Farmingdale Observer
An Anton Media Group Publication
Established 1960
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Vol. 60, No. 40
June 24 – 30, 2020
YOUR LOCAL NEWS
Gianna Morales
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Rebecca Morales
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Twin Academic Aces BY DAVE GIL DE RUBIO
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or the first time in school history, identical twin sisters will graduate Farmingdale High School as valedictorian and salutatorian. Gianna Morales achieved the highest cumulative GPA out of 502 students, earning herself the top spot of valedictorian. Sister Rebecca Morales achieved the rank of salutatorian. Gianna will graduate as valedictorian with a weighted GPA of 104.770 and an AP Scholar with Distinction Award. Rebecca Morales will graduate as salutatorian with a weighted GPA of 104.707. Both Morales siblings were on the board of the key club, were co-presidents of the Spanish National Honor Society, played in the band and on the varsity soccer team. They will also be attending Cornell University in the fall. See the rest of the story on page 6. Farmingdale Observer (USPS 571-000)
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County Executive Curran launches new community and police initiative (See page 3) County Executive Laura Curran announced the formation of Police And Community Trust (PACT), a new initiative aimed at building trust and transparency between community activists and police. (Photo courtesy of the office of the Nassau County Executive)
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The Numbers Are In—Final School Budget Results (See page 4)