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Honorees Inducted into Glen Cove PTA’s Diamond Club

The 2018 Diamond Award Inductees pictured with Legislator Delia DeRiggi-Whitton, Mayor Tim Tenke and members of the Glen Cove City Council

The Glen Cove Council of PTA’s held their scholarship luncheon on March 11 to recognize the efforts of individuals who have gone above and beyond in working with the Glen Cove School District. The Diamond Award is award is presented to those individuals who have demonstrated sincere efforts and dedication working to benefit the children of the Glen Cove School District.

Each school in the district chooses one honoree. This year’s honorees were: Meryl Gordon, Deasy PTA, Francine Santoro, Gribbin PTA, Karen Serani, Landing PTA, Ted Karousos, Connolly PTA, Richard A. Maccarone, Finley Middle School, Allen Hudson III, GC High School PTSA, and Cortney Farrell, SEPTA. “Congratulations to the 2018 Glen Cove PTA Council Diamond Club Honorees who do so much for the Glen Cove Community and give so tirelessly of themselves,” Mayor Tim Tenke said.

All proceeds from the event benefit the Glen Cove Community Scholarship Fund for Glen Cove High School Class of 2018 graduates. “I was very impressed by the amount of time and effort that the committee put in to make this event a success,” said Legislator Delia DeRiggi-Whitton. The fund was founded in 1958 and annually administers grants in the form of scholarships to deserving Glen Cove High School seniors. If you would like to donate to the fund, please contact Tina Braja at 516-759-0265.

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