The sun shined on East Meadow High School and W.T. Clarke High School’s seniors as they celebrated their graduation at their respective football fields on June 26.

The Class of 2022 processed onto the field to roaring applause from their families and friends. Joined by the Board of Education and central and high school administration, the graduates proudly took their seats to begin the commencement ceremony.

The district wishes East Meadow High School and W.T. Clarke High School’s Class of 2022 luck, success and fulfillment in their futures.

Date Added: 6/27/2022

This year, two East Meadow High School students, both earning Multimedia Career & Technical Education diploma endorsements and students within the school’s Academy of Finance, qualified as New York State Microsoft Office Specialist champions.

High school students Jeremy Goldstein and Tristan Pesqueira were selected to compete at the Microsoft Office Specialist U.S. National Championship in Dallas, Texas alongside students from all over the country. Goldstein competed in Microsoft Word and Pesqueira competed in Microsoft PowerPoint. The Microsoft Office Specialist U.S. National Championship, presented by Certiport, is a competition that tests students’ abilities across the Microsoft Office Suite. Pesqueira was awarded a phenomenal first place at the competition being the gold medal and trophy winner in his category.

Pesqueira also won a $3,000 scholarship, a Microsoft Surface ProX laptop, and is now eligible to compete in the MOS World Championship in Anaheim, California next month. The East Meadow School District is extremely proud of these students as well as all the students within the East Meadow Business Microsoft Office certification program. This year, teachers within the program have had more than 200 exams passed and counting, with all students becoming Microsoft Office Specialists and many gaining multiple certifications. Additionally, many students within this program have attained the “expert” level.

Goldstein was the first student in the district’s history to qualify for this competition in the fall round, while Pesqueira was the first to ever medal at the national level. The district wishes Pesqueira the best of luck in the World Championship.

Date Added: 6/24/2022

On June 15, the East Meadow High School Jazz Ensemble was awarded first place in the Long Island Battle of the High School Big Bands sponsored by MADD at the Westbury Music Fair.

The Jazz Ensemble also received “Best Saxophone Section” and senior trumpet player Anthony Kamanes was awarded “Best Soloist.” The East Meadow School District congratulates the Jazz Ensemble on earning first place in this year’s competition.

Date Added: 6/21/2022

On June 15, the East Meadow School District’s Board of Education honored W.T. Clarke High School Rams wrestlers Jordan Soriano, Justin Soriano and Jack Forte with certificates of excellence for their performance at the 2022 NYSPHSAA Wrestling Championships.

Jordan Soriano became the school’s first New York State wrestling champion, while Justin Soriano and Jack Forte earned third-place honors at the state tournament on Feb. 26. East Meadow School District Athletic Director Kristi Detor recognized W.T. Clarke High School Athletic Director Joshua Friedman and wrestling coaches Michael Leonard Sr. and Michael Leonard Jr. for their efforts in guiding these student successes.

“The amount of time they put into the wrestling program is unbelievable,” Ms. Detor said. “The commitment that they put in and the relationships that have been formed are the reasons these kinds of athletic programs succeed.”

The district commends the Rams’ wrestling team on an historic season.

Date Added: 6/17/2022