Senior Valerie Rogel Pursues Her Interests with Passion
Valerie Rogel pursues her interests with passion. The determined Huntington High School senior doesn’t cut any corners. She energetically gives her classes and extracurricular activities the attention they deserve and is enthusiastic about everything she does.
Sarah Giarraputo Plans Busy Senior Year
Sarah Giarraputo plans to have a busy senior year at Huntington High School, with Advanced Placement classes, clubs and a credit bearing internship. She’s also sketching out her future, including sorting through various college possibilities.
Alexa Rind Quietly Compiles Splendid Record
Alexa Rind is a mover and a shaker who has excelled over the past four years and quietly compiled a record that would make anyone proud. The Huntington High School senior has produced award winning work and she’s widely regarded as one of the top members of the Class of 2021.
Class of 2020
Riley Tucker to Study Accounting SUNY Geneseo
Riley Tucker’s next educational adventure will unfold on a picturesque upstate campus hundreds of miles from his hometown. The Huntington High School Class of 2020 member plans to study accounting at SUNY College of Geneseo and get involved the many activities offered at the school.
Jeremy Miles to Study at Onondaga Community College
Jeremy Miles wanted to go away for college, but he didn’t want to go so far from home that he couldn’t get back relatively quickly should an emergency develop. The Huntington High School Class of 2020 member found the perfect place to pursue his interests at Onondaga Community College in Syracuse.
Lia Shechter to Study Engineering at Northeastern University
Lia Shechter has always been intellectually curious. The Huntington High School Class of 2020 members has excelled across the board and earned the designation of Advanced Placement Scholar with Honor. She’s headed to Northeastern University in Boston to study engineering.
James Obermaier Chooses Worcester Polytechnic Institute
James Obermaier enjoyed a spectacular four year run through Huntington High School where he graduated among the top scholars in the Class of 2020. He is moving on to a very demanding academic program at Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Massachusetts where he intends to study applied physics.
Ethan Mulroy Garners Patrick McCourt Scholarship
The Patrick Thomas McCourt Memorial Scholarship was created following a terrifying accident that continues to numb the heart and soul. A member of Huntington High School’s Class of 2006, the 22-year old was killed September 17, 2011 after being struck by two cars while walking along Veterans Memorial Highway in Holbrook at 5:30 a.m.
Julia Segal Captures the Quentin Sammis Award
Julia Segal is a remarkable young woman. Her sharp intellect, ability to inspire and motivate and willingness to help anyone in need speaks for itself. The Huntington High School Class of 2020 member plans to double major in psychology and Spanish at Vassar College in preparation for a career as a bilingual child psychologist.
Maddy Meidenman Claims Elks Legacy Scholarship
Maddy Meidenman has won an Elks National Foundation Legacy Scholarship Award in the amount of $4,000. The Huntington High School Class of 2020 member believes that “putting in time and effort, along with wanting to do well” have been the keys to her success.
Mia D’Alessandro Garners the Joseph Toles Scholarship
Huntington High School Class of 2020 member Mia D’Alessandro has garnered this year’s Joseph Toles Foundation scholarship in recognition of her outstanding all-around performance and potential for future success.
Baylie Larsen Captures Friends of HSLQ Scholarship
Baylie Larsen is still a teenager, but in her relatively short time on this Earth she has already accomplished an awful lot, including becoming a role model for youth in general. The Huntington High School Class of 2020 member is this year’s recipient of the Friends of Huntington Station Latin Quarter’s annual $500 scholarship award.
Mia Redick Chooses Sacred Heart University
Mia Redick was one of the most enthusiastic members of Huntington High School’s Class of 2020. The teenager’s upbeat personality will be missed around the building, but she is excited to be moving on to Sacred Heart University in Connecticut.
Aedan McDonald Chooses Utica College
Aedan McDonald is a no-nonsense teenager who in many ways is a perfectionist. He strives for excellence in everything he does. The Huntington High School Class of 2020 member plans to pursue an undergraduate degree at Utica College, which recruited him to play on its football team.
Beanna Cumella Chooses Nova Southeastern in Florida
Beanna Cumella is fortunate to have already identified her career passion. The Huntington High School Class of 2020 member has been granted dual undergraduate and graduate admission at Nova Southeastern University in Florida. She plans to be an orthodontist.
Nathan Musso to Study Music Education at TCU
Nathan Musso wants to share his love of music with young people so the Huntington High School Class of 2020 member plans to study music education at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth.
Faith Youngquist Captures Robert Potter Memorial Scholarship
Faith Younquist is just the type of smart, hardworking, enthusiastic and personable young woman that would win over Huntington High School art teacher Robert Potter in short order. A member of the Class of 2020, she plans to study at Binghamton University in preparation for a career as an elementary school teacher.
Jai-la’ Bush Wins Tri-CYA’s Martone Scholarship
Jai-la’ Bush has captured this year’s Tri-Community & Youth Agency’s Joseph A. Martone scholarship. The Huntington High School Class of 2020 member plans to study politics, economics and the law at SUNY College at Old Westbury. Her career goal is to be an attorney.
Huntington’s Karley Mathews Chooses Siena College
Karley Mathew’s is always working toward accomplishing a set of goals she has established for herself. Yes, she is that hard of a worker. The Huntington High School Class of 2020 is headed to Siena College outside of Albany with a new collection of hopes and dreams.
Huntington Alumni Cups and Scholarships Presented
Four graduating seniors who have covered themselves in glory the past four years are this year’s recipients of Huntington High School’s alumni cups and scholarships.
Dynamic Duo Wins Attorney General Triple C Awards
Kiara Gelbman and Paul Katigbak are certainly leaving their mark at Huntington High School where the two Class of 2020 members are among the most distinguished recent graduates. The duo claimed this year’s New York State Attorney General’s Triple C Awards.
Charles O’Rourke Chooses UMass Amherst
Charles O’Rourke looks entirely comfortable dressed in a sharp business suit and tie speaking to a large crowd. The Huntington High School Class of 2020 member can already pass for an executive. He will start the journey down that road at the University of Massachusetts Amherst where he plans for study for a career in banking or finance.
Keenan Lyons Chooses University of Miami
One of Huntington High School’s greatest stage performers ever, Keenan Lyons plans to study musical theatre and broadcast journalism at the University of Miami on a presidential scholarship. His exceptional talents have been recognized in the Broadway community and throughout the tri-state area.
Courtney O’Bryan Memorial Scholarships Presented
Courtney O’Bryan was an exceptional young woman. Intelligent, enthusiastic, loyal and a loving friend to so many, she was cherished by everyone that knew her. The 2011 Huntington High School graduate will always be remembered at her alma mater, where her engaging smile and bubbly disposition made a lasting impression.
Huntington’s Livia D’Anna Chooses Stony Brook University
Livia D’Anna has found the classroom to be a place that makes her happy and where she feels at home. So the Huntington High School Class of 2020 member plans to study at Stony Brook University in preparation for a career as an English teacher and a lifetime of sharing her love of literature and writing.
Youngquist & Mavrogian Claim HARTE Scholarships
Faith Youngquist and Christopher Mavrogian will soon head off into the world in pursuit of their dreams. The two Huntington High School Class of 2020 members have been standouts over the past four years and are now poised to shine brighter than ever as they begin their college studies.
Rocio Trujillo Captures St. John’s University Scholarship
One of the sweetest and most down to earth members of Huntington High School’s Class of 2020, Rocio Trujillo plans to study at St. John’s University in Queens for a career in law enforcement. She was awarded a merit based scholarship in the annual amount of $21,000
Daniela Ramos Campos Wins Huntington Foundation Scholarship
Daniela Ramos Campos strives to make a difference in whatever cause she decides to take on. President of Huntington High School’s Class of 2020, the teenager garnered this year’s Huntington Foundation for Excellence in Education’s $2,500 scholarship award.
ATH Presents Scholarship to Emerson Forbes
Emerson Forbes is this year’s recipient of the Associated Teachers of Huntington scholarship. The Huntington High School Class of 2020 member plans to study at the University of Delaware for a career as a music teacher.
Huntington’s Jason Verville Chooses Villanova University
Jason Verville is a competitor, whether it’s on the track or tennis court or in a classroom taking a test. The Huntington High School Class of 2020 member loves to challenge himself and lay it on the line. He’s headed to Villanova University in Philadelphia to study in the honors program for a career in finance.
John Segreti Chooses the University of Delaware
John Segreti likes to push himself and test his limits. The Huntington High School Class of 2020 member took challenging courses over the past four years, expanding his horizons and building his foundation of knowledge in a most impressive manner. Recognized as a Distinguished Senior for his outstanding academic record, he’s headed to the University of Delaware to study chemical engineering.
Madelyn Reed Captures NYS School Business Officials Award
The Association of School Business Officials of New York has awarded Huntington High School Class of 2020 member Madelyn Reed a $500 scholarship in recognition of her exceptional performance and future potential in the field of business.
Foster Sullivan Chooses Rochester Institute of Technology
Foster Sullivan isn’t looking for the easy way. The Huntington High School Class of 2020 member plans to study engineering at Rochester Institute of Technology and pursue a career as an Air Force officer. He has the drive, determination and intellect to pull it off and accomplish all of his goals, one by one.
H-ton Class of 1969 Awards Two Scholarships
Huntington High School’s Class of 1969 has awarded two generous scholarships to Class of 2020 members Jai-la’ Bush and Patricia Campos.
Huntington’s Maggie Imperato Chooses Utica College
Maggie Imperato has a good feeling. It’s the feeling a person gets when they believe they’ve made a good decision. The teenager has it because she feels that Utica College is the perfect place for her to pursue a degree and that’s where she plans to start studying in a few short weeks.
Robert Jean-Gilles Claims SCOPE Scholarship
Robert Jean-Gilles has left his mark in so many different areas that he will long be remembered at Huntington High School, where he graduated last month with the Class of 2020.
Patricia Campos to Study Journalism at Suffolk CC
Patricia Campos is a spectacular, hardworking and level-headed young woman. The Huntington High School Class of 2020 member loves her family and strives to help it any way she can. She also has dreams and wants to make the most of her life. She plans to attend Suffolk Community College and study for a career in journalism.
Alicia Brooks Wins Nassau Police Scholarship
Alicia Brooks is a soft-spoken young woman, but when the Huntington High School Class of 2020 member lines up for a race, she is all business and an incredible competitor. The teenager has won county and state championships and captured All-American honors with the Blue Devil indoor and outdoor track and field teams.
Michael Wright Chooses SUNY College at Geneseo
Michael Wright has been an all-around great student. So that gave the Huntington High School Class of 2020 grad a number of college options. After sifting through the possibilities, reflecting on each of them and kicking around the pros and cons the teenager arrived at his final decision: SUNY College at Geneseo.
Tahiyat Akber to Study Biology at Stony Brook University
Tahiyat Akber graduated as one of the top members Huntington High School’s Class of 2020. She plans to study biology at Stony Brook University.
Megan O’Brien Wins October Dawn Scholarship
The October Dawn Scholarship is a very special award presented annually to a graduating Huntington High School senior. This year, the scholarship’s generous stipend of $2,000 was captured by Megan O’Brien, a member of the Class of 2020.
Bella Neira Chooses Stony Brook University
Bella Neira did so well at Huntington High School that the Class of 2020 member qualified for the designation of Distinguished Senior, compiling an academic grade average of at least a 90 during every semester over the past four years. Now she’s set to study at Stony Brook University and the teenager is thrilled to be moving on and pursuing her career interests.
Vianca Hinds Chooses SUNY College of Environmental Science
Vianca Hinds really cares about keeping the planet safe and habitable for generations to come. So the Huntington High School Class of 2020 member is headed to the SUNY College of Environmental Science & Forestry in Syracuse where she plans to study wildlife science.
Blue Devil Trio Garners Kuver Scholarship Awards
Alan Kuver will always be remembered at Huntington High School. He gave everyone he worked with everything he had for as long as he possibly could. The longtime teacher departed this world on July 1, 2014 after a 10 month battle with esophageal cancer, leaving behind admiring colleagues and countless Blue Devil fencers who will never forget their coach.
Special Three Win Michael Gilmor Memorial Scholarships
Michael Samuel Gilmor was the best of the best. A John H. Glenn High School graduate, he was well known to Huntington High School students through his father, who is a dean in the building. When he passed away suddenly at home of an aortic aneurism at only 22 years of age in August 2018, it was a crushing blow to everyone that knew and loved him.
Nathan Soric Chooses the University of Delaware
Nathan Soric has enjoyed such a great experience in the Huntington High School music program that the Class of 2020 member plans to study at the University of Delaware to be a music teacher.
Caitlyn Palermo Wins Daughters of American Revolution Award
The Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizenship Award was presented to Huntington Class of 2020 member Caitlyn Palermo. The teenager was given a certificate and medal.
Marissa 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.
Huntington’s Mya Davis Chooses University of Connecticut
Mya Davis has a dream. The Huntington High School Class of 2020 member wants to be a medical doctor specializing in pediatric neurology. The teenager captured a scholarship to begin her quest at the University of Connecticut, where she plans to study molecular and cellular biology.
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.
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
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Senior Raul Orozco Chooses Syracuse University
Raul Orozco is a thoughtful young man who has learned so much about himself over the past four years. He’s smart, too and combined with a strong work ethic the teenager is well-positioned to excel at Syracuse University where he plans to lay the groundwork for a career as a financial advisor.
Senior Ethan Mulroy Chooses Cornell University
Ethan Mulroy has what it takes to go toe-to-toe academically with the best young people in the country. The Huntington High School senior has compiled an exceptional record over the past four years and he’s now set to study at Cornell University in the famed School of Industrial and Labor Relations.
Senior Erlyn Flores Reyes Chooses Mount Saint Vincent
Erlyn Flores Reyes has captured a scholarship to attend the College of Mount Saint Vincent, a private liberal arts school in Riverdale, New York City. The Huntington High School senior plans to study psychology.
Senior Josie Fasolino Chooses Alfred University
Josie Fasolino is headed to Alfred University to study fine arts in the honors program on a presidential scholarship. The Huntington High School senior is excited to attend the No. 1 ranked college in the country for its ceramics program.
Senior Oskar Kilgour Chooses Boston University
Oskar Kilgour has always been popular with his teachers and classmates. The Huntington High School senior displays the kind of personality that makes everyone feel welcome in his presence. He’s widely regarded as an all-around good guy with a sense of humor and nice word for everyone. The teenager is headed to Boston University where he’s sure to impress the folks there, too.
Senior Matt Gennarelli Chooses Univ. of Southern California
Matt Gennarelli is preparing to head west. The Huntington High School senior will be attending the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. He’s received a Presidential Scholarship, which will cover costs associated with more than half of his tuition.
Huntington Senior Casey Coleman Chooses Stony Brook
Michael Reed has found his niche and it really comes as no surprise. The Huntington High School senior is a musician through and through. He loves it so much that he wants to make his life’s work sharing it with others. His journey is already well underway, but he plans to shift into high gear next fall after deciding to attend the University of Connecticut.
Senior Michael Reed Chooses University of Connecticut
Michael Reed has found his niche and it really comes as no surprise. The Huntington High School senior is a musician through and through. He loves it so much that he wants to make his life’s work sharing it with others. His journey is already well underway, but he plans to shift into high gear next fall after deciding to attend the University of Connecticut.
Senior Brian Contreras Chooses Binghamton University
Brian Contreras started shining on his very first day of kindergarten at Flower Hill Primary School. He learned his lessons well every step of the way and now all these years later the Huntington High School senior is set to head off to Binghamton University to study engineering.
Senior Maggie Lalor Chooses Sacred Heart University
Sacred Heart University is getting one of Huntington High School’s best in Maggie Lalor. The senior plans to study for a career as a physician assistant at the Fairfield, Connecticut school and continue to pursue her musical interests.
Senior Kyle Perea Chooses Manhattan School of Music
Kyle Perea is a true maestro. The Huntington High School senior is an exceptional musician and a gifted conductor. He loves music so much he plans to study it at the Manhattan School of Music and make it his lifelong career.
Senior Riva Bergman Chooses Quinnipiac University
Riva Bergman has really found her groove over the past four years, exploring academic courses in every discipline, playing sports, participating in clubs and embracing an active social life. The Huntington High School senior has excelled in every way and thoroughly enjoyed every bit of it, but soon it will be time for her to move on to Quinnipiac College where she intends to study for a career as a social worker.
Senior Baylie Larsen Chooses Marist College
Baylie Larsen is a sensible young woman. So when it came time to choose where the Huntington High School senior wanted to study next fall, she went about making the same type of logical decision she is well known for and selected Marist College in Poughkeepsie.
Kiara Gelbman Chooses Univ. of Colorado Boulder
Kiara Gelbman is fearless. The Huntington High School senior loves a good adventure and she is going to get it at the University of Colorado Boulder. One of the top members of the Class of 2020, the teenager plans to study journalism and sports media.
H-ton Senior Shyann Maragh Chooses Univ. of Pittsburgh
Shyann Maragh has done everything right the past four years. She’s studied hard, been an active participate in several extracurricular clubs, developed close relationships with her teachers and excelled in many of Huntington High School’s most challenging courses. The senior is perfectly situated to achieve great things at the University of Pittsburgh in the fall.
Senior Craig Haas Chooses University of Florida
Craig Haas likes to set high standards for himself. The Huntington High School senior has been one of the best Blue Devil runners and he’s also been a great student who has excelled academically. One by one he is accomplishing each of his goals and he plans to continue his penchant for success at the University of Florida next fall.
Senior Madison Lange Chooses University at Albany
Over the past four years, Madison Lange has explored her interests, made many friends and determined where her career passions lie and now the Huntington High School senior is ready to take the next step in her life at the University at Albany.
Senior Care Packages Set for Saturday Delivery
Huntington High School seniors should never feel forgotten during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. On Saturday, care packages will be distributed across the district to each member of the Class of 2020 between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Senior Bianca Lella Chooses University of Scranton
Bianca Lella displays a work ethic that few can match. The Huntington High School senior is always striving to be the best version of herself, working hard in school and holding down two part time jobs. She has excelled in every class and is well positioned to move on to the University of Scranton where she has landed a scholarship to study business.
H-ton Senior Steli Vlahos Chooses Univ. of Rhode Island
Steli Vlahos has an easygoing personality and a friendly way about her. The Huntington High School senior is interested in a career that appears to be a perfect fit: nursing. She plans to begin pursuing her dreams at the University of Rhode Island where she has landed a scholarship.
Senior Abby Semelsberger Chooses Marymount Manhattan
One of the greatest stage performers in Huntington High School’s long history, Abby Semelsberger is only getting started. The senior is headed to Marymount Manhattan College to study musical theater.
Senior Brooke Biernacki Chooses Binghamton University
An exceptionally creative graphic artist, Brooke Biernacki is so good she wants to make a career of it. The Huntington High School senior plans to begin her quest at Binghamton University in the fall after a great four year run that has seen her excel academically, athletically and in the club program.
Huntington High School Recognizes its Distinguished Seniors
Huntington High School’s top graduating seniors are traditionally honored during a catered dinner in Louis D. Giani Gymnasium. It is a festive evening that typically draws a crowd of more than 300. With the COVID-19 pandemic still raging across the world, the affair won’t be held this year, but officials say the leading scholars in the Class of 2020 are more than deserving of special recognition.
Senior Neil Jean-Baptiste Chooses University of Delaware
One of the brightest stars and most colorful and vibrant personalities in Huntington High School’s Class of 2020, Neil Jean-Baptiste is headed to the University of Delaware to study civil engineering.
Alice Bradford Chooses University of East Anglia in England
Alice Bradford was born in England and the Huntington High School senior plans to return to Europe for college. She plans to pursue a degree in biology at the University of East Anglia in preparation for a career as a medical doctor.
Senior Peyton Kalb Chooses University at Albany
Peyton Kalb has developed a plan for her future and it’s a good one. The Huntington High School senior wants to go into medicine and she has found just the right place to begin her journey. The teenager is excited to begin her studies at the University at Albany.
Senior Izzy Toscano Chooses University of Oklahoma
Isabella Toscano likes to challenge herself and she’s never afraid to move outside of her comfort zone. The Huntington High School senior wanted something different for college so she will head west to the University of Oklahoma and join the Sooners on one of the most high-spirited campuses in the country.
Senior Ryan Williams Chooses University of Michigan
Ryan Williams has been in Huntington UFSD’s fold since his first day of kindergarten at Washington Primary School, whose grounds adjoin his backyard. The teenager has excelled academically and athletically and he’s earned many admirers and developed numerous friendships. Now he’s set to study engineering at the University of Michigan.
Lily Stein Captures Scholarship to University at Buffalo
Lily Stein garnered acceptances to some of the best colleges in the country. The Huntington High School senior considered her options before accepting a Presidential Scholarship to attend the University at Buffalo, where she plans to study math and economics.
Huntington Senior Maddie Reed Chooses Bryant University
Maddie Reed is a remarkable young woman who has enjoyed what can only be called an amazing experience these past four years. The Huntington High School senior has decided to attend Bryant University in Smithfield, Rhode Island, where she plans to study business.
H-ton Senior John Panos Chooses Northeastern University
John Panos could already easily pass right now as a businessman. If anyone has the “look” it’s the Huntington High School senior who has excelled in everything he has touched for the past four years. The teenager is headed to Northeastern University in Boston to begin the quest to accomplish his career goals.
Senior Robert Jean-Gilles Chooses New York University
Robert Jean-Gilles has a way of commanding a stage. A gifted performer, the Huntington High School senior always seems to rise to the occasion and bring a crowd to its feet. The teenager is a splendid student, too. Soon he will have an opportunity to shine in a much larger arena at New York University in Manhattan.
Zubair Ali Lands Full Scholarship to Lafayette College
Zubair Ali’s spectacular run through Huntington High School is ending in fitting fashion; with a full scholarship to Lafayette College as a Marquis Fellow. The senior has excelled in every possible way, including in the performing arts and he has captured the respect of everyone.
Huntington Senior RJ Moreno Chooses Elon University
RJ Moreno has been in no rush. The Huntington High School senior has seen a steady stream of acceptance letters find their way to his mailbox, but he took his time evaluating the possibilities and all of the opportunities before embracing Elon University in North Carolina as the next stop on his journey through life.
Senior Bella Thompson Chooses Univ. of New Hampshire
Bella Thompson has had a great run through Huntington UFSD, but soon it will be time for the senior to graduate and move on with her life. The teenager has decided to pursue a degree at the University of New Hampshire where she plans to study social work.
H-ton Senior Aidan Mrotzek Chooses SUNY Maritime
Aidan Mrotzek enjoyed playing football for the Blue Devils and the Huntington High School senior has no intention of hanging up his jersey anytime soon. The teenager has decided to attend SUNY Maritime College where he has been recruited to play guard on that school’s gridiron team.
H-ton Senior Maddy Meidenman Chooses Louisiana State
Maddy Meidenman has enjoyed a remarkably well-rounded experience these past four years, but soon it will be time for the Huntington High School senior to move on to the next stage of her life. She plans to attend Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge and begin the quest to realize her dreams.
Senior Alexa Aviles Chooses Adelphi University
Alexa Aviles found the perfect college match close to home at Adelphi University in Garden City. The Huntington High School senior has already spent time on the campus and she knows it’s the right place for her to begin her quest to become a pediatrician.
Huntington Senior John Lourenso Chooses Indiana University
John Lourenso has worked hard these past four years, but he has also set aside time to enjoy himself and pursue his passions. The Huntington High School senior will soon reap his just rewards as he plans to study at Indiana University’s famed Kelley School of Business in Bloomington.
H-ton Senior Cole Pillion Chooses Oberlin College
Cole Pillion is a happy-go-lucky sort of guy. The Huntington High School senior looks to find something positive in every situation. The good-hearted teenager has decided to attend Oberlin College in Ohio where he plans to study business and play lacrosse.
Huntington Senior Rory Dara Chooses SUNY Oneonta
Rory Dara loves music. He really does. He enjoys it so much, he wants to make it a career. So the Huntington High School senior plans to study the music industry at SUNY Oneonta.
Senior Chas Forte Chooses Roger Williams University
Chas Forte has mapped out an ambitious plan for his future and it will start to gather steam at Roger Williams University in Bristol, Rhode Island. The Huntington High School senior has sketched out a plan to help him reach his academic and career goals and he’s excited to begin the quest in the fall.
HHS Class of 2020 Valedictorian and Salutatorian Named
Andrew Knowles has been named valedictorian of Huntington High School’s Class of 2020. Julien Rentsch is this year’s salutatorian. The remarkable duo has enjoyed sensational four year runs packed with academic and co-curricular success.
Senior Matt Girimonti Chooses Elon University
Matt Girimonti has used the past four years to expand his horizons and sort out his interests and establish his future goals. The Huntington High School senior is now set to take the next step in his journey at Elon University in North Carolina.
Senior Diya Rai-Gersappe Chooses Vassar College
Diya Rai-Gersappe has been working hard since she first stepped into a classroom as a kindergartener and now the Huntington High School senior is all grown up and ready to head off to Vassar College.
Senior Ryan Baker Chooses Penn State University
Hard work always has a way of paying off at some point. Just ask Ryan Baker. The Huntington High School senior has been one of the top members of the Class of 2020 and now he’s set to attend Penn State University’s highly regarded Smeal School of Business next fall.
Senior Senior Alexandra Gerbavsits Chooses Monmouth University
Alexandra Gerbavsits has always been a caring, considerate and compassionate type of person so her decision to pursue a career in nursing comes as little surprise. The Huntington High School senior intends to study at Monmouth University in New Jersey as she puts her plans in motion.
H-ton Senior Kyra DeSalvo Chooses Northeastern
Kyra DeSalvo is a very practical teenager. So when it came time to choose a college, the Huntington High School senior made a completely logical decision based upon her interests and career goals. The teenager plans to study at Northeastern University in Boston.
Senior Lena Annunziata Chooses Penn State University
She’s been a star on Huntington High School’s mock trial team and in its Virtual Enterprise business program and now senior Lena Annunziata is set to take her star with her as she preps to attend Penn State University and study in its renowned Smeal College of Business next fall.
H-ton Senior Pat Sclafani Chooses Penn State
Pat Sclafani is headed to Penn State University to study in the college’s professional golf management program. The Huntington High School senior has been a mainstay on the Blue Devil links team for many years and he has a strong family connection to PSU.
Senior Gabriel Medina-Jaudes Chooses Carnegie Mellon
Huntington High School senior Gabriel Medina-Jaudes is an intellectual juggernaut along with being an exceptional leader and gifted musician. The teenager is headed to Carnegie Mellon in Pittsburgh, one of the top universities in the world.
Senior Jack Flores Commits to Bowdoin College Tennis
Two-time Suffolk tennis champion Jack Flores has committed to play for the Bowdoin College team. The Huntington High School senior was recruited by many exceptional colleges, but he believes he’s found the perfect match for his academic and athletic interests.
Senior Chris Weber Commits to SUNY Geneseo Swimming
Chris Weber has been one of the best Blue Devil varsity swimmers for many years. The Huntington High School senior intends to continue his career in the pool at SUNY Geneseo next fall after being accepted into the college’s incoming freshman class.
Huntington Senior Bryce Vitulli Chooses Cornell University
Bryce Vitulli has worked very hard these past four years and the Huntington High School senior has the academic transcript and well-rounded resume to prove it. The teenager is headed to Cornell University where he intends to pursue an exciting set of studies.
Senior Maddy Kye Chooses Johns Hopkins University
Madelyn Kye went into the college search process with an open mind. The Huntington High School senior did all the due diligence you would expect from one of the top members of the Class of 2020. When she sat down to weigh all the pros and cons of each school one stood high above the rest: Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland.
H-ton Senior Molly Kessler Chooses Clark University
Molly Kessler wants to make a difference in the world and she’s off to a great start. The Huntington High School senior is headed to Clark University in Massachusetts where she intends to pursue her goals and interests with the same determination and enthusiasm that has earned her the respect and admiration of her classmates and teachers through the years.
H-ton Senior Julia Segal Chooses Vassar College
She’s worked hard in every class and taken on a variety of leadership roles, exceling at every turn. Now Huntington High School senior Julia Segal is set to move on to one of the top liberal arts schools in the country; Vassar College.
H-ton Senior Marissa Cribar Chooses Colorado State
Marissa Cribar is going home for college. The Huntington High School senior plans to attend Colorado State University in Fort Collins, the town where she was born and resided in until she was five years old.
H-ton Senior Julien Rentsch Chooses Northwestern University
There’s an aura around Julien Rentsch that makes it easy to believe he’s going to make it big in the world. That’s not to put undue pressure on the Huntington High School senior who is headed to Northwestern University in Illinois. The teenager is so remarkably talented that it’s easy to possess so much confidence in him.
Vennyse Green Plans to Study Nursing at Hampton Univ.
Vennyse Green loves meeting new people and interacting with others. The socialable Huntington High School senior will get a chance to make plenty of new friends next fall when she moves on to the college ranks.
Huntington Senior Chris Bavaro Chooses Quinnipiac
Chris Bavaro is the type of person who finds his passion and then puts in an enormous amount of hours pursuing his goals and trying to be the best. The determined Huntington High School senior has his sights set on a career in film and he plans to take the next step down that path at Quinnipiac University in Connecticut.
Profile of HHS & Class of 2020 Now Available
A profile of Huntington High School and the Class of 2020 is now available for viewing and downloading on the Huntington School District’s website at www.hufsd.edu.
Huntington Senior Caitlyn Palermo’s Star Keeps Rising
Caitlyn Palermo’s star keeps rising. The Huntington High School senior is a highly regarded young filmmaker whose reputation keeps growing as she takes on more projects and excels.
Senior Patrick Langton is Always Ready for a Challenge
Patrick Langton goes about his business without a lot of showmanship. The Huntington High School senior is a hardworking young man who regularly challenges himself. He gets along well with his classmates and teammates and takes pride in everything he does.
Huntington’s Irrepressible Senior Zubair Ali
The infectious smile and laugh, the upbeat and good natured personality, the sharp intellect and quick wit; Zubair Ali is well-known for all of that. But the Huntington High School senior is also a really great student, musician and vocalist and that just scratches the surface of this talented young man.
Jaylen Bush Shines in a Class with Vibrant Personalities
In a senior class filled with vibrant personalities, Huntington High School’s Jaylen Bush has a degree of magnetism that few can match. He draws people to him with his bright smile and laugh. His friends know he cares about them and always has their back.
H-ton Musicians to Perform at All-County Festival
Twenty remarkably talented Huntington High School musicians has been selected to perform at the New York State Council of Administrators of Music Education’s All-County Music Festival this fall.
Senior Charlie O’Rourke is Huntington’s CEO in the Making
It’s easy to imagine Charlie O’Rourke sitting at the head of a board room table as a Fortune 500 company’s chief executive officer. The Huntington High School senior is already displaying signs that he has what it takes to be one of America’s corporate elite.
Huntington Senior Bella Dentico Carves Her Own Path
It wouldn’t be surprising if Bella Dentico ended up in Hollywood, working for a major film studio as a makeup artist. The Huntington High School senior is exceptionally creative and has an attention to detail that very few can match.
Senior Jon Koumas Simply Loves Huntington
Jonathan Koumas is a great student and a wonderful athlete and one of the leaders of Huntington High School’s Class of 2020.
Senior Lex Colato Makes His Mark at Huntington
Lex Colato loves to compete. The game doesn’t matter. The Huntington High School senior embraces everything as a challenge and he works extremely hard to always come out on top.
Steli Vlahos is Huntington’s Cool & Calm Senior
Steli Vlahos is a confident young woman who stays calm and collected regardless of any particular situation she might find herself in or where she happens to be in the world at any given time. The Huntington High School senior is comfortable everywhere, whether it’s around town or halfway across the globe.
Huntington’s Kyra DeSalvo is a Spectacular Senior
One of the leading members of Huntington High School’s Class of 2020, Kyra DeSalvo is set to have a sensational senior year after a summer filled with interesting studies, trips and training.
Senior Luca Perna Amasses Impressive Academic Record
Luca Perna has quietly amassed a sensational academic record through an awful lot of hard work. The Huntington High School senior has pursued advanced studies on college campuses and is currently enrolled in a challenging slate of courses. But that only scratches the surface.
Cole Pillion is the Class of 2020’s Eternal Optimist
Cole Pillion is an eternal optimist. The Huntington High School senior never fails to see the bright side of a situation and is always anticipating something good is on the verge of happening.
Nick Mattio Takes Pride in Being a Blue Devil
Nick Mattio got his start in Huntington UFSD in a kindergarten classroom at Jefferson Primary School and now all these years later he’s a member of Huntington High School’s Class of 2020.
HHS Senior Trio Named National Merit Semifinalists
Huntington High School seniors Matthew Gennarelli, Andrew Knowles and Ryan Knowles have been designated National Merit scholarship program semifinalists, placing the trio among a spectacular group of American high school students.
H-ton Senior Maddy Kye’s Busy Summer
Madelyn Kye’s summer internship at the Walt Whitman Birthplace in Huntington Station was an educational and eye-opening experience for the Huntington High School senior. She is a thoughtful, articulate and delightful young woman with many admirers among her classmates and teachers.
Huntington Seniors Enjoy Service Trip to Ecuador
Abby Maichin and Peyton Kalb have been friends forever; well, actually since kindergarten at Southdown Primary School. All these years later, the two teenagers are now Huntington High School seniors. They are still close friends and along with their respective mothers, they traveled to Ecuador on a service trip that saw them providing working families with child care.
H-ton Senior Aedan McDonald Ready for Best Year Yet
Aedan McDonald smiles and waves and offers a friendly “hello” as he passes his Huntington High School classmates and teachers in the hallway. But that genial personality quickly changes when the senior steps into the athletic arena. Few can match his competitive streak.
