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Margaret Rae Gazda of Bridgehampton graduated magna cum laude from Bentley University.
Westhampton Beach High School musicians earned high marks at the Music in the Parks adjudication competition at Dorney Park on May 21. The high school pep band received an “excellent” rating, first place and the title of Overall Parade Band, and the chamber singers received an “excellent” rating and first place for mixed choir. COURTESY WESTHAMPTON BEACH SCHOOL DISTRICT
Students in Claire Zaneski's fifth grade class at Our Lady of the Hamptons School presented the final assembly of the year with their production of “Pandora’s Sox”, a spoof on ancient and medieval cultures and myths. COURTESY OUR LADY OF THE HAMPTONS SCHOOL
Michael Finalborgo of Southampton graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a Master of Science degree in finance.
Margaret Rae Gazda of Bridgehampton graduated magna cum laude from Bentley University on Saturday, May 21, with a Bachelor of Science degree in marketing. She will begin her career with The TJX Companies Inc. in early June.
Marissa Kennedy of Hampton Bays was named to the dean’s list for the spring semester at DePauw University.
Olivia Van Tricht was named to the dean’s list for the spring 2022 semester at the University of Vermont. Van Tricht from Southampton is in the College of Arts and Sciences and is a psychological science major.
Benjamin Osborne from Westhampton Beach has graduated from Mansfield University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Science. He is a communication: electronic media major.
Robert A. Kelly of Westhampton Beach graduated from the University of Scranton. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in management.
Gabriella Larocca of Westhampton was named to the Cazenovia College dean’s list for the spring 2022 semester.
Tyler Skala of East Quogue was recently recognized as having attained leadership milestones through the college’s Leadership Education and Development program. Skala, who is studying criminal justice, earned a Silver Level.
During the inaugural Breakfast of Champions, held on May 17, the Eastport-South Manor Central School District honored 25 junior-senior high school students who exhibit exemplary character and conduct on a daily basis. In the tradition of Wheaties cereal, which for decades honored champions by placing their photos on cereal boxes, the administration and faculty recognized these students who have made daily contributions to the school community.
During his opening remarks, Director of Health, Physical Education and Athletics Kevin Trentowski congratulated the students, calling them kind, compassionate and friendly and headed for a successful life. He also noted that “while talent is a gift, character is a choice,” and that these students choose to exemplify these traits each day.
Before recognizing the honorees, Junior-Senior High School Assistant Principal Justin Grover said, “We look up to you. You inspire us.”
Faculty members then spoke about their honoree’s accomplishments and presented their “champion” with a certificate and a Wheaties cereal box photo.
The following students were recognized: Brian Arvidsson, Jonathan Bilboa, Riley Bivona, Henry Bukowski, Ella Calabria, Joseph Chiarappa, Alexandra Daeira-Loccisano, Blake Fiori, Clare Gayer, Tyler Gennaro, Peter Grogan, Michael Hayes, Isabella Hermanns, Elan Karimov, Kaitlyn Kucera-Doherty, Jose Leonardo Palma Barco, Logan Lerit, Allison Masera, Sebrina Morizzo, Taylor Murtha, Joseph Norton, Abigail Pettit, Lia Pires, Kayla Senn and Melina Weiss.
About 130 Hampton Bays Middle School students participated in the school’s first World Music Concert on May 19. Under the direction of Carolanne Mazur, three groups of students entertained the audience by playing the ukulele and three groups of world drumming students performed on the marimba.
“The concert was a huge success and I’m so proud of all my students,” said Mazur.
Staff Writer on Jun 3, 2022