Long Island valedictorians 2016
CASEY TERBANIESINGH, AMITYVILLE MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL
Hometown: Amityville
GPA: 104.63
Activities: National Honor Society, World Language Honor Society, SUNY Farmingdale Scholars Program
College and major: Hofstra University, engineering
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ADAM GUMBARDO, BABYLON JUNIOR SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Hometown: Babylon
GPA: 104.45
Activities: Varsity lacrosse, student council vice president, class cabinet, Language Club president, Science Honor Society president, DECA, Math team
College and major: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, chemical engineering
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KEYHAN VAKIL, BALDWIN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Hometown: Baldwin
GPA: 122.07
Activities: National Merit finalist, National AP Scholar, American Invitational Math Examination qualifier, Nassau County Interscholastic Math League, All-Star Math Team of Long Island, Nassau Math Tournament Gold Medal, Science Olympiad
College and major: University of California, Berkeley, mathematics, computer science
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KWAKU OWUSU, BAY SHORE HIGH SCHOOL
Hometown: Bay Shore
GPA: 103.76
Activities: Bay Shore Harmonaires, marching band head drum major, International Thespian Troupe president, Model UN, Tri-M Music Honor Society, student council
College and major: University of Pennsylvania, actuarial science
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MEGHAN SMITH, BAYPORT / BLUE POINT HIGH SCHOOL
Hometown: Bayport
GPA: 103.63
Activities: Varsity field hockey captain, National Honor Society, Bausch + Lomb Honorary Science Award, Interact Club, Science Olympiad, Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership Program, Tri-M Music Honor Society
College and major: Ohio State University, animal sciences
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ERIN BERJA, BELLPORT HIGH SCHOOL
Hometown: Bellport
GPA: 102.77
Activities: National Honor Society, Science Honor Society co-president, Math Honor Society, Math team vice president, Science Bowl secretary, Future Business Leaders of America, center of excellence
College and major: Tufts University, cognitive and brain sciences
MEGAN HSUN, BETHPAGE HIGH SCHOOL
Hometown: Plainview
GPA: 108.64
Activities: Cross-country captain, AP Scholar with Distinction, National Merit Commended Scholar, Student Civic Association, track, National Honor Society, Mathletes
College and major: Stony Brook University, Honors College, STEM-related
KATHARINE BROWNFIEL, BISHOP MCGANN-MERCY DIOCESAN HIGH SCHOOL
Hometown: Middle Island
GPA: 102.69 weighted
Activities: School newspaper editor-in-chief, seven Quill Awards including third place Most Outstanding Reporter, National Honor Society, Science Honor Society public relations/historian officer, varsity tennis, Math Honor Society, varsity academic team
College and major: College of William and Mary, English and secondary education
MEGAN FOLEY, BRENTWOOD HIGH SCHOOL ROSS CENTER
Hometown: Brentwood
GPA: 104.89
Activities: Medical Society co-president 2014-15, National Honor Society, World Language Honor Society, Tri-M Music Honor Society, Sunrisers Drum and Bugle Corps, pit orchestra, Freshman Center Literary Guild, Great South Bay YMCA Leaders Club
College and major: Binghamton University, mathematics
JASKIRAN KAUR, BRENTWOOD HIGH SCHOOL SONDERLING CENTER
Hometown: Brentwood
GPA: 106.60 weighted
Activities: National Honor Society president, Medical Society president, Leadership Club treasurer, marching band section leader, Tri-M Music Honor Society, Town of Islip Leadership Award, AP Scholar with Honor
College and major: Princeton University, pre-medicine
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HARRIET DEGROOT, BRIDGEHAMPTON SCHOOL
Hometown: Bridgehampton
GPA: 99.00
Activities: Honor Society, student government, varsity tennis, Chemistry Honors Award, Culture Club
College and major: University of Pennsylvania, undecided
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LUCY YU, CARLE PLACE MIDDLE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Hometown: Carle Place
GPA: 102.03
Activities: Class of 2016 treasurer, Environmental Action Club vice president, Math Honor Society vice president, National Honor Society, Key Club, Women's Choir & Ensemble Chorus, chamber orchestra
College and major: New York University, biology
MATTHEW ALMOND, CENTER MORICHES HIGH SCHOOL
Hometown: Center Moriches
GPA: 102.12
Activities: Varsity soccer captain, varsity basketball, varsity baseball, Suffolk Zone Outstanding Physical Education Achievement Award, AP Scholar, National Honor Society, Science Honor Society
College and major: Stony Brook University, applied mathematics
PETER VAN NOSTRAND, CENTEREACH HIGH SCHOOL
Hometown: Lake Ronkonkoma
GPA: 96.33
Activities: Speech and Debate Club, Math team, Men's Choir, Academic Decathlon, AP Scholar with Distinction, National AP Scholar, Rensselaer Medal
College and major: University of Buffalo, electrical and computer engineering
ANTONIO CARRERO, CENTRAL ISLIP HIGH SCHOOL
Hometown: Central Islip
GPA: 101.28
Activities: Science Club president, Leo Club president, senior class treasurer, first place Junior Division Biological/Life Sciences Annual Statewide STEP Science Fair, AP Scholar, National Merit finalist, National Honor Society
College and major: Stony Brook University, physics
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ANTHONY BRITES, CHAMINADE HIGH SCHOOL
Hometown: Cedarhurst
GPA: 99.80
Activities: National Honor Society president, track, Culinary Club, Science Olympiad
College and major: Cornell University, engineering
MEHTAAB SAWHNEY, COMMACK HIGH SCHOOL
Hometown: Commack
GPA: 104.63
Activities: Math team coach, USAMO/JMO qualifier Mathematical Olympiad, National Chemistry Olympiad, Intel semifinalist, International Science and Engineering Fair finalist, MIT PRIMES-USA program
College and major: Undecided, mathematical finance, computer science
CASEY NEVINS, COMSEWOGUE HIGH SCHOOL
Hometown: Port Jefferson Station
GPA: 100.90
Activities: National Honor Society, English Honor Society, Bringing Unity Through Youth Club president, Drama Club treasurer, Coffee House Charity Productions senior director, Science Research Club, Tapestry Women's Choir
College and major: Lafayette College, undecided
JAMIE MAZZA, CONNETQUOT SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Hometown: Oakdale
GPA: 103.50 weighted
Activities: Spring track, winter track, U.S. Presidential Scholars candidate, Bausch + Lomb Honorary Science Award
College and major: University of Maryland, physics
AQSA KHALID, CRESCENT SCHOOL
Hometown: Bethpage
GPA: 97.90
Activities: Red Cross Club founder, Model UN, tutored students, volleyball, basketball, table tennis
College and major: Queens College, Macaulay Honors, pre-medicine
YONI GUTENMACHER, DAVIS RENOV STAHLER YESHIVA HIGH SCHOOL
Hometown: Flushing
GPA: 98.10
Activities: National Merit Commended Scholar, AP Scholar with Distinction, debate team, Mock Trial, Model UN, school newspaper editor
College and major: University of Pennsylvania, liberal arts
KATHRYN BLOCK, DEER PARK HIGH SCHOOL
Hometown: Deer Park
GPA: 105.60 weighted
Activities: National Honor Society, Tri-M Music Honor Society, Varsity Leaders Club, AP Scholar with Distinction, varsity swimming captain
College and major: Pennsylvania State University, architecture
SEPIDEH VASSEGHI, DIVISION AVE HIGH SCHOOL
Hometown: Levittown
GPA: 103.50
Activities: National Merit Commended Scholar, student council vice president, National Honor Society president, National Math Honor Society vice president, DECA treasurer, Model Congress vice president, teen advisory board executive council
College and major: University of Chicago, economics
SHANNON CHRIST, EARL L. VANDERMEULEN HIGH SCHOOL
Hometown: Port Jefferson
GPA: 101.02
Activities: AP Scholar with Distinction, National Honor Society, Tri-M Music Honor Society, Science Olympiad, dancing, varsity cross-country, varsity winter and spring track
College and major: Fairfield University, mathematics
ERIN NOLAN, EAST HAMPTON HIGH SCHOOL
Hometown: East Hampton
GPA: 102.24
Activities: National Honor Society president, student association treasurer, High Honor Roll, Lions Club Student of the Month, environmental studies internship in Montauk, AP Scholar, Model UN Award, Scholar Athlete Award, HOBY Ambassador
College and major: Cornell University, environmental science and sustainability
MEAGHAN COLES, EAST ISLIP HIGH SCHOOL
Hometown: Islip Terrace
GPA: 109.41 weighted
Activities: Student EMT at Bay Shore Brightwaters Ambulance, Stony Brook University Hospital volunteer, Science Honor Society historian, school newspaper, National Student Leadership Conference at Harvard Medical School, AP Scholar with Distinction
College and major: Tulane University, public health pre-medicine
ZAINAB NATHANI, EAST MEADOW HIGH SCHOOL
Hometown: East Meadow
GPA: 109.52 weighted
Activities: National Merit Scholar, Sen. Kemp Hannon Youth Leadership Award, National Honor Society, French Honor Society, Key Club secretary, NY District Key Club Distinguished Key Clubber, World Hunger Action, Pre-Med Club
College and major: Brooklyn College, pre-medicine
SARINA GONZALEZ, EAST ROCKAWAY JUNIOR SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Hometown: East Rockaway
GPA: 103.61 weighted
Activities: Dance, band president, jazz band, district musical, Key Club treasurer, Quiz Bowl, student council
College and major: New York University, undeclared
JAMES BONANNO, EASTPORT-SOUTH MANOR JUNIOR SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Hometown: Manorville
GPA: 107.50
Activities: AP Scholar with Distinction, National Honor Society, World Language Honor Society treasurer, English Honor Society, Natural Helpers, drum major, marching band section leader, Tri-M Music Honor Society
College and major: Vassar College, biology
AUGUSTA UWAMANZU-NNNA, ELMONT MEMORIAL JUNIOR SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Hometown: Elmont
GPA: 101.63 weighted
Activities: Intel finalist, White House Science Fair, science research, Dances of IMO Youth Group founder, Excel college readiness and academic mentoring initiative, Leo Club of Valley Stream
College and major: Harvard Univeristy, biochemistry, environmental studies
AMANDA DIMARTINI, ELWOOD - JOHN GLENN HIGH SCHOOL
Hometown: Huntington
GPA: 99.27 weighted
Activities: National Honor Society president, school musical, Natural Helpers, Alpha to Omega, Tri-M Music Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, Habitat for Humanity
College and major: Harvard University, molecular and cellular biology
SURAJ MURALIDHARAN, FARMINGDALE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Hometown: Farmingdale
GPA: 107.74
Activities: National Science Bowl regional champion, drum major, National Honor Society, French Honor Society, Tri-M Music Honor Society, Science Olympiad, varsity tennis
College and major: Harvard University, pre-medicine
MAHESH TIWARI, FLORAL PARK MEMORIAL JUNIOR SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Hometown: Floral Park
GPA: 104.40
Activities: Student council president, Romance Language Club president, LGBT Association president, National Honor Society president, Long Island Science & Engineering Intel honorable mention, Concerto Festival Competition Grand Prix Winner Pianist
College and major: Stony Brook University, medicine
CHRISTOPHER MESZAROS-RODRIGUEZ, FREEPORT HIGH SCHOOL
Hometown: Freeport
GPA: 101.50
Activities: National Honor Society, Mathletes, peer tutor, Book Club, Bausch + Lomb Honorary Science Award, Math National Honor Society
College and major: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, game and simulation arts and sciences
MORGAN HERRMANN, GARDEN CITY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Hometown: Garden City
GPA: 101.18
Activities: Girl Scouts Gold Award, Columbia Science Honors Program, chamber orchestra, German Club co-president, National Honor Society, Tri-M Music Honor Society, Plattduetsche Volksfest Vereen ambassador
College and major: University of Pennsylvania, biomedical, digital media design engineering
HANNAH MCDONALD, GARDEN CITY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Hometown: Garden City
GPA: 101.18
Activities: National Honor Society president, Peer AIDS Educator, varsity soccer, winter track, spring track, AP Scholar, National Spanish Exam gold medalist, Nassau County Girls Soccer Coaches' Scholar Athlete
College and major: University of Pennsylvania, undecided
GREGORY MATOUSEK, GENERAL DOUGLAS MACARTHUR HIGH SCHOOL
Hometown: Levittown
GPA: 102.70 weighted
Activities: National Honor Society president, Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership Scholarship, RIT Computing Medal Scholarship, AP Scholar with Distinction, Model Congress, Mathletes, Science Olympiad
College and major: Stony Brook University, physics
LINDSEY REITER, GEORGE W. HEWLETT HIGH SCHOOL
Hometown: Woodmere
GPA: 101.59
Activities: SADD co-president, DECA, B'nai Brith Youth Organization, PPS Pals
College and major: University of Virginia, business
MARIA KRISCH, GLEN COVE HIGH SCHOOL
Hometown: Glen Cove
GPA: 104.92 weighted
Activities: Class president, Feinstein Institute research intern, Orthopaedic Associates intern, National Merit Commended Scholar, AP Scholar with Distinction, Bausch + Lomb Honorary Science Award
College and major: Fordham University, Honors Program, biology
EMILY BAE, GREAT NECK SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL
Hometown: Great Neck
GPA: 98.18
Activities: Intel semifinalist, National Merit finalist, HOSA Club president, varsity tennis
College and major: Yale University, pre-medicine
LIAM LIEBLEIN, GREENPORT HIGH SCHOOL
Hometown: Greenport
GPA: 96.45
Activities: NJROTC lieutenant junior grade, master server for St. Agnes Church, band percussionist, stage crew assistant stage manager, varsity soccer, Cyberpatriot
College and major: Binghamton University, chemistry or physics
SERENA VITI, H. FRANK CAREY HIGH SCHOOL
Hometown: Franklin Square
GPA: 103.41
Activities: Founder of "Let's Tackle Poverty" fundraiser, Christian Club president, coordinator of seminars for confirmation candidates St. Catherine of Siena and volunteer, National Honor Society communications officer, yearbook business editor, Mathletes secretary
College and major: Catholic University of America, communications and media
BAILEY KASTON, HALF HOLLOW HILLS HIGH SCHOOL EAST
Hometown: Melville
GPA: 99.64
Activities: U.S. Presidential Scholars Award (ACT perfect score), National Merit semifinalist, varsity basketball, Mathletes co-president, Town of Huntington Youth Council supervisor, DECA vice president, National Honor Society secretary
College and major: Duke University, undecided
BRANDON EPSTEIN, HALF HOLLOW HILLS HIGH SCHOOL WEST
Hometown: Dix Hills
GPA: 98.98 weighted
Activities: Intel semifinalist, two-time Siemens semifinalist, National Merit finalist, National AP Scholar, MIT PRIMES presenter, Mathletes president and top scorer, Brainstormers president, Spanish Club president, North American Computational Linguistics Olympiad
College and major: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, math and physics
ALICIA GOLYSKI, HAMPTON BAYS HIGH SCHOOL
Hometown: Hampton Bays
GPA: 95.95
Activities: Science research, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Key Club vice president and secretary, varsity tennis captain, student council secretary, DAR Good Citizenship Award, Peconic Bay Medical Center junior volunteer
College and major: Boston University, biology
SABRINA QI, HARBORFIELDS HIGH SCHOOL
Hometown: Centerport
GPA: 108.04 weighted
Activities: Global Justice Club treasurer, National Honor Society tutor chair, National Merit finalist, Long Island Scholar Artist Award of Merit, researched at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, Rensselaer Medal, Huntington Hospital volunteer
College and major: Duke University, biomedical engineering, molecular biology
REAH VASILAKOPOULOS, HAUPPAUGE HIGH SCHOOL
Hometown: Hauppauge
GPA: 104.59 weighted
Activities: AP Scholar with Distinction, National Merit Scholar finalist, Drama Club vice president, senior class treasurer, student council parliamentarian, Science Olympiad vice president, Honors Chamber Orchestra violinist
College and major: Johns Hopkins University, molecular biology
JUSTIN GLICKMAN, HEBREW ACADEMY OF FIVE TOWNS
Hometown: Woodmere
GPA: 99.02
Activities: Garcia Research, Math team captain, College Bowl captain, volleyball captain, softball captain, Spanish newspaper editor-in-chief, Spanish Honor Roll president, Hebrew Honor Society, student of the year, AP Scholar with Honors
College and major: City University, Macaulay Honors College, mechanical engineering
ARI LEVINE, HEBREW ACADEMY OF NASSAU COUNTY - UNIONDALE
Hometown: West Hempstead
GPA: 98.20
Activities: Torah Bowl captain, co-president National Honor Society, basketball team captain, Mock Trial captain, Mathletes, human rights conference presenter, AP Scholar with Honor
College and major: Yeshiva University, Honors Program, chemistry
STEVEN NINO, HEMPSTEAD HIGH SCHOOL
Hometown: Hempstead
GPA: 99.59
Activities: Science Research Program, National Honor Society, Hempstead High School health and safety committee, symphonic band, Robotics Club, JROTC
College and major: Princeton University, engineering
CHRISTOPHER ALVAREZ, HENRY VISCARDI SCHOOL
Hometown: Elmhurst
GPA: 95.38
Activities: Student council, Natural Helpers, school lobbyist, Hear Me Club president, wheelchair basketball, farmers market worker, Sports Night
College and major: Adelphi University, communications
MATTHEW COHEN, HERRICKS HIGH SCHOOL
Hometown: Roslyn
GPA: 4.16
Activities: National History Day State and Regional Award, Special Maritime Award, National Honor Society, AP Scholar with Honor, DECA, Model Congress, varsity ice hockey, Amnesty International
College and major: University of Pennsylvania, economics
MATTHEW CIMINO, HICKSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
Hometown: Hicksville
GPA: 103.05
Activities: German Club vice president, jazz band vice president, Model UN secretary, Chess Club vice president, National Math Honor Society, Social Studies Honor Society, English Honor Society, Science Honor Society
College and major: Stony Brook University, civil or mechanical engineering
JENNIFER LOCASCIO, HOLY TRINITY DIOCESAN HIGH SCHOOL
Hometown: Levittown
GPA: 99.00
Activities: National Honor Society, Math Honor Society, Science Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, L.I.G.H.T.S. leader, blood drive leader, cross-country winter and spring track
College and major: St. John's University, actuarial science
RACHEL CARPENTER, HUNTINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
Hometown: Huntington
GPA: 103.57
Activities: National Honor Society, Math Honor Society, Drama Club, Natural Helpers
College and major: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, biology
JUSUNG KIM, ISLAND TREES HIGH SCHOOL
Hometown: Levittown
GPA: 108.97
Activities: Teacher assistant at Plainview Korean School, high school tutor, Robotics Club president, Ping-Pong Club founder and president, Mathletes president, Quiz Bowl, National Honor Society treasurer
College and major: Harvard University, neuroscience
AMBER YILDIZEL, ISLIP HIGH SCHOOL
Hometown: Islip
GPA: 104.42 weighted
Activities: Empire Girls State, AP Scholar with Honors, National Honor Society officer, Science Olympiad A Team officer, Foreign Language Honor Society, yearbook vice president, Young Diplomacy co-founder and writer
College and major: Brown University, international relations
LAUREN GOLD, JERICHO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Hometown: Old Westbury
GPA: 4.00
Activities: Chinese Honor Society president, varsity tennis captain, National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society
College and major: Northwestern University, communications
GRAELIN MANDEL, JL MILLER - GREAT NECK NORTH HIGH SCHOOL
Hometown: Great Neck
GPA: 98.70
Activities: School newspaper editor-in-chief, Model Congress president, DECA vice president, Science Research Club, Intel Club treasurer
College and major: University of Pennsylvania, undecided
ISABELLE SEHATI, JL MILLER - GREAT NECK NORTH HIGH SCHOOL
Hometown: Great Neck
GPA: 98.70
Activities: DECA, peer leader, Chamber Music Society
College and major: Binghamton University, undecided
SAMANTHA KLEIN, JOHN F KENNEDY HIGH SCHOOL
Hometown: Merrick
GPA: 101.22
Activities: Varsity softball All-Conference captain, Key Club, student government, Math Club, B'nai B'rith Youth Organization chapter board, National Honor Society
College and major: Georgia Institute of Technology, engineering
DANIEL RUESCHER, KELLENBERG MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL
Hometown: Malverne
GPA: 97.80
Activities: National Honor Society president, Drama Club, Gregorian Consortium, jazz chorus, school chorus, Marianist Mentor, retreat staff
College and major: Georgetown University, undecided
JULIAN UBRIACO, KINGS PARK HIGH SCHOOL
Hometown: Fort Salonga
GPA: 108.14 weighted
Activities: Coca-Cola Scholar, CSHL Partner for the Future, National Merit Scholar, student council class president, Model UN president, Siemens Competition regional finalist, varsity tennis captain
College and major: Harvard University, applied mathematics
ALEXANDER WANG, KNOX SCHOOL
Hometown: Guangdong Province, China
GPA: 4.00
Activities: Student council vice president, crew team, High Academic Honor Roll
College and major: Bentley University, business
SAMANTHA RUBENSTEIN, LAWRENCE HIGH SCHOOL
Hometown: North Woodmere
GPA: 101.61
Activities: DECA, National Honor Society treasurer, AP Scholar with Honors, Intel Science Talent Search Competition, FHA mentor, math mentor
College and major: Washington University, Olin Business School, accounting and finance
BINCONGWAN YAN, LAWRENCE WOODMERE ACADEMY
Hometown: Lynbrook
GPA: 4.24 weighted
Activities: Pianist, Methodology Club co-founder, Lower School teacher's assistant
College and major: University of Washington, undecided
IHOR BALABAN, LINDENHURST SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Hometown: Lindenhurst
GPA: 103.18
Activities: Peer leader, class council, International Club officer
College and major: Undecided, aerospace engineering
QUINLAN FERRANTE, LOCUST VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
Hometown: Muttontown
GPA: 109.03 weighted
Activities: Robotics, Quiz Bowl co-captain, school newspaper co-editor, lead in musical, varsity tennis, science research participant, Atlas Award, Italian Honor Society vice president
College and major: Duke University, mechanical engineering
ALEXANDRA KAPILIAN, LONG BEACH HIGH SCHOOL
Hometown: Long Beach
GPA: 106.03
Activities: All-State Performing Ensembles, NYS Summer School of the Arts bassoonist, Columbia Science Honors Program, Science Research, USDAN Center for the Performing Arts, marching band drum major, IB Diploma candidate
College and major: Columbia University, neuroscience and music
CHARLOTTE CANAVOR, LONG ISLAND LUTHERAN MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL
Hometown: Hicksville
GPA: 101.88
Activities: Science Olympiad captain and bronze medalist, Tae Kwon Do black belt, Sports Car Club solo series, engineered and built a Formula One race car and placed second, school magazine editor, Quiz Bowl captain, National Honor Society treasurer, Mathletes
College and major: Georgia Institute of Technology, aerospace engineering
RUOJING "JENNY" FANG, LONGWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
Hometown: Ridge
GPA: 103.20 weighted
Activities: U.S. Presidential Scholars Program semifinalist, Outstanding HS Chemistry Student regional winner, Bausch + Lomb Honorary Science Award regional winner, Tri-M Music Honor Society president, NYSSMA All-State orchestra
College and major: Columbia University, biochemistry, computer science or applied math
ANDREW MEERSAND, LYNBROOK HIGH SCHOOL
Hometown: East Rockaway
GPA: 103.46
Activities: Intel semifinalist, National Merit semifinalist, FIRST Robotics Dean's List semifinalist, National Honor Society, varsity swimming captain, Mathletes, school newspaper contributor
College and major: Harvard University, engineering
JESSE PACE, MALVERNE HIGH SCHOOL
Hometown: Malverne
GPA: 101.44 weighted
Activities: National Honor Society vice president, Robotics, marching band, Mathletes, varsity bowling captain, varsity soccer, Coding Club, musical productions, fusion band, Science Bowl
College and major: Stony Brook University, Honors Program, biomedical engineering
JASON FIACCO, MANHASSET SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Hometown: Manhasset
GPA: 4.49
Activities: Social Studies Honor Society president, INTEL ISEF second place Grand Award winner, varsity lacrosse, varsity soccer, Simons summer research fellow, Northwell Health Hospital volunteer, Science Olympiad
College and major: Yale University, computer science
JOSEPH PRUSAN, MASSAPEQUA HIGH SCHOOL
Hometown: Massapequa Park
GPA: 99.87
Activities: Science Olympiad president, Science Research Club president, Debate Club, Aerify 3.6 Club, varsity soccer
College and major: UCLA, bioengineering
KATHERINE HOEG, MATTITUCK JUNIOR SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Hometown: Mattituck
GPA: 97.92
Activities: National Honor Society, varsity lacrosse, varsity basketball, DECA
College and major: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, undecided
AVITAL VAINBERG, MIDRESHET-SHALHEVET HIGH SCHOOL
Hometown: Brooklyn
GPA: 98.95
Activities: AP Scholar with Distinction, Dean's List, Math team, Model UN captain, National Merit Scholarship
College and major: Queens College, Macaulay Honors College, computer science or business
ABIGAIL BETHON, MILL NECK MANOR SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF
Hometown: Port Washington
GPA: 90.28
Activities: Nassau BOCES for Culinary Arts, student of the month twice, student government secretary, Academic Bowl, sports teams, community service projects, Shameka Edwards Character Award
College and major: Suffolk County Community College, culinary arts
ELIZABETH WHITLOW, MILLER PLACE HIGH SCHOOL
Hometown: Miller Place
GPA: 99.60
Activities: Drama Club, All-Conference softball captain, Mathletes, Athletes Helping Athletes, AP Scholar with Honors
College and major: Northeastern University, American sign language
KATIE SHI, MINEOLA HIGH SCHOOL
Hometown: Roslyn Heights
GPA: 99.99
Activities: National Merit Commended Scholar, regional third place in junior mathematics, science and humanities symposium, marching band, track, leadership council in student service center, drama, peer tutor
College and major: Carnegie Mellon University, engineering
PATRICK HANAJ, MOUNT SINAI HIGH SCHOOL
Hometown: Mount Sinai
GPA: 105.24 weighted
Activities: National Merit semifinalist, National AP Scholar, National Honor Society president, class president, class secretary, Columbia University Science Honor Program, Metropolitan Youth Orchestra cellist, research at Stony Brook University
College and major: Harvard University, applied math
ROBY DANIEL, NEW HYDE PARK MEMORIAL JUNIOR SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Hometown: New Hyde Park
GPA: 103.20
Activities: AP Scholar, National Merit Commended Scholar, varsity volleyball, varsity tennis, Mathletes president, Science Olympiad vice president, Winthrop-University Hospital volunteer
College and major: City College of New York, Macaulay Honors College, medicine
MICHELLE BARTOLO, NEWFIELD HIGH SCHOOL
Hometown: Selden
GPA: 97.52
Activities: National Honor Society president, National Foreign Language Honor Society, Tri-M Music Honor Society, philharmonic orchestra, varsity soccer captain, Book Club president
College and major: Marist College, applied mathematics
ALONZO TABADA, NORTH BABYLON HIGH SCHOOL
Hometown: North Babylon
GPA: 101.33 weighted
Activities: AP Scholar with Distinction, Dowling College Noyce Science Symposium fourth place, Students for a Better World, academic team, Model UN, National Honor Society
College and major: Stony Brook University, biomedical engineering
SHAINA ARJANG, NORTH SHORE HEBREW ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL
Hometown: Great Neck
GPA: 98.66
Activities: Headmasters council president, anti-bias task force, varsity basketball, varsity soccer, peer drug educator, Medical Explorers team president, National Honor Society, student of the year, AP Scholar
College and major: Yeshiva University, Stern Honors Program, biology
GABRIELLE FARB, NORTH SHORE HIGH SCHOOL
Hometown: Greenvale
GPA: 103.33
Activities: Mathletes, Mu Alpha Theta, newspaper, Key Club, National Honor Society
College and major: University of Connecticut, Honors Program, biology
IAN BUITENKANT, NORTHPORT HIGH SCHOOL
Hometown: Northport
GPA: 104.35
Activities: Varsity tennis, Chess Club president, Mathletes, Academy of Information Technology
College and major: Stony Brook University, Honors College, computer science
MICHAEL DISTEFANO, OCEANSIDE HIGH SCHOOL
Hometown: Oceanside
GPA: 105.51
Activities: World Interest Club president, Mount Sinai Hospital college science research volunteer, Robotics Club, tutor
College and major: Cornell University, engineering
TAYLOR MALATESTA, OUR LADY OF MERCY ACADEMY
Hometown: St. James
GPA: 98.55 weighted
Activities: National Honor Society vice president, Italian National Honor Society, Mercy Mentors, OLMA Ambassadors, Mercy Action
College and major: Villanova University, writing, journalism
MARIA CAMPANELLI, OUR SAVIOR NEW AMERICAN SCHOOL
Hometown: Centereach
GPA: 3.90
Activities: Drama, choir, chamber choir, March student of the month, outstanding student of the year in junior year, lead roles in school productions junior and senior year, youth band
College and major: SUNY New Paltz , theater
VANESSA YU, OYSTER BAY HIGH SCHOOL
Hometown: Oyster Bay
GPA: 110.20 weighted
Activities: Varsity lacrosse MVP, varsity winter track MVP, varsity soccer MVP, National Honor Society president and treasurer, student council treasurer, Cold Spring Harbor Lab's Partner for the Future, Local Boys and Girls Club Youth of the Year
College and major: Yale University, biological sciences
DANIEL MARZAGALLI , PATCHOGUE-MEDFORD SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Hometown: Patchogue
GPA: 105.14 weighted
Activities: Varsity tennis captain, varsity academic team captain, National Honor Society executive board, English Honor Society, Science Honor Society, French Honor Society, History Honor Society
College and major: Cornell University, computer science and economics
ANDREW GRUBER, PAUL D. SCHREIBER HIGH SCHOOL
Hometown: Port Washington
GPA: 5.18 weighted
Activities: Quiz Bowl vice president, debate team, Model UN Club, yearbook vice president, Science Olympiad secretary
College and major: Columbia University, undecided
ASENA ULUG, PAUL D. SCHREIBER HIGH SCHOOL
Hometown: Port Washington
GPA: 5.20 weighted
Activities: Orchestra, Mathletes, Art Club, Science Olympiad, Relay for Life, National Honor Society
College and major: Cornell University, engineering
COURTNEY KINSELLA, PIERSON MIDDLE HIGH SCHOOL
Hometown: Sag Harbor
GPA: 104.68 weighted
Activities: IB diploma candidate, Pierson drama department dance captain, Model UN, soccer, National Honor Society
College and major: Boston College, finance
NICHOLAS PUGLIANO, PLAINEDGE HIGH SCHOOL
Hometown: Bethpage
GPA: 104.52
Activities: Cross-country winter track captain, spring track captain, chamber orchestra violinist, orchestra violinist, student council, National Honor Society vice president, Math Honor Society, Science Honor Society, English Honor Society, Tri-M Music Honor Society
College and major: Swarthmore College, engineering
MICHAEL CRAWBUCK, PLAINVIEW-OLD BETHPAGE - JFK HIGH SCHOOL
Hometown: Plainview
GPA: 102.17
Activities: Varsity football, Spanish Honor Society president, Business Honor Society vice president, DECA, Best Buddies, National Honor Society tutoring committee chairperson, founder of the Foodie Finders NYC blog
College and major: New York University, marketing
ZECHARIAH ROSENTHAL, RAMBAM MESIVTA HIGH SCHOOL
Hometown: West Hempstead
GPA: 99.64
Activities: National Merit finalist, varsity College Bowl captain, Math team, slam poetry team, Writers Guild workshop founder, Yeshiva Poetry Slam winner, published in the Jewish Literary Journal
College and major: Yeshivat Har Etzion (Gush), Jewish philosophy and engineering
PETER COOK, RIVERHEAD HIGH SCHOOL
Hometown: Wading River
GPA: 109.72 weighted
Activities: National Honor Society secretary, Latin Certamen team captain, Mentathletes, pep band, jazz ensemble, pit orchestra, varsity cross-country
College and major: Cornell University, electrical engineering
JAMES GOHN, ROCKY POINT HIGH SCHOOL
Hometown: Rocky Point
GPA: 105.73
Activities: AP Scholar with Distinction, National Honor Society vice president, New York State Math Honor Society, varsity soccer captain, varsity lacrosse, Math team
College and major: Stony Brook University, mechanical engineering
GRACE AYO, ROOSEVELT SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Hometown: Roosevelt
GPA: 95.09
Activities: Student government, National Honor Society, marching band member and mentor, SADD, varsity soccer, varsity lacrosse
College and major: City College of New York, Sophie Davis School of Bio-Medical Education, biomedical sciences
TIMOTHY CHEN, ROSLYN HIGH SCHOOL
Hometown: Roslyn Heights
GPA: 98.86
Activities: Math team, Science Olympiad, Astronomy Club, National Honor Society, World Language Honor Society, Young Adults Advisory Council
College and major: California Institute of Technology, engineering
CHRISTINA MAZZA, SACHEM HIGH SCHOOL EAST
Hometown: Holtsville
GPA: 105.68 weighted
Activities: Good Shepherd Youth Group, science research, Good Shepherd Parish volunteer, Stony Brook Hospital Radiology Department volunteer, Science Honor Society vice president, History Honor Society president, Foreign Language Honor Society vice president
College and major: Stony Brook University, biology
MICHAEL TILBURY, SACHEM HIGH SCHOOL NORTH
Hometown: Holbrook
GPA: 103.66
Activities: National Honor Society, AP Scholar with Honor, drama, acapella group
College and major: University of Michigan, computer engineering
KELLY CHEUNG, SACRED HEART ACADEMY
Hometown: New Hyde Park
GPA: 105.38
Activities: National Merit Commended Scholar, President's Award for Educational Excellence, National Spanish Exam Gold Award, National Honor Society, gold dance team captain, Key Club, figure skating
College and major: University of Virginia, foreign affairs
KRISTI CHAN, SANFORD H. CALHOUN HIGH SCHOOL
Hometown: Merrick
GPA: 101.67
Activities: DECA president, Level 6 NYSSMA pianist, badminton
College and major: Cornell University, business
JARED BERGEN, SAYVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
Hometown: Sayville
GPA: 108.33
Activities: National History Day competition first place, science research project, Intel International Science & Engineering Fair, AP Scholar with Distinction, History Club president, Model UN secretary general, National History Bowl varsity captain
College and major: College of William and Mary, international relations
NICHOLAS FARANDA, SEAFORD HIGH SCHOOL
Hometown: Seaford
GPA: 102.61
Activities: National Honor Society president, Freshmen Mentors vice president, Key Club treasurer, Mathletes treasurer, Model Congress
College and major: Marist College, undecided
MERLYN JOHN, SEWANHAKA HIGH SCHOOL
Hometown: New Hyde Park
GPA: 99.69 weighted
Activities: North Shore Franklin Hospital volunteer, Rensselaer Medal, AP Scholar with Honors, Students Participating in Community Events treasurer, varsity volleyball, National Honor Society, National Science Honor Society
College and major: University of Pittsburgh, pharmacy
PETER KROPF, SHELTER ISLAND SCHOOL
Hometown: Shelter Island
GPA: 99.17 weighted
Activities: School newspaper sports editor and writer, contributor for community newspaper, Suffolk Zone Physical Fitness Award, National Scholar Athlete Award U.S. Army, varsity basketball, 2014 league D Champion, varsity baseball MVP, High Honor Roll
College and major: Queens College, undeclared
KELVIN MA, SHOREHAM-WADING RIVER HIGH SCHOOL
Hometown: Wading River
GPA: 102.65
Activities: Varsity volleyball, winter track sprinter, tennis, Mathletes, U.S. Presidential Scholar Candidate, AP National Scholar
College and major: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, computer engineering
CAROLINE CUBELLS, SMITHTOWN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
Hometown: Miller Place
GPA: 99.77 weighted
Activities: National Honor Society, Tri-M Music Honor Society president, National Spanish Honor Society secretary, National Art Honor Society secretary, Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society, ARISTA Science Honor Society, National English Honor Society
College and major: Stony Brook University, neurobiology
BENJAMIN DOLOWICH, SMITHTOWN HIGH SCHOOL - EAST
Hometown: Nesconset
GPA: 4.25
Activities: National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, English Honor Society, Math Honor Society, Interact Club, symphonic band, track
College and major: Binghamton University, biology
ALEXANDER LUSAK, SMITHTOWN HIGH SCHOOL - WEST
Hometown: Nesconset
GPA: 4.47
Activities: National Honor Society, Mock Trial, Math Honor Society, French Honor Society, symphonic band, brass ensemble, cross-country
College and major: Yale University, engineering
CAROLYNN MCELROY, SOUTH SIDE HIGH SCHOOL
Hometown: Rockville Centre
GPA: 104.83 weighted
Activities: Camp ANCHOR, Best Buddies, Centre Stage, varsity lacrosse, varsity cross-country, Brown Book Award, National Honor Society
College and major: University of Virginia, undecided
AIDAN WALKER, SOUTHOLD JUNIOR SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Hometown: Southold
GPA: 98.80
Activities: All-State Symphony Orchestra cellist, varsity basketball captain, varsity tennis captain, varsity soccer, New York State Summer School of the Arts, principal cellist, senior class president, National Honor Society president
College and major: University of Notre Dame, Honors Program, undecided
MEGHAN SLATTERY, ST. ANTHONY'S HIGH SCHOOL
Hometown: Bayport
GPA: 105.20
Activities: Varsity swimming captain, St. Anthony's leadership team president, Gregorian Schola section leader, Math Honor Society vice president, Clare Society council member
College and major: Princeton University, operations research and financial engineering
KATHRYN HAGLICH, ST. DOMINIC HIGH SCHOOL
Hometown: Seaford
GPA: 100.60
Activities: National Honor Society secretary, Science Honor Society secretary, Math Honor Society, English Honor Society president, Tri-M Music Honor Society, AP Scholar with Honors, jazz band trumpet
College and major: Lafayette College, mathematics and computer science
ERIN ENDRES, ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST HIGH SCHOOL
Hometown: Commack
GPA: 104.67
Activities: Varsity track, varsity cross-country, National Honor Society, Big Brothers Big Sisters, soccer, wind ensemble
College and major: Princeton University, operations research, financial engineering
HAMD MAHMOOD, ST. MARY'S HIGH SCHOOL
Hometown: Roslyn Heights
GPA: 103.95
Activities: National Honor Society officer, Scholar Service Institute, Science Olympiad, Senior Shepherd, Spanish National Honor Society, varsity soccer, Freshman Camp counselor
College and major: Vanderbilt University, biological sciences, pre-medicine
JULIA SHI, STONY BROOK SCHOOL
Hometown: Setauket
GPA: 4.22
Activities: Head of Honor Roll for four years, AP Scholar with Distinction, Academic Excellence Scholarship Award
College and major: Yale University, computing and the arts
BENJAMIN SENZER, SYOSSET HIGH SCHOOL
Hometown: Syosset
GPA: 4.00
Activities: Intel ISEF finalist, Intel Science Talent Search semifinalist, National Merit finalist, Presidential Scholar finalist, AP Scholar with Distinction, Chamber Music Club, chamber music orchestra, French Honor Society
College and major: Harvard University, bioengineering
LIGIA CLARA, UNIONDALE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Hometown: Uniondale
GPA: 101.40
Activities: Key Club secretary, National Honor Society, Rho Kappa, Social Studies Honor Society, Mathematics Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society
College and major: Hofstra University, geography
SHUYU YAN, UPPER ROOM CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
Hometown: Deer Park
GPA: 4.01
Activities: Tutoring
College and major: University of Washington, mathematics
JASON PAZ, VALLEY STREAM CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
Hometown: Valley Stream
GPA: 107.60
Activities: Future Business Leaders of America vice president, Future Business Leaders of America state competition first place in basic decision-making, Franklin General Hospital volunteer, National Honor Society vice president, cross-country track co-captain, SADD
College and major: Yale University, bio-medical engineering
DEBORA VARGAS, VALLEY STREAM CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
Hometown: Freeport
GPA: 3.90
Activities: National Honor Society, National Art Honor Society, Mock Trial, class representative, Spirit Team captain, volleyball
College and major: St. John's University, biology
THOMAS ELBERT, VALLEY STREAM NORTH JSHS
Hometown: Franklin Square
GPA: 106.65
Activities: Student peer organization, physical education leadership program, student council, marching band, jazz band, piano, varsity cross-country, varsity winter and spring track
College and major: Georgetown University, international politics
ALLYCE YANG, VALLEY STREAM SOUTH JSHS
Hometown: Valley Stream
GPA: 106.41
Activities: Chamber orchestra, orchestra principal violist, South Shore Symphony, Long Island Youth Orchestra, NYSSMA All-State Orchestra, All-County Orchestra, Long Island String Festival Association, Girl Scout Gold Award
College and major: Minerva Schools at KGI, natural sciences
JOHN GROVER, W.C. MEPHAM HIGH SCHOOL
Hometown: Bellmore
GPA: 99.87 weighted
Activities: Varsity tennis, National Merit Commended Scholar, National Spanish Exam Gold Award, National Honor Society, Science Club, Physics Olympics, Math team
College and major: Cornell University, mechanical engineering
JUSTIN MELKUN, W T CLARKE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Hometown: Westbury
GPA: 109.84 weighted
Activities: Varsity football, varsity track, Superintendent's Scholar Athlete Award, Long Island Science & Engineering Fair, National Honor Society, Mathletes, jazz ensemble, NYSSMA
College and major: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, engineering
JULIA GONZALEZ, WALDORF SCHOOL OF GARDEN CITY
Hometown: Baldwin
GPA: 97.80
Activities: Dance, jazz band, yearbook, skiing, soccer, softball
College and major: Colby College, human development
MISHA PATEL, WALT WHITMAN HIGH SCHOOL
Hometown: South Huntington
GPA: 99.23 weighted
Activities: DECA vice president, Mathletes, South Huntington Public Library Teen Advisory Committee
College and major: N/A, N/A
DAWN GIOIA, WALTER G. O'CONNELL HIGH SCHOOL
Hometown: Copiague
GPA: 104.95
Activities: Science Olympiad president, Quiz Bowl, varsity spring track, Math team, Robotics Club, National Honor Society, Art Club
College and major: Arcadia University, business administration
LAUREN BEDNOR, WANTAGH HIGH SCHOOL
Hometown: Wantagh
GPA: 107.24
Activities: Science Olympiad, Girl Scouts Silver Award, National Honor Society trustee, Science Honor Society vice president, Rube Goldberg, Mathletes, Tri-M Music Honor Society, violinist
College and major: Stony Brook University, Honors College, biology
JEFFREY MICHEL, WARD MELVILLE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Hometown: East Setauket
GPA: 106.09
Activities: Regional Science Olympiad, New York State Science Olympiad, National Science Olympiad, Math team
College and major: Rice University, engineering
ALEXANDER BARRETT, WEST BABYLON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Hometown: West Babylon
GPA: 110.09 weighted
Activities: Boys State of NY Judge State Court of Appeals, All-State symphonic band principal tuba player, National AP Scholar, National Merit semifinalist, National Honor Society, Math Honor Society president, Science Honor Society president, Tri-M
College and major: Harvard University, mathematics and physical science
MAHEEN KHAN, WEST HEMPSTEAD HIGH SCHOOL
Hometown: West Hempstead
GPA: 104.06
Activities: National Honor Society president, varsity tennis captain, All-County tennis, Athletes Helping Athletes, Homework Club, varsity track, Vex Robotics team, Key Club
College and major: Johns Hopkins University, biological sciences, pre-medicine
JAMES KHOURY, WEST ISLIP SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Hometown: West Islip
GPA: 106.96
Activities: Drum major, National Youth Orchestra of New York, All-County jazz, Brainstormers, West Islip Brass Quintet co-founder, Mathletes, symphonic band member
College and major: Georgetown University, foreign affairs
DENISHA WEST, WESTBURY HIGH SCHOOL
Hometown: Westbury
GPA: 100.97
Activities: National Honor Society president, Spanish Honor Society treasurer, Philosophy Club, varsity track and field, ranked No. 1 in NYS for triple jump, All-County winner varsity swim team, NY State Scholar Athlete Team
College and major: N/A, biology, pre-medicine
MIRA PATEL, WESTHAMPTON BEACH HIGH SCHOOL
Hometown: Quogue
GPA: 98.60
Activities: World Aquaculture Society Journal citation, National Merit Scholar finalist, National Milford Aquaculture Seminar oral presentation, Good Grief youth counselor, Key Club treasurer, National Honor Society secretary, varsity tennis co-captain
College and major: Yale University, pre-medicine
SHANNON BEATTIE, WILLIAM FLOYD HIGH SCHOOL
Hometown: Mastic
GPA: 102.66
Activities: Intel Science Talent Search semifinalist, Mock Trial captain, youth and government chief justice, chamber orchestra cello, senior class council, National Honor Society, Science Bowl
College and major: Harvard University, chemistry, environmental science
MICHELLE LAINEZ-PIXTUN, WYANDANCH MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL
Hometown: Wyandanch
GPA: 4.10
Activities: National Honor Society, best in show at district art show, NYS Senate Youth Leadership Recognition Award, Farmingdale Smart Scholars program
College and major: SUNY Oswego, undecided
