Joshua Golub, a Calhoun High School senior, was recently named a semifinalist in the 2010-11 Coca-Cola Scholars Program. About 2,100 high school seniors, out of 71,000 applications, are in the running for $3 million in scholarships offered by the program. Two hundred and fifty finalists will be chosen to travel to Atlanta in April for a final interview.
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1/11/11
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Lauren Goldman of Merrick, a senior at Mepham High School, was recently presented with the Scholar Athlete Award at the Nassau County’s Girls’ Soccer Association All-Star Banquet.
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1/7/11
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Students in Lynbrook High School’s Leadership/Key Club brought some holiday cheer to a group of local senior citizens in December as they hosted the 10th annual Senior Citizen Holiday Dinner at Greis Park Recreation Center.
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1/6/11
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It was standing room only as a large crowd gathered at the Sandel Senior Center for a festive holiday luncheon on Dec. 17. They enjoyed familiar sounds of the season — many Christmas standards — …
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1/5/11
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Five Mepham High School seniors have signed letters of intent to play Division I sports in college next year. All have received athletic scholarships, according to Mepham officials.
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by Scott Brinton
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12/15/10
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Exhibits and more...
AccelerateA juried exhibition of emerging artists with disabilities. This mixed media show presents works by artists ages 16-25. Through Dec. 22. Nassau Community College's …
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12/15/10
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For the second time since construction began on the Dutch Gate senior housing complex, the developer is seeking to lower the eligible age of residents from 62 to 55.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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12/15/10
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Approximately 160 members of the Sandel Senior Center gathered at noon on Monday to enjoy an early meal with their colleagues at the center. They were joined by many village representatives. From top, left, are Iris Lesser and Bill Moss. Seated are David Yellis, Belle Stein and Bob Heuser.
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11/24/10
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Third grade students from Hewitt Elementary School paid special tribute to senior veterans when teacher Lisa Koluch joined forces with music teacher Melissa DeLaVega to visit Atria Senior Living in Lynbrook on Nov. 10.
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11/24/10
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Holiday shopping at the other Green Acres
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The Green Acres Senior Center held its annual holiday bazaar on Nov. 16. Hosted by the Town of Hempstead, the event featured numerous handmade items and baked goods for sale.
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11/24/10
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