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.
