Ninth grader honored in state art contest

POBJFKHS art student Issac Chen’s submission for New York State Art Teachers Association Youth Art Month Flag Contest for 2023.

Plainview-Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy High School 9th grader Issac Chen received honorable mention in the 2023 New York State Art Teachers Association Youth Art Month Flag Contest. Issac was among over 300 students who submitted artwork in this statewide contest. His art teacher is

Nirel Weinstein.

Founded in 1961, Youth Art Month takes place every March and is intended to emphasize the value of art education for all children and encourage support for quality school art programs. The theme for this year’s flag contest was Your Art, Your Voice.

“Get in the Game”

Senior Softball Players

How would you like to feel like a “kid” again? Want to re-live the thrill of hitting a double or catching a long fly ball? If you will be 60 years old on or before December 31st, 2023, you are eligible to play senior softball this summer.

The Generals are looking for men to try out for our team. The Generals play in the Long Island Senior Softball Association, a league consisting of eighteen senior teams across Nassau and Suffolk counties. Its home field is conveniently located at Cantiague Park in Hicksville.

Enjoy the camaraderie of men who want to turn back the “ hands of time, ” enjoy friendly competition and maintain a healthful lifestyle. Remember, “You don’t stop playing because you old! You get old because you stop playing!”

For further information, call Lou at 631-923-1555, or cell at 516-241-7073, before April 1.

Attention students!

Graduated from school? Have an outstanding GPA? Made the honor roll or Dean’s List? Scored an internship or study abroad opportunity? We invite you to send details of any of these things and more, along with your name and contact info, to editor@gcnews.com for a chance to be seen in our paper!