Syosset Musicians Awarded Town Scholarships

Two Syosset High School musicians have been named recipients in the Town of Oyster Bay Arts Council’s 2016 Scholarship Program.

Michele Ripka and Jacob Sugarman each received a $500 award at the organization’s annual ceremony held at the Long Island High School for the Arts in April.

Michele and Jacob excel at the violin and bassoon, respectively.

TOBAC awards scholarships every year to high school seniors pursuing an education in the arts. Winners are named in a variety of categories, including vocal and instrumental music, literary arts and the visual arts.

Story by Syntax, Photo courtesy of the Syosset CSD: (From left) Syosset High School Principal Dr. Giovanni Durante congratulates Michele Ripka and Jacob Sugarman for being named recipients in the Town of Oyster Bay Arts Council’s 2016 Scholarship Program along with Syosset Coordinator of Fine and Performing Arts Michael Salzman.