Borough Wide
Huzzas and cheers to borough son Winton Yee for receiving a mega college scholarship from Ronald McDonald House Charities.
The smart grad was awarded $16,000 as one of six winners of the 2016 Asia Scholarship Program. The award is based on the financial needs of students who have demonstrated academic achievement, leadership, and community involvement.
Standing O pal Winton runs track and field, and was the editor of the humor section of his school’s paper. In his spare time he enjoys writing and coding. He plans on attending Stanford University and majoring in English or computer science.
“I’m really grateful for this scholarship because it will help to pay for my education and provide opportunities for my future,” said Winton.
Contrary to popular belief, many Asian-American students face significant financial barriers to higher education, said Michael Anderer, a member of this year’s scholarship selection committee and president of Ronald McDonald House Charities, New York Tri-State Area Board of Trustees.
“The RMHC Asia Scholarship is a program that recognizes this reality and has gone to great lengths to address it,” he said.
Standing O wishes Winton loads of success in college.
Marine Park
They’re No. 1
Congratulations to the students at Marine Park IS 278 for their continued success in providing high-school level performances in a middle-school setting.
The budding Broadway actors had a busy spring semester, performing “Thoroughly Modern Millie,” and participating in the New York State Music Association’s Music Festival, making history in the Marine Park Music Department with level 2 chorus taking home silver; level 4 symphonic band, gold; level 3 jazz band, gold; and level 5 jazz ensemble, gold with distinction.
The school played host to teachers and students from all over the five boroughs of New York City, which allowed students and ensembles to perform in front of professional adjudicators to receive comments of improvement and encouragement.
The band won first place in concert band, first and second place in jazz ensemble, and first place in chorus. Members also walked away with the proud honor of overall best concert band and overall best jazz ensemble.
Eighth-grade students rallied together to support their classmate Olivia Laspina, who is fighting non-hodgkins lymphoma, and sold T-shirts, bracelets, and temporary tattoos at the concert. Generous Principal Debra Garofalo donated all ticket-sale money to the Laspina family — the winner of the 50-50 raffle did the same.
Not to be outdone, the drama club was invited to perform at the Broadway Beacon Awards on June 20 to honor actor Daniel Dae Kim.
Standing O is their No. 1 fan and wishes the students a sensational summer.
Marine Park IS 278 [1925 Stuart St. at Fillmore Avenue in Marine Park, (718) 375–3523].
