Syosset Senior Wins NHS Scholarship Semifinalist Award

Congratulations to Syosset High School senior Leslie Epps, who is the recipient of the National Honor Society scholarship semifinalist award.

Leslie, who serves as president for the Syosset High School NHS chapter, is among 300 national semifinalists awarded $1,500 based on her commitment to the community, her studies and her overall altruism. In addition to maintaining a 99.5 cumulative GPA in Honors and Advanced Placement courses, Leslie has been an instrumental force in initiatives to improve the lives of Syosset students and people in the greater community. Last year, she helped to launch the high school’s “Language Partners” program, a collaborative effort between the Guidance Department, the English Department and NHS in which NHS members are paired with English as a New Language students to practice speaking conversational English and assist ENL students as they acclimate to American culture and society. Leslie was also chosen to spearhead this year’s schoolwide We CARE fundraiser that produced more than 150 backpacks filled with much-needed survival items for the homeless. She will attend Macaulay Honors College at City College of New York’s School of Architecture.

Story by Syntax, Photo courtesy of the Syosset CSD: Syosset HS senior and NHS Scholarship winner Leslie Epps is congratulated by Syosset HS Principal Dr. Giovanni Durante and her guidance counselor, Debbie Contino.