Long Beach Students Honored

Two Long Beach High School students were honored last week for impressive achievements in academics and community involvement.

Senior Yael Weiss has received the Horatio Alger Scholarship Award after completing an application process that included an essay component. She wrote about the topic of adversity and shared her personal experiences. The recognition program seeks students who have exhibited determination, integrity and perseverance. And junior Chloe Capofarri received a Prudential Volunteer Service Award for giving time to serve her community and country. She has volunteered in both the school district and local region to make a difference in others’ lives.

A dedicated student, Weiss is a member of the National Honor Society and takes International Baccalaureate and SUPA courses. She is also a talented musician and is involved in the Tri-M Music Honor Society, Chamber Orchestra and Symphonic Orchestra as a cellist. Last year, she performed at the All-State level. She has given back to the community as a volunteer at a Soup Kitchen and helped to run a clothing drive.

Her college plans involve the pre-medical track with a major in biology.

When Capofarri was in middle school, she volunteered in a special education classroom during her gym and lunch periods. As a high school student, she continued to pay it forward by joining the junior fire department in Point Lookout, and now serves as Sergeant in Arms of all the junior fire departments in Nassau County. She attends drills and monthly meetings, and helps to plan fundraising events.

The award is sponsored by Prudential Financial in partnership with the National Association of Secondary School Principals.

Capofarri plans to continue her career as a volunteer firefighter and also aspires to become a nurse.

Yael Weiss, left, and Chloe Capofarri. Photos: Long Beach School District