Valente Earns NY Blood Center Scholarship
He's headed to Syracuse University in the fall and the New York Blood Center thinks Huntington High School senior Michael Valente is tops.
Mr. Valente earned a $250 scholarship for his efforts to make this year's high school blood drives a success. The teenager plans to digital and broadcast journalism in college. He looks forward to career as a sports analyst and broadcaster.
"The New York Blood Center scholarship is awarded to a student who exemplifies community service and volunteerism in the organization of a high school blood drive," said Susan DiMartino, who represented the NYBC at Huntington High School's recent senior academic awards night.
"With fewer than two percent of the New York community giving blood, coordinating a blood drive is truly challenging," Ms. DiMartino said.
Mr. Valente played four years of high school tennis, served as sports editor of The Dispatch student newspaper, entertained crowds as the Blue Devil mascot and was secretary of the Key club.
The senior engaged in rigorous academic study at Huntington High School, completing an array of honors and Advanced Placement courses.