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'Going To Set The World On Fire’: Wantagh Graduation Shoutout

Many local graduates excelled in academics, fine arts or volunteer service. Here's one local graduate who deserves a shoutout in Wantagh.

A Wantagh High School graduate is getting praised for his achievements as he heads to college.
A Wantagh High School graduate is getting praised for his achievements as he heads to college. (Michelle Barretta)

WANTAGH, NY — Graduation is a major milestone and deserves to be celebrated! That's why Patch and T-Mobile have teamed up to recognize our community's outstanding 2024 graduates.

This submission comes from Michelle Barretta who nominated Vito of Wantagh.

Graduate’s name

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Vito

What grade is the graduate finishing?

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12th grade

What school is your graduating student graduating from?

Wantagh High School

How do you know your graduating student nominee?

I am his loving Mom

Tell us why they deserve to be nominated!

He is focused, driven, humble and kind. He's achieved MVP for the Wantagh Bowling team, received awards for shot put and discus also recognized for being the Pep band director for the marching band last 2 years. Will attend St Johns in the fall and continue his school spirit in the Pep Band for St. John's. Also helps us look after his Type 1 diabetic little sister.

What's one thing you want everyone to know about your graduating student nominee?

He is going to set the world on fire achieving his dreams and aspirations.

Congratulations on your achievements, and all of our best wishes to you in the future, Vito!

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