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Preschool Inclusion at The Hagedorn Little Village School

The Hagedorn Little Village School is pleased to announce that our Preschool Inclusion Programs are continuing for the 2017-2018 school year. We offer two full day Inclusion Classes (M-F 9:00am – 2:30pm) running from September through June comprised of 8 children with IEPs and 10 children without IEPs. Each class is taught by a Special Education Teacher, a General Education Teacher and includes 2 Teacher Assistants. Please note: At this time, we are only accepting children without an IEP.

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Please call Wendy Sciubba at 516-520-6072 or email her at wendy.sciubba@littlevillage.org for information or to register your child(ren).

The Hagedorn Little Village School, Jack Joel Center for Special Children 750 Hicksville Road, Seaford NY, 11783 • (516) 520-6000 ▪ www.littlevillage.org

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How To Attend Medical School For Free BY ILANA KOWARSKI, U.S. NEWS REPORTER

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It’s not uncommon for medical school graduates to leave school with hundreds of thousands of dollars in student loan debt. Last year, among U.S. medical school graduates who borrowed, the median debt burden was $190,000, according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. While the idea of graduating from medical school debt-free may seem impossible, a few medical students have the privilege of receiving a free medical education, either because they attend a tuition-free medical school or because they receive a hefty sum of scholarship money. Dr. Jennifer Haley, an Arizonabased dermatologist, knows from experience that attending medical school without acquiring debt can bring peace of mind. Haley earned her tuition-free medical degree at the F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine, a federally funded medical school at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, Maryland. The university’s medical school doesn’t charge tuition; rather, its students are commissioned officers in the U.S. Public Health Service, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army or U.S. Navy, and they earn an annual salary. According to the school’s website, its students earn more than $60,000 per year during their four years of medical school, and in return, they commit to at least seven years of active-duty service after graduation. Tuition-free medical schools are rare, but there are other options besides the Hébert School. For example, Case Western Reserve University’s highly selective Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, a medical school that specializes in training physician scientists, provides a full-tuition scholarship to all students. Haley says she has no regrets about her military service commitment and the financial freedom she gained as a result of attending military medical school. But attending a tuition-free medical school is not the only route to a free medical education. Medical school applicants with excellent test scores, grades and extracurricular activities may be able to pay for their entire medical school education by winning scholarship money, experts say, though getting that

financial windfall won’t come easily. Here are three ways experts say prospective medical students can fund medical school through scholarships:

Look for local scholarship opportunities

Experts say medical school applicants often forget to apply for small, local scholarships, which is a big mistake, because those tend to be less competitive than national scholarships. If you combine multiple small scholarships, that can add up to a big payoff. “What I usually recommend to students when they’re looking for scholarships is start local,” says John Gracey, assistant director of student financial services at the University of Central Florida College of Medicine. He says local Rotary clubs, women’s professional organizations, hospitals and nonprofits frequently offer medical school scholarships.

Consider federally funded scholarships

The U.S. federal government offers full scholarships to medical students who promise to become primary care doctors in areas of the country with a health care shortage or who commit to working as active-duty military physicians. Experts say these are exceptional

opportunities for students who know for sure what kind of doctor they want to become but are inappropriate for those who lack a clear career path. Dr. Luis Padilla, director of the National Health Service Corps Program, says the NHSC’s highly competitive full scholarship is designed for medical students who are passionate about providing primary care to underprivileged communities with doctor shortages. The scholarship requires one year of work as a primary care doctor in an underserved region for every year of scholarship funding that is granted, with a minimum of two years of service. “It is very expensive for those sites to replace a clinician, and so the federal government invests a lot of money into these scholars, and we would like to see them make a career in primary care and in underserved medicine,” says Padilla, who is also the associate administrator of the Bureau of Health Workforce at the Health Resources and Services Administration. Similarly, experts say prospective medical students should evaluate whether a military career is appropriate for them. If so, they could apply for a spot in the exclusive, military-sponsored Health Professions Scholarship Program, which provides a full scholarship to medical school in exchange for an obligation to serve as a military physician. Scholarship recipients

must perform one year of active-duty service per year that they receive the scholarship, with a minimum of three years of service.

Apply to medical schools with merit scholarships

A select group of medical schools offer full merit scholarships, including highly ranked schools, such as the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and the David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California—Los Angeles. But experts say these merit scholarships are rare opportunities reserved for the most promising medical school applicants. Dr. Clarence Braddock III, vice dean for education at UCLA’s medical school, puts it this way: “What we’re looking for is not so much to reward prior achievement but to identify individuals who show the potential to make a big impact in the world.” Copyright U.S. News & World Report, L.P. Reprinted with permission. Combining in-depth research and high journalistic standards, U.S. News publishes a wide variety of articles at usnews.com and in its publications that enable readers to make smart “life decisions” regarding careers, personal finance, education, health issues and other important matters.

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ate and doctoral levels. In recent years, Molloy added three doctoral programs (in nursing and education) and a master’s program in clinical mental health counseling, new MBA options (one in healthcare and one in personal financial planning), as well as a new media major and a fouryear degree in nuclear medicine technology. The College also offers flexible learning options for many of its programs, so that students can take night, weekend, hybrid or online classes. Molloy recently opened the new Barbara H. Hagan Center for Nursing, which houses the College’s School of Nursing and serves Molloy’s nationally ranked nursing programs. This follows significant additions to the Molloy campus in recent years, including a new student center (which houses the Madison Theatre) and two new residence halls. The College continues to find new ways to help its students grow, sending them out into the world with the knowledge and confidence that they can, indeed, make a difference.

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he Museum of American Armor, the Long Island Living History Group (LILHG) and Nassau County’s Old Bethpage Village Restoration will host a joint educational program for Long Island high school students to strengthen their understanding of World War II with a field trip this autumn. “I want to thank the Museum of American Armor and the LI Living History Group for putting together such a vital and educational program for Long Island’s high school students,” said Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano. “This program will provide students with a deeper understanding of World War II that will make real what they learn in the classroom. If the enormous legacy of that earlier American generation is to be upheld, it will be up to us to pass it on to the future generations.” Entitled “Your Family’s World War II Legacy,” the program integrates classroom curriculum with operational armor, military field tactics and small arms in open woods reminiscent of World War II France. “There is not a family anywhere on Long Island that is not directly connected to the legacy of World War II,” said Lawrence Kadish, president and founder of the Museum

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of American Armor. “The challenge in sustaining that inheritance is that the hard lessons learned from that conflict are rarely explored in any depth in the classroom. This program changes the conversation.” Participating Long Island school districts will have students arrive at Old Bethpage Village Restoration throughout the day on Oct. 16, where living historians will introduce them to how, where and why World War II was fought, followed by armor and infantry field exercises that assault an enemy position. Park officials expect as many as 2,000 students to visit the military encampment throughout the day. “This program builds on efforts of the armor museum, living historians and Nassau County to create a lasting educational environment that multitasks Old Bethpage Village Restoration,” Gloria Sesso, chairperson of the Long Island Council for the Social Studies, observed. “As educators, we welcome them as allies in helping tell the story of a war that forever changed the course of history and one that continues to direct the actions of nations around the world.” Districts may contact Old Bethpage Village Restoration group reservations at 516-572-8408 to make reservations.

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7 Options to Consider If You Didn’t Receive Enough Financial Aid

BY JUSTIN CHASE BROWN

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he reality of paying for college is that many families find themselves struggling to cover the entire college bill, despite having already filed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form and receiving federal, state, and school-based financial aid and scholarships. If you find yourself in this position, here are some ideas to consider and places to look to help fill the gap between what your financial aid covers and what you owe your school. The financial aid office at your school is an excellent resource. If you didn’t get enough financial aid, contact your school’s financial aid office. They can help you explore your options.

Scholarships

You should make it a routine to regularly search and apply for scholarships. You can ask the financial aid office or your academic advisor about school-specific or departmental (major-specific) scholarships. You should also look for scholarships that are local to where you graduated from high school or live; look for community, religious and fraternal organizations. You may also consider businesses in your community or those that employ your parent(s). Then, look for scholarship resources that are available from your

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state government or from statewide organizations with which you may have been involved or companies in your state that are in the field for which you plan to study. National scholarships can be more competitive, but don’t let that keep you from applying. Get organized and make a plan to regularly search for scholarships and write scholarship essays. Prioritize local applications first and make sure you meet all deadlines! Just be careful. With scholarship opportunities, it’s wise to be cautious of fraud. If you are ever concerned about the legitimacy of a scholarship opportunity, contact your school’s financial aid office.

Payment Plans

Your school’s billing office, sometimes referred to as the bursar’s office, cashier’s office, or student accounts office, may have payment plans available to help you spread the remaining costs you owe the school over several payments throughout a semester. The payment plan can help you budget the payments rather than paying in one lump sum, possibly helping you avoid costly late fees.

You may have been awarded Federal Work-Study, which at most schools requires you to find the work-study position yourself. Work-study can help you cover some costs throughout the semester since these funds are paid as you earn them. And remember, these funds are typically paid directly to you through a paycheck, so if you still owe an amount to your school, you would need to take those funds back to the school to pay your bill. If you were not awarded workstudy funds, most schools have other part-time, on-campus positions that can help pay for school. Working part-time on campus can be beneficial to your educational experience. Be cautious, though, of working too many hours if you can avoid it. Ask your financial aid office or career services office how to apply for on-campus positions.

Additional Federal Student Loans

If you’ve exhausted all of your free and earned money options and still need additional funds to help you pay for school, contact your school’s financial aid office to find out if you’re eligible for additional federal student loans. Just remember to borrow only what you need to pay your educational expenses. Federal Direct PLUS Loans: If you are a dependent student and still need more money, your parent can apply for a Direct PLUS Loan.

Most schools use the application on StudentLoans.gov, but others may have their own application. The PLUS loan application process does include a credit check. If your parent is not approved, he or she may still be able to receive a Direct PLUS Loan by obtaining an endorser (cosigner) or documenting extenuating circumstances. If a parent borrower is unable to secure a PLUS loan, the student may be eligible for additional unsubsidized student loans of up to $5,000 depending upon his or her year in school.

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Private or Alternative Loans

Special Circumstances Reevaluation

Sometimes a family’s finances are not accurately reflected on the FAFSA form because of changes that have occurred, such as job loss/ reduction, divorce or separation, or other special circumstances. This may be even more common now that you can file the FAFSA form early and with tax information that can be two years old by the time enrollment begins.

Schools are not required to consider special circumstances, but those that do have a process by which you can petition for a reevaluation of the information on your FAFSA form. This process will likely require you to submit additional documentation to your school’s financial aid office. If warranted, the financial aid office can then recalculate your eligibility, possibly resulting in a change to your financial aid offer.

Aid Advances, School-Based Loans, or Emergency Aid

Sometimes you may have college-related costs, such as housing costs or other living expenses, before your financial aid is disbursed to you (or remaining after you have received all of your financial aid). Your school may offer an option to advance your financial aid, offer a school-based loan program, or have an emergency aid procedure.

Several schools now offer emergency aid opportunities if you experience unexpected expenses or challenges that are making it difficult for you to complete the semester. Ask your financial aid office if they offer these options and always make sure you are aware of the terms and conditions (such as interest rates or repayment terms) of your agreement.

Some private institutions offer education loans that do not require the FAFSA form. While we recommend federal aid first, we realize it does not always cover the cost, especially for pricier schools. Private loans will almost always require a cosigner and may have higher fees or interest rates depending on your credit. I encourage you to first ask your financial aid office if they have a list of lenders for you to consider, but not all schools maintain such a list. If not, you can search for lenders on your own, but compare products before making your choice: look at interest rates, fees, repayment terms, creditworthiness requirements, satisfactory academic progress requirements, etc. Students and parents are free to choose whichever lender best fits their needs—even if it is not on a school’s preferred lender list. Before making any final decisions on how to fill the gap between your aid and your costs, it is always recommended that you meet with a representative in your financial aid office to determine what campus resources might be available before going out on your own. It might also be possible that you still have the time to change some of your choices before the semester begins: Can you change the type of meal plan you chose? The type of housing? The number of classes in which you are enrolled? Check with campus officials to see if you still have time to select a different, more affordable option. Justin Chase Brown is the director of scholarships and financial aid at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

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Protect Your Kids As They Head Off To College

s college students and their families begin the school year, insurance considerations should be at the top of their college checklist, says the Professional Insurance Agents of New York State Inc. The trade association that represents agents across the state reminds students and their parents to contact their insurance agents to verify the specifics of their policies and educate themselves about any coverage limitations. “Check your homeowner’s policy to see if the items your child is taking to college are covered in case they are damaged or stolen,” said John C. Parsons II, CIC, CPIA, AAI, president of PIANY. “You may need to purchase additional coverage for your child’s possessions, depending on where your child will live at college. Prepare and maintain a list of possessions such as computers, televisions, stereos, cameras and jewelry, including the original cost and their purchase date. If the value of these items exceeds the off-premises coverage limit of your homeowners policy, you may want to purchase additional coverage. Students living on campus may be protected by their parents’

homeowners policy, as long as the student maintains residency in the parents’ household. Some insurers expressly define what “residency” means in their policy, but many insurers leave room for interpretation. Before a claim occurs, parents should find out what criteria their insurer uses to determine whether their student is still a resident of your household. College students renting an off-campus apartment or house

while away at school should consider purchasing a renters policy. In order to get the best protection, choosing a scheduled coverage option often makes sense for high-value possessions, such as computers, musical instruments and jewelry. Auto insurance is another consideration for college-bound kids. If a student is attending school more than 100 miles from home without custody of a household vehicle, policyholders may be eligible for a reduction in your

auto insurance premiums. If they have custody of a vehicle at school, then the insurer may want to rate the insurance based upon where the vehicle is garaged. And, don’t forget to instruct students on what to do in case of an accident and make sure they know where the important documents (i.e., insurance card and vehicle registration) can be found, suggests PIANY. Finally, if your child is already on your health plan, he or she can remain on it. Currently, the Affordable Care Act allows young people to stay on their parents’ health insurance. This Act requires insurers to offer coverage to children on their parents’ plan and make the coverage available until they reach 26 years old. If not, your student’s school may offer coverage. “It’s a good idea to contact your professional, independent insurance agent whenever a major life change occurs,” said Parsons. “College is one of them. Parents and students should be fully aware of the options available to them.” Submitted by PIANY, a trade association representing professional, independent insurance agencies, brokerages

LIU Post Rated ‘Best In The Northeast’ Long Island University (LIU) Post was rated as one of the top Northeast universities by The Princeton Review. According to The Princeton Review, the colleges on its lists are those “that we consider academically outstanding and well worth consideration in your college search.” “LIU Post is proud to be rated by The Princeton Review as one of the best universities in the Northeast,” LIU President Dr. Kimberly R. Cline said. “This is an important milestone on the continued upward trajectory of our university. LIU Post’s distinguished faculty offers students a world-class education with a focus on experiential learning that prepares them for success.” The Princeton Review selected universities for their prestigious list based on academics, staff visits and 137,000 student surveys. As part of its rating process, The Princeton Review conducts anonymous student surveys to get unfiltered student views. LIU Post students surveyed said that LIU Post is a school that’s brimming with “opportunities to further

your educational experience.” Academically, undergrads benefit from “personalized attention” and “individualized instruction” as well as a “wide range” of course selection. LIU Post students surveyed also describe the student body as “hardworking, helpful, intelligent, [and] creative.” They also tend to be “very friendly.” And another individual adds, “Walking through campus you constantly see familiar faces, and there is always someone willing to talk to you. It [is] effortless to spark a conversation with someone on the Starbucks line about an upcoming event.” LIU Post undergrads are also incredibly “dedicated” and

are always looking “to get involved on campus.” In terms of campus life, The Princeton Review notes, students are active in “athletics and intramural[s].” And many undergrads can also be found using the university’s fantastic gym facilities. Additionally, “sororities and fraternities are very popular.” “During the late spring and early fall, students love to go up the Patio of Hillwood Commons to lay out on the lounge chairs and soak up some sun.” Finally, undergrads here appreciate how “accessible” New York City is for them. Any time they want to experience the excitement of the city, students can simply hop on a

train and be there in no time. And students proudly report that “everyone generally gets along well with one another.” As one impressed undergrad illustrates, “Athletes not only respect those who are not involved in athletics, but also study, hangout, and participate in extracurricular activities with each other, and vice versa. [Conversely,] those [who are] not on a sports team often come and support the athletes in their games and competitions.” The LIU Post College of Management has been rated by The Princeton Review as a “Best Business School” for the past 15 years. LIU has also been hailed by Forbes as one of 10 “Hot Colleges in the Making Under Innovative Management,” honored by U.S. News and World Report as a Top Regional University, and recognized by the Equality of Opportunity Project as one of the top 20 selective private colleges on the “Overall Mobility Index.” —Submitted by Long Island University (LIU)

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Could A Gap Year After High School Make Financial Sense? BY NATHANIEL SILLIN

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In some parts of the world, a gap year—a year-long break between high school and college—is the norm. It’s starting to catch on in the U.S. as well. It’s a chance for recent high school graduates to earn money, challenge themselves, explore the world and build their resume while experimenting with different career paths. Those who take full advantage of the opportunity often find the experience to be rewarding and beneficial. And colleges report that students who start school after a gap year tend to earn higher grades, are more involved with campus life and graduate within four years at a higher rate than their non-gap-year peers.

Lessons you could learn along the way. Many people spend at least part of the year traveling, working or volunteering away from home. During the year, they may discover that what they originally wanted to study isn’t a good fit, or may come away with a newfound passion. Entering college with this knowledge can help them focus on a major, plan their classes and graduate early. Or at least avoid changing majors and extending their schooling. In either case, they can save tens of thousands of dollars. During a gap year, young adults also often take a more direct role in their day-to-day finances. They can develop a greater appreciation for earning, and spending, money. In turn, this can give them a framework when taking out student loans and an extra push to apply for scholarships.

Finding structure for your gap year. To avoid squandering the year, you can look into formal programs that can help you achieve or define your personal, academic or career goals. According to the American Gap Association (AGA), a nonprofit based in Portland, Oregon, over 80 percent of gap year students say the skills they acquired helped them be successful in their careers after school. Many choose service-oriened work. The federally backed AmeriCorps programs place volunteers throughout the U.S. to help communities in need.

Once you complete a full-time 10- to 11-month commitment, you may be eligible for a scholarship worth up to $5,815 (in fiscal year 2017). Some colleges and universities will also match a portion of the award. Working for a local business could be another great option. You can earn money, see if you truly enjoy the work, network and may be able to line up work during school or for future summer jobs. The industry connections and mentorship you receive can also be valuable for your post-graduation job search. Another resource for finding a program is the USA Gap Year Fairs, which profiles a broad range of gap year experiences. Privately run programs may not offer compensation, but sometimes you can work in exchange for room and board. The experience can also serve as a foundation for cover letters when you apply for jobs or write college admissions essays.

Funding your gap year. There are gap year options for students from all socio-economic backgrounds. The AGA maintains a list of financial aid opportunities that can help you fund a gap year. The mix of meritand need-based scholarships could cover the cost of a program or offset the cost of traveling or volunteering. If you have a particular program, ask the organization for recommendations. Also, inquire within your university to see if it recommends or runs any programs. Some schools offer scholarships to admitted students who take a gap year, and a few will give you college credit for completing certain programs. Once you start your college education, you can try to capitalize on your year off. There are many scholarships available to continuing college students and your experience could be a good jumping-off point for an essay. Bottom line: Taking a gap year between high school and college is increasingly popular, although still not as common as it is in some other parts of the world. While jumping right into college and getting a degree is the traditional path towards employment, some parents and students see the benefit of taking a year off to better define one’s goals and gain real-world experience before going to college. Nathaniel Sillin directs Visa’s financial education programs.

Free Financial Seminar: Paying For College Paying for college is a daunting task whether your child will be attending a New York State public college, an out-of-state school or the priciest of the alternatives, private school. For the 2014-15 academic year, tuition, fees and room and board at an in-state, four-year public college ran an average of $18,943, according to the College Board. So how do parents pay for their child’s four-year degree while still juggling ongoing finances, and without going into heavy debt? On Aug 17, Bethpage Federal Credit Union will lead a free seminar for

parents on Financial Aid and Paying for College 101: What Every Parent Needs to Know. Financial advisors will share valuable tips with parents on budgeting finances, share details about available scholarships, grants and loans still available, discuss payment and savings plans and more. Due to the expected large attendance, the seminar will be held at the YMCA Boulton Center for the Performing Arts in Bay Shore (37 West Main St.) from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Call 516-349-4288 or email community@bethpagefcu. com to reserve a seat.

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Town Board Hosts Annual Intern Breakfast North Hempstead Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth and the Town Board recently hosted a breakfast for interns working in the town this summer. The town currently has 24 interns working in various departments throughout the town including: town board, town attorney, comptroller,

supervisor’s office, information and technology, human resources and the town clerk’s office. The intern breakfast is held annually to demonstrate the appreciation the town has for all the hard work the interns do.

Pictured: Director of Purchasing Moira La Barbera; Council Member Lee Seeman; Receiver of Taxes Charles Berman; Carolyn Bollerman (Port Washington); Victoria Nugent (Roslyn); Suzette Gray, Aide to Council Member Lee Seeman; Jason Pollack (Roslyn Heights); Council Member Anna Kaplan; John Yu (Great Neck); Stephanie Palma (Manhasset); Commissioner of Public Safety Shawn Brown; Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth; Deputy Supervisor Aline Khatchadourian; Michael Dadi (Great Neck); Commissioner of Human Resources Bob Weitzner, Marissa Evola (Franklin Square); Town Clerk Wayne Wink; Brian Reddington (Manhasset); Council Member Peter Zuckerman; Deputy Commissioner of Human Resources Matt Temares; Deputy Town Attorney Mitchell Pitnick; Chris Shannon, Aide to Council Member Dina De Giorgio; Director of Finance Jessica Lamendola; Kay Farrell, Aide to Council Member Angelo Ferrara; Richard Burton, Aide to Council Member Viviana Russell. (L to R, bottom row): Nick Diaz (New Hyde Park); William Gounaris (New Hyde Park); Anthony Pallisco (Franklin Square); Thomas Mastrototaro (Roslyn); Diana Lee (Roslyn Heights); Symantha Messina (Garden City Park); Carolyn Siegler (Brooklyn); Mahenoor Baig (Astoria).

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Pynchon At 80: A Postmodernist’s Influence BY JOE SCOTCHIE

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ou can’t really call Thomas Pynchon the Greta Garbo of American literature. There are actual photos of the reclusive screen star. Nor can you say he’s the J.D. Salinger of modern literature. Salinger, too, was briefly a public figure. Since his 1963 publication of V., Pynchon, who was born in Glen Cove and who graduated from Oyster Bay High School, has been both the most reclusive figure in American literature, while remaining on the cutting edge of modern fiction. This past May, Pynchon celebrated his 80th birthday. Following the publication of Gravity’s Rainbow (1973), Pynchon was the most celebrated fiction writer of his time, with that ambitious novel declared as the finest work of fiction to come out of the 1970s. Pynchon is Long Island’s most accomplished literary figure since Walt Whitman. Unlike the Good, Gray Poet, there aren’t any highways or boulevards or high schools named for the man. Still, Pynchon is one of the most influential novelists of our time, as generations of fiction writers have long hailed him as an important innovator in the development of the novel. Pynchon’s style is postmodern, a form of literature that emerged in

the post-World War II era, where satire, black humor, surrealism and despair, rather than a more conventional social realism wrought with moral themes, sought to illuminate the times. Pynchon was a natural writer, proving, once again, that creative writers are born, not made, even though the actual work is long and strenuous and generally unrewarding. A high school student in the 1950s, Pynchon displayed a talent for writing, contributing short fiction to the school newspaper. After a stint in the U.S. Navy, Pynchon enrolled at Cornell University, where he studied under the legendary Russian novelist, Vladimir Nabokov, a writer who also excelled in gallows humor and unconventional story lines. At Cornell, Pynchon became friends with Kirkpatrick Sale, later a prolific social critic. As important was his friendship with Richard Farina, who later penned an acclaimed cult novel, Been Down So Long It Looks Like Up To Me (1966). Pynchon would become more prolific than Farina, a man who died at age 29 in a motorcycle accident, but Pynchon, it can be said, looked up to Farina. He even dedicated Gravity’s Rainbow to the late novelist. From the start, Pynchon dis-

played impressive energy. After college, Pynchon worked as a technical writer for Boeing in Seattle, WA. But he didn’t waste his evening watching television. Instead, he plunged forward with his fiction, writing and publishing V., a novel that drew from the author’s earlier life in the Navy. V. won a William Faulkner Foundation Award for best first novel of the year. This allowed Pynchon to resign from Boeing and begin writing full time. In 1966, he published his second novel, The Crying of Lot 49, another black humor effort about a corporation that uses the bones of dead American GIs to make cigarette filters. That novel won the Richard and Hilda Rosenthal Foundation Award. All the while, Pynchon was living in southern California and working on Gravity’s Rainbow. The novel, when published in 1973, was a best seller that solidified Pynchon’s position as the leading postmodern novelist. With its World War II set-

ting and themes highlighting the dehumanizing aspects of the total warfare that characterized the final stages of that war, the novel is similar to Kurt Vonnegut’s more accessible Slaughterhouse Five. Both nov-

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First Hispanic SUNY Four-Year College President Named BY ANTON MEDIA STAFF

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G Thomas Pynchon guest starring on The Simpsons, 2004. els appeared at an opportune time, when disillusionment with the Vietnam War was at its peak and war itself in a world made by mass technological advances seemed more barbaric than ever. At the same time, the novel had its critics. It won the National Book Award, but was rejected for the Pulitzer Prize, with some judges claiming that the novel was, “unreadable,” “turgid” and “overwritten.” His reputation secure, Pynchon took some time off from publishing. He also remained a recluse. In the mid-1970s, The Soho Weekly News ran an article that claimed that J.D. Salinger and Thomas Pynchon were one in the same man, that Salinger was now using “Thomas Pynchon” as his author’s name. After discovering the article, Pynchon reportedly wrote back to the publication, telling them, “Not bad. Keep trying.” And indeed, throughout the 1970s, that gold-colored paperback edition of Gravity’s Rainbow was as commonplace as the maroon-colored paperback of Catcher In The Rye. Either way, the article only highlighted the growing mystique around Pynchon. At a time when novelists expertly used the mass media to bring attention to their work, Pynchon was doggedly reclusive. And that’s the way it would stay. In the 1980s and ‘90s, Pynchon resumed publishing. In 1984, he published Slow Learner, a

collection of early short stories. The coming years would bring a number of ambitious novels on the scale of V. and Gravity’s Rainbow: Vineland (1990), Mason & Dixon (1997), Against The Day (2006), Inherent Vice (2009) and Bleeding Edge (2013). Reviewers made the same criticism of some of these novels as they had of Pynchon’s earlier works, namely they could be rambling and overwritten. Still, Pynchon’s legend made each a literary event. Pynchon’s most recent novel, Bleeding Edge, is also his most conventional work of fiction, an entertaining story of a single mother of two living on the Upper West Side who makes a living as a daring private investigator. An angry young man who raged against the world he was born into, Pynchon has cooled in his later years. Pynchon was a product of the booming postwar world on Long Island. He also grew up in the shadow of World War II , a generation that later collided head-on with the Vietnam War. As with any fiction writer, he was shaped by the times. And so, his fiction is concerned with the impact of a material world on the human soul. The results are not terribly optimistic. Still, his style has been contagious, influencing a number of prominent novelists, among them Don DeLillo, David Foster Wallace, T. Coraghessan Boyle, Salman Rushdie and Rick Moody.

overnor Andrew Cuomo recently announced the appointment of Dr. Havidán Rodríguez as the first Hispanic president of any SUNY four-year college in New York State history. Rodríguez’s appointment as the 20th president of the University at Albany follows the launch of the Governor’s SUNY Hispanic Leadership Institute, charged with developing and supporting the next generation of executive-level Latino leaders across the SUNY system. Rodríguez joins UAlbany following 25 years of experience as a leader in higher education, previously serving as the founding provost and executive vice president for academic affairs at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. “Dr. Rodríguez is a proven leader with over 25 years in higher education and will bring the experience, talent and expertise we need to keep the University at Albany moving forward,” Cuomo said. “The SUNY system is one of the crown jewels of New York, and by working with Dr. Rodríguez we will continue to bring it to new heights and ensure the best education possible for our students. I congratulate him on this history-making appointment, and look forward to working together in the future.” The National Diversity Council released their list of 2017 Top Latino Leaders composed of a cross section of industry experts, including business, education, policy and community leaders. Only two of the 15 recipients selected nationwide were in the field of higher education, and Rodríguez was the only academic administrator to make the list. “I am honored and privileged to have been chosen to serve as the University at Albany’s next president,” Rodríguez said. “UAlbany has an outstanding reputation among the nation’s research universities. I thank Governor Cuomo, Chairman McCall, Chancellor Zimpher, and the Board of Trustees for their confidence in me. I am also very grateful to Michael Castellana and the search committee, and I am looking forward to working with our new chancellor, Dr. Kristina Johnson.” Rodríguez comes to the University

at Albany with more than 25 years of experience in higher education. Prior to that, Rodríguez served as president, ad interim, and provost and vice president Dr. Havidán Rodríguez for academic affairs at the University of Texas-Pan American. Before arriving at UTPA, Rodríguez served as the deputy provost, vice provost for academic affairs and international programs, and professor in the department of sociology and criminal justice at the University of Delaware, where he also directed the Disaster Research Center, the oldest and one of the leading social science disaster research centers in the world. Rodríguez held faculty and administrative positions at the University of Puerto Rico-Mayagüez for more than a decade, and served as director of the minority affairs program for the American Sociological Association. He also has been a visiting professor at the University of Michigan’s Population Fellow’s Program. “With experience and expertise in areas that directly parallel the University at Albany’s own strengths and focus, it seems as though Dr. Rodríguez’s esteemed career has been pointing him in SUNY’s direction all along,” said SUNY Board of Trustees Chairman H. Carl McCall. “On behalf of the Board of Trustees and the entire SUNY family, I am honored to welcome him to the Capital District, and I look forward to our work together.” Rodríguez received his Bachelor of Science degree in psychology from the University of Maryland, his M.A. in sociology from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, and his Ph.D. in sociology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. “Dr. Rodríguez comes to SUNY and to UAlbany with outstanding credentials, a proven record of academic as well as research excellence, and a portfolio that suits him to the job ideally,” said SUNY Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher. “I have every confidence that Dr. Rodríguez will foster an inclusive campus environment where students, faculty and staff are inspired to the highest levels of success.”

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overnor Andrew Cuomo recently announced that $2.5 million has been awarded to 20 SUNY and CUNY Colleges in 17 counties across New York to help prevent and reduce underage drinking and drug use. The funding will support the development of campus community coalitions and foster community partnerships to help strengthen local prevention efforts and will be specifically targeted at students from 18 to 24 years of age. “College is a formative time in young people’s lives and it is critical that we provide our students with the necessary tools to avoid making bad decisions with potentially life-altering consequences,” Cuomo said. “Through campaigns aimed at combating drug use and underage drinking, we can help set students on the right path by creating a campus environment that fosters education, awareness and growth for all.” The initiative further advances the governor’s goal of promoting strategies that prevent underage drinking and equip students and their families with essential knowledge, while continuing to make state campuses and communities safer. “Experimenting with drugs and alcohol in college is not a harmless rite of passage: it can have serious lifelong consequences,” said New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services Commissioner Arlene González-Sánchez. “This funding will help prevent needless tragedies and help to protect students and our communities from the harm caused by underage drinking and drug use.” To make the funding available, the state issued a request for applications in November 2016. The governor committed a total of $2.5 million annually to fund drug and alcohol prevention programs targeted at college-age youth in the selected schools. Each college awarded funding will receive up to $125,000 annually for five years. The first period will begin on July 1, 2017 and end on June 30, 2022. The following college campus communities in New York State will receive funding: • University of Buffalo • State University of New York at Buffalo State • State University of New York at New Paltz • Stony Brook University • State University of New York at Albany • Purchase College SUNY • College of Staten Island • College at Brockport • Tompkins Cortland Community College • State University of New York College

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at Cortland • Herkimer College • Binghamton University • Onondaga Community College • Suffolk Community College • Farmingdale State College • John Jay College • Baruch College • The City College of New York • Lehman College • State University of New York at Geneseo “This funding will go a long way in providing a supportive environment both on and off campus to prevent underage drinking and drug use,” SUNY Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher said. “We applaud the governor for making such an important investment in the

safety and wellbeing of SUNY students so that they have a best opportunity for a quality education.” The programs the colleges develop are expected to achieve an overall decrease in problems related to alcohol and drug use, such as academic difficulties, alcohol overdoses and injuries, and assaults. Other objectives include: • Reducing alcohol and drug access and availability on the campus and in the surrounding community; • Changing attitudes and norms that support college underage drinking and drug use, including prescription drug misuse; and • Providing screening, brief

intervention and referral to Treatment services to college students as appropriate. James B. Milliken, the chancellor of The City University of New York said, “A college education and a healthy college experience lay the foundation for personal and professional success and it opens the door to opportunity. Drug and alcohol abuse close those doors and are gateways to dependency and frustration. Governor Cuomo’s initiative will be invaluable in providing students and their families with the essential knowledge they need to avoid those pitfalls, while helping to make our campuses and communities safer.”

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Millions Secured To Expand Apprenticeship Program

overnor Andrew Cuomo announced that $4.2 million in federal funding is available to support the expansion of New York’s Apprenticeship Program. This investment will increase the state’s ability to establish new registered apprenticeships by working with Regional Economic Development Councils and other workforce development partners to continue fostering the skilled workforce needed to fuel business growth in emerging industries. “These critically important apprenticeship programs are the gateway to good-paying jobs that are the bedrock of New York’s middle class,” Cuomo said. “This funding will create 800 new registered apprenticeship positions in high-demand industries across the state, helping more hard-working New Yorkers achieve the American Dream.” This funding includes $3 million from the Middle Skills Training Fund and $1.2 million in ApprenticeshipUSA State Expansion Grant funding for registered apprenticeships in emerging industries. The Request for Applications is

designed to incentivize increased business participation with a focus on the emerging fields of advanced manufacturing, healthcare and information technology, along with other high-demand occupations. It will also help registered apprenticeship sponsors develop new programs and enroll more apprentices in current programs by providing reimbursements of up to $5,000 per apprentice for on-the-job training, related instruction, books and tools. Registered Apprenticeship is a time honored workforce development tool and is a proven vehicle for entry to a middle-class career. This grant will be used to reach more industries and further expand New York’s growing program. New York’s Registered Apprenticeship Program has already seen significant growth under the leadership of Cuomo, increasing from 3,419 newly-enrolled apprentices in 2010, to 5,399

in 2016—an increase of nearly 58 percent. The number of non-construction programs are also increasing. In 2011, non-construction programs made up 25 percent of the total number of programs. By the end of 2016, that figure had increased to 32 percent. In addition, new trades offering apprenticeships include Community Health Workers, Computer Support Technicians, Precision Optics Manufacturing Technicians, and Centerless Grinder Machinists.

“Because of the support Governor Cuomo has given to Registered Apprenticeship, New York State has taken great strides to expand apprenticeship into new and emerging sectors over the last several years,” New York State Labor Commissioner Roberta Reardon said. “This funding will help apprenticeships here expand even further, allowing more people to learn marketable skills while earning a decent wage, putting them on the path to the middle class.” Visit www.labor.ny.gov/ apprenticeship/ appindex.shtm to learn more about state apprenticeships.

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8 Things

You Should Know About

Federal Work-Study BY CHANDRA OWEN

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Here are eight things you should know about the Federal Work-Study Program:

Being awarded Federal Work-Study does not guarantee you a job.

Accepting the Federal Work-Study funds you’re offered is just the first step. In order to receive those funds, you need to earn them, which means you need to start by finding a work-study job. Some schools may match students to jobs, but most schools require the student to find, apply for, and interview for positions on their own, just like any other job. Either way, students who are interested in work-study or who have already been awarded work-study should contact the financial aid office at their school to find out whether positions are available, how to apply and how the process works at their school.

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Not all work-study jobs are on campus.

The availability of work-study positions includes community service options with non-profit employers, which means some work-study jobs are available for off-campus work. (An example: reading to or tutoring children at local elementary schools.) If you are curious about securing a community service work-study position, contact the financial aid office or the career center on campus.

Pay may vary.

Work-study jobs vary in qualifications and responsibilities, so the pay will depend on the job that you are hired to do. Pay may also depend on your school’s policies and/or the minimum wage requirements in the state.

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If you’re looking for another way to help pay for college, Federal Work-Study may be a great option for you. Work-study is a way for students to earn money to pay for school through part-time on- (and sometimes off-) campus jobs. The program gives students an opportunity to gain valuable work experience while pursuing a college degree. However, not every school participates in the Federal Work-Study Program. Schools that do participate have a limited amount of funds they can award to eligible students. This is why it is so important for students to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form as early as possible, as some schools award work-study funds on a first-come, firstserved basis.

Work-study jobs may be limited.

You may still be able to work on campus without work-study if your school does not have enough work-study funds or positions to cover all on-campus student employees. Many campuses offer jobs for students with or without work-study. Check with the student employment office on your campus to find out what is available.

Work-study earnings are removed from your FAFSA calculation.

One of the benefits of earning income through a Federal Work-Study position is that those earnings do not count against you when you complete the FAFSA form. There’s a question on the FAFSA form that asks how much was earned through workstudy during a particular tax year; make sure to answer that question accurately so the amount can be factored out. If you do not know how much you earned, you can contact the financial aid office at your school for help.

Work-study funds are not applied directly to your tuition.

Unlike other types of financial aid, work-study earnings are not applied directly to your tuition and fees. Students who are awarded work-study receive the funds in a paycheck as they earn them, based on hours worked, just like a normal job. These earnings are meant to help with the day-to-day expenses that students have and are not meant to cover large costs like tuition and housing.

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Hours worked may vary.

How many hours you work each week will depend on the type of job you get and your employer’s expectations. Most employment positions for students, however, will work around your class schedule and only require between 10 and 20 hours per week, but again—that can vary!

Federal Work-Study is not guaranteed from year to year.

There are several factors that can determine whether or not you receive work-study from year to year. These include your family income or financial need, whether you used the work-study funds that were offered to you in a prior year, and/ or how much work-study funding your school receives that year. Contact your school for specific awarding criteria if you are interested in work-study. Typically, students who file the FAFSA form early and answer that they are interested in Federal Work-Study will have a better chance of being awarded funds from the program. Chandra Owen is the training coordinator in the office of financial aid at Michigan State University. Justin Chase Brown, director of scholarships & financial aid at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and Karla Weber, communications manager in the office of student financial aid at the University of Wisconsin-Madison also contributed.

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United States Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point

The College Pick’s Top School Picks BY CHAD STORLIE

educational outcome. Below is the list of the top 10 colleges and universities in the United States. These 15 colleges and universities offer great College students are driven by value, great opportunities many things: academics, following graduation, career aspirations, adThe College and will not comvanced degrees and Pick’s Top Five Colleges mit graduates to the opportunity a lifelong drain to try something & Universities In The State of repaying new. The chalof New York: student debt. lenge of many 1. United States Merchant Marine Success at prospective colAcademy in Kings Point college is how lege students, 2. SUNY at Binghamton in Binghamton your career returning adult 3. Bernard M. Baruch College in NY and finances college students, 4. SUNY College at Geneseo in progress when and their famGeneseo you graduate, ilies this time of 5. Fashion Institute of not when you year is how to create Technology in NY enter college at a a college list of five to geographic place of 15 for an effective round your choosing. of college applications. The challenge of creating a good list for these prospective college The College Pick Top 10 choices is how do I maximize my Colleges & Universities in college outcomes but still get a the United States: good return on my college choices? 1. University of Florida in Defining a good college or university Gainesville, FL is more than educational pedigree 2. Brigham Young University in or the research standings of proProvo, UT fessors. A better measure of college 3. University of California in success is a strong income following Berkeley, CA graduation, a high graduation rate, 4. James Madison University in and low debt levels. A value return Harrisonburg, VA on higher education investment 5. California Polytechnic State broadly translates into improved caUniversity in San Luis Obispo, CA reer prospects, a higher post-gradu6. University of Virginia in ation salary, not spending too much Charlottesville, VA on tuition, and not going broke on 7. United States Merchant student loans following graduation. Marine Academy in Kings Above are the College Pick’s Point, NY top five schools in the state of by specialsections@antonmediagroup.com

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8. SUNY at Binghamton in Binghamton, NY 9. University of California in Davis, CA 10. University of California in Irvine, CA When you look at college success, look at what you want following college graduation. Students want a high rate of graduation, low debt levels, and the opportunity for a good income and the ability to pay off their education debt. When we look at colleges and universities by what college students want following graduation: career success, income, and low debt, we see an entirely different college list. Pick your college based on the potential for a good career, low tuition and low student debt.

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Note to methodology: The College Pick uses a proprietary methodology that combines the top eight (8) education outcomes of: (1) undergraduate enrollment, (2) student retention rate, (3) graduation rate, (4) average salary following graduation, (5) student loan repayment rate, (6) average student loan debt, (7) average in-state tuition levels, and (8) number of federal educational complaints. The College Pick finds the best college outcome at the lowest tuition / debt level. This data is determined from educational institution reporting to the U.S. Department of Education in various public databases. Chad Storlie is the founder of The College Pick.

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Federal Funding For STEM Majors At Stony Brook

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University’s College of Engineering and Applied Sciences will establish the project, titled “Academic and Social STEM Excellence for Transfer Students.” “In order for New York to keep

our competitiveness in the 21st century global economy and keep our skilled workforce in the region, we must prepare our students with the education they need for the jobs of the future,” said Senator Gillibrand. “That starts with getting more talented students from diverse backgrounds into the STEM pipeline and developing programs that will introduce students to the many career opportunities in STEM fields. This funding will allow Stony Brook to invest in new opportunities for students to experience STEM fields.” The project integrates scholarship support with academic support, engagement in research and career preparation through faculty mentoring and internships. The project will also result in a program assessment and assessment of the impact of the program on students’ academic performance. Results will add to the literature in helping community college students achieve successful transitions to four-year colleges.

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U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced that the National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded $998,750 in federal funding for Stony Brook University. Specifically, the award will provide scholarship support for students who have completed an associate’s degree and who enroll in a STEM major at Stony Brook University. The project will also incorporate a two-week mathematics immersion program and will also make available a network for advising, career and academic support structures. “As our economy continues to transition to the 21st century, we need our students and education system to keep pace, and that’s why this is a smart investment,” said Schumer. “This NSF award will help prior community college grads meet the demands of today’s specialized STEM industries and receive a four-year education at Stony Brook University, one of the best schools in the nation, without breaking the

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Nassau Community College: A Great Place To Start And Jumpstart Your Career By W. Hubert Keen, PhD President of Nassau Community College

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NCC’s Dr. Jorge L. Gardyn Honored

Nassau Community College (NCC) is proud to congratulate its chairman of the board of trustees, Dr. Jorge L. Gardyn, MD, FACP, for being honored by the Dejus Center Inc. of Hempstead. The group is an organization committed to developing and expanding the economic, political and social power of Latinos and Latino immigrant workers. The advocacy organization provides advisory services, community education, civic participation and organization. “Dr. Gardyn is the embodiment of the American dream, and is a role model to other immigrants who come here to find education, a job, and a better life for their families,” said Dejus Development Director Yenniffer Martinez, also nothing that Gardyn is an immigrant himself and knows the unique challenges faced by others similarly situated. “Gardyn has not forgotten his early struggles and, as chair of the board of trustees at NCC, he works every day to welcome Latinos and other new arrivals to achieve their educational dreams at Nassau Community College.”

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Proudly accepting the honor, College, I work every day to help Gardyn noted that upon fleeing Cuba Latinos and other new immigrants to escape a harsh political regime, his achieve their educational dreams at parents emphasized to him the critical NCC at a cost that is within reach.” importance of education. NCC President Dr. W. Hubert “My parents instilled in me from Keen, president of NCC, observed the very first, that education could not that Gardyn is a pillar in the Latino be taken away from you, no matter community, and that NCC is dedicated to the recruitment and retention of what else happens in your life,” said Gardyn. “So, as chairman of the board Latino students as they are amongst the fastest growing population in this of trustees at Nassau Community

country. “We are so pleased to have Dr. Gardyn as chairman of the board of trustees; it sends the message to the Latino community that NCC is a college dedicated to inclusivity and diversity, and that we look forward to welcoming an ever-greater number of Latino students to our campus where they too can achieve the American dream.”

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Students Strut Their Stuff On The Runway Sean Flynn from the Bellmore Merrick CHSD, designed his ensemble from scratch.

Michael Anariba, a senior from the Carle Place UFSD, rocked the runway in his gold lame men’s suit.

assau BOCES Barry Tech presented its annual fashion show recently, with students strutting their original and colorful creations for an appreciative audience. The event, “50 & Fabulous” gave a nod to Nassau BOCES half-century anniversary. With help from Party Harty and Party Expressions, the school’s meeting room was transformed into a beautiful setting, complete with elegant decorations and a lighted runway. The fashions, designed and created by Fashion Design Technology students, included everything from funky day casual to elegant evening wear. Most of the students wore their own creations. Other budding designers, who shied away from the spotlight, had a classmate walk the runway for them. It was all under the guidance of Barry Tech Fashion Design Technology teacher Deanna Costello and her aide, Maria Araujo. “We wanted to celebrate learning and the 50 years of Nassau BOCES,” said Costello. “The students attending the fashion program created and constructed their own garments. They learn industry standard sewing and fashion illustration. They love what they do, and are very eager to showcase their creations. Everything went beautifully.”

Nathalia Samaniego, a junior from the Roslyn UFSD, looked elegant in a long, flowing black-andwhite evening skirt and top.

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