Deer Park HS Senior Named 2023 Volunteer Of The Year

DEER PARK, NY — A Deer Park student was recently recognized — and surprised — for her outstanding community service.

Inara Chowdhury was named by Suffolk County Legislator Tom Donnelly (D-Deer Park) recently as the 2023 Deer Park High School Volunteer of the Year.

The high school senior has balanced academics and community service with her house of worship and was selected by the school for this honor.

She learned she was the recipient of the award during the high school’s senior awards ceremony on Thursday where Legislator Donnelly presented her with a County Proclamation and also surprised her with a small monetary award from the Donnelly family.

“As a proud alumni of Deer Park High School and the father of three daughters who also graduated from the school and were equally committed to volunteerism, it was particularly special to recognize Inara for her many accomplishments,” said Donnelly. “I wish her the best in all of her future endeavors.”