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Syosset High School conducts Plainview-Old Bethpage Commencement for Class of 2024 students take home
media awards
BY GARY SIMEONE Several students in the POBJFK High School TV Media Program took home trophies and an honorable mention certificate at the 2024 BASH Broadcast Awards, held At Hofstra University. The all-day event, which took place on May 21, saw nearly 1,000 students from fifty school districts across Long Island
and Westchester Counties, competing against one another in multiple categories. Caryn McCarroll, technology teacher at Plainview-Old Bethpage, said twenty students from her technology/video production class attended the event where they learned about the different See page 8
Syosset graduate celebrates the acceptance of her high school diploma. Five-hundred and sixty seniors accepted their high school diplomas at Syosset High School’s 66th Annual Commencement ceremony held on June 24, 2024 at Hofstra University. Students marched into Hofstra’s David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex to “Pomp and Circumstance” played by members of the Syosset High School orchestra. Senior members of High School vocal group The Adelettes performed a
stunning rendition of the Star Spangled Banner. Syosset High School Principal Dr. Giovanni Durante delivered the welcoming remarks, praising students for their successful high school careers, and for leaving an indelible mark on our community. “Over the years, I have witnessed the unfolding of countless stories within the walls of our school—stories of triumph, resilience, friendship, and growth,” he said.
“Each one of you has contributed to the vibrant tapestry that makes Syosset High School a unique and special community.” Dr. Durante also gave a posthumous diploma to Benjamin Daggett, a Syosset student who was tragically killed in an accident last year. After a moment of silence, the Daggett family accepted the certificate on Ben’s behalf. Superintendent Dr. See page 14
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The Plainview-Old Bethpage TV Media Program was recognized in three categories at the BASH Awards. Photo courtesy of Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District
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