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2 Smithtown West Seniors Named Coca-Cola Scholars

Congratulations to Shannon Alptekin and Madison Friscia, who were named semifinalists in the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation!

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From left: Smithtown Central School District Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Secaur, Coca-Cola Scholar semifinalist and senior Madison Friscia, guidance counselor Sara Safranek and Smithtown High School West Principal John Coady. (Courtesy: Smithtown Central School District)
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From left: Smithtown High School West Principal John Coady, Coca-Cola Scholar semifinalist senior Shannon Alptekin and guidance counselor Isabella Favre. (Courtesy: Smithtown Central School District)

SMITHTOWN, NY — Two Smithtown High School West seniors — Shannon Alptekin and Madison Friscia — were named semifinalists in the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation, according to the school district.

The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation offers college scholarships to exceptional high school students dedicated to leadership, service and action that positively affects others. More than 1,600 high school seniors were selected from 99,403 submitted applications from across the country to advance to the next stage of the selection process.

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