Thursday, October 1, 2026
Nine Long Beach school district seniors were recognized for their artistic achievements during the Long Island High School for the Arts Certificate Ceremony, an annual event celebrating the growth and dedication of students in the specialized arts program.
The honorees completed half-day programs at LIHSA while finishing their academic coursework at Long Beach High School. Cameron Craan and Myla Sanchez studied audio production; Shay Brymer, Melinda DeSantis, Maximilian Einstman and Lars Sorensen majored in performing arts; Aiden Berrios focused on production managerial arts; and Theodore Clancy and Viktor Cortes completed the visual arts program.
Two Long Beach students received special recognition. Sanchez earned the Long Island High School for the Arts Scholarship Fund Award, and Sorensen was honored with the Parent Teacher Student Association Scholarship for his dedication and artistic excellence.
LIHSA, a Nassau BOCES program based in Syosset, has been shaping the region’s creative and cultural landscape for more than 50 years. The school offers students across Long Island the chance to explore and refine their talents in an arts-centered community. Programs range from performing arts and visual media arts to audio production, game design, multimedia film and television, production managerial arts and 3D animation.
Students at LIHSA learn through hands-on experiences, independent projects and master classes led by accomplished artists and industry professionals. The program provides a supportive environment for young people to discover their artistic voices, preparing them for higher education and careers in creative industries.
Graduates of LIHSA have gone on to perform on stage and screen, create visual art, manage productions and lead cultural organizations around the world.
The certificate ceremony marked the culmination of the seniors’ work at LIHSA, celebrating not only their accomplishments but also the friendships and professional networks they built during their time in the program.
For more information about LIHSA and its programs, go to LongIslandHighschoolforthearts.org.
