IN CLASS: This feature is part of an ongoing education column highlighting the various activities that engage school communities.
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Staten Island high school students and their parents took a college tour throughout Washington, D.C., hosted by District 31 Superintendent Dr. Marion Wilson.
From Oct. 20-21, students and families traveled to the country’s capital to visit colleges, participating in several events and activities. Students were able to see the Howard University Greek Step Show, while also visiting memorable exhibits like the National Museum of African American History and Culture, the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial and the September 11th Pentagon Memorial.
The trip offered an opportunity for students to travel outside the city and state to tour various schools.
Many students stated they would be the first family member to attend college.
“Our families continued to thank Dr. Wilson for organizing this extraordinary opportunity,” stated Joy Sanders, education administrator for District 31. “The Superintendent’s vision for this tour succeeded in providing our students with the reality that not only is attending college possible, but it can also be a place like Howard, where cultural differences are recognized and even valued.”
A GOLF OUTING CELEBRATION
Alumni from Staten Island Technical High School in New Dorp celebrated two momentous occasions during the school’s first golf outing.
The Staten Island Technical High School Alumni Association planned the outing to allow alumni across several years to come together, as well as raise funds for the school. The event also happened to coincide with the school’s 35-year anniversary. But there was also another unexpected reason to celebrate — the school ranked the top public high school in New York City and New York State in a Niche ranking.
“We’ve always been number three, and this is the first time we’ve been ranked number one in New York City, also number one in New York State, and number 11 in the country,” said Principal Mark Erlenwein. “Our new rankings are a direct result of alumni and future alumni.”
The group enjoyed 18 holes of golf at La Tourette Golf Course in Richmond and ended with dinner and awards.
Jason Hollenstein, Class of 2004, took home first place, with an impressive score of 76.
The following awards were given:
- 1st place: Jason Hollenstein
- 2nd place: Brett Gottlieb
- 3rd place: Frank Tisellano
- Longest drive: Brett Gottlieb
- Closest to the pin: Scott MacKenzie
The one-of-a-kind awards, which featured moving gears, were designed and created by teacher Joe Buro, with the help of students.
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