Nassau: Great Neck research honored
Photo credit: Irwin Mendlinger | From left: Great Neck South teacher Frances Tria and Principal Susan Elliott celebrate with Jonah Mittler, Samuel Sommer and Max Summers documentary award from state Regent Roger Tilles and Emily Frankel, representing Assemb. Michelle Schimel.
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A trio of Great Neck teens recently claimed the top spot in a state research competition.
Jonah Mittler, Samuel Sommer and Max Summers -- all seniors at Great Neck South High School -- were named winners of the 2012 Laura and Robert Chodos Award for Excellence in Student Research Using Historical Records, for grades 9-12.
The three created a documentary on local political corruption...