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We Started Here: Iesha

“That art that matters to us–which moves the heart, or revives the soul, or delights the senses, or offers courage for living, however we choose to describe the experience–that work is received by us as a gift is received. -Lewis Hyde We are nearing the end of our We Started Here series, which seeks to elevateContinueContinue reading “We Started Here: Iesha”

We Started Here: Greg

Elmont has no shortage of talent. In fact, it may very well have an abundance. Talented musicians, talented athletes; talented people with wonderful ideas about how to improve their community. However, talent alone simply isn’t enough. And perhaps what makes these people so effective at what they do is the way they combine their talentsContinueContinue reading “We Started Here: Greg”

Ashley Simon, AP Scholar, Named Class Valedictorian of 2015

Source: Long Island Herald Elmont Memorial High School announced last week senior Ashley Simon as valedictorian and Harold Ekeh as salutatorian of the Class of 2015. Ashley Simon is a bright, inquisitive student who has adhered to a rigorous college preparatory course schedule that includes honors and advancement placement classes throughout her high school career.ContinueContinue reading “Ashley Simon, AP Scholar, Named Class Valedictorian of 2015”

We Started Here: JoeBe

Every so often we come across someone who analyzes the world, looks at society and thinks to challenge the status quo by resolving to affect real change in a positive way. Our next young leader calls himself a “great listener” which enables him to communicate what he hears and sees by telling stories through music.ContinueContinue reading “We Started Here: JoeBe”

We Started Here: Johanna

  The spirit of a teacher lives on through the eyes and wisdom of a student. Even contrarians who remark “those who cannot do, teach” have to admit they learned how to form words and sentences from someone who cared enough to teach them – You’re welcome, contrarians. Fact is, for extended stretches of time,ContinueContinue reading “We Started Here: Johanna”