Board of Education celebrates success

During the meeting of the Freeport School District Board of Education, Kishore Kuncham, the superintendent of schools, board members, board president Maria Jordan-Awalom, and administrators honored a number of remarkable and exemplary student accomplishments. 

The Freeport High School sinfonietta, led by Jill Boardman, set the festive mood for the gathering early on by playing a number of seasonal classics during the meeting on Dec. 14.  

Representatives Michael Serao and Patricia Fulton Lawrence of the Freeport Educational Foundation generously donated $31,697 to the board of education. The funds from this donation will be utilized to fund both scholarships and innovative school initiatives. 

“The Freeport Educational Foundation is made up of a group of volunteers who raise funds to support Freeport Public Schools,” resident Patricia Fulton Lawrence said. “Freeport Public Schools is a quality school district and donors know that their donations will be used to educate our children.” 

Kuncham established the Freeport Education Foundation in 2015 to offer students access to innovative programs and distinctive educational opportunities so they may get the most out of their education. The foundation aims to create connections between the school and the community through programs that bring together students, teachers, and families.

“The Freeport Educational Foundation was founded seven years ago and has been providing funding to support our schools and our programs,” Kuncham said. “We appreciate their efforts on behalf of our students and their continued support of our goals.”

Freeport High School Principal Gisselle Campbell-Ham proudly introduced the Class of 2023’s top 10 seniors. Dr. Kuncham, board members and administrators each read the students’ impressive resumes including their academic achievements, school and community involvement, and college and career goals. 

Aidian Sasenarine, Kenly Moran, Jayden Easy, Kimberly Rosa, Vanessa Marroquin, June Cumento, Chinwe Okike, Isabelle Menjivar, Ryan Retzlaff, and Jeffrey Hernandez are the top ten seniors in the Class of 2023.

“We appreciate and thank you for being who you are and for taking advantage of every opportunity offered to you from Freeport Public Schools to achieve your full potential,” Kuncham said. “Congratulations to the beginning of many more recognitions I am sure you will receive during the remainder of the school year.”

The girl’s varsity volleyball team from Freeport High School was introduced by Jonathan Bloom, director of health, physical education, and athletics. This team was named a scholar-athlete team and was the conference champion for this year. The team finished the regular season 16-0 and undefeated. 

Board of Education President Maria Jordan-Awalom expressed her congratulations to all of the excellent students, student-athletes, and their families. “We congratulate you on your hard work, dedication and success,”she said.