More than 100 students from 34 school districts across Nassau and Suffolk counties were named Students of the Quarter for the second quarter at Nassau BOCES career and technical education high schools, Barry Tech and GC Tech. Students were honored at special ceremonies for their grades, attendance, work ethic and preparedness. Students of the Quarter have taken the initiative on class projects and are role models for their fellow students, in both the classroom and the workplace.
Students from the Baldwin School District recognized at Barry Tech included Brianna Mars, Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration; John McDermott and Liam Mugfor, Carpentry; Jade Sexton, Medical Administrative Assistant; Tyler Bean, Computer Game Design and Programming Skills; and Oluwatoni Ojudun, Culinary Arts.
Students from the East Meadow School District recognized at Barry Tech included Thomas Abel, Horse Science and Management Skills; Zachary Fermin, Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration; Trevor Smith, Construction Electricity; and Alexander Hall, Welding.
From the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District, Barry Tech honorees included Kyriaki Kammas, Audio Production; Kevin Pichardo Puntiel, Welding; and Hudson Amato, Power Sports and Engine Repair.
Levittown School District students recognized at Barry Tech included Allison Hernandez, Culinary Skills; Scott Leonard, Computer Game Design and Programming Skills; Robert Sommers, Construction Trade Skills; Brooke DeSena, Animal Care; Michaela Hendrickson, Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration; Kayla Miranda, Child Care Skills; Alessandro Muralles Parra, Animation and Digital Media Skills; and Sophia Zaharakis, Veterinary Science. Levittown students honored at GC Tech included Caitlin Kilian, Medical Assisting; Anthony Hernandez and John Darcy, Automotive Technology; Matthew Silvestro and Harry Benitez, Construction Electricity; and Molly Leary and Sophie Llewellyn, Cosmetology.
Seaford School District student Frank Padavan Jr. was recognized at Barry Tech in Automotive Technology.
Wantagh School District students honored included Maya Gilbert, a Health Care Skills student at Barry Tech. At GC Tech, Adrianna Stephens was recognized in Esthetics and Skin Care and Logan Conti in Automotive Technology.
A vital regional resource, Nassau BOCES offers state-of-the-art programs for learners of all ages and abilities as well as cost-effective services for school districts and municipalities. We empower students to achieve their maximum potential in alternative, artistic, outdoor, special education, virtual and career and technical environments. We offer adult education and a variety of programs that are vital to improving the Long Island regional economy. In addition, our technology services form the backbone of many school districts’ infrastructure. As the county’s educational leader in implementing the state’s reform efforts, we are helping to shape the future of education. To learn more, visit NassauBoces.org.
