Celebrating LI Seniors: Student-Athlete Works To Help Others

BELLPORT, NY — Many senior students on Long Island were expecting to celebrate their final year with prom, graduation, and other milestone events. However, the coronavirus crisis has meant that dreams and long-awaited celebrations have been put on hold.

Patch would like to shine a light on these amazing young people and their accomplishments; a new series "Celebrate Your Senior," inviting proud parents and others to spotlight the young people whose accomplishments can't be derailed by the pandemic.

Raquel Longo nominated her son, Charles Longo, a senior at Bellport High School.

Photo courtesy of Raquel Longo

Here's what the proud parent had to say about Charles:

He will be attending NYIT and has committed to their Mens Lacrosse Team. I nominate Charles because he is such a hard worker. In addition to volunteering and committing to high school sports he works hard all summer at Davis Park Marina in Fire Island as a dockie. He has participated in multiple clubs but his favorite is “Athletes Helping Others”. He has volunteered to many youth sports programs as an assistant coach for young lacrosse players and basketball players.

Congratulations to Charles Longo!

To be included in "Celebrate Your Senior!" send photos and a description of why you're nominating your senior to be featured in a Patch post to priscila.korb@patch.com. Tell them why you're proud of them and all they've accomplished.