In Levittown, the Board of Education meeting on April 16th recognized the top graduates of Division Avenue High School, valedictorian Syeda Nowroz and salutatorian Ceyda Nazli, for their academic accomplishments and involvement in extracurricular activities and community service. The Levittown Muslim Community President, Imran Pasha, expressed gratitude to the Board of Education for designating Eid-al-Fitr as a school holiday [e4589049].
Additionally, varsity athletes from Division Avenue and MacArthur High Schools were honored for their achievements during the winter season in basketball, cheerleading, swimming, wrestling, and winter track. Notably, the Division Avenue varsity cheerleading squad won the 2024 New York State Cheerleading Championship [e4589049].
This recognition highlights the commitment of the Levittown Board of Education to celebrate and support the academic and athletic achievements of students in the community. By acknowledging the accomplishments of scholars and athletes, the Board of Education encourages and motivates students to excel in their respective fields [e4589049].
According to a recent article from Newsday, Long Island has announced its 2024 salutatorians. The article provides a list of salutatorians from various schools in Long Island, arranged in alphabetical order. The valedictorians for this year can be found elsewhere. The Levittown Board of Education's recognition of Division Avenue High School's salutatorian, Ceyda Nazli, aligns with this announcement, showcasing the academic excellence of Levittown students [c1cc6675].
Meanwhile, the Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) celebrated the 2024 Awards of Excellence at their final Regular Meeting of the Board on June 18, 2024. The event recognized outstanding contributions to the local education system and included special guests, family members, and supporters. Trustees presented awards to recipients representing different school areas, highlighting initiatives such as school councils, nutrition programs, fundraising, literacy, environmental education, and parent engagement. The awards represent a snapshot of the extraordinary efforts from individuals in each family of schools within the district. The recipients of the 2024 Awards of Excellence were Stephanie Cosgrove from Bruce Peninsula District School/Peninsula Shores District School Family of Schools, Arnis Pukitis from Georgian Bay Community School Family of Schools, Sharon Harper from Grey Highlands Secondary School Family of Schools, Alanda Lantz from John Diefenbaker Senior School Family of Schools, Jennifer Sinclair from Kincardine District Senior School Family of Schools, Carol Sue Meneray from Owen Sound District Secondary School Family of Schools, Kim Franco from Saugeen District Senior School Family of Schools, and Dayle Mannerow from Walkerton District Community School Family of Schools [dfb76bb0].