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Northport High School Named Charity Champions
Students were presented a $2,500 check that will go to a charity of their choice.
Northport High School students were recently recognized as 2016-2017 Charity Champions for their impressive fundraising efforts.
The school was selected by Altice USA, through its Altice Connects community initiative, during the school district's 58th annual Arts & Music Festival for students raising over $5,000 during the school's Empty Bowls fundraiser.
Altice presented students a $2,500 check to their selected charity, the Ecumenical Lay Council Food Pantry of Northport/East Northport.
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New York State Senator Carl Marcellino, Northport High School Art Club Advisor Linda Johansen and charity representative Irene Witthoff also recognized the students' efforts.
Altice Connects’ Charity Champions program promotes volunteerism and helps to raise money for a high school-selected charity.
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Image via Altice: (l-r) NY State Senator Carl Marcellino; Irene Witthoff, Ecumenical Lay Council Food Pantry Representative; Students; Linda Johansen, Northport HS Art Club Advisor; Lou Brogno, Altice USA Representative
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