Huntington School News
Flower Hill Primary School Principal Marlon Small recently announced the Star Student Award winners for April. The youngsters were presented with certificates and posed for a commemorative photo that will be displayed for the remainder of the year near the main lobby.
April’s honorees included Dayannie Isidro Martinez, Joseph Alas, Kaida Boles, Genesis Rice, Tatiana Quintanilla Yanes, JR White, Michael Ramos-Cubas, Kimberly Yanes Soto, Jonathan Marin Moreira, Colin Lennon, Charles Michaelian, Gabriel Rivera, Keegan Malone, Antonio Leotta, Jane Callery, Harry Alba, Jordan Ross, Renee McKean, Allison Malone, Brian Soto-Yanes, Sebastian Romero, Alexandra Kustera, Kelly Yanes, Ella Naima and Sydney Wekstein.
“It was a pleasure to join with Flower Hill’s teachers in recognizing an outstanding group of boys and girls,” Mr. Small said.
Band Fest Popular
This year’s Huntington Band Fest proved to be very popular, drawing a crowd of 190 students. “Band Fest was a ton of fun,” said Ben Conner, a J. Taylor Finley Middle School eighth grader. “I enjoyed the pieces and working with musicians of all ages.”
Eighth grader Joshua Yanuck was equally impressed with the day. “It was great seeing many of the high school band members again,” Mr. Yanuck said. “I haven’t seen them since marching band ended. It was like a reunion.”
Peter Ciccone, also an eighth grader at Finley, agreed with the sentiments offered by his classmates. “The musical selections were awesome,” Mr. Ciccone said. “I also enjoyed the mid-day march-off competition.”
Washington Ways April Awards Presented
Washington Primary School Principal Marsha Neville announced the names of the recipients of April’s Washington Ways Awards and smiles quickly followed.
Mrs. Neville presented award certificates to Christopher Alfaro, Ronan Sosnowski, Kathleen Cocoman, Heidy Castillo Granados, Matthew Bustamante, Kyra Scott, Lizzy James, Austin Romero, Thomas Galicia-Martinez, Neurdia Oasis, Nathalie Alvarez, Edwin Marroquin Chavez, Carlee Schultz, Nicole Boucetta, Haileigh Smith, Nancy Portillo Reyes, Cecilia Alvares, Nicholas Smalling, Nicholas Grover and Shanelly Benitez-Euceda.
The classes of kindergarten teacher Melissa Mazzalonga and fourth grade teacher Susan Llanes also won awards.
The Washington Ways initiative focuses on recognizing and rewarding positive behavior while encouraging students to be safe, respectful and responsible.
“It was wonderful to have an opportunity to present awards to such a fine group of youngsters,” Mrs. Neville said. A photo was taken of the group and it will be posted on the district website.
LoTurco Wins Gold Medal in LI Math Fair
The results are in and Justin LoTurco is smiling. The Huntington High School junior won a gold medal in this year’s Long Island Math Fair at Hofstra University.
Mr. LoTurco presented his research and the judges found his work exceptional. The Huntington scholar was among 72 Long Island juniors who advanced to the final round of the competition and one of just 21 in Nassau and Suffolk that captured a gold medal.
Mr. LoTurco began researching Morley’s Triangle last fall and gained a masterful understanding of the proof. He was mentored along the way by Huntington High School math teacher Patricia Tagliente. The teenager had to research the trigonometric identities that are not discussed in high school classes.
Mr. LoTurco perfected the proof by demonstrating the equilateral relationship formed by the trisections of any triangle, according to Ms. Tagliente. He qualified for the LI finals after presenting his research to a panel of expert judges at Suffolk Community College in Selden.
Barca & Tome-Radigan Honored at Tilles Center
Huntington High School seniors Julianna Barca and Angelica Tome-Radigan were among 20 Nassau and Suffolk students honored as Long Island Arts Alliance Scholar Artists. The two teenagers have been featured in Newsday for their work and were recently recognized during the annual LIAA Scholar Artist awards gala at the Tilles Center.
The Huntington seniors were feted by various regional education and arts officials, including Roger Tilles, Long Island’s representative on the New York State Board of Regents.
Sarah L. Gill, Huntington’s district director of fine and performing arts, joined Ms. Barca and Ms. Tome-Radigan at the event
Woodhull Retirement Party
Woodhull Intermediate School will honor its retirees during a party on Thursday, June 5 from 6-9 p.m. at the Huntington Yacht Club on East Shore Road.
Woodhull teachers Christine Barresi, Phyllis Frank and Janet Hoffman and security guard Fred Malm are retiring. Tickets for the party are priced at $55, which includes appetizers and a buffet dinner. RSVP for tickets to Janet Myers (jmyers@hufsd.edu) or Patty Persichilli (ppersichilli@hufsd.edu) by Friday, May 23.