Dozens Of East Islip Students Honored For AP Success, Robotics Win

EAST ISLIP, NY — Environmental stewardship, innovative robotics, and outstanding academic achievement were all in the spotlight at the East Islip School District Board of Education meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 12, as students and staff were recognized for accomplishments that reflect the district’s many strengths.

East Islip Middle School Principal Tara Scully and several students first presented on the school’s restored pond project, highlighting the environmental and educational impact of the initiative. Certificates of appreciation were presented to middle school science teacher Ray Lang, the school’s custodial staff, and representatives from Gibbons Pools for their contributions to the project.

Next, the Flaming Hot Legos robotics team delivered a creative archaeology-themed presentation and was honored for capturing first place at the FIRST Long Island LEGO League qualifier tournament.

East Islip High School Principal Anthony Montemarano then honored numerous 2025 AP Scholar award recipients and students who earned AP certificates, celebrating their commitment to academic excellence and the school’s Silver-level distinction on this year’s AP School Honor Roll.

The following students received AP Scholars:

Angelica Amaya, Gisel Arevalo, Sally Attard, Juliana Banville, Matthew Bautista, Gavin Bishop, Amanda Bolen, Holly Brophy, Taha Canan, Daniel Carroll, Tyler Cato, Dana Caulfield, Sophia Chillemi, Emilia Cicale, Matthew D’Amico, Krista Deutsch, Nicolette Diemer, Keith Evans, Jayden Fariello, Lea Farley, Emily Farrell, Jamie Fehn, Stephanie Finley, Anna Franchi, Erin Fredrickson, Keira Gilligan, Giovanni Green, Nicole Guiriba, Jadelyn Harrynarine, Samuel Henderson, Keira Higgins, Ryan Hilbert, Chase Horal, Madison Johnson, Peyton Klipp, Clara Kupstas, Chris Lawlor, Sharon Lin, Jowell Lopez, Kayla Lopez, Hasan Luqman, Joseph Massaro, Michael Matos, Cameron McCarthy, Matthew McGuire, Rachael Mercado, Brenden Muller, Claire Murphy, Sarai Murria, Thayden Offner, Ben Orellana, Zeynep Oztas, Sophia Parrillo, Dev Patel, Julia Perry, Jason Portillo, Ethan Razza, Harmony Rocco, Elizabeth Rodriguez, Michael Sassone, Max Schwalm, Niko Stavropoulos, Bradan Strauss, Ella Tantillo, Sean Togher, Gianna Trager, Reese Varani and Grant Weissl.

AP Scholars with Distinction:
Joesuf Ahmad, Aadil Ali, Sameer Ali, Peter Ammenwerth, Nathalie Atiencia, Jake Ballou, Danielle Birner, Evan Casdia, Tammy Chen, Angelina Codispoti, Lee Daubaras, Nicholas DeSantis, Liam Eichler, Jason Engel, Ryan Flad, Eric Freund, Kayla Glick, Lilyana Graney, Georgia Hodge, Jesse Hodge, Andrew Jacobsen, Elyse Kearney, Brendan Kolensky, Christian Kozak, Johanna LeRoux, McKayla Mahon, Meeghan Mahon, Angel Mai, Annelyse Marra, Brianne Martin, Erin McCarthy, Natalia Mendolia, Adam Menendez, Michael Mignone, Matthew Pasfield, Mason Razza, Eric Ritter, Vanessa Rossa, Reese Sinkevich, Valerie Tamayo, James Terhune, Brianna Tucci, Gabriella Viviano, Drew Walendowski and Stephen Wrynn.

AP Scholars with Honor:
Emeline Abel, Jennifer Ballou, Keira Bloch, Nicholas Costantini, Julianna D’Addario, Jake DeLisi, Delaney DeMasi, Logan Gaulrapp, Olivia Giugliano, Jack Gravano, Erica Huang, Jessica Leek, Viki Li, Hanna Nilsen, Sophia Pepe, Olivia Primiano, Olivia Quintero, Olivia Stepanenko, Greggory Stephens, Cailyn Talt, and Nicholas Walsh.

AP Capstone Diploma Recipients:
Joesuf Ahmad, Aadil Ali, Jake Ballou, Jennifer Ballou, Taha Canan, Angelina Codispoti, Delaney DeMasi, Liam Eichler, Keith Evans, Jadelyn Harrynarine, Georgia Hodge, Erica Huang, Christian Kozak, Clara Kupstas, Angel Mai, Erin McCarthy, Natalia Mendolia, Harmony Rocco, Brianna Tucci, and Gabriella Viviano.

AP Seminar and Research Certificate Recipients:
Emerson Black, Keira Bloch, Vasilios Dimou, Keira Gilligan, Giovanni Green, Chris Lawlor, Julia Perry, Michael Sassone, and Gianna Trager.