Honoring Excellence: Student Achievements Recognized at First 2025 Board Meeting

The district hosted its first Board of Education meeting of the new year on January 8, 2025, during which students were recognized for their recent accomplishments.

Superintendent of Schools Dr. Maria Rianna honored student-athlete Enry for receiving the prestigious All-American award in soccer, which identifies him as one of the nation’s top players. This honor was achieved through a rigorous selection process involving county, state, and coaches’ programs. Described as a talented, humble, and exceptional leader, Enry has significantly influenced his team, inspiring their success. His coach of four years, Brian Smith, praised Enry’s intelligence and leadership, calling it an honor to coach him. Both will attend the All-American recognition ceremony in Chicago.

Glen Cove High School Principal Allen Hudson and Assistant Principal Herenia Padilla announced the Top Ten students of the Class of 2025, including the valedictorian, salutatorian, and honorarian. They commended these students, whose academic averages range from 106.63 to 104, as well-rounded achievers excelling in academics, athletics, research, music, and art. The Top Ten students are:

• Valedictorian: Mert Suyabatmaz
• Salutatorian: Natalia Piasta
• Honorarian: Isabel Basil
• Class Rank # 4: Mark Losee
• Class Rank #5: Julia Petrizzo
• Class Rank #6: Mia Mejia
• Class Rank #7: Grace Guillen
• Class Rank #8: Phoebe Pinder
• Class Rank #9: Hannah Gansky
• Class Rank #10: Angelina Squarciafico

 

The district also celebrated over 100 students for their AP Scholar achievements. Although some recipients were unable to attend due to college commitments, a full list of honorees is available on the district’s academic page.

Congratulations to all the students for their outstanding accomplishments—Glen Cove is proud of you!

Advanced Placement achievements recognize high school students who excel in college-level coursework through the AP program, administered by the College Board. These achievements are based on students' performance on AP exams, which assess their understanding of rigorous course material.

Students can earn different levels of AP honors based on their exam scores:

• AP Scholar: Awarded to students who score 3 or higher on three or more AP exams.
• AP Scholar with Honor: Given to students who achieve an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP exams taken and score 3 or higher on four or more of those exams.
• AP Scholar with Distinction: Recognizes students with an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP exams taken and scores of 3 or higher on five or more exams.

These achievements highlight students' dedication to challenging coursework and readiness for college-level studies.

The AP Capstone Diploma and AP Seminar and Research Certificate are prestigious achievements awarded by the College Board, emphasizing students' skills in research, analysis, and communication.

• AP Capstone Diploma: Awarded to students who score 3 or higher in both AP Seminar and AP Research, as well as on four additional AP exams of their choice. This diploma signifies mastery of advanced academic skills and a broad range of subjects.
   
• AP Seminar and Research Certificate: Granted to students who score 3 or higher in both AP Seminar and AP Research but do not meet the requirements for additional AP exams. It highlights their proficiency in research and analytical writing.
   

These programs prepare students for college-level work, fostering critical thinking, collaboration, and effective communication.