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High schoolers showcase talents during American Education Week
Last week, the Valley Stream Central High School District celebrated the accomplishments and achievements of its students by showcasing their talents to administrators, parents and community members during American Education Week. The theme of the nationwide celebration was “Great Public Schools: A Basic Right and Our Responsibility.”
At North High School on Nov. 17, about 15 students presented original, curriculum-based poetry to guests. Each student wrote a poem based on a novel they read this year, explained English Chairperson Lori Belbol, including works from Orson Wells and William Shakespeare. “This is poetry that is expressed through language and style,” Belbol said.
North Principal Cliff Odell said his students’ poems were outstanding, and their positive attitude can be attributed to their parents, community and school. “Be proud of your high school,” Odell said. “Be proud of what we’re doing here because I am.”
Superintendent Dr. Marc Bernstein said he was proud of how North students translated their curriculum into original works of poetry. “To say I was impressed is an understatement,” he said.
Representatives from the American Legion Post No. 854 were also on hand to present North High School with a Blue Star Banner. Commander of the post, Ron Feltington, said the Blue Ribbon Banner is given to families who have loved ones serving in the military and the banner is hung in a window to let people know of their families’ sacrifice.
At Memorial Junior High School on Nov. 18, students from the National Junior Honor Society spoke about the leadership, tenacity, and good grades needed to be a part of the prestigious group. “It’s evidence and proof of how dedicated we are,” said Tori Smith, president of the Honor Society.
In addition, students in the math department described how writing math journals changed the way they looked at the subject. “It is a way to express yourself,” said ninth-grader Monique Walters about writing journals. “You’re able to show different opinions and feelings on math.”
