Meet 20 of LI's extraordinary seniors
Twenty Long Island high school seniors who've made a difference.
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Extraordinary senior Jennifer Sunmonu at Jericho High School. (June 7, 2011) Credit: Newsday / J. Conrad Williams Jr.
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Gabriella Wessler exhibits signs of success
As the daughter of parents who are deaf, Gabriella Wessler understands the importance of building bridges between those who hear ...
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Memory project inspires global friendships for Giselle Rivas
Giselle Rivas is a great example of "bloom where you're planted." Rivas, 18, discovered art in 10th grade, after moving ...
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Earthquake survivor Jean Alouidor overcomes obstacles
Amityville High School counselor Stacy Murphy didn't know what to expect when she learned last year that a new student ...
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Intel winner Michelle Hackman is a disciplined go-getter
Michelle Hackman of John L. Miller-Great Neck North High School never holds back. The second-place winner of the Intel science ...
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Service is her heart's calling for Hollace Francy
Being involved and immersing herself in community projects is Hollace Francy's natural state of being. Francy, 18, of Locust Valley ...
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Asim Khan shines, in sports and academics
On and off the tennis court, Asim Khan is every teacher's dream student, according to his Locust Valley High School ...
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Gay student Emma deBeer Charno turns bullying into advocacy
Emma deBeer Charno came face-to-face with a life-charting decision beginning in middle school. She was bullied because she is a ...
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A passion for helping others drives Jessie Driscoll
It's easy to see how Sanford H. Calhoun High School's Jessie Driscoll can shimmy her way into anyone's heart. As ...
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After stroke at 13, HS athlete helps others
Matthew Moskowitz has made a comeback in his young life from a challenge that few his age ever encounter.The day ...
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Disability inspiration for Intel semifinalist
Dianna Hu describes herself as physically limited but intellectually boundless.Hu, who is graduating from Half Hollow Hills High School West ...
