Wantagh High School junior Danny Donahue honored with SHIELD Award

Danny Donahue is a familiar face at Wantagh High School, thanks to his wide-ranging involvement in academics, student leadership and community service. His dedication recently earned him the prestigious SHIELD Award from Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly.

1. He’s deeply involved in student life

Danny serves as co-president of the school’s general organization and is one of two student liaisons to the Wantagh Board of Education. He’s also held the position of Class of 2026 president for three years, and participates in several extracurricular groups including Peer Mentors, honor societies, and the Surfride Oceanic Conservation Club, where he is treasurer.

2. He leads with service

This school year, Danny helped organize a book drive for the Book Fairies through the National English Honor Society and led a student letter-writing campaign for veterans at the Northport VA Medical Center. His efforts reflect the SHIELD Award’s values: service, honesty, integrity, excellence, leadership and duty.

3. He’s an athlete and arts supporter

Outside the classroom, Danny is a captain of the varsity volleyball team and also plays tennis. He serves as the string ensemble liaison to the Wantagh Performing Arts Booster Club, showing his commitment to both athletics and the arts.