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6 LI High School Seniors Are Presidential Scholar Semifinalists
One finalist earning the prestigious honor is from Westhampton Beach High School, the other five are from Nassau County high schools.
Long Island, NY — Six Long Island high school seniors are semifinalists for the 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program, the Education Department recently announced.
The Long Island students, among 650 nationwide, are:
- Ahmed Alaa-Eldin Hamdan, Bethpage- Plainedge High School
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- Meghan F Kelly, East Quogue- Westhampton Beach High School
- Natasha Kulviwat, Jericho -Jericho Senior High School
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- Brendan Shek, Jericho -Jericho Senior High School
- Elaine Wang, Garden City-Garden City Senior High School
- Ariana Amanda Watson, North Woodmere- Lawrence High School
The program, established in 1964, recognizes and honors some of the nation's most accomplished graduating high school seniors.
The program was expanded in 1979 to recognize students who demonstrate exceptional ability in the visual, creative and performing arts. In 2015, it was expanded again to honor students who demonstrate ability and accomplishment in career and technical education fields.
Each year, up to 161 students nationwide are selected to be U.S. Presidential Scholars. That announcement will be made by the Education Department in May.
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