Syosset PTA – STA Scholarship winners announced

Since 1958, the Syosset Council of PTAs (Parent-Teacher Association) and the STA (Syosset Teachers’ Association) have jointly sponsored the Syosset Scholarship Fund, Inc. giving more than 450 scholarships. Congratulations to the following five Syosset High School graduates who received the 2023 PTA-STA Scholarship. 

• Tina Chen, daughter of Peng Ling and Jia Qing Wu, is attending Cornell University and plans to major in Biology and Information Science. 
• Ella Garone, daughter of Lynn and Vincent Garone, is attending the University of Delaware to major in Fashion Merchandising. 
• Wenzhen (Valentina) Hu, daughter of Xiaomei Chi, is attending the University of Michigan and plans on majoring in Economics. 
• Michael Sabatino, son of Paul and Rachel Varga Sabatino, is attending Eastman School of Music at the University of Rochester to major in Vocal Performance (Opera/Classical Voice). 
• Xuheng Wang, son of Yifeng Li and Zimian Wang, is attending the University of Virginia and plans on majoring in Economics/Quantitative Finance. 

The PTA-STA Scholarship of $3,000 over two years is available to any Syosset High School senior planning to pursue any field of endeavor leading to a degree, certificate, or license in an accredited post high school program. Each year, scholarships are awarded to qualifying graduating seniors to help defray the costs of higher education. Recipients are chosen primarily on the basis of financial need, in addition to academics and community service. 

To continue providing these scholarships, please support the Syosset Scholarship Fund and make a donation. 

Mail a check payable to “Syosset Scholarship Fund, Inc.” to P.O. Box 732, Syosset, NY 11791, attn. Syosset Scholarship Fund, Inc. Or donate via PayPal Giving Fund at paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/1348484. Donations may be made “In Honor of” or “In Memory of,” Please indicate that on your check. 

Applications for the Class of 2024 will be available in January through SHS Guidance Department.