Farmingdale Resident Earns Highest Collegiate Honor

Kevin Bearese, a Farmingdale resident who graduated from SUNY College at Old Westbury in May, ended his college career by earning the College's highest student honor - the Old Westbury President's Medal for Scholarship. 

"This is an honor won as a graduating senior, but it can only be earned through stellar efforts throughout a collegiate career at Old Westbury," said College President Calvin O. Butts, III. 

Bearese graduated in May with a Bachelor of Science degree in Politics, Economics and Law after having earned a 3.9 grade point average at Old Westbury. Along with being a member of the Old Westbury Pre-Law Society and the Politics, Economics and Law Club, he was named to the Dean's List in the School of Arts and Sciences for four consecutive years.

Bearese also served as an intern at the Nassau County Assessment Review Commission, where he assisted assessors in organizing and researching assessment appeals, provided customer service and prepared and review tax exemption denials.

While accomplishing his goal with perfect attendance, Bearese also found time to provide service to the greater community including volunteer services with the New York State Music Association Festival, school officials said.