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LVHS Initiates 23 Into Foreign Language Honor Societies

SHOWN Left to right are: Eric Puleio; Clara Lee; Vincent DeLuca; Kristen Hepp; Andrea Clarke; Francesca Pagano; Michael Tursi; Allyson Carryl; Emily Marcario; Maureen Appiarius; Richard Kotkin; Sarah Records; Marielena Martone; Colleen Fricke; Brenna Greenwald; Larry Hofman; Christine Marcic; Ana Yulissa Del Valle; Althea Vasilas; and Marisa Sotomayor.

Locust Valley High School recently held its Foreign Language Honor Societies Induction Ceremony with 23 new inductees and a total of 63 members recognized for participation in the French, Italian and/or Spanish Honor Societies.

Mistress of Ceremonies Emily Marcario welcomed the crowd gathered in the Howard Schmock Auditorium on April 7. Superintendent Dr. Anthony Singe and Board President Gary Goodman also offered welcoming remarks. "Your love and mastery of a foreign language and your understanding of different cultures better prepares you for a global society where such understanding is so important," stated Dr. Singe. Mr. Goodman further noted, "You can all be proud that you have distinguished yourselves as members of the Foreign Language Honor Societies. In doing so, you have broadened your horizons and gained a greater appreciation for our multicultural world." Other honored guests included Board Vice President Lynn Fricke and Trustees Andrea Carlin and Timothy Hanes.

Their remarks were followed by the distribution of Certificates by Natalie Stanciu-French; Emily Marcario-Italian; and Cinzia Gilio-Spanish. The group was then treated to Barcarolle by Michael Sniffin from Les Contes D'Hoffmann, followed by reflections from students Allison Carryl, Colleen Fricke and Althea Vasilas. The students' comments were all in the same vein—that foreign language studies mean a great deal to them, offering them a deeper understanding of the world in which they live.

Master of Ceremonies Richard Kotkin introduced the next performance, Cielito Lindo performed by Rudy Scala with Mark Longo accompanying on piano. Senior honors were then bestowed upon the senior members by M. Scott Berkowitz, Lisa Czernieki and Kristen Hepp. Maureen Appiarius, department chairperson and advisor to all three honor societies, then conducted the Ceremony of Light. "We conclude our ceremony with the solemn initiation rite, symbolized by the lighting of our mother candle. The candle serves as a reminder each year of our inspiration." As an example of their inspiration, students repeated the words of philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau from his work, Emile: "If the study of languages were only the study of words—that is to say, of figures or sounds which express them, it could be suitable for children. But in changing the signs, languages also modify the ideas which these signs represent. Minds are formed by languages; the thoughts take on the color of the idioms."

Students, parents, faculty and staff were all invited to celebrate the achievement at a reception in the cafeteria.

Two Month Lag for LV Tower

Hearing on Public Utility Structure in Locust Valley rescheduled for July 7

A hearing by the Oyster Bay Town Board on a request for a special use permit to erect a public utility structure in Locust Valley has been rescheduled for Tuesday, July 7, at 10 a.m., according to Town Councilman Anthony F. Altimari. The hearing was originally scheduled to take place on Tuesday, May 19, at 7 p.m.

"The applicants, Joseph Gall, Maria Gallo and SMSA Limited Partnership, are seeking a special use permit to erect a public utility structure consisting of an 11 by 23 foot equipment building and a 104 foot high monople antenna," Councilman Altimari stated, "The property is located in an 'H' Light Industrial District on the south side of Elm Street approximately 236 feet west of South Fourth Street."

The meeting will be held in the hearing room of Town Hall East, Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay. Beginning at 10 a.m., the regular town calendar, including the above-mentioned hearing, will be called. Following the regular town business, the town board will be available to listen to public comment on any subject.

LV Board Hosts Legislative Breakfast

(Left to right): Board President Gary Goodman, Assemblywoman Donna Ferrara and Superintendent Dr. Anthony Singe.

The Locust Valley Central School District Board of Education hosted a legislative breakfast to discuss legislative issues important to the district. On the agenda on Friday, April 3, was a discussion on the STAR property tax relief, building aid, technology, mandate relief, BOCES aid, special education, school budget votes and accountability.

Board of Education President Gary Goodman welcomed the group, which included Board Trustees Tim Hanes and Andrea Carlin and Superintendent of Schools Dr. Anthony Singe, among other members of the administration. Several members of the district's parent organizations were also in attendance, including Margo Cope, vice president of the Coordinated Parents Council.

Honored guests included Donna Ferrara, New York State Assemblywoman and State Senator Carl Marcellino.

Locust Valley School District's 1998-99

Budget Vote and School Board Election

The Locust Valley School District's Budget Vote and School Board Election will take place on Tuesday, May 19 between 2 p.m. and 10 p.m. at the following places:

Bayville Election District at the Bayville Intermediate School and the Brookville/Locust Valley Election District at the Locust Valley High School. Residents must be registered either with the school district or with the Nassau County Board of Elections in order to vote.

The candidates will be running at large for the two seats vacated by Gary A. Goodman and Michael Ponte. The order on the ballot, drawn by lot, is: Madeleine R. Ganis, Gary A. Goodman and Catherine Rawlings.

The following propositions will appear on the ballot this year:

* School District Budget 1998-98 $35,172,195

* Driver Education 1998-99 $76,000

* Locust Valley Library

Operational Expenses $729,559

The proposition on the Locust Valley budget will be submitted only to qualified voters residing in the Locust Valley Library service area which is the former Union Free School District #4, Town of Oyster Bay. This proposition will not appear on the ballot for Bayville and Brookville voters.

Real People Inspire LV Kids

Enrichment Clusters Electrify Locust Valley Students

Shown during LVI enrichment clusters are (l-r) Kerrie Ashe, Norman Weiss, Katie Mudford and Michael Verola.

Fourth-graders at Locust Valley Intermediate School recently participated in electrifying enrichment activities during a schoolwide cluster program. The activities were designed to focus on the children's individual learning styles while encouraging the use of their multiple intelligences. A sampling of activities that were generated included circuit board games, inventions, candle making, electrical art, drama and electronic learning. Classroom teachers, with the assistance of the special area teachers and electrical expert Norman Weiss, provided a powerful and enlightening experience to all who participated.



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