East Meadow High School highlighted the accomplishments of several students at its Senior Academic Awards Ceremony Tuesday night. Assistant Principal Robert Hardwick welcomed guests to the packed auditorium, calling it a “celebration of their [students] accomplishments.” “Collectively, this is a great group of students,” he added.
Hardwick also acknowledged parents for their “support and dedication” throughout the school year. “Thank you for loaning them to us for a few hours a day,” he quipped.
Future Interim Superintendent of Schools Leon J. Campo also addressed the crowd, noting how much hard work the honorees have put into their academic careers. “Hard work is going to be crucial for you to be successful,” he added.
A resounding applause went to senior Ayyan Zubair after he received a $20,000 scholarship from Coca-Cola. The Coca-Cola Scholar Foundation selects 150 students nationally each year for this award. When asked by the foundation to honor a teacher that made an impact on his life, Zubair chose English Chairperson Dr. Franklin Cacciutto.
“The best advice you ever gave me was to ‘be myself,’” Zubair said, after reciting a poem he wrote about his respected educator.
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