Q&A: North Babylon Salutatorian Carolyn Consentino

Carolyn Consentino was named the salutatorian of the North Babylon High School Class of 2018.

Consentino will be attending Stony Brook University in the Fall as a pre-med biology major.

Check out Patch's full interview with the salutatorian below:

Patch: What are your plans for after graduation?

Consentino: My plans for after graduation are to teach music lessons and play for the seniors at Spangle Drive Senior Center over the summer. In the fall, I will attend Stony Brook University as a pre-med biology major and hope to conduct research at Brookhaven National Lab.

P: What will you miss most about high school?

C: I will miss seeing my best friends and playing in orchestra every day.

P: What are you most looking forward to in moving on to college?

C: In moving on to college, I am looking forward to the new academic opportunities I will have, specifically in molecular and structural biological research. In addition, I am excited to join fun clubs like Music and Medicine, to perform at hospitals and rehabilitation centers, and meet new people who share the same interests.

P: What was your favorite memory of high school?

C: My favorite memory of high school will be performing in musical ensembles with my friends, such as in Chamber Orchestra, Pit Orchestra, and jazz band.

P: What advice would you give to underclassmen?

C: My advice to underclassmen would be to remain resilient in their aspirations and to never let other people’s doubts discourage them.

P: Any teachers/staff that stood out throughout your journey?

C: Teachers that have stood out to me throughout my journey include my music teachers throughout elementary, middle, and high school, Mrs. Dellosso, Ms. Verderosa, Mr. Wink and Mr. DePaola, respectively. They have helped me to develop a passion for the piano and viola and sharing it with others. Other teachers include my AP US History teacher Ms. Casserly, AP Physics teacher Ms. Brady, AP Calculus teacher Mr. Duffy, and AP Biology teacher Mrs. Kuruc for teaching thought-provoking lessons and setting high standards for their students.

P: Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

C: In 10 years, I see myself in a dermatology or radiology residency program and hopefully, one day I will own my own practice.

P: Name a fun fact about yourself.

C: I love playing songs I learn on the ukulele!

Congratulations to Carolyn Consentino!