Centereach High School and Newfield High School Seniors Honored for Their Academic, Athletics and Civic Achievements
The Middle Country Central School District recently congratulated two of its high school students for being named the District’s students of the month for November. Centereach High School senior Cassidy Treanor and Newfield High School senior Matt Schmidt were recognized for the accomplishments they achieved in the classroom, on the athletic field and within the community during the month of November. The students were acknowledged at the District Board of Education Meeting, where their long lists of achievements were commemorated.
“The District is incredibly proud of all that Matt and Cassidy have accomplished this month and throughout their academic careers,” said Superintendent of Schools Dr. Roberta Gerold. “As we say goodbye to Cassidy and Matt in June, we will celebrate the positive impact they have made on our school community, and anxiously await how they will serve as leaders in their chosen field in the future.”
Centereach High School senior and November student of the month recipient Cassidy Treanor is currently ranked seventh in her graduating class. Upon graduation, she will enter college having received credit from 10 Advanced Placement (AP) courses and three college level courses. In addition, she is also taking AP courses for all of her core subjects during her senior year. She will be attending Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) in the fall and plans to study engineering.
Outside of the classroom, Cassidy is an acclaimed athlete including being named the Suffolk Zone’s Best Female Athlete and to the All-Conference Team her junior year. She has participated in both basketball and field hockey at the varsity level since her freshman year. In basketball, Cassidy was named Rookie of the Year as a freshman and has served as her team’s captain since the tenth grade.
Matt Schmidt is a senior at Newfield High School and will graduate with a total of 30 college credits from AP and college level courses. During his senior year, Matt is currently taking three AP courses and three college level courses. Matt will be attending Steven Institute of Technology after graduation, and plans to study electrical engineering.
Matt is also a member of the varsity baseball team and is an active member in the Leadership Club and the National Honor Society. Matt has given back to his community by volunteering in several Districtwide initiatives including Trick-or-Treat Street, Holiday Lane, Jump Rope for Heart, and the Special Olympics. Matt is also a first chair bass player for the concert and philharmonic orchestras. Outside of school, Matt also volunteers at Mill Neck Manor School for the Deaf and the Friends of Music organization by selling concessions during festivals and between performances.
