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The district congratulates the learners who were recognized for their awards and accomplishments at the Nov. 7 Board of Education meeting.

The meeting began with Mineola High School principal Rory Parnell introducing this year’s valedictorian Alicia Lin and salutatorian Makayla Apter-Quinn. Both learners were honored for their exceptional academic accomplishments as well as for personifying the Mineola spirit with passion, perseverance and dedication.

Next up, nine learners recently recognized by the College Board with National Awards were honored, including Anthony Avila, Jason DeJesus, Liliana DeJesus, Andres Garcia, Dajana Hernandez, Jonathan Li, Alicia Lin, Matthew McCarthy and Christina Webb Padila.

The Board of Education recognized two student musicians who earned New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) All-State designation and will be representing Mineola at the NYSSMA Winter Conference. These honorees included Shayan Dhar and Nolan Farrelly.

Visual arts took center stage as the eleven Mineola learners who were selected by New York State Art Teachers Association (NYSATA) to have their art displayed at the New York State School Boards Association (NYSSBA) convention were honored, including Kaitlyn Consalvo, Sofia LaBarbera, Mia Sementilli, Allison Gayson, Jordan Chaver, Leah DeSena, Christian Wharton, Hayet Reyes, Sophia Buonaspina, Dylan DaCruz and Ramona Johnson.

Click here to view the artwork that was created by these exceptional student artists.

Finally, twenty-two student leaders who recently led the Mineola Mustangs Marching Band to a second place finish at the New York State Field Band Conference were honored. These honorees included Frank Ramos, Anthony Ferreira, Mary Elias, Makayla Apter-Quinn, Simranjot Singh, Shayan Dhar, Shane Kelly, Gabriella Buonaspina, Nolan Farrelly, Noelia Quintao-Lazaro, Jessica Perrino, Jake Gaimaro, Hunter Polmar, Kieran Kim, Liliana DeJesus, Eva Polanco, Madeleine Christianson, Hayden Widman, Jordan Chaver, Eliza Cabutin, Madison DeCillis and Caitlin Kelly.

We are #MineolaProud of each of these remarkable students and thrilled to be able to celebrate these accomplishments with you in front of your family, friends and teachers.

Date Added: 11/8/2024