Luke Maffei is in the midst of a great year. The Huntington High School senior is enrolled in many interesting courses and is participating in various honor societies, clubs and sports. His college plans are coming into clear focus and his career interests are taking shape.
Huntington High School seniors Grace Wildermuth and Alexander Bellissimo have been named co-valedictorians of the Class of 2021.
Thomas Fucci has gone from Washington Primary School kindergartener to Huntington High School senior in what seems to be the blink of an eye. The teenager is in the final months of completing his degree requirements while simultaneously finalizin
Gracia Renkewitz is having a great senior year at Huntington High School despite the COVID-19 pandemic. She’s determined to make each day count. While there have been many changes to daily life, the teenager is striving to remain optimistic and make the best of the situation.
There is rarely a dull moment in Alana Wallace’s life. There always seems to be a buzz surrounding the Huntington High School senior, who has plenty of friends and is very involved in the Blue Devil sports program. She has an engaging personality and energetic nature.
Jack Kurathowski has been an essential member of the Huntington High School community these past four years, making contributions in classes, clubs and sports in his own special way. The senior has been excelling in the district since his first day of kindergarten at Washington Primary School and he’s looking to graduate on a high note in a few months.
Alex Berg is one of Huntington High School’s best students. The senior has worked hard in the classroom and been thoroughly engaged in after school activities. He intends to study at the University at Albany in preparation for a career as an attorney.
Emily Ramirez-Bravo has learned so much about herself, her classmates and friends and her college and career interests these past four years. The Huntington High School senior is in the midst of formulating plans for an exciting future.
Sasha Koulakova loves science and the Huntington High School senior hopes to continue studying at Stony Brook University, with a particular specialization in marine biology.
Senior Grace McKean considers herself fortunate to be enjoying such a great experience at Huntington High School in a town she loves. The happy, optimistic and popular young woman cares about others and lives her life in a way that makes everyone around her proud.
Joe Tropeano is planning for a career in a law enforcement. The Huntington High School senior intends to study criminal justice in college. In the meantime he is very involved in clubs, sports and his classes.
Julia Steinberg has found just the right place to pursue her academic, career and personal interests. The Huntington High School senior intends to head to Florida for college and she couldn't be more excited about it.
It takes time and patience to find just the right college to meet a person’s interests and goals. Zach Gordon believes he’s found the perfect fit in Carleton College in Minnesota. The Huntington High School senior is happy about his decision and excited to be on his way to playing college baseball.
There’s always been something really special about Alex Gonzalez ever since his first day of kindergarten at Washington Primary School. He’s always been a standout and an all-around exceptional young man. There’s even more proof of that after the teenager was accepted into the famed Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. The highly regarded Ivy League business school accepts less than one in ten applicants.
Juliana Friebolin’s dream has come true. The Huntington High School senior has had her eyes on Baylor University in Texas for many years and late last week she learned her early decision application was accepted.
Trevan Meagher never gives up. The Huntington High School senior has staying power even in the face of injuries that might have forced some athletes to the sidelines permanently. The teenager has committed to play lacrosse at SUNY College at Geneseo and he is anxiously looking forward to the experience.
Mackenzie Eccles is an enthusiastic and positive thinking young woman. The Huntington High School senior is navigating through the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic with the best possible mindset as she pursues her academic and extracurricular interests and puts together exciting future plans.
Many years of training and competing in tournaments across multiple states has paid off handsomely for Katie Browne. The Huntington High School junior has committed to Bucknell University, where she has been recruited to play on the women’s lacrosse team.
Layla DeVille is one of the sweetest and kindest young women in Huntington High School’s Class of 2021. She has spent the past four years endearing herself to her teachers and classmates and impressing everyone with her helpful and respectful ways.
Every day is a great day for Carlos Martinez. The Huntington High School senior is always in a good mood with a sunny disposition. He’s a happy teenager and it shows as he goes about his business with a smile on his face, enjoying his classes and Blue Devil sports participation while he considers his experience these past four years to be the “greatest.”
Like so many of her classmates, Huntington High School senior Gianni Prosseda hopes to make this a great year, despite COVID-19 related restrictions. She’s a spectacular young woman who has developed into one of the stars of the Class of 2021.
Lisa Martin is a big-hearted Huntington High School senior who has a kind word for everyone. She’s enjoyed being a three-sport Blue Devil varsity athlete, but she won’t be calling it a career when she graduates next June. The teenager has been recruited to play on the Sacred Heart University women’s lacrosse team
Standout Huntington High School goalie Julie Rogel has signed with the University of Scranton’s NCAA Division I field hockey team. The Blue Devil star is excited to begin her college career, but first she hopes to enjoy a final season wearing the blue and white.
Gretel Cassell began playing lacrosse shortly after she learned to walk and she absolutely loves the sport. The Huntington High School junior enjoys it so much that she has given a verbal commitment to Binghamton University to play on its women’s lacrosse team.
Will McClellan is enjoying an unforgettable experience at Huntington High School. The senior is cultivating his interests while surrounded by friends. Even in the midst of a worldwide virus pandemic, the teenager is finding a way to get the most out of each day.
Gemma Pellegrini came to Huntington UFSD from Italy as a fourth grader. She’s now a senior and closing out a remarkable run during which she has shined in every possible way.
President of Huntington High School’s Class of 2021, Taylor Case is a dynamic young woman who has accomplished so much over the past four years. Teachers are united in their belief that the teenager has a very bright future as she goes about pursuing her dreams in the business world.
Chad Rowe is one of the proudest members of Huntington High School’s Class of 2021. He’s worn a Blue Devil uniform in all three sports seasons for the past four years and he’s done it with pride. As he goes about his final year in the building, he’s still finding plenty of things to keep his attention and stay busy.
Charlotte Maggio’s senior year at Huntington High School is off to a great start, even with the COVID-19 pandemic changing so much of the typical experience enjoyed by generations of students. Surrounded by loyal friends, the resilient teenager is completely engaged in an interesting set of courses and after school activities.
Torin Bograd is a competitor. The Huntington High School senior likes a good challenge and all the preparation it requires to be successful. He has been a fine student and a great athlete for the Blue Devils. The teenager has committed to play lacrosse at SUNY College at Geneseo where he plans to study business.
Aidan Heller likes to run. The senior competes with the Blue Devil cross country and track and field programs during all three sports seasons. He’s currently racing toward the finish line of his time at Huntington High School and looking forward to future pursuits.
Liam Hassett is an enthusiastic Huntington High School senior who also just happens to be one of the best Blue Devil athletes. The teenager has committed to Siena College where he plans to play on the lacrosse team and study business.
Adora Colay is a delightful young lady who has distinguished herself as a member of Huntington High School’s Class of 2021. She has worked very hard these past four years and made everyone proud. But she’s confident that the best is still yet to come.
She’s one of the finest teenagers anyone could ever meet. Alexa Amorison has gone about her daily business in Huntington High School’s classrooms, courts and playing fields with grace and dignity and an awesome sense of humor and it hasn’t gone unnoticed. The highly regarded senior has committed to play lacrosse at Molloy College in Rockville Centre.
Aidan Bonn can be a really sweet and funny guy, but when the Huntington High School senior steps on a lacrosse field he’s all business and plays hard. It’s why Fairleigh Dickinson University wants the teenager to play for its lax team.
Sophia Severine is in the midst of an unforgettable experience at Huntington High School where she is a member of the Class of 2021. She’s a high-powered, dynamic young woman who has excelled in a variety of areas in and out of the classroom.
Juliana Friebolin has done nothing but make Huntington High School proud over the past four years. A sensitive, articulate and highly regarded young woman, the senior has worked hard and kept her eyes on a set of inspiring goals while gaining the respect of everyone and being a cherished and valued friend.
Ryan Aguirre loves the thought of attending college in Manhattan and experiencing daily life in one of the greatest cities in the world. But right now, the teenager is a senior at little old Huntington High School, where he has emerged as one of the standouts in the Class of 2021.
Lily O’Heir is a dynamic young woman intent on making a difference in the world. The Huntington High School senior has compiled an all-around enviable record, sparkling academically, athletically, musically and socially. She’s planning an exciting future.
Jack Krisch doesn’t have to deal with waiting to see where he gets accepted to college or agonize over which school to choose. Last last January, the Huntington High School senior committed to the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where he has been recruited to play on the NCAA Division I men’s lacrosse team.
Jack Krisch doesn’t have to deal with waiting to see where he gets accepted to college or agonize over which school to choose. Last last January, the Huntington High School senior committed to the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where he has been recruited to play on the NCAA Division I men’s lacrosse team.
As Alex Fascilla went about deciding where to attend college and play lacrosse he was swamped with information that needed to be sorted, evaluated and put into a proper context. As the Huntington High School senior did his due diligence it became obvious that Babson College in Massachusetts seemed to check all the boxes the teenager deemed most important.
Osiris Shepherd has come a long way since kindergarten. The Huntington High School senior got his start in a California classroom before finding his way 3,000 miles east to Long Island and eventually settling into life as a happy Blue Devil.
Gigi DeVoe is a well-liked Huntington High School senior. She has enjoyed a great experience these past four years, making good friends, developing productive relationships with several faculty members, participating in all three sport seasons and bringing her college and career interests into sharper focus.
Jordan Forte has known for nearly a year that she will be attending Stony Brook University. The Huntington High School senior gave the Seawolves’ women’s lacrosse team a verbal commitment as an underclassmen. But while she’s excited about the future, the teenager is also determined to make the current year one that she will always remember.
Marina Durand is excited. It’s the teenager’s senior year at Huntington High School and she wants to make the most of it, even in the midst of a public health crisis.
Riley Zink is one of Huntington High School’s most enthusiastic seniors. She is pursuing her interests through interesting classes, interning with a popular math teacher, playing on two Blue Devil varsity teams, volunteering with the Habitat for Humanity club and sharpening her legal skills with the mock trial squad. All in all, this is shaping up as a very busy year for the teenager.
Julia Gorecki plays on the Blue Devil varsity girls’ lacrosse team and she loves it. So the Huntington High School senior wants to continue with the sport next year when she moves on to college. She feels she found the perfect place to do it and has committed to SUNY College at Oswego.
Huntington High School senior Richard Rongo has captured Suffolk County’s Distinguished Youth Award after notching exceptional achievement in each of the four areas of personal development, volunteer service, physical fitness and park exploration.
Nate Deegan is a mature young man who is in control all the time. The Huntington High School senior presents himself well and people have taken notice. He works hard at everything he does and makes every minute count each day.
Grace Wildermuth’s senior year at Huntington High School is opening in the midst of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, but she’s determined to have the best experience possible while remaining hopeful the health crisis will finally relent.
Yolani Cabrera is an inspiring success story. She began kindergarten not knowing a word of English. Since then the Huntington High School senior has worked exceptionally hard and accomplished so much. Now she wants to help others.
Andrea Delcid is an exceptional young woman, full of hopes and dreams and passion for what she finds interesting and fulfilling. The Huntington High School senior is fully engaged in all of her classes as well as her club favorites and Blue Devil athletics.
Matthew Colavecchio’s senior year at Huntington High School will be filled with Advanced Placement classes, service with the student government, writing for the student newspaper, Blue Devil football and a credit bearing internship with a video arts class.
Brianna Isaza’s enthusiasm is contagious. The Huntington High School senior loves to learn new things and challenge herself. She gets excited discussing all of her classes and activities and what she’s planning for the future. Her energy is hard to contain.
In a world turned upside down by the COVID-19 pandemic, Angelica Hernandez is still excited to be a Huntington High School senior. She’s looking forward to a great year filled with interesting classes, an internship with a special education teachers and clubs and other activities.
Tess Stanley marched into her senior year at Huntington High School with typical poise and confidence. One of the community’s most dynamic teenagers, she places a premium on her classroom education as well as her involvement in numerous extracurricular activities.
Jorge Cisneros has big plans for the future. The Huntington High School senior is considering a group of excellent colleges and planning for an exciting career in the medical field.
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 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 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.
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 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 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 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.
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 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 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.
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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 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.
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 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.
Huntington High School’s Class of 1969 has awarded two generous scholarships to Class of 2020 members Jai-la’ Bush and Patricia Campos.
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 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 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 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 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 graduated as one of the top members Huntington High School’s Class of 2020. She plans to study biology at Stony Brook University.
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 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 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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Four exceptional Huntington High School seniors have been named this year’s recipients of the John Bosco Memorial Scholarship.
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.
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 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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’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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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’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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Jonathan Koumas is a great student and a wonderful athlete and one of the leaders of Huntington High School’s Class of 2020.
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 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.
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.
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 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
It’s been a tradition since July 1862. Huntington High School’s senior class has been an exceptionally talented group of young men and women. Among Class of 2019 members, more than 90 percent of graduates moved on to college studies with the rest headed to branches of the United States military, vocational and technical programs, a “gap” year before beginning college or immediate full-time employment.
Huntington’s most recent graduating seniors were accepted into a broad array of top tier colleges, including many of the leading universities in the world. The teenagers earned millions of dollars in academic and athletic scholarships and awards.
Huntington seniors have long shined as scholars, athletes, musicians, actors, artists, engineers and scientists and mock trial courtroom warriors. They have taken leading roles in community service initiatives and humanitarian projects and have captured every conceivable honor.
Few high schools can match the record of Huntington graduates and none can surpass it.
Aidan Forbes has enjoyed a remarkable four year run through Huntington High School. Valedictorian of the Class of 2018, he will attend Vanderbilt University, where he plans to pursue an academic major in economics with possible minors in computer science and Spanish.
A National Merit Scholarship Finalist, Mr. Forbes considered Middlebury College, Northeastern University, Fordham University, University of Michigan and the University of Rochester, before choosing Vanderbilt.
Sebastian Stamatatos has a laser-like focus on his goals. Huntington High School’s Class of 2018 salutatorian is headed to Villanova University, where he plans to study finance and entrepreneurship in its renowned business school.
Mr. Stamatatos commands the respect of the entire high school community. He’s an articulate, thoughtful and well-informed young man who can hold his own in any conversation. He’s a kind and compassionate soul, too.
All seniors who are in good standing may leave the building during their lunch periods. They must leave their I.D. cards at the designated area before they leave. All seniors must have a signed Agreement for Senior Privileges form on file in the Main Office.
Seniors may also park in assigned spaces in the school parking lot. A permit must be obtained in the Security Office.
Seniors who return to school late from lunch due to car problems or accident must call the Dean’s Office (673-2007) as soon as possible before the end of the school day in order for the lateness or absence to class not to count as a cut. A follow-up call by the end of the same day from the parent is also required to substantiate that this absence was not a cut. Seniors who return late without a valid reason will lose their senior privilege for one week. Subsequent infractions will be handled progressively.
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Established: 1958
Grades: 9-12
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Principal: Brenden Cusack
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