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Smithtown Student Accomplishments Shine

Members from sporting teams and other organizations throughout the school were recognized by district admins and the Board of Education.

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Smithtown High School West. Students in the school district were recently honored for their accomplishments.
Smithtown High School West. Students in the school district were recently honored for their accomplishments. (Google Maps Image)

SMITHTOWN, NY — Smithtown Central School District administrators and Board of Education members recognized the achievements of members of the student body during their meeting on Jan. 14.

Members of the Smithtown High School East varsity basketball team, along with their coach and athletic director Pat Smith, presented certificates and offered words of gratitude to Smithtown High School East Principal Dr. Kevin Simmons and interim Superintendent of Schools Russell Stewart who served as honorary assistant coaches during recent games.

The Smithtown High School East girls basketball team recognized Principal Dr. Kevin Simmons and interim Superintendent of Schools Russell Stewart, who served as honorary assistant coaches during recent games, at the Jan. 14 board of education meeting. (Courtesy: Smithtown Central School District)

Smith also recognized members of the district’s unified bowling team, who recently competed in a match. The students are paired with members of Athletes Helping Athletes and compete against local districts that participate in the program.

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Members of the district’s unified bowling team were recognized during the Jan. 14 board of education meeting. They are pictured with (from left) athletic director Patrick Smith, Board of Education trustees Frank James and Matthew Gribbin. (Courtesy: Smithtown Central School District)

Smith also recognized Michael Danzi, a cross-country and track runner, for his recent accomplishments, along with his coach, Mr. Schieck.

Smithtown Central School District’s athletic director (right) recognized runner Michael Danzi during the Jan. 14 board of education meeting. Pictured are Board of Education trustees Mandi Kowalik and Michael Catalanotto and coach Schieck. (Courtesy: Smithtown Central School District)

Smithtown High School West Principal John Coady honored four Smithtown High School West graduates – Sophia Emma, Chloe Mango, Paige Diecidue and Rociel Raymundo – who were the driving force behind the district’s Wall of Heroes, which was unveiled at High School West in November. Coady honored teacher Joan Havranek and assistant principal Christopher Elsesser for their help in making the project a reality.

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Smithtown High School West graduates who were instrumental in starting the Wall of Heroes were recognized during the Jan. 14 board of education meeting. From left, Board of Education vice president Michael Saidens, Smithtown High School West Principal John Coady, Paige Diecidue, Chloe Mango, Smithtown High School West social studies teacher Joan Havranek, Smithtown High School West Assistant Principal Christopher Elsesser and Board of Education trustee Matthew Gribbin. (Courtesy: Smithtown Central School District)

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