Syosset Names Class of 2016 Valedictorian, Salutatorian

Syosset High School is proud to announce the Class of 2016 Valedictorian and Salutatorian.

Congratulations to Benjamin Senzer, who was named Valedictorian, and Michael Collet, who was named Salutatorian.

“Benjamin Senzer and Michael Collet are two examples of students that inspire while immersing themselves in everything Syosset,” Principal Dr. Giovanni Durante said. “I am very proud of their accomplishments both inside and outside of the classroom and wish them continued success in their futures.”

Benjamin is a well-rounded student with a strong interest in science and math, having scored an 800 on both the chemistry and math SAT II. He is an AP Scholar of Distinction with A+ grades in 14 different AP courses covering math, science, social studies, English, French and music, as well as Advanced Research courses. Benjamin is also a heralded bassist with the orchestra, achieving with All-State and All-County honors. He also serves as Editor-in-Chief of the school newspaper, and volunteers his time as a pit bassist for theater productions as well as teaching Hebrew at the Woodbury Jewish Center. A National Merit and Presidential Scholar finalist this year, Benjamin has been accepted to Princeton University and plans to study bioengineering, an area of study for which he completed a pre-college program through Brown University.

Michael is an entrepreneurial-minded student who has excelled in several marketing and business related courses and competitions. This includes holding membership in the Business Honor Society, as well as the National Honor and National Spanish Honor societies. He currently serves as vice president of the Investment Club, is a member of the school’s chapter of the DECA for which he has won numerous awards and serves as vice president for fundraising for the school’s Model Congress club. Additionally, he volunteers at the Variety Child Learning Center and the Cold Spring Hills Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation. A past AP Scholar of Distinction, Michael is a National Merit finalist this year and plans to study applied economics and management at Cornell University.

Story by Syntax, Photos courtesy of the Syosset CSD

• Photo A: (From Left) SHS Principal Dr. Giovanni Durante congratulates Salutatorian Michael Collet and Valedictorian Benjamin Senzer along with Superintendent of Schools Dr. Thomas Rogers.
• Photo B: (From Left) SHS Salutatorian Michael Collet and Valedictorian Benjamin Senzer with Principal Dr. Giovanni Durante and Superintendent of Schools Dr. Thomas Rogers.