The plan worked. Eight youngsters from Stewart Manor Elementary School in Elmont are now fully credentialed Scholastic Kid Reporters, interviewing key players in the upcoming presidential election, including presidential hopeful John Kerry and former Democratic candidate John Edwards. The young journalists attended President George W. Bush's visit to Long Island, and were most recently featured on NBC's Today Show.
The Stewart Manor student reporters are eight of only nine chosen statewide, 60 chosen nationwide. The Elmont Eight applied for their positions through letters to Scholastic, demonstrating exceptional knowledge of national and global events. They will continue their coverage of ence for them."
