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Friday, March 28, 2025
Vol. 85, No. 13
SERVING PLAINVIEW, HICKSVILLE, AND LEVITTOWN
MACARTHUR HS HOMECOMING
Hempstead Town Clerk Kate Murray greeted members of the MacArthur High School Cheerleaders during the Challenger League Homecoming event on March 13th.
Nominations sought for Hall of Fame The Hicksville Public School District is currently accepting nominations for the 2025 Hicksville High School Hall of Fame. Established in 1985, the Hall of Fame honors graduates who have made significant achievements in their careers or communities, serving as role models for the Class of 2025 and all current students. The district is seeking individuals who have not only
excelled professionally but have also made substantial contributions to their communities. Those wishing to nominate a candidate should submit the nominee's name, address, phone number, graduation year, profession, community involvement and any honors or achievements. Nominators should also describe what makes the candidate exceptional and include their own name, address and
phone number. Nominees must be available to attend the Hicksville High School graduation on Friday, June 20, 2025, at 5 p.m. All nominations must be submitted by May 15, 2025, and mailed to: Ms. Sabaa Daly, Assistant Principal, Hicksville High School, 180 Division Avenue, Hicksville, NY 11801-4800
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Hicksville school board honors exceptional kids
The Hicksville Board of Education held its regular meeting on March 19, where Superintendent of Schools Dr. Ted Fulton began his report by recognizing several exceptional students for their outstanding accomplishments in academics, athletics and the arts. Dr. Fulton began by presenting a certificate and a framed newspaper clipping to Hicksville High School student Haley Gonzales in recognition of her achievement as the first-ever female New York State Wrestling Champion in Section VIII and Long Island history. Competing in the 120 lb weight class, Gonzales captured the gold medal in a dramatic, come-from-behind victory. This remarkable achievement adds to her impressive list of accolades, which includes being named Nassau County Champion and National Champion earlier this year. She completed a remarkable trifecta in 2024–2025. Additionally, the superintendent recognized Coach Richard Carroll, who reached a milestone of 170 career wins, making him the winningest coach in Hicksville High School history. Next, Dr. Fulton celebrated John Ryan Chaplin for being selected to participate in the 2025 National Association for Music Education’s All-Eastern Music Ensemble. This prestigious group features the top high school musicians from across the northeastern United States, who will perform at the NAfME Annual Conference in Hartford, Connecticut, this April. Chaplin’s musical talents have earned him repeated selections to the NYSSMA All-State ensembles in both 2023 and 2024. The superintendent’s report continued by acknowledging the accomplishments of five student artists selected for this year’s “Long Island’s Best: Young Artists at The Heckscher Museum” exhibition. This prestigious juried competition allows high school students in grades 9–12 to display their artwork in a museum setting, with only a select few submissions chosen for display each year. This year, Hicksville High School had the highest representation of any school on Long Island, with five pieces selected from over 450 submissions. The following students were recognized for their exceptional artwork: • Joseph Lee – Honorable Mention • Ava Ortellado • Crisbel Verdugo Ortiz • Xaria Talavera – 2nd Place, Judith Sposato Memorial Prize • Neha Tuladhar – Lisa Hock Mack Memorial Award
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