During the 44th Annual Scholarship Pops Concert held recently, several talented student musicians from Newfield High School and Centereach High School received prestigious Middle Country Friends of Music scholarships. These awards recognize the dedication and hard work of students who have demonstrated exceptional skill and passion for music.
Newfield High School:
Band
- $700 James Truscello Award: Thomas Lasher
- $600 Alfred Longo Award: James Stafford III
- $500 Marc Greene Award: Addison Rothwell
Chorus
- $700 James Truscello Award: Kyle Bogad
- $600 Alfred Longo Award: Alyssa Harney
- $500 Marc Greene Award: Makayla DeMeo
Orchestra
- $700 James Truscello Award: Emma Haberstroh
- $600 Alfred Longo Award: Emma Geraci
- $500 Marc Greene Award: Cameron Waldeck
Centereach High School:
Band
- $700 James Truscello Award: Matthew Suzzi Valli
- $600 Alfred Longo Award: Michaela Lucivero
- $500 Marc Greene Award: Ceylan Tastan
Chorus
- $700 James Truscello Award: Joelle Washington
- $600 Alfred Longo Award: Rowan Willis
- $500 Marc Greene Award: Zacharacy Atkinson
Orchestra
- $700 James Truscello Award: Jillian Garcia
- $600 Alfred Longo Award: Sarah Williams
- $500 Marc Greene Award: Allen Zeng
These scholarships, presented annually at the Scholarship Pops Concert, are made possible by the generous support of the Middle Country Friends of Music, an organization dedicated to enhancing musical education and opportunities for students in the district. This year’s concert was an incredible showcase of the talents of Newfield High School and Centereach High School’s music students, with each award recipient receiving recognition for their contributions to their respective musical ensembles.
“We are incredibly proud of our students and the achievements they’ve made in the field of music,” said Dr. Diana Cook, Director of Music, Fine Arts and Community Media Relations. “These scholarships are a testament to their hard work and passion. We also want to extend our gratitude to the Middle Country Friends of Music for their continued support of our music programs and for helping to foster the next generation of musicians.”
Congratulations to all the recipients for their well-deserved recognition, and thank you to the Middle Country Friends of Music for their dedication to supporting the arts in education!