At the September 23 Board of Education meeting, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Ted Fulton recognized eight Hicksville High School students for their outstanding achievements and contributions to the school community.

Scholar Artist Emma Dang was recognized as a recipient of the Award of Merit for Music Performance through the Long Island Arts Alliance (LIAA) Scholar-Artist Awards program, which celebrates exceptional high school artists in music, visual arts, theater, dance and media arts. Attendees had the opportunity to hear the piano recording Emma submitted for consideration, which earned her this prestigious honor.

The district also recognized six Hicksville High School students named 2027 National Merit Commended Students: Connor Chaplin, Gavin Dhillon, Krishang Gupta, Annabel Miranda, Megan Moses and Aster Yeung. Commended Students are among approximately 34,000 students nationwide recognized for their exceptional academic performance on the PSAT/NMSQT.

In addition, Vihaan Singh was recognized as a 2027 National Merit Semifinalist, placing him among approximately 16,000 students nationwide who earned the highest qualifying scores on the PSAT/NMSQT in their respective states. Semifinalists represent less than one percent of U.S. high school seniors.

The Hicksville School District congratulates all eight students on these well-deserved honors and celebrates their dedication, academic excellence and accomplishments.

1)    Scholar Artist Emma Dang is surrounded by members of the board and administration. (L-R) Ex-Officio Student Board Member Grace Rosenstein, Board Secretary Ryan Chaplin, Trustees Annette Beiner, Kim Raspanti, student Emma Dang, Hicksville Superintendent of Schools Dr. Ted Fulton, Hicksville Supervisor of Fine Arts Chad Wyman, Board President Erin Guida, Trustees Mary Dwyer-Johnson, Patricia Bulerin and Board Vice President Linda Imbriale.  

2)    Commended students with members of the board and administration. (L-R) Board Secretary Ryan Chaplin, students Krishang Gupta, Gavin Dhillon, Conner Chaplin, Annabel Miranda and Aster Yeung, Hicksville Superintendent of Schools Dr. Ted Fulton and Board Vice President Linda Imbriale. *Megan Moses missing from photo.

3)    National Merit Semifinalist Vihaan Singh with Hicksville Board President Erin Guida and Hicksville Superintendent of Schools Dr. Ted Fulton.