Long Island valedictorians 2018
AMITYVILLE MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL, TREVONY PALMER
Hometown: Amityville
GPA: 111.59 (weighted)
Activities: National Honor Society president, student body treasurer, Key Club, Math club, junior varsity football
College and major: University of Chicago, economics
BABYLON JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, DANISH FAROOQ
Hometown: Babylon
GPA: 104.01 (weighted)
Activities: DECA president, student council co-vice president, Tri-M president, Leo Club vice president, National Honor Society vice president, varsity tennis, jazz band
College and major: Northeastern University, engineering
BALDWIN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, DELAINEY MACK
Hometown: Baldwin
GPA: 120.87 (weighted)
Activities: Nassau Dance Center, pit orchestra, Robotics president and drive coach, Academons varsity captain, Tri-M, Art Honor Society, varsity badminton
College and major: Lafayette College, mechanical engineering
BAY SHORE HIGH SCHOOL, DEREK BROWN
Hometown: Bay Shore
GPA: 104.16 (weighted)
Activities: Senior class president, Science Olympiad captain, varsity wrestling, International Baccalaureate diploma candidate, National Honor Society, Athletes Helping Athletes, completed International Baccalaureate political engagement activity with State Sen. Phil Boyle
College and major: Dartmouth College, undecided
BAYPORT-BLUE POINT HIGH SCHOOL, KEVIN POLANISH
Hometown: Bayport
GPA: 101.93 (weighted)
Activities: AP Scholar with Distinction, National Merit Commended Student, Tri-M president, National Honor Society secretary, school improvement team, chamber orchestra, DECA
College and major: Princeton University, undecided
BELLPORT HIGH SCHOOL, TRAVIS CUTTER
Hometown: East Patchogue
GPA: 4.4 (weighted)
Activities: Chess club vice president, student council, National Honor Society treasurer, Science Honor Society, Math Honor Society, Math team treasurer, varsity golf
College and major: Stony Brook University Honors College, biochemistry and orthodontistry
BETHPAGE HIGH SCHOOL, SMITI SHAH
Hometown: Bethpage
GPA: 106.55 (weighted)
Activities: FIRST Robotics Team 2869 captain, Long Island MVP in 2018, NY Academy of Sciences Junior Academy president, Long Island Science and Engineering Fair first place for environmental engineering, speaker at World Summit on Innovation and Entrepreneurship, United State of Women Summit, Bill and Melinda Gates Annual Letter Release ambassador
College and major: Duke University, electrical, computer engineering and finance
BISHOP MCGANN-MERCY DIOCESAN HIGH SCHOOL, OLIVIA VALLE
Hometown: Hampton Bays
GPA: 103.46 (weighted)
Activities: National Math Honor Society president, Mercy on a Mission chair, varsity cross country, varsity winter track, varsity softball, AP Scholar, Girl Scouts
College and major: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, brain and cognitive sciences
BRENTWOOD HIGH SCHOOL ROSS CENTER, MICHAEL ZHU
Hometown: Brentwood
GPA: 107.7 (weighted)
Activities: Varsity tennis, National English Honor Society secretary, Tri-M vice president, chamber choir section leader, Athletes Helping Athletes, SCMEA All-County Choir, Math League highest overall score
College and major: Harvard University, history
BRENTWOOD HIGH SCHOOL SONDERLING CENTER, KIEU MAI
Hometown: Brentwood
GPA: 103.8 (weighted)
Activities: National Junior Honor Society, National English Honor Society, National Honor Society, Fashion Club, Piano Club, Animal Welfare Education Club
College and major: Hunter College, psychology
BRIDGEHAMPTON SCHOOL, CLAUDIA PATTERSON
Hometown: Bridgehampton
GPA: 95.47 (weighted)
Activities: National Honor Society, student government Girls In Action founder, Virtual Enterprises International program head of marketing and former CEO, retreat for domestic violence volunteer, varsity field hockey, varsity lacrosse
College and major: University of Wisconsin at Madison, business
CARLE PLACE MIDDLE-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, KAITLYN QUIJANO
Hometown: Westbury
GPA: 101.48 (weighted)
Activities: Math Honor Society president, National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, student government class representative, NYU Winthrop Hospital volunteer, varsity volleyball captain, varsity track captain
College and major: Villanova University, cognitive and behavioral neuroscience
CENTER MORICHES HIGH SCHOOL, KEVIN GMELIN
Hometown: Center Moriches
GPA: 103.97 (weighted)
Activities: Design engineering intern at Biodex Medical, FIRST Robotics Team 4458 co-president, Science National Honor Society president, cross-country, track, travel soccer, National Merit finalist
College and major: Stevens Institute of Technology, biomedical engineering and cyber security
CENTEREACH HIGH SCHOOL, ANTHONY ROMAN
Hometown: Lake Grove
GPA: 102.3 (weighted)
Activities: National Honor Society, Italian Honor Society, Thespian Honor Society, Math team, debate team, National Merit Scholar semifinalist, National AP Scholar
College and major: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, mechanical engineering
CENTRAL ISLIP HIGH SCHOOL, ALEXANDREA HARRIOTT
Hometown: Central Islip
GPA: 101.75 (weighted)
Activities: National Honor Society, Women 2 Women, Future Business Leaders of America, French National Honor Society, Lupus Foundation, American Lung Association, Ronald McDonald House Charities
College and major: Harvard University, applied mathematics
CHAMINADE HIGH SCHOOL, SHAWN CONNELL
Hometown: Woodbury
GPA: 99.9 (unweighted)
Activities: Varsity basketball, Social Studies Club, varsity volleyball, Sacristans, Chess Club
College and major: Fordham University, business
COMMACK HIGH SCHOOL, MATTHEW CIURLEO
Hometown: Commack
GPA: 105.12 (weighted)
Activities: Varsity golf captain, National Honor Society president, Boys Scholar Athletic Leadership Club, Italian Honor Society
College and major: Harvard University, economics
COMSEWOGUE HIGH SCHOOL, LUKE BEGLEY
Hometown: Port Jefferson Station
GPA: 101.45 (weighted)
Activities: French Honor Society president, Academic Club captain, National AP Scholar, All-State Orchestra, varsity soccer, National Honor Society, jazz band
College and major: Princeton University, physics major, music minor
CONNETQUOT SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, DOGAN OKUR
Hometown: Ronkonkoma
GPA: 102.76 (weighted)
Activities: Science Olympiad, Robotics, National Honor Society, Math Honor Society
College and major: Stony Brook University, engineering and pre-med
CRESCENT SCHOOL, YUSRA AHMED
Hometown: Woodmere
GPA: 92.95 (weighted)
Activities: Science Olympiad, Model UN Club head, Quran competition first place, basketball, speech competition, Short Film Club, peer tutoring
College and major: Hofstra University, physician assistant
DRS YESHIVA HIGH SCHOOL, TZVI HEIMOWITZ
Hometown: Woodmere
GPA: 98.34 (unweighted)
Activities: National Merit Scholarship, 2016 Siemens Competition semifinalist, Rockefeller University lab assistant, Stony Brook University lab assistant, Ohel Bais Ezra special needs counselor, school newspaper editor, Math team captain
College and major: Macaulay Honors College at Baruch College, economics, mathematics
DEER PARK HIGH SCHOOL, SARAF FARUK
Hometown: Deer Park
GPA: 106.27 (weighted)
Activities: National Honor Society vice president, NYS Scholar Athlete, Gold Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, Tri-M, Good Samaritan Hospital volunteer, student council secretary
College and major: Stony Brook University, biology
DIVISION AVENUE HIGH SCHOOL, JOY KIM
Hometown: Levittown
GPA: 103.22 (weighted)
Activities: Varsity volleyball, Science Olympiad, NYPUMC youth organization, National Honor Society president, Tri-M president, All-County Orchestra, Math Honor Society
College and major: Northwestern University, biological sciences, global health studies
EARL L. VANDERMEULEN HIGH SCHOOL, IBUKI IWASAKI
Hometown: Port Jefferson
GPA: 101.4 (weighted)
Activities: National Merit finalist, National Latin Exam gold medalist, Brookhaven National Lab physics department intern, Mathletes All-County, National Honor Society president, varsity tennis captain, All-League varsity tennis
College and major: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, physics
EAST HAMPTON HIGH SCHOOL, ALEXANDER SIGUA PINTADO
Hometown: East Hampton
GPA: 103.02 (weighted)
Activities: Varsity swim team captain, debate team vice president, Interact Club vice president, varsity tennis captain, National Honor Society, Century Club, accepted at seven Ivy League schools
College and major: Harvard University, political science
EAST ISLIP HIGH SCHOOL, JASON BURKE
Hometown: East Islip
GPA: 108.22 (weighted)
Activities: Varsity golf, National Honor Society, Tri-M, AP Scholar with Distinction, High Minds in Motion Scholar Athlete Award, White Letter Award for varsity golf
College and major: Northeastern University, computer engineering, computer science
EAST MEADOW HIGH SCHOOL, PATRICK CRUZ
Hometown: East Meadow
GPA: 108.5 (weighted)
Activities: National Honor Society, Mathletes, Science Honor Society, Social Studies Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, STEM Club, cross-country
College and major: Cornell University, animal science
EAST ROCKAWAY JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, MARISSELA GOMEZ
Hometown: East Rockaway
GPA: 103.71 (weighted)
Activities: Volunteer English teacher in Guatemala, varsity badminton captain, National Hispanic Recognition program, Bausch + Lomb Honorary Science Award, varsity Quiz Bowl, varsity cross-country, Chess Club president
College and major: Johns Hopkins University, chemical and biomolecular engineering
EASTPORT-SOUTH MANOR JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, MATTHEW MENIS
Hometown: Manorville
GPA: 106.28 (weighted)
Activities: AP Scholar with Distinction, Principal's Honor Roll, National World Languages Honor Society, English Honor Society, Tri-M, student council vice president, RIT Computing Medal Scholarship recipient
College and major: Cornell University, engineering
ELMONT MEMORIAL JUNIOR -- SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, DOMINIQUE BROWNE
Hometown: Elmont
GPA: 100.47 (weighted)
Activities: Science Honor Society president, Hofstra Al Kalfus Long Island Math Fair second place, Long Island Science Congress highest honors, Key Club, Mathletes, National Honor Society, World Language Honor Society
College and major: Adelphi University, biology
ELWOOD-JOHN GLENN HIGH SCHOOL, KATHRYN E. BROWNE
Hometown: Elwood
GPA: 98.6 (weighted)
Activities: Varsity soccer, varsity track, Independent Science Research Club, Natural Helpers, National Honor Society, World Language Honor Society, Habitat for Humanity
College and major: Boston College, nursing
FARMINGDALE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, BRITNEY PHAM
Hometown: Farmingdale
GPA: 105.9 (weighted)
Activities: Columbia University Science Honors Program, National Honor Society treasurer, student council treasurer, Italian Honor Society, Science Bowl captain, Long Island Junior Soccer League
College and major: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, chemical engineering
FREEPORT HIGH SCHOOL, JOSEPH LAROCCA
Hometown: Freeport
GPA: 106.99 (weighted)
Activities: National Honor Society, Science Honor Society, Math Honor Society, Tri-M, Mock Trial, Mathletes, marching band
College and major: Boston College, finance
GARDEN CITY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, BRANDON GONG
Hometown: Garden City
GPA: 101.88 (weighted)
Activities: Neuroscience Research Institute SUNY Old Westbury intern, Latin Club president, Honor Society president, Math team captain, varsity cross country captain, All-State oboist, two-time Neuroscience Research Prize national finalist
College and major: Harvard University, neuroscience
GENERAL DOUGLAS MACARTHUR HIGH SCHOOL, HELEN ZHANG
Hometown: Levittown
GPA: 104.18 (weighted)
Activities: Siemens Competition semifinalist, Presidential Scholar candidate, Science Olympiad president, National Merit Scholar, orchestra, National AP Scholar, senior class treasurer
College and major: Brown University, Program in Liberal Medical Education
GEORGE W. HEWLETT HIGH SCHOOL, MICHELLE SCHWARTZMAN
Hometown: North Woodmere
GPA: 103.67 (weighted)
Activities: National Merit Commended Scholar, National Art Honor Society president, Business Honor Society, Foreign Language Honor Society secretary, student council vice president, Mock Trial attorney and secretary, debate team president
College and major: Stanford University, undecided
GLEN COVE HIGH SCHOOL, JOHN DONG
Hometown: Glen Cove
GPA: 103.81 (weighted)
Activities: Varsity cross-country captain, Glen Cove Hospital junior auxiliary volunteer, Glen Cove YMCA lifeguard, wind ensemble, All-County French horn, Mock Trial treasurer, National Honor Society
College and major: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, biologyand pre-med
GREAT NECK SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL, KIMBERLY LU
Hometown: Great Neck
GPA: 98.3 (unweighted)
Activities: Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner, Siemens Competition semifinalist, NAfME All-Eastern Orchestra violist, Health Occupations Students of America national top 10 finalist, Music Community Outreach Club president, Science Olympiad captain, varsity badminton
College and major: Stony Brook University, Scholars for Medicine program, medicine
GREENPORT HIGH SCHOOL, LENA WOLF
Hometown: Greenport
GPA: 96.46 (unweighted)
Activities: DECA vice president, Drama Club president, Interact Club president, National Honor Society president, varsity field hockey, varsity track and field, Model UN
College and major: Purdue University, civil engineering
H. FRANK CAREY HIGH SCHOOL, DEAN MACCHIA
Hometown: Franklin Square
GPA: 103.18 (weighted)
Activities: Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society president, Desi Society vice president and recording secretary, PG Genatt/Core Risk Partners intern, Science Honor Society treasurer, National Junior Honor Society treasurer, marching band, concert band percussionist
College and major: Cornell University, economics
HALF HOLLOW HILLS HIGH SCHOOL EAST, ANDREW DIRCKS
Hometown: Melville
GPA: 99.03 (weighted)
Activities: All-State pianist, All-County cellist, All-County academic volleyball player, All-League track, National Spanish Honor Society president, National Honor Society vice president, AP Scholar with Distinction
College and major: Cornell University, environmental engineering
HALF HOLLOW HILLS HIGH SCHOOL WEST, DANIELLE FULEP
Hometown: Dix Hills
GPA: 99.19 (weighted)
Activities: Mathletes president, Craft Club president, Brookhaven National Laboratory Gifted Math Program, WISE Club, Harvard University Book Award, Girl Scouts, fencing team
College and major: Cornell University, physics
HAMPTON BAYS HIGH SCHOOL, SYDNEY CALDWELL
Hometown: Hampton Bays
GPA: 102.07 (weighted)
Activities: Stony Brook and UC Davis cancer research, Long Island Science and Engineering Fair third place in Translational Medicine, National Honor Society, All-League varsity gymnastics captain, All-Divison varsity competition cheerleading captain, varsity spring track captain
College and major: University of Vermont, molecular genetics
HARBORFIELDS HIGH SCHOOL, EMMA JOHNSTON
Hometown: Centerport
GPA: 108.46 (weighted)
Activities: Harborfields theater company president, Garcia Center for Polymers at Stony Brook University, Columbia University science program, kickline
College and major: Brandeis University, neuroscience
HAUPPAUGE HIGH SCHOOL, ERIN FAN
Hometown: Hauppauge
GPA: 103.13 (weighted)
Activities: National Honor Society, National Art Honor Society vice president, DECA vice president, Tri-M, Ethics Bowl PR relations officer, National Business Education Honor Society, National Merit finalist
College and major: University of Hong Kong, statistics
HEBREW ACADEMY OF FIVE TOWNS, ERICA HILSENRATH
Hometown: North Woodmere
GPA: 97.94 (unweighted)
Activities: Honor Society president, Science Institute president, Math Club research paper medalist, model congress judge, yearbook business editor, Chesed Club, Torah Bowl captain
College and major: Yeshiva University, Stern College Honors, chemistry and pre-med
HEBREW ACADEMY OF NASSAU COUNTY, JOSHUA WEINSTEIN
Hometown: West Hempstead
GPA: 97.4 (unweighted)
Activities: Team Shalva captain, National Honor Society, American Israel Public Affairs Committee captain, Peer Tutoring Society chairman, debate team, AP Scholar
College and major: Macaulay Honors College at Queens College, history
HEMPSTEAD HIGH SCHOOL, STEPHANIE CHEVEZ
Hometown: Hempstead
GPA: 98.98 (weighted)
Activities: QuestBridge finalist, QuestBridge College Prep scholar, Hempstead Youth Advisory Council president, first chair violinist, Club Truth secretary, lead role in school musical, varsity badminton co-captain
College and major: Harvard University, undecided
HENRY VISCARDI SCHOOL, MYA FORBES
Hometown: St. Albans
GPA: 95.63 (unweighted)
Activities: National Honor Society president, Viscardi wheelchair basketball, student council, Natural Helpers, yearbook committee, school newspaper, farmers market, senior class committee
College and major: Undecided, music technology
HERRICKS HIGH SCHOOL, ESME CHEN
Hometown: Manhasset Hills
GPA: 4.2 (weighted)
Activities: National Merit Commended Scholar, National Honor Society, Tri-M, AP Scholar with Distinction, editor of school newspaper, National History Day Competition national finalist, girls varsity tennis captain, accomplished violinist
College and major: Dartmouth College, computer science on pre-medicine track, minor in Spanish
HICKSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL, SRISHTI TYAGI
Hometown: Hicksville
GPA: 103.61 (weighted)
Activities: Science Olympiad president, varsity girls tennis captain, Science National Honor Society president, NYSSMA level VI violin and piano, Science Olympiad regional medalist, Nassau University Medical Center volunteer
College and major: Cornell University, Honors College, chemistry
HOLY TRINITY DIOCESAN HIGH SCHOOL, ANDREA CAMPOS
Hometown: Massapequa
GPA: 103.6 (weighted)
Activities: National Hispanic Scholar, AP Scholar, yearbook editor, Science Olympiad, varsity tennis Scholar Athlete Award, Hispanic Heritage Youth Award Gold Medalist, NUMC Hospital volunteer
College and major: Yale University, molecular biophysics and pre-medicine
HUNTINGTON HIGH SCHOOL, AIDAN FORBES
Hometown: Huntington
GPA: 103.81 (weighted)
Activities: National Merit finalist, National Hispanic Scholar, AP Scholar with Distinction, Mathletes president, Math Honor Society president, Stock Analysis Club, varsity soccer
College and major: Cornell University, Dyson School of Business, economics
ISLAND TREES HIGH SCHOOL, KENNETH CHAN
Hometown: Levittown
GPA: 107.95 (weighted)
Activities: Science Olympiad, Science Bowl, Quiz Bowl, Garcia Research Scholar Program at Stony Brook University, Columbia Science Honor Program
College and major: Boston University, biomedical engineering
ISLIP HIGH SCHOOL, JULIA HORMANN
Hometown: Islip
GPA: 105.12 (weighted)
Activities: Girls varsity tennis captain, Science Olympiad president, National Honor Society vice president, STEM Academy president, school musicals, Standards of Excellence Committee, National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientists
College and major: College of Charleston Honors College, biology and pre-health
JERICHO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, SIMRAN BANSAL
Hometown: Old Westbury
GPA: 4 (unweighted)
Activities: Numbers Don't Define Us blog founder, Project HEAL national ambassador, Project Care president, Cohen Children's Medical Center volunteer, National Council of Teachers of English Achievement Award, Photographic Federation of LI Youth Showcase first place, Photographic Society of America Youth Showcase third place
College and major: Duke University, biological sciences
JERICHO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, CAROLINE CHEN
Hometown: Glen Head
GPA: 4 (unweighted)
Activities: National Merit Scholarship winner, AP Scholar with Distinction, student board member, Peer Tutoring Club president, girls varsity swimming and diving team captain, Bausch + Lomb Honorary Science Award, Featured Volunteer Award at AHRC Nassau
College and major: Columbia University, biochemistry and philosophy
JOHN F. KENNEDY HIGH SCHOOL, DAVID KANTOR
Hometown: Merrick
GPA: 101.06 (weighted)
Activities: Key Club president, Virtual Enterprise CEO team advanced to nationals, Wind Ensemble executive board member, jazz band executive board member, tennis, Sensory Bean volunteer, Math Club
College and major: Dartmouth College, economics
JL MILLER - GREAT NECK NORTH HIGH SCHOOL, AMY SHTEYMAN
Hometown: Great Neck
GPA: 98.2 (unweighted)
Activities: Regeneron Science Talent Search semifinalist, International Science and Engineering Fair finalist, Neuroscience Club founder and president, Pre-med Club president, varsity tennis, Science Olympiad
College and major: Yale University, pre-med
KELLENBERG MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL, LOURDES ROHAN
Hometown: Bellerose
GPA: 96.9 (unweighted)
Activities: Science Olympiad president, certified EMT, St. Greg's Choir lead vocalist, XLT band, parish religious education program, Marianist Mentor, GO Project intern
College and major: Yale University, cognitive science
KINGS PARK HIGH SCHOOL, LINA ROHRER
Hometown: Kings Park
GPA: 106.04 (weighted)
College and major: Undecided, physics
KNOX SCHOOL, KYLE PERSAUD
Hometown: Miller Place
GPA: 98 (unweighted)
Activities: National Honor Society president, senior class president, Civil Rights Alliance founder and president, KB Operation Hope, crew team captain
College and major: Cornell University, political science
LAWRENCE HIGH SCHOOL, SAFA ILYAS
Hometown: North Woodmere
GPA: 101.26 (weighted)
Activities: Varsity badminton co-captain, Family, Career and Community Leaders of America secretary, National Honor Society, National Art Honor Society
College and major: The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, chemical engineering
LAWRENCE WOODMERE ACADEMY, HAORAN (VINCENT) WEN
Hometown: Shandong, Jinan, China
GPA: 3.8 (weighted)
Activities: Golf
College and major: Pennsylvania State University, University Park, accounting
LAWRENCE WOODMERE ACADEMY, ZHONGLIN ZHAO
Hometown: Tianjin, China
GPA: 3.8 (weighted)
Activities: Flute, erhu (Chinese violin), Asian/Global Culture Club co-founder, Global Scholar Program, international liaison, 10th-grade president, international student ambassador
College and major: Pennsylvania State University, University Park, management
LINDENHURST SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, SAHIL KAPOOR
Hometown: Lindenhurst
GPA: 103.58 (weighted)
Activities: National Honor Society president, NYSCLSA District One representative, AP Scholar with Distinction, DECA, varsity badminton, student council treasurer, Lindy Youth Cares Coalition
College and major: Cornell University, biological engineering
LOCUST VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL, NICHOLAS CHISARI
Hometown: Locust Valley
GPA: 108 (weighted)
Activities: Sail for Team USA, Long Island Sound Youth Sailing Team and Locust Valley, 2017 420 Junior European Championship silver medal, 2016 East Super Regional Championship, Robotics team designed first robot to throw first pitch at Mets game, Quiz Bowl co-president, varsity tennis
College and major: Webb Institute, naval architecture and marine engineering
LONG BEACH HIGH SCHOOL, DILLON RAZLER
Hometown: Long Beach
GPA: 105.47 (weighted)
Activities: National Honor Society, Math Club, Key Club treasurer, Future Physicians Club president, IB Student Ambassador, varsity soccer, varsity baseball
College and major: Cornell University, biomedical engineering and pre-med
LONG ISLAND LUTHERAN MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL, YOUNGHYUN "HANNAH" YOON
Hometown: Glen Cove
GPA: 102.22 (weighted)
Activities: LISEF science research team, Korea Institute of Science and Technology student researcher, Mathletes/Travel Mathletes captain, concertmistress of orchestra, leader of first violins, concertmistress of chamber group
College and major: Vanderbilt University, physics and neuroscience
LONGWOOD HIGH SCHOOL, MATTHEW GRIES
Hometown: Ridge
GPA: 102.49 (weighted)
Activities: Tri-M, Quiz Bowl, Math Club, Science Olympiad, Robotics, National Honor Society
College and major: Northeastern University, computer science
LYNBROOK HIGH SCHOOL, DUSTIN MANDELL
Hometown: Hewlett Harbor
GPA: 103.17 (weighted)
Activities: Student body president, Horizon editor-in-chief, varsity tennis captain, National Merit Commended Student, Adelphi Quill Award for Most Outstanding Reporter, AP Scholar with Distinction, Regeneron Science Talent Search participant
College and major: University of Pennsylvania, mathematical economics
MALVERNE HIGH SCHOOL, ROSHNI SHUKLA
Hometown: Lynbrook
GPA: 103.74 (weighted)
Activities: National Merit Finalist, Editor Newspaper Club, varsity tennis alternate captain, Community Service Club, Habitat for Humanity, tutor, Long Island Math Fair Silver Medalist, book buddy
College and major: St. John's University, N/A
MANHASSET SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, RYAN CHUNG
Hometown: Manhasset
GPA: 4.62 (weighted)
Activities: Manhasset Historical Society founder, Juilliard pre-college cellist for six years, National AP Scholar, National Youth Orchestra of the USA cellist, Social Studies Honor Society president, Tri-M president, school newspaper editor-in-chief
College and major: Harvard University, political science
MASSAPEQUA HIGH SCHOOL, DEBORAH LOBACCARO
Hometown: Massapequa Park
GPA: 100.42 (weighted)
Activities: Varsity cheerleading, SADD Club president, poparazzi music ensemble, Science Research Club
College and major: Georgia Institute of Technology, biomedical engineering
MATTITUCK JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, ALEXANDRA TALBOT
Hometown: Mattituck
GPA: 100.05 (weighted)
Activities: Competitive sailing, varsity lacrosse, jazz band principal trumpet, Mock Trial president, Girl Scouts Silver Award, National Honor Society
College and major: Tufts University, mechanical engineering
MIDRESHET-SHALHEVET HIGH SCHOOL, NECHAMA SCHNEIDER
Hometown: Far Rockaway
GPA: 98.17 (weighted)
Activities: Mock Trial team captain, Bible Competition team captain, Math team, student council, principal's list, school newsletter writer
College and major: City College Honors Program, environmental engineering
MILL NECK MANOR SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF, WILLIAM ARNOLD
Hometown: Williston Park
GPA: 85.25 (unweighted)
Activities: Academic Bowl for four years
College and major: Rochester Institute of Technology National Technical Institute for the Deaf, applied computer technology
MILLER PLACE HIGH SCHOOL, NICOLE CIRRITO
Hometown: Miller Place
GPA: 100.77 (weighted)
Activities: National Honor Society vice president, Academic All-County and All-Division cross-country and track, Mathletes, Foreign Language National Honor Society, Service Club, mentoring program, PTO basketball assistant coach
College and major: Stony Brook University, mathematics
MINEOLA HIGH SCHOOL, ANISHA SHAH
Hometown: Albertson
GPA: 99.54 (weighted)
Activities: National Honor Society president, Science National Honor Society treasurer, AP Scholar with Distinction, Science Bowl vice president, Mathletes treasurer, Key Club treasurer, Student Service Center Leadership Council
College and major: Hunter College Macaulay Honors Program, biology
MOUNT SINAI HIGH SCHOOL, JOHNATHAN YU
Hometown: Mount Sinai
GPA: 103.12 (weighted)
Activities: Ocean Bowl state champions, Environmental Club vice president, National Merit Scholarship winner, winter track, spring track
College and major: Georgia Institute of Technology, physics
NEW HYDE PARK MEMORIAL JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, ARIANNA RAGUSA
Hometown: New Hyde Park
GPA: 101.64 (weighted)
Activities: Girl Scout Silver Award, twirling team, National Honor Society, archery league, assistant dance teacher, Red Cross Club, Photography Club
College and major: St. John's University, chemistry
NEWFIELD HIGH SCHOOL, LOGAN ORTIZ
Hometown: Port Jefferson Station
GPA: 102.71 (weighted)
Activities: Mock Trial captain, varsity golf team captain, Video Club president, College Board National Hispanic Recognition Program Scholar, College Board National Merit Scholarship qualifier, National Honor Society treasurer
College and major: Georgetown University, political science
NORTH BABYLON HIGH SCHOOL, MATTHEW PECORARO
Hometown: North Babylon
GPA: 101.88 (weighted)
Activities: Eagle Scout, Order of the Arrow vigil, Next Generation Politics program director, Quiz Bowl president, jazz band, AP Scholar with Distinction, technology advisory board
College and major: Yale University, chemical engineering
NORTH SHORE HEBREW ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL, CAYLIE TUERACK
Hometown: Jericho
GPA: 98.72 (unweighted)
Activities: National Honor Society vice president, school newspaper editor-in-chief, Yale and University of Pennsylvania model congress and debate captain, anti-bias president, varsity softball captain, Witness Theater participant, Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth
College and major: Johns Hopkins University, undecided
NORTH SHORE HIGH SCHOOL, HALLY BELLO
Hometown: Sea Cliff
GPA: 104.35 (weighted)
Activities: Robotics team, Math Honor Society co-president, writing fellow, Science Honor Society treasurer, Italian Club treasurer, National Honor Society, Rho Kappa History Honor Society
College and major: Tufts University, computer science
NORTHPORT HIGH SCHOOL, DANIEL O'CONNOR
Hometown: East Northport
GPA: 104.13 (weighted)
Activities: Cross-country Track and Field captain, All-American athlete, National Champion, NYSPHSAA state champion, AP Scholar with Distinction, National Honor Society, Mathletes
College and major: Northeastern University, Honors Program, computer science and engineering
OCEANSIDE HIGH SCHOOL, ALEXANDER MEYEROWITZ
Hometown: Oceanside
GPA: 104.93 (weighted)
Activities: Math Honor Society president, Math and Applied Research Studies Club president, Robotics treasurer, Mathletes, St. Joseph's programming competition
College and major: Brown University, computer science
OUR LADY OF MERCY ACADEMY, JULIA CACCAVO
Hometown: Port Washington
GPA: 101.8 (weighted)
Activities: National Merit Scholar, student council president, varsity soccer captain, sports night captain, Relay for Life chair, leader's club
College and major: University of Notre Dame, finance
OUR SAVIOR NEW AMERICAN SCHOOL, RAUL CERDAS
Hometown: Centereach
GPA: 3.9 (weighted)
Activities: Student of the month, teacher's assistant in physical education, Drama Club
College and major: St. Joseph's College, secondary history teacher
OYSTER BAY HIGH SCHOOL, SAHILL YADAV
Hometown: Oyster Bay
GPA: 110.76 (weighted)
Activities: Mock Trial, varsity soccer, varsity track and field, varsity winter track, Math Honor Society, Mathletes, student council
College and major: University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School, business
PATCHOGUE-MEDFORD SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, MADELINE MIEHLE
Hometown: East Patchogue
GPA: 103.43 (weighted)
Activities: National Honor Society president, varsity spring track, Girl Scouts, UNICEF Club president, academic team, RIT Medal, RPI Medal
College and major: University of Minnesota, biomedical engineering
PAUL D. SCHREIBER HIGH SCHOOL, JULIA RUSKIN
Hometown: Port Washington
GPA: 5.22 (weighted)
Activities: Math research, public forum debate co-president, Science Olympiad co-president, Mathletes co-president, Latin Club co-consul, piano, tutoring
College and major: Princeton University, computer science
PIERSON MIDDLE HIGH SCHOOL, LEIGH HATFIELD
Hometown: Sag Harbor
GPA: 104.97 (weighted)
Activities: Varsity volleyball, varsity softball, International Baccalaureate Diploma candidate, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Math League, Women's Issues Club
College and major: University of Virginia, pre-med
PLAINEDGE HIGH SCHOOL, BRIANNE DIFEDE
Hometown: Seaford
GPA: 104.51 (weighted)
Activities: Two-time Academic All-American, Nassau County Scholar Athlete, advanced research program, George Eastman Young Leaders Award, Northwell Health Hospital junior volunteer, varsity lacrosse co-captain, National Honor Society
College and major: Molloy College, Honors Program, nursing
PLAINVIEW-OLD BETHPAGE JFK HIGH SCHOOL, RUOXIN LU
Hometown: Plainview
GPA: 102.35 (weighted)
Activities: National Merit finalist, Presidential Scholars Program nominee, Siemens Competition semifinalist, Science Honor Society vice president, Science Olympiad Physics Olympics president, Hawkeye managing editor, MetMUNC crisis and logistics officer
College and major: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, chemical engineering
RAMBAM MESIVTA HIGH SCHOOL, MICHAEL AKHAVAN
Hometown: Great Neck
GPA: 96.14 (weighted)
Activities: Debate team captain, Hamasmid Torah publication editor, Limudai Kodesh Honor Society, Arista/National Honor Society, varsity basketball team, Yachad Club special-needs inclusion committee, Torah Bowl team Bible competition
College and major: Shaalvim, Queens College Scholars Program, pre-med
RAMBAM MESIVTA HIGH SCHOOL, AKIVA SCHUCK
Hometown: West Hempstead
GPA: 95.68 (weighted)
Activities: Rambam Scholar, senior council vice president, Hamasmid contributor, National Honor Society, varsity football, varsity softball, Rambam Scholar Enrichment Program
College and major: Netiv Aryeh in Israel, Yeshiva University, undecided
RIVERHEAD HIGH SCHOOL, JULIETTE LEHMAN
Hometown: Wading River
GPA: 109.7 (weighted)
Activities: Women in Science and Engineering, Certamen team captain, Math Club president, pep band, National Honor Society president
College and major: Webb Institute, naval architecture and marine engineering
ROCKY POINT HIGH SCHOOL, CONNOR MIDDLETON
Hometown: Miller Place
GPA: 106.71 (weighted)
Activities: Human Rights Club vice president, Human Rights Institute for High School Leaders presenter and facilitator, Students Building Bridges Award, State Senate and Assembly citations for community service, kempo jiujitsu black belt, Peer Networking facilitator with socially challenged students
College and major: Williams College, economics and philosophy
ROOSEVELT SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, KAYLYN DIAZ
Hometown: Roosevelt
GPA: 99.45 (weighted)
Activities: Mathletes, student government treasurer, Honor Society, band
College and major: New York Institute of Technology, biology
ROSLYN HIGH SCHOOL, ADAM ROBBINS
Hometown: Roslyn
GPA: 99.2 (unweighted)
Activities: Quiz Bowl, Science Olympiad, Math team
College and major: University of Pennsylvania, history
SACHEM HIGH SCHOOL EAST, THARINI PRAKASH
Hometown: Farmingville
GPA: 106.34 (weighted)
Activities: Class government treasurer, English Honor Society president, National Honor Society, Outdoors Club, National History Honor Society
College and major: Williams College, economics and political science
SACHEM HIGH SCHOOL NORTH, ABIGAIL BANDL
Hometown: Nesconset
GPA: 105.5 (weighted)
Activities: National Honor Society president, field hockey captain, varsity girls winter and spring track, Science Honor Society, Math Honor Society, Tri-M, History Honor Society
College and major: Binghamton University, biomedical engineering
SACRED HEART ACADEMY, AFIA KURAGU
Hometown: Freeport
GPA: 105.81 (weighted)
Activities: Varsity extemporaneous speech captain for speech and debate team, National Honor Society co-vice president, instrumental ensemble, pit band, student council, Science Olympiad, Math team
College and major: Yale University, molecular, cellular and developmental biology
SANFORD H. CALHOUN HIGH SCHOOL, JOY MA
Hometown: Merrick
GPA: 99.33 (unweighted)
Activities: Fencing, advanced science research at Cornell University, National Merit Scholarship winner, badminton, Nassau-Suffolk Wind Symphony, jazz band, National Honor Society
College and major: Yale University, biology
SAYVILLE HIGH SCHOOL, PHILIP RINALDI
Hometown: Sayville
GPA: 107.68 (weighted)
Activities: Tri-M vice president, Mathletes, pianist for SCMEA All-County jazz ensemble, pit orchestra, National AP Scholar, National Mathematics Award, History Club
College and major: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, physics
SEAFORD HIGH SCHOOL, JORDAN AMENT
Hometown: Seaford
GPA: 103.9 (weighted)
Activities: National Honor Society, Freshmen Mentors, World Culture Club treasurer, High Honor Roll, AP Scholar with Distinction, marching band, principal's list of honor
College and major: Northeastern University, undecided
SEWANHAKA HIGH SCHOOL, ARIANNA VANDEZANDE
Hometown: New Hyde Park
GPA: 101.26 (weighted)
Activities: Varsity soccer, varsity lacrosse captain, National Math Honor Society president, National Science Honor Society, Science Olympiad, National Honor Society, National English Honor Society
College and major: LIU Post, biology
SHELTER ISLAND SCHOOL, SARAH LEWIS
Hometown: Shelter Island
GPA: 101.93 (weighted)
Activities: National Honor Society vice president, student council president, varsity volleyball captain and MVP, varsity softball captain, jazz band, 100 hours of community service, Science Fair Best of Fair Award
College and major: Unity College, earth and environmental science, wildlife biology
SHOREHAM-WADING RIVER HIGH SCHOOL,CHRISTIAN WESSELBORG
Hometown: Shoreham
GPA: 101.42 (weighted)
Activities: Al-Kalfus Long Island Math Fair gold medal, Institute of Creative Problem Solving, AP Biology department award, AP Statistics department award, Robotics captain, Sound Beach Stampede boys varsity soccer, jazz band
College and major: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, biology
SMITHTOWN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, HALLIE NICHOLAS
Hometown: East Setauket
GPA: 4 (weighted)
Activities: Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society president, ARISTA Science Honor Society vice president, Spanish Honor Society vice president, English Honor Society events coordinator, Tri-M, National Honor Society member, Missions global team leader
College and major: Messiah College, math and computer science
SMITHTOWN HIGH SCHOOL EAST, MATTHEW TIMMEL
Hometown: Smithtown
GPA: 4.13 (weighted)
Activities: DECA president, RYLA senior leader, National Honor Society, varsity badminton
College and major: Florida State University, finance
SMITHTOWN HIGH SCHOOL WEST, KEVIN CAMSON
Hometown: Smithtown
GPA: 4.08 (weighted)
Activities: Board of Education student liaison, Student Pipeline founder and president, Robin Hood Foundation 10 council member, School Start-Time Steering Committee, Project Smith-Stead founder and leader, Tables to Enable founder, spring track and field
College and major: University of Notre Dame, political science
SOUTH SIDE HIGH SCHOOL, MICHAEL LUVIN
Hometown: Rockville Centre
GPA: 105.2 (weighted)
Activities: Rensselear Medal winner, National Science Honor Society, Math Honor Society, Science Honor Society, Quiz Bowl captain, Military History Club vice president, Asian Culture Club founder
College and major: Northwestern University, engineering
SOUTHOLD JUNIOR SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, KAI OBINATA
Hometown: Southold
GPA: 98.07 (unweighted)
Activities: Journalism publication, Southold Free Library community service, student government, soccer, nextcake Japanese-English translator intern
College and major: Princeton University, undecided
ST. ANTHONY'S HIGH SCHOOL, DANIELLE D'ALONZO
Hometown: Northport
GPA: 104.93 (weighted)
Activities: Cross-country captain, varsity winter track, varsity spring track, National Honor Society, English Honor Society, Math Honor Society, Friar News
College and major: Fordham University, English
ST. DOMINIC HIGH SCHOOL, ALEXANDRIA ROTHSCHILD-EDWARDS
Hometown: Amityville
GPA: 101.89 (weighted)
Activities: World For Refugees international communications director, Mock Trial team founder, Model UN club founder, National Honor Society president, Future Business Leaders of America president, Rep. Kathleen Rice district office intern, AP Scholar with Distinction
College and major: Johns Hopkins University, international studies and economics
ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST HIGH SCHOOL, AIDAN HEALY
Hometown: Islip
GPA: 104.02 (weighted)
Activities: National Honor Society vice president, cross-country, track and field, Challenge Athletics volunteer, St. Patrick's Parish lector, Eucharistic minister
College and major: Boston College, Carroll School of Management, finance and accounting, minor in Spanish
ST. MARY'S HIGH SCHOOL, ATIF AKHTER
Hometown: New Hyde Park
GPA: 102.9 (weighted)
Activities: National Honor Society officer, senior shepherd, Project Rebuild, Scholar Service Institute president, Stock Market Club, campus ministry, Students Building Bridges
College and major: Cornell University, biology, political science
ST. PIUS V HIGH SCHOOL, CARRIE MCCARTHY
Hometown: Kings Park
GPA: 4.0 (weighted)
Activities: Sodality vice president, First Honors, varsity volleyball
College and major: New York Institute of Technology, finance
STONY BROOK SCHOOL, CHRISTINA MANZO
Hometown: Manorville
GPA: 4.27 (weighted)
Activities: Yearbook contributing editor, class president, concert choir, chamber singers, Cum Laude Society, varsity tennis, mentor/tutor
College and major: Columbia University, undecided
SYOSSET HIGH SCHOOL, JARRAD LI
Hometown: Syosset
GPA: 100 (weighted)
Activities: National Chemistry Olympiad honoree, 2017 Siemens Competition semifinalist, LI Science and Engineering Fair 2017 second place, LISEF 2018 third place, AMC 10B honor roll, AIME qualification, Theta Math Club co-founder and co-president
College and major: Princeton University, chemical and biological engineering
UNIONDALE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, ANTHONY LIDDIE
Hometown: Uniondale
GPA: 100.2 (weighted)
Activities: Step program ambassador, tutor, nine AP classes, students with mental illness advocate
College and major: Columbia University, mathematics
UPPER ROOM CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, JAKELYN MEJIA SANTOS
Hometown: Wheatley Heights
GPA: 4.03 (weighted)
Activities: Cheerleading, National Honor Society, English Honor Society, Italian Honor Society
College and major: St. John's University, biology
VALLEY STREAM CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL, TASNOVA OSMANI
Hometown: Valley Stream
GPA: 106.21 (weighted)
Activities: SADD president, Queens Children Center head volunteer, National Honor Society, SCORE Athletic Honor Society, History Honor Society treasurer, Science Honor Society, peer mentor
College and major: CUNY School of Medicine, Sophie Davis Biomedical Education Program, biology, pre-medicine
VALLEY STREAM CHRISTIAN ACADEMY, MARIA LAZARUS
Hometown: Queens Village
GPA: 3.9 (unweighted)
Activities: National Honor Society president, National Art Honor Society president, Mock Trial team, drama team director, worship team, Life's WORC, House of Hope volunteer
College and major: Houghton College, neuroscience
VALLEY STREAM NORTH HIGH SCHOOL, ARSHIA IQBAL
Hometown: Valley Stream
GPA: 107.99 (weighted)
Activities: S.T.O.P. Club president, Math Honor Society president, varsity badminton captain, varsity tennis co-captain, AP Scholar Award, Principal's List recognition, National Honor Society
College and major: CUNY School of Medicine, Sophie Davis Biomedical Education Program, pre-medicine
VALLEY STREAM SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL, DAVID MANIKAS
Hometown: Valley Stream
GPA: 109.98 (weighted)
Activities: National Merit Commended Scholar, National AP Scholar, NCTE National Writing Award, Science Honor Society secretary, History Honor Society treasurer, National Honor Society, varsity basketball team captain
College and major: Harvard University, applied mathematics
W.C. MEPHAM HIGH SCHOOL, GINA CONNORS
Hometown: North Bellmore
GPA: 100.26 (weighted)
Activities: Class Club president, track, cross-country, peer tutoring, Math team, National Honor Society, Italian Honor Society
College and major: University of Notre Dame, chemistry
W.T. CLARKE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, AASHINI SHAH
Hometown: Westbury
GPA: 109.97 (weighted)
Activities: Stony Brook University research, school newspaper editor-in-chief, Multicultural Club president and co-choreographer, Clarke Camerata first violinist, Model UN secretary of communications and research liaison, DECA co-director and junior treasurer, varsity badminton
College and major: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, chemical engineering
WALDORF SCHOOL OF GARDEN CITY, BORIS EPIE
Hometown: Franklin Square
GPA: 97.64 (weighted)
Activities: Varsity soccer captain, student body president, excellence in High School Chemistry Award, American Chemical Society, Tri-M president, Nassau County Youth Court, Model UN
College and major: Yale University, chemistry
WALT WHITMAN HIGH SCHOOL, JOSHUA JOSEPH
Hometown: Melville
GPA: 102.32 (weighted)
Activities: Recording studio club officer, school newspaper officer, chamber orchestra, jazz band, podcast club, Tri-M, National Honor Society
College and major: Stony Brook University Honors College, journalism
WALT WHITMAN HIGH SCHOOL, JOSEPH VAN GOSTEIN
Hometown: Huntington Station
GPA: 102.34 (weighted)
Activities: DECA president and international champion, newspaper editor-in-chief, speech and debate president, Pre-Law Club founder and president, National Merit Scholarship winner, executive teen advisory board, National Honor Society
College and major: Fordham University, global business
WALTER G. O'CONNELL HIGH SCHOOL, ALEXANDRA SACZAWA
Hometown: Copiague
GPA: 104.04 (weighted)
Activities: Key Club president, National Honor Society, Math team, Science Olympiad, Bringing Unity Through Youth Club, Global Ambassadors Club
College and major: Yale University, chemistry
WANTAGH HIGH SCHOOL, MICHAEL HENNIG
Hometown: Wantagh
GPA: 107.36 (weighted)
Activities: Band Council co-president, jazz musician, trumpet, marching band, pit orchestra, All-County music festivals, Science National Honor Society president
College and major: Cornell University, human biology, health and society pre-medicine
WARD MELVILLE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, ETHAN LI
Hometown: Stony Brook
GPA: 105.21 (weighted)
Activities: Chess National All-American team and greater New York champion, co-president of Mission Toothbrush, Stony Brook University researcher, abstract accepted for presentation in Paris to International Society for MRI, National Merit finalist, Science Bowl A-Team
College and major: Princeton University, operations research, financial engineering
WEST BABYLON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, ERIC DONOHUE
Hometown: Babylon
GPA: 107.98 (weighted)
Activities: Student government president, varsity boys volleyball captain, Science Olympiad president, American Legion Boys State delegate, marching band drum major, Mock Trial captain, 2018 Coca-Cola Scholar
College and major: University of Virginia, biomedical engineering
WEST HEMPSTEAD HIGH SCHOOL, SHADMAN SYED
Hometown: West Hempstead
GPA: 101.2 (weighted)
Activities: National Honor Society, National Art Honor Society, National Italian Honor Society, spring track, Key Club, Homework Club, Yearbook Club
College and major: Adelphi University, computer science
WEST ISLIP SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, MOLLY MCLAUGHLIN
Hometown: West Islip
GPA: 107.84 (weighted)
Activities: Institute for Genomic Medicine at Columbia University Medical Center volunteer, National Honor Society Academic Integrity Association co-president, National English Honor Society vice president, assistant editor-in-chief and writer for school newspaper, Tri-M, pit orchestra, World Language Honor Society officer
College and major: Yale University, neuroscience
WESTBURY HIGH SCHOOL, MANDY WAGNAC
Hometown: Westbury
GPA: 101.07 (weighted)
Activities: National Honor Society treasurer, Key Club, Tri-M, French Honor Society, Red Cross Club, Audio Visual Club, Interact Club
College and major: Columbia University, English
WESTHAMPTON BEACH HIGH SCHOOL, ADAM SHEREN
Hometown: Westhampton
GPA: 98.34 (unweighted)
Activities: Brandeis Global Youth Summit delegate at conference on the Future of Medicine, National Honor Society vice president, all-division boys varsity tennis, first chair trumpet player, student government, class vice president, AP Scholar with Distinction
College and major: Cornell University, biological sciences
WILLIAM FLOYD HIGH SCHOOL, ASMA ASGHAR
Hometown: Shirley
GPA: 102.36 (weighted)
Activities: National Honor Society co-president, Stony Brook STEP president, science research team leader, Relay for Life, peer tutor, Stony Brook Hospital volunteer, Long Island Science and Engineering Fair second place
College and major: Barnard College, neuroscience
WYANDANCH MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL, JUAN LOPEZ
Hometown: Wyandanch
GPA: 4 (weighted)
Activities: Pathway to technology and engineering through college and high school, Advanced High School Program through Farmingdale State College, Academic Achievement Award recipient, High Honor Roll
College and major: Farmingdale State College, mechanical engineering