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East Islip High School celebrated its 10 highest ranking academic seniors on May 31 with a bagel breakfast with school administrators and counselors in the school’s Forum. The valedictorian and salutatorian were given their sashes for graduation, and the remaining students their top 10 tassels.

Those recognized as the top 10 members of the Class of 2023 are valedictorian Antonio Cottone, who will attend Stony Brook University; salutatorian Zachary Zhang, who will attend Brown University; Isabella Fantauzzi, who will attend Furman University; Nina Gerace, who will attend North Carolina State University; Chase Grimm, who will attend Purdue University; James Kelly, who will attend Georgia Institute of Technology; Abbey Lacy, who will attend St. Joseph’s University; Ruelin Man-Martinez, who will attend Georgia Institute of Technology; Nina Walsh, who will attend Binghamton University; and Nicholas Wodicka who will attend Stony Brook University.

“There’s a lot that went into these past four years, and it was all worth the everything bagel,” Walsh said. 

“Your school counselors are the ones that helped make this journey possible along with your parents, your relatives, your friends and your families, and we are all very, very proud of you,” Principal Mark Bernard said.

“We’re looking forward to hearing about your future stories, and please keep in touch,” Superintendent Paul Manzo said.

Date Added: 6/1/2023