Sayville HS Seniors Honored With National Speech and Drama Awards

Sixteen seniors have honored with National Speech and Drama Awards from the United States Achievement Academy for their contributions to the theatre arts program at the school.

Established in 1978, the USAA solicits nominations from teachers across the United States of students that have gone above and beyond in both talent and dedication in numerous areas of academic and co-curricular endeavor. These nominations are then submitted to the appropriate selection committees for review after which the teachers are informed of the final awards which include scholarship opportunities, as well. 

According to SHS dramatics director Steven Hailey, these 16 young people “have been essential participants in our drama program both on stage and back stage since their freshman year and they deserve this recognition.”

Congratulations to the following students:

Melanie Anderson, Alyssa Coia, Kim Colavito, Allison Cromwell, Cassie D’Agostino, Nicole Ferremi, Derek Hartnett, Dan Koehler, Anna Mizzi, Kiera Muscara, Renee Reilly, Kailey Schnurman, Alexis Skalkowski, Qxiara Tomasetti, Amanda Verdone, and Miles Whittaker.    

Information and photos courtesy of Linda Mittiga.