POB seniors welcome summer with barbecue HHS students named semifinalists in essay competition

Nassau County Legislator Arnold W. Drucker attended the Plainview-Old Bethpage Seniors Club annual barbecue on June 16.

Nassau County Legislator Arnold W. Drucker (D – Plainview) joined his colleagues in government and the more than 100 members of the Plainview-Old Bethpage Seniors Club at the Jamaica Avenue School in Plainview on Friday, June 16, for the Club’s annual barbecue. During the celebration, Legislator Drucker recognized President Carol Kokol for her leadership of the organization as her term draws to a close.

“It’s always a pleasure to welcome the summer and celebrate the conclusion of a wonderful season with the vibrant and engaging mem - bers of the Plainview-Old Bethpage Seniors Club,” Legislator Drucker said. “Throughout their lives, our seniors have made — and continue to make — tremendous contributions to our society, and we all must do whatever we can to support, advocate for and serve and protect these esteemed community members. Thank you to outgoing President Carol Kokol and her entire team for working so diligently on behalf of everyone who benefits from the programs offered by the Plainview-Old Bethpage Seniors Club!”

Hicksville High School students (left to right) Shreya Jacob and Aanya Rawal were semifinalists in the Japan Center Stony Brook Essay Competition.

Hicksville High School students

Shreya Jacob and Aanya Rawal were recently named semifinalists in the Japan Center Stony Brook (JCSB) Essay Competition sponsored by Canon U.S.A.

The Hicksville students each submitted an essay relating to aspects of Japan that included art, culture, tradition, values, philosophy, history, society, politics, business, and tech -

Photo courtesy of Hicksville Public Schools nology in relation to their personal views, experiences, and/or future goals.

The aim of the JCSB essay competition was to provide young Americans with an opportunity to think creatively and critically about their lives by relating them to some aspect of Japan to help them broaden their horizons and develop global citizenship.