Hauppauge HS Seniors Continue Artistic Passions In College

HAUPPAUGE, NY — Hauppauge High School recently honored several of its graduating seniors who will be continuing their passion for the arts in college, the school district announced.

"These students have demonstrated exceptional dedication throughout their high school years, from performing in band and musical ensembles to participating in theatre productions, dance, kickline and film production," the district wrote. "The district proudly celebrates their achievements and looks forward to seeing how they continue to grow creatively in the next chapter of their lives."

Kaitlyn Weinstein will be majoring in sports management and will be a member of the Cortland Kickline at SUNY Cortland.

Marissa Rodriguez will be majoring in psychology/early childhood education at Marist College while also performing on Marist’s Dance Team.

Kate O’ Shaughnessy will be majoring in psychology and dancing with the LIU Dance Team at LIU Post.

Maya McFadyen will be majoring in biology/pre-medicine while dancing on the Stony Brook Dance Team at Stony Brook University.

Alexa Oliveto will be majoring in musical theatre at the University of Hartford’s The Hartt School of Music.

David Hendrick will be majoring in film and television at the Savannah College of Art and Design.

Gabriella Fernandez will be majoring in business while participating in the Sacred Heart Dance Ensemble at Sacred Heart University.

Matthew Barshay will be majoring in business management/political law at the University of Tennessee while participating in the school’s marching band.

Nasseh Younszada will be majoring in film at Hofstra University. Keira Choinski will be majoring in art and design at Marist College and will be performing on the Marist Dance Team.

"The Hauppauge School District applauds these students not only for their artistic accomplishments, but also for their drive to stay connected to their creative passions as they move forward," the district wrote. "Their commitment to the arts, whether as a career path or a personal pursuit, reflects the strength of Hauppauge’s arts program and the lasting impact it has on its students."