolk Gold Keys

A group of 10 spectacular Huntington High School athletes have qualified for Section XI Gold Key Awards.circumstances.

Senior Gary Barash Chooses St. Thomas Aquinas College

Gary Barash has worn the Blue Devil uniform proudly, excelling in football and track and field and exploring his academic interests over the past four years. The Huntington High School senior plans to attend St. Thomas Aquinas College in Sparkill, New York, where he intends to study sports management and participate in the athletic program.

Dany Solares Rodriquez an Inspiring Success Story

Dany Solares Rodriquez is an inspiring success story. The teenager came to Huntington High School from Guatemala in the spring of 2019 and he will graduate with the Class of 2020.

Huntington Seniors Capture Science Awards

An exceptional group Huntington High School seniors captured numerous science honors during this month’s virtual academic awards ceremony.

Southdown School’s June Stars Shine Bright

Southdown Primary School sent dozens of students into summer vacation with June Splash Awards in recognition of all the good things the youngsters have been doing under the most trying of circumstances.

Senior Jai-la’ Bush Chooses SUNY Old Westbury

Jai-la’ Bush is fun to be around. The Huntington High School senior has a bubbly personality and a quick wit. There’s always something happening with her and it’s that energy that’s contagious. The teenager plans to study at SUNY Old Westbury for an undergraduate degree in preparation for an eventual career as an attorney.

Huntington Seniors Notch NYS Seal of Biliteracy

Forty Huntington High School seniors who speak more than one language are set to earn New York State’s Seal of Biliteracy on their diplomas.

Lia Shechter Wins PTA’s Heart of Huntington Award

Lia Shechter is one of the stars of Huntington High School’s Class of 2020. She has enjoyed a remarkable run these past four years and distinguished herself in every possible way. The Huntington PTA Council has taken notice and chosen the teenager as the recipient of the organization’s Heart of Huntington Award.

Flower Hill School’s Summer Send-off

The Flower Hill Primary School community never lets anything stand in its way. So when the COVID-19 pandemic interrupted the school year and prevented many traditional events from being held, Flower Hill made the best of the situation.

H-ton Senior Sam Kimmelman Chooses Towson University

Sam Kimmelman has paid his dues over the past four years and now the Huntington High School senior is ready to move on and take the next step in his educational journey at Towson University in Maryland.

Sulma Campos Captures Howard Munson Scholarship

Sulma Campos is an exceptionally hard working young woman so it is especially fitting that the Huntington High School senior captured the Howard Munson Scholarship Award, which is presented in memory of a remarkably dedicated local businessman who served his customers for an incredible 70 years.

Henry Vohs & Matt Beasley Win Sports History Award

Sophomores Henry Vohs and Matt Beasley collaborated on an award winning National History Day project, creating a splendid short film documentary on Olympic track star Jesse Owens for Huntington High School’s National History Day contest.

Blue Devil Football Celebrates Season

The Huntington football program was scheduled to celebrate another memorable season in mid-March with a festive dinner and awards presentation, but the COVID-19 pandemic interfered with those plans.

H-ton Senior Chris Mavrogian Chooses SUNY Potsdam

Chris Mavrogian has many gifts. He is a charismatic leader with an ability to express himself like few others can. The Huntington High School senior is also a wonderful musician with a showman’s flair. He intends to bring all of these qualities together and study at SUNY Potsdam for a career as a music teacher.

Budget and Capital Propositions Pass; Donovan and Palacios Win BOE Races

After an especially long budget process stretching over many months and an energetic election campaign for a pair of seats on the Huntington School Board, the votes have finally been tabulated.

Frosh Duo Studies African American Medical Pioneers

Freshmen Jillian Panos and Grace Allen collaborated on an award winning project in this year’s National History Day competition at Huntington High School.

Washington School Principal Promotes Reading

Dr. Michelle Richards promotes reading with Washington Primary School students every chance she gets. The principal pulled out every “trick” she could over the past three months during the COVID-19 pandemic and the period of distance learning to get the youngsters in her building to read every chance they get.

 Huntington Highlights Did you Know...Huntington High School's Class of 2018...
                                     86% are headed to College
                                
                                     90% earned Regents Diplomas
                                
                                     Graduates captured over $8 million in scholarships and grants

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A Tradition of Excellence since 1657

“Recognizing the strengths of our district’s traditions, its history of community support, the diversity of our population and our commitment to educational excellence, the mission of the Huntington Union Free School District is to educate students by effectively teaching an enriched body of knowledge through the active participation of all students, building upon their unique talents and abilities to produce creative, self-assured, responsible citizens who are capable of critical thought and action.”