The district proudly commemorated the athletic and academic achievements of several students at the board of education meeting on Jan. 28.
Among the honorees were two Elmont Memorial students! Senior Ariana Patterson, an All-Conference volleyball player and member of the track team, was recognized for receiving a News 12 Scholar Athlete Award. This award, sponsored by the Bethpage Federal Credit Union, recognizes outstanding student-athletes on Long Island. As a Scholar Athlete, Ariana received a $1,000 college scholarship from BFCU.
The impressive science accomplishments of Elmont Memorial High School senior Aafia Ahmed and H. Frank Carey High School senior Natalie Osorio were also highlighted, as both students have been named as 2025 Regeneron Science Talent Search Scholars. Aafia and Natalie were among 300 scholars nationwide and 49 on Long Island selected for this honor.
