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Kennedy Senior Awarded Franklin M. Soling Memorial Scholarship

Aaron Birnbaum, was noted as constantly giving back to his community.

The South Merrick Community Civic Association (SMCCA) recently announced   Aaron Birnbaum, a senior at Kennedy High School, as the recipient of its Franklin M. Soling Memorial Scholarship award.

Birnbaum was given the award because he has taken part in numerous school activities and is a member of Helping The Planet Earth (HOPE) and has spent hours recycling and beautifying the school campus.

He is also vice president of the United Synagogue Youth where he is involved in many social action programs and he volunteers at nursing homes and the Merrick Public Library.

The award is named in memory of Frank Soling, a founding member of the South Merrick Community Civic Association who was a strong believer of supporting and giving back to the local community.  


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