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SHS seniors named regional finalists Syosset High School seniors Elaine Liu and Grace Liu have been named Regional Finalists in the 2026 Coca-Cola Scholars Program, a nationally competitive academic and leadership scholarship initiative. Out of a pool of more than 107,000 applicants, only 250 students nationwide advance to this phase of the selection process, distinguishing Elaine and Grace as outstanding young leaders and community contributors. Reaching the Regional Finalist level recognizes students for exceptional leadership, academic achievement, and dedication to service. Elaine and Grace will now participate in a 20-minute interview with a Coca-Cola Scholars
Program regional selection committee. From this group, up to 150 students will be selected as Coca-Cola Scholars — each receiving a $20,000 college scholarship and an invitation to the Coca-Cola Scholars Weekend in Atlanta this spring. As high school students, Elaine and Grace have both created non-profits focused on education. Elaine’s organization, Uplift Scholars, focuses on bridging the gap of educational and literacy inequalities by hosting classes, events, and fundraising initiatives to support low-income students worldwide. Grace’s organization, Research To Empower (ReTE), provides free, engaging, and See page 11
In honor of Holocaust Remembrance Day, the Oyster Bay Town Board recognized Rabbi Ron Csillag, of Syosset, for his unifying spiritual leadership throughout the Town, and his unwavering advocacy for the victims and hostages of the October 7th terror attacks on Israel.Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino stated, “This day marks the liberation of Auschwitz, the most infamous and deadliest concentration camp of the Holocaust. With the rise of anti-Semitism globally, Holocaust Remembrance Day and education is more important than ever.”Rabbi Ron has worked with several organizations such as “Run for Their Lives”, and “Bring Them Home,” standing as a staunch voice for the hostages in Gaza. The Syosset Advance Published every Friday by Litmor Publishing Corp. Periodical Postage paid at Hicksville, N.Y. 11801 Telephone 931-0012 - USPS 3467-68 Postmaster: Send Address Change to: The Syosset Advance, 821 Franklin Ave., Suite 208 Garden City, N.Y. 11530 • Meg Norris, Publisher
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