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DÉJÀ VU: Elmont Valedictorian, Augusta Uwamanzu-Nna, Accepted Into 8 Ivy League Universities & MIT

For a second consecutive year, an Elmont Memorial High School senior has been accepted into each of the prestigious eight Ivy League Universities across the country, not to mention the world-renowned MIT. Just a year ago, Elmont’s Class of 2015 Salutatorian, Harold Ekeh, made a splash in local and national news headlines when he, too,ContinueContinue reading “DÉJÀ VU: Elmont Valedictorian, Augusta Uwamanzu-Nna, Accepted Into 8 Ivy League Universities & MIT”

Elmont Track Team Races to Cornell University

Source: Sewanhaka Central High School District Seven student-athletes from Elmont Memorial’s track team qualified for the 2015-16 Winter Track State Meet at Cornell University on March 4-5. Congratulations to Coach Mike Graham and the following students: 4x200m Relay (Girls) Adrienne Barnes Brianna Harris Christal Thompson Khalia Whyte Briyanna Jones (alternate) 55m Dash (Girls) Erykah CamalContinueContinue reading “Elmont Track Team Races to Cornell University”

Elmont Class of 2016 Valedictorian Named Intel Science Talent Search National Finalist

Source: Elmont Memorial High School The [Sewanhaka Central High School] District is thrilled to announce that Elmont Memorial valedictorian Augusta Uwamanzu-Nna is a 2016 Intel Science Talent Search finalist. Augusta was recognized for her project, “Rheological Characterization of Attapulgite Nanoclay Modified Cement Slurries for Oil Well Applications,” which she conducted in the Civil Engineering andContinueContinue reading “Elmont Class of 2016 Valedictorian Named Intel Science Talent Search National Finalist”

Young Elmont Men Feed the Homeless of New York City

Days before his 22nd birthday, Elmont native, Daniel Alexis, decided he wanted to do something different to celebrate this year: The Class of 2012 graduate rounded up all of his friends in Elmont and set out on a mission to feed the homeless of New York City. “I believe the greatest gift God gave us isContinueContinue reading “Young Elmont Men Feed the Homeless of New York City”

The Scene: @WhoIsAriel

The mark of a truly successful individual is that of one who is able to craft a unique vision and then apply themselves to bring it to life. Luck, miracles and serendipity take a backseat to work ethic, preparation and consistency when chasing one’s dreams. Our next featured artist has natural musical ability, which includesContinueContinue reading “The Scene: @WhoIsAriel”