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West Hempstead Student Earns Prestigious Art Award

The sophomore was honored with the Gold Level Award from the Cornell Cooperative Extension.

West Hempstead High School's Amelia Bhairo (center) shows off her award for artwork from the Cornell Cooperative Extension.
West Hempstead High School's Amelia Bhairo (center) shows off her award for artwork from the Cornell Cooperative Extension. (West Hempstead Union Free School District)

WEST HEMPSTEAD, NY — A sophomore at West Hempstead High School was recognized for her standout artwork.

Amelia Bhairo earned the Gold Level Award in the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau County Student Art Competition.

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