The June 25 commencement ceremony for Calhoun High School’s Class of 2017, which was held at the NYCB Theatre at Westbury, celebrated the students as individuals and as a collective group. “You are by all measures a phenomenal group of students, athletes, artists and...  (more)

The last graduating class born in the 20th century has left the Cougar den of Kennedy High School. “For 50 years, John F. Kennedy has forged a tradition of excellence based on the core values of scholarship, integrity and service,” said Assistant Principal Gerard Owenburg. “For...  (more)

Community was the theme of student emcee/senior class president Madison Uzwy’s speech when she led Wellington C. Mepham High School’s 79th commencement on June 25 at the NYCM Theatre at Westbury. “The people around you made the place actually feel like home. These people at...  (more)

The Meadowbrook Alternative Program graduated 20 students from its senior class on June 19. During his commencement speech valedictorian Derek Baumann addressed several teachers, including science teacher, Zachary Gosse. After learning of a mutual admiration for shoes, Gosse suggested Baumann...  (more)

After a standout four-year athletic career, Kennedy High School senior Ryan Cummings recently took first place at the New York State Track and Field Championships in the pentathlon. The pentathlon consists of five events: long jump, high jump, 110m high hurdles, shot put and the 1500m...  (more)

The June 9 moving up ceremonies at Grand Avenue Middle School, featured songs, celebrations and commencement speeches. The Grand Avenue students will attend either Kennedy or Mepham high schools, depending on where they live within the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District. High school...  (more)