On June 26, nine Connetquot High School seniors became the first in the Class of 2020 to receive their diplomas, thanks to an intimate early graduation ceremony hosted in the school’s outdoor courtyard. Several of these students are scheduled to report for military duty before the school’s late July commencement date, and others will be have begun their collegiate athletic careers. When the early graduates left the ceremony, they were met with a crowd of their classmates, family and friends lining 7th Street with congratulatory signs, American flags and spirited cheers. The Connetquot Central School District congratulates these students on their accomplishments and commends them for the paths they’ve chosen to pursue.

Connetquot Central School District congratulates Brad Drinkwater, choir director at Connetquot High School, who was named a quarter finalist for the national Grammy Music Educator Award. This award was established to recognize current educators who have made a significant and lasting contribution to the field of music education and who demonstrate a commitment to the broader cause of maintaining music education in the schools.

Connetquot Central School District proudly celebrates high school seniors Amanda Perrone and Atif Khan, who have been named valedictorian and salutatorian for the 2019-20 academic school year, respectively. Both students earned these honors based on their remarkable academic records and the immense dedication they have exhibited throughout their high school careers.

Valedictorian Amanda Perrone, who graduates as an Advanced Placement Scholar with Honor, was heavily involved in co-curricular endeavors during high school. She was a discus thrower on girls track and field team, served as the Vice President of Membership for Rho Kappa Honor Society, received Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards from Girl Scouts of America, and was a member of the National Honor Society, Tri-M Music Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society, and Connetquot Public Library’s Teen Advisory Board. Perrone will attend Hofstra University in the fall, studying secondary science education.

During his time at Connetquot High School, salutatorian and AP Scholar with Distinction Atif Kahn engaged in many opportunities for co-curricular enrichment, especially those related to science. He conducted cancer research at SUNY Old Westbury, competed in the International SeaPerch Challenge, received the Emperor Science Award, and served as the Secretary of National Honor Society, the treasurer of Model UN, and Vice President of both Science Olympiad and Debate Club. Come fall, Kahn will attend Brown University, studying computer science.

Connetquot Central School District congratulates both Perrone and Kahn, is proud to have them represent the district and looks forward to seeing all they accomplish in the future.

Two Connetquot High School students were recently recognized by the Islip Town Board for their many achievements and service to the school community.

Junior Julianna Levanti received the Student Achievement Award for outstanding achievement in leadership. Levanti was recognized for her many leadership roles including treasurer for the CHS school store, treasurer for DECA, student representative for the Connetquot Business Advisory Council, presenting Junior Achievement lessons to fifth grade students as a member of the National Business Honor Society and for her academic excellence in her business courses.

Senior Alex Yeung received the Student Achievement Award for outstanding achievement in social studies. Yeung was recognized for his academic achievement in his social studies courses during the last four years and his leadership of the Rho Kappa National Social Studies Honor Society this past year.

The Connetquot Central School District congratulates both students on being recognized for their many achievements and service to the Connetquot High School community.

The Connetquot High School Concert Choir was recently named as a semifinalist in the American Prize in Choral Performance national competition. The group earned this honor due to their exemplary recorded vocal performance. Winners will be announced this summer and are eligible to receive cash awards, professional adjudication and regional, national and international recognition. The district congratulates the CHS Concert Choir for their achievement.