On June 18, the Carle Place Board of Education held a special recognition ceremony to honor the hard work, dedication and accomplishments of students, coaches and volunteers from across the district. Individuals were recognized for their excellence in academics, athletics, world languages and service to the school community.
From leadership, sportsmanship and teamwork titles to academic achievements and community involvement, each award reflects the pride and passion that define the Carle Place spirit. Congratulations to this year’s honorees, listed below, who continue to inspire and represent the best of the district.
PTA Reflections State Qualifier presented by Simone Giacalone
Daniel Green
AP Capstone Program presented by Melissa Mehling
Isabella Buscemi
Stratos Mehalakes
Marufa Mashud
National Junior Honor Society Outstanding Achievement Award presented by Cristyn D’Amico
Renee Klicpera
Alyssa Ceccoli
Seal of Bilteracy presented by Leslie Rubenstein
Roberto Abbatiello
Elise Biggin
Joleigh Binenbaum
Arya Chowdhury
Luna Coronel
Olivia DeMicco
Christian Ferrandina
Adina Fiderer
Amelia Fort
Evangeline Reinoso
Nikolas Rodriguez
Julia Rubim
Jonathan Zhu
Seal of Civic Readiness presented by Leslie Rubenstein
Roberto Abbatiello
Joseph Acquista
Samira Azam
Matthew Babino
Elise Biggin
Joleigh Binenbaum
Isabella Buscemi
Arya Chowdhury
Luna Coronel
Olivia DeMicco
Daniella Falco
Adina Fiderer
Amelia Fort
Hudson Hsieh
Emilia Johnson
Marufa Mashud
Erjon Mavraj
Stratos Mehalakes
Marissa Nosovitch
Aryanna Perea
Jason Pereira
Evangeline Reinoso
Jake Santos
Giulia Scibilia
Kate Stellato
Jack Veneziano
Jonathan Zhu
Science Olympiad presented by Danielle Foraker and Emily DeMaio
David Kim
Blake Enoe
Ishaan Gomes
Jonathan Zhu
Hudson Hsieh
Violet O’Connor
Saanvi Patel
DECA Awards presented by Lauren Palma
Roberto Abbatiello
Samira Azam
Sebastian Reinoso
First in Math presented by Caryl Lorandini
Nathan Bosi
Madeleine Clancy
Daniel Kubovic
Middle School Sports Awards
Boys Tennis – presented by Justin Block and coach Kevin Breslin
Leadership – Saveer Singh
Sportsmanship – Daniel Kubovic
Teamwork – Juan Salcedo
Boys 7/8 Baseball – presented by Justin Block and coach Jose Espinal/Gabriel Olvier
Leadership – Daniel Kelly
Sportsmanship – Anthony Arvelo
Sportsmanship – Anthony Mistretta
Teamwork – Christopher Ingram
Teamwork – Chase Bruno
Softball – presented by Justin Block and coach Marissa Panicci
Leadership – Brooke Holsgrove
Sportsmanship – Victoria Pierce
Teamwork – Lydia Toscano
Girls Lacrosse – presented by Justin Block and coach Kaelin O’Brien
Leadership – Emma Barros
Sportsmanship – Chloe Cunha
Teamwork – Violet Ligue
Boys Lacrosse – presented by Justin Block and coach Ryan Johnson
Leadership – Ben Hampton
Sportsmanship – Conor McGovern
Teamwork – Vincent Romito
COED Track and Field 7/8 – presented by Justin Block, coach Lauren Quinn and coach Christina Ragusa
Leadership – Ariel Lisda
Sportsmanship – Theodore Dunphy
Teamwork – Jaylen Wu
Volunteer Coaches Awards presented by Justin Block
Jennifer Johnson – gymnastics
Christian Pellegrino – varsity baseball
John Delio – varsity baseball and girls varsity basketball
Karl Bruckner – varsity softball
PTA Volunteer Awards presented by Dr. Cannone
Kimberly Ribarich – PTA Council president and Middle School–High School PTSA president
Candice Agli – Cherry Lane PTA co-president
Alexis Chemnitz – Cherry Lane PTA co-president
Jacqueline Groger – Rushmore PTA president
Anna Moruzzi – SEPTA president
Community Member Volunteer Awards presented by Dr. Cannone
LouAnn Bonomi – safety team member, Health Council member and parent representative
John and Barbara Heslin – president and director of the Carle Place Senior Citizens
Chris and Darcia Padilla – owners of Très Bon, the dry cleaner used by the Carle Place Special Education Department
Audit Committee Recognition presented by Dr. Cannone
John DiFrisco
Nancy Kingston
Lawrence F. Zaino, Jr.
Board of Education Recognition presented by Dr. Cannone
Lawrence Zaino
Vanessa Dong-Monaco
Kathleen Reardon
Patrick Dunphy
Jackie DaTorre