Students in Jody Siegel’s public speaking class at East Meadow High School visited Parkway Elementary School recently to read to kindergarten and first grade students. Not only did the younger children enjoy their time with the high school students, but the session provided Ms. Siegel’s students with an opportunity to practice their public speaking skills.

East Meadow High School seniors Ikshu S. Pandey and Brendan Wilkowski, and W.T. Clarke High School senior Emma G. Passariello, have been nominated as candidates for the U.S. Presidential Scholar Program. The U.S. Presidential Scholars Program was established in 1964, by executive order of the President, to recognize and honor some of our nation's most distinguished graduating high school seniors. Each year, up to 161 students are named as Presidential Scholars, one of the nation's highest honors for high school students. The final Scholars will be announced in early May. Congratulations to Iskhu, Brendan and Emma on being nominated for the prestigious honor!