HAFTR valedictorian, salutatorian: Outstanding

HAFTR High School is proud to celebrate the exceptional accomplishments of our Valedictorian, Sean Harris, and Salutatorian, Quinn Oliner — two students whose dedication, leadership, and character exemplify the best of what our school stands for.

Valedictorian Sean Harris has distinguished himself as a scholar, leader, and innovator. With a 4.0 GPA and an impressive array of extracurricular activities, he has left an indelible mark on HAFTR.

From captaining the Robotics and College Bowl teams to contributing to multiple student publications in English, Hebrew, and Spanish, Sean has demonstrated both intellectual depth and creative range. His accolades include Valedictorian honors, National Merit Scholarship recipient, AP Scholar with Distinction, and medals in the Long Island Math Fair.

Sean’s commitment to service shines through his work as a peer tutor, mentor, and volunteer for both school and community initiatives. His deep engagement in STEM, Judaic studies, and music reflects his holistic pursuit of excellence.

Salutatorian, Quinn Oliner has made a powerful impact on both the academic and extracurricular life of the school.

A standout in the classroom and a leader among his peers, Quinn serves as President of the National Honor Society and is a multi-year Tikvah Fellow, where he has explored the relationship between Jewish values and Western civilization. He is the longtime editor of HAFTR’s Haftorah Newsletter, a dedicated member of both College Bowl and Torah Bowl teams, and a competitor in the CIJE Hackathon. Quinn is also a proud three-sport athlete, playing for HAFTR’s basketball, football, and softball teams in junior varsity, and continuing to varsity soccer and hockey, balancing athletics and academics with remarkable discipline.

Sean and Quinn now look ahead to bright and exciting futures. Sean will be attending Binghamton University as part of their prestigious Scholars Program, where he plans to study Computer Science.

Quinn will spend a meaningful year in Israel at Yeshivat Har Etzion (Gush), and will then continue his academic journey at Yeshiva University, where he has been accepted into the Honors Program and will major in Mathematics.