Long Beach Student to Participate in Columbia Science Program

Submitted by Long Beach School District

Long Beach High School junior Jonathan Kapilian has been selected to participate in the Columbia University Science Honors Program for two years, until he graduates from high school.

This highly selective program accepts only 10 percent of student candidates in the metro area who have strong interests in science and mathematics. Kapilian took a rigorous entrance examination focusing on these subjects as part of the application process.

Kapilian will be taking one class per semester, held every Saturday through May at the university. Already an award-winning science research student, he will have the opportunity to further pursue studies in his areas of interest through his involvement in this program.

In addition to his Science Research work, Kapilian is a member of Long Beach High School’s National Honor Society, Tri-M Music Honor Society, Jazz Band, Chamber Orchestra, Jazz and Show Choir. He was recently selected to the All-State Mixed Chorus and Vocal Jazz ensembles at the New York State School Music Association Winter Conference and has previously participated in All-County music ensembles as well as the Long Island String Festival.

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