East Meadow “Terrific Kids” are in the spotlight

Posted Wednesday, November 27, 2019 3:09 pm

East Meadow Kiwanis recognized the contributions of the “Terrific Kids” of W.T. Clarke Middle School at the Nov. 13 School District Board of Education meeting. They were with Superintendent Dr. Kenneth Card Jr., left, Kiwanis President Gary Fromowitz, third-from-right, Principal Stacey Breslin, second-from-right, and Board of Education President Matthew Melnick, right.

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Also recognized were the “Terrific Kids” of Woodland Middle School. They were with Superintendent Dr. Kenneth Card Jr., left, Principal James Lethbridge, center, Kiwanis President Gary Fromowitz, center-right, and Board of Education President Matthew Melnick, right.

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W.T. Clarke High School football coach Tim O’Malley, second-from-right, earned the High School Coach of the Week by the New York Jets. He was with Superintendent Dr. Kenneth Card Jr., left, Board Vice President Alisa Baroukh, Board President Matthew Melnick and Director of Health, Physical Education and Athletics Kristi Detor.

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The East Meadow High School Brass Ensemble performed a selection of pieces for attendees of the board meeting.

COURTESY EAST MEADOW SCHOOL DISTRICT

Numerous accomplishments of students and staff were highlighted at the East Meadow School District Board of Education meeting on Nov. 13.

The tunes of the W.T. Clarke High School Saxophone Quartet and East Meadow High School Brass Ensemble provided entertainment throughout the evening. Director of Art and Music Kelly Gelfer and Chairperson Steve Engle led the student musicians through multiple selections.

The board and Superintendent Dr. Kenneth Card Jr. recognized students from Woodland and W.T. Clarke middle schools as “Terrific Kids” for the months of September through November. Terrific Kids is a student recognition program sponsored by the East Meadow Kiwanis Club that promotes character development, self-esteem and perseverance. Kiwanis President Gary Fromowitz joined middle school principals, James Lethbridge and Stacy Breslin, to present students with certificates of recognition. All in attendance applauded the students on this noteworthy distinction.

In addition, W.T. Clarke High School football coach Tim O’Malley earned praise from the New York Jets as its High School Coach of the Week. A longtime coach, teacher and former student in East Meadow, O’Malley’s accomplishment acknowledged his dedication to the game and provided the high school with a $2,000 award.

—Brian Stieglitz

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