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”
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Homecoming at Elmont: ‘Not A Popularity Contest’
Source: Heather Doyle, Newsday An avalanche of cheers fell from the Elmont High School bleachers as principal Kevin Dougherty introduced each member of the 2015 homecoming court Saturday. One by one, five young women in sparkling gowns glided gracefully into a line next to their five male counterparts, each with a smile as dazzling asContinueContinue reading “Homecoming at Elmont: ‘Not A Popularity Contest’”
Four Pillars of Entrepreneurship: #CreateGoals
Part 1: #CreateGoals Right from the start Christopher’s passion for barbering was apparent. Before even reaching the back room he stopped me to admire a small framed black and white photo on the wall. “This picture here is the first ever Barbershop School. 1893 in Chicago,” he told me with pride in his eyes, “FirstContinueContinue reading “Four Pillars of Entrepreneurship: #CreateGoals”
Four Pillars of Entrepreneurship: Elite Barber Parlor
We’re super duper excited to feature Elite Barber Parlor, it’s talented barbers and innovative products as part of our new, cutting-edge, 4-week series entitled, “Four Pillars of Entrepreneurship,” highlighting young adult business ownership in the Elmont community. There are many aspiring entrepreneurs in the Elmont community and our goal throughout this series is to shareContinueContinue reading “Four Pillars of Entrepreneurship: Elite Barber Parlor”
The Scene: P. Phileston
When a runaway train is moving at 100 miles per hour, nothing or no one had better get in its way. Running on pure vision, tenacity and passion, P. Phileston and the cultural movement known as Kella Fella Ent are like a locomotive showing no signs of slowing down. Phileston, the group’s founder, started absorbingContinueContinue reading “The Scene: P. Phileston”
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