Southold High School Senior Honored For Achievements

SOUTHOLD, NY — Elected officials honored a Southold High School senior for his remarkable achievements recently.

At a June 4 Southold Town board meeting, Supervisor Scott Russell awarded Peter Franke of Southold with a proclamation.

Peter, the proclamation said, was a recipient of the Suffolk County Executive Youth Achievement Award, which "is bestowed upon students who have demonstrated growth and personal achievement, overcome adversity or have met challenges in an extraordinary manner."

The proclamation also said that the teen was "recognized for his personal achievement, hard work, and dedication to personal growth as a volunteer in the Town of Southold Youth Court as well as his involvement in NY Safe Haven Animal Rescue."

The dedicated young man, the proclamation said, "has distinguished himself among his peers with his strength and determination. He is a role model for all youth and is a powerful example of inspiration for our entire community."

The town board congratulated Peter on his significant achievements and wished him well in all his future endeavors.

"Peter’s achievement is well deserved. He should take great pride in it. He should also know that the community takes great pride in him," Russell said in an email after the meeting.

Peter's mother, Jill Franke, said his whole family is "so proud of him and his accomplishments." She added that they are grateful to Southold Town Youth Bureau Director Lynn Nyilas "for taking him under her wing. The youth program is excellent and it's wonderful that Southold Town supports it," she said.

Peter will attend Suffolk County Community College in the fall.