Seaford seniors secure their college spots

It’s that time of year for Seaford High School seniors, when they start making their college commitments for the fall. While May 1 marks National Decision Day, many of Seaford’s soon-to-be graduates have already firmed up their plans well ahead of the deadline, choosing colleges near and far.

Chris Wingert will be heading to the City College of New York to study game design. He said that while many of the best game design programs are in California, he was looking for one closer to home and found it in City College’s recently introduced gaming pathways program. In college, he is excited to experience the diversity of the city and the culture of Harlem, along with getting involved in the music program.

Long Island’s Molloy University is where Madison Agostino will spend the next four years to study criminal justice and play for the women’s lacrosse team. She chose Molloy because she was looking to stay close to home.

“It was a really welcoming school when I visited,” she said, adding that “going to college is like a fresh slate.”

Lucas Kanellopoulos, on the other hand, will be hundreds of miles away at Clemson University. His cousin went there and when he visited the campus, he loved it, along with a strong accounting program.

Having his college decision finalized by February feels good, Lucas said. In college, he is looking forward to meeting new people, getting involved in business-oriented clubs and attending sporting events.

Umika Hathiramani, the Class of 2024 valedictorian, has selected Boston College. She will major in marketing and said she wanted to find a school in the Northeast with a good business program. Upon visiting the campus, she found a tight-knit student body and a warm, welcoming atmosphere.

“I’m looking forward to taking advantage of the opportunities, meeting new people and diving headfirst into the college experience,” she said.