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The Miss Wantagh Court is preparing for the third annual Women of Wantagh event. The 2017 WOW will be celebrated on March 27 at 7 p.m.
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3/9/17
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Emma Carey, 17, never expected to be crowned Miss Wantagh — a teen representative of the community and a voice for her peers –– when she met government officials. She took interest in the program because she wanted to participate in community events and, most important, help local folks in need.
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By Rebecca Anderson
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11/8/16
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Wantagh High School students and faculty were decked out in orange clothing on Oct. 19. They weren’t wearing the autumnal color to celebrate Halloween early, however; rather, teens and adults were showing their commitment to stopping bullying.
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By Rebecca Anderson
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11/4/16
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The 60th Miss Wantagh Pageant, held at Wantagh High School on July 1, has celebrated a commitment to service since 1956. It is the only surviving pageant on Long Island.
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By Briana Bonfiglio
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7/13/16
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Keri Balnis has had an interesting year. She graduated last week from Wantagh High School and will be embarking on a new journey to upstate New York, where she will be studying meteorology at SUNY Oneonta in the fall.
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By Rebecca Anderson
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6/29/16
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Although Kelley Garland, 22, and Brenda Sand, 52, lead very different lives, they have one thing in common. Both were crowned Miss Wantagh.
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By Rebecca Anderson and Briana Bonfiglio
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6/21/16
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For Miss Wantagh Ambassador Emma Carey, breast cancer is an evil that has affected many loved ones in her life. For her community outreach mission, she decided to put together a seminar on the importance of early breast cancer detection. On May 18, Carey spoke to more than 30 people at Wantagh High School about the risks of the disease and how to perform a self-breast exam.
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By Rebecca Anderson
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6/3/16
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“I really believe in the quote, ‘Those who forget their history are doomed to repeat it,’” said John Sottnik, third vice commander of Wantagh American Legion Post 1273. “American men and women have fought and died to preserve our freedom, and we celebrate and give thanks for their ultimate sacrifice on Memorial Day so that we, and our children, can live in liberty and freedom. Memorial Day is a history lesson for all of us in Wantagh.”
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By Rebecca Anderson
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5/24/16
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The Miss Wantagh Court held its second annual Women of Wantagh event, also referred to as W.O.W., on March 29 at Wantagh Elementary School to honor the contributions of seven local women. With purple balloons and decorations filling the room, Mary Wagner, Jean Quinn, Alberta Splescia, Betty Triquet, Jeanne Gualtieri, Sister Lauren Hanley and Cathy Scahill were recognized by their family members and elected officials.
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By Rebecca Anderson
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4/5/16
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The Miss Wantagh Court is busy preparing for the second annual Women of Wantagh event, known as W.O.W., to be held on Tuesday, March 29. It is Women’s History Month and the court is looking forward to recognizing local and inspirational women who have made a large impact within the community.
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By Rebecca Anderson
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3/1/16
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