HANC announces its Val- and Salutatorians

The Hebrew Academy of Nassau County has announced its class valedictorian and salutatorians.

Valedictorian Ari Levine is a star both in the classroom and out.  He is co-president of the National Honor Society, was designated as an AP Scholar with Honor, has been named to the Honor Roll during his entire high school career, and was selected as the recipient of the Bausch and Lomb Science Award in his junior year. Additionally, he was just awarded the NY State Scholarship for Academic Excellence. Ari has earned the respect and admiration of the entire faculty as he holds himself to a high standard both academically and morally. 

On Torah Bowl team, where was captain, Ari helped lead the team to two championships. His composure under pressure was an asset to the mock trial and basketball teams.  In mock trial, Ari’s intellect, oral argument skills, and ability to think on his feet highlighted him as one of the stars within the competition.

He has been a volunteer for the Friendship Circle, a popular tutor in our peer tutoring society, and a team Leader on the JUMP team. He presented at the Adelphi Human Rights Conference, is a member of Mathletes, and also plays the piano.

Following a year of learning at Yeshivat Hakotel in Israel, Ari will be attending the Honors Program at Yeshiva University where he looks forward to studying Chemistry. 

Salutatorian Naomi Liviem is a young woman whose motivation, intelligence, self-confidence and drive will take her to great heights. She is mature and respectful, and this resonates with her peers, the HANC faculty, and nearly everyone she meets.

Academically, Naomi is a scholar of the highest caliber. Admired by her teachers for her determination, she is eager to learn. She serves as co-president of the National Honor Society, was recognized as an AP Scholar with Honor, has been an Honor Roll Student throughout her high school career, and was selected as a recipient of the Rensselaer Medal Award for outstanding achievement in Mathematics and Science.