The district celebrated the holiday season and student accomplishments at the board of education meeting, hosted at H. Frank Carey High School on Dec. 17.
H. Frank Carey High School 10th grader Shivani Pillai, a member of the Superintendent’s Advisory Committee, began the meeting and assisted with the Superintendent’s Update. Having student ambassadors share districtwide highlights at the board meetings is part of a new initiative this school year.
The District Chorale Ensemble treated the board members, staff and families to the festive annual tradition of performing holiday tunes. The ensemble, featuring students from all five school buildings, sang “Deck the Halls,” “Carol of the Bells,” “Joy to the World” and “Jingle Bell Rock.” The choir members learned the songs separately in their respective buildings before joining together for a brief rehearsal prior to the beautiful performance during the board meeting. They were led by H. Frank Carey High School Choir Director Michael Moreno, Sewanhaka High School Choir Director Rachel Daloia and Elmont Memorial High School Choir Director Benjamin Pesenti.
Following the chorale performance, Superintendent of Schools Regina Agrusa commended the recent achievements of Carey students. Senior Natalie Osorio was recognized for being named as a 2025 Coca-Cola Scholar Semifinalist. She is among 1,336 students selected from over 105,000 applicants nationwide. Osorio was chosen based on her academic excellence, leadership, and service demonstrated in school and community activities.
Carey’s varsity football team was congratulated for their successful fall season and for being named as 2024 Class II Long Island Champions. The Seahawks faced off against Half Hollow Hills East at Hofstra University in November, securing a victory with a final score of 37-36. The team was led by head coach Mike Stanley and assistant coaches Tom Aiello, Mike Cellan, Anthony Catapano, Russ Cellan, Anthony Millan, Paul Luzzi, Sebastian DeJose, Scott Snyder, Frank Sonnenberg and Jack Esposito.
