Previous Winners

Class of 2025

➔           Four-year honor roll student

➔           National Honor Society member

➔           Eagle Scout

➔           RPI to study mechanical engineering

➔           High school’s robotics team captain for two years.

➔           Founder and builder of the “gaga ball pit” at William Floyd Elementary

Class of 2025

➔           Certified lifeguard

➔           Member of the Explorers program through the Mastic Fire Department

➔           Honor roll student

➔           Pre-Med at UTA

Class of 2024

➔           Temple University to study architecture and civil engineering

➔           Passion for art and design

➔           Four-year honor roll student and active member of the Student Government

➔           Elite Division Soccer Player

Class of 2024

➔           Top 10 in class

➔           Captain of the varsity football team

➔           Community service

➔           Cornell University - playing football

➔           Suffolk’s Top Scholar-Athlete Award

➔           National Honor Society and Student Government member

Class of 2024

➔           National Honor Society member

➔           Founder of the “Sets for Tourette’s” volleyball tournament fundraiser

➔           Clemson University to study software engineering

Class of 2024

➔           Volunteer for both the Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library and Mastic Beach Ambulance Company

➔           Boston College to study biology

➔           Top 10 in class

➔           Co-founder of the high school’s Debate Club and Tutoring Club

➔           Deputy speaker for Youth and Government

➔           Career goal is to become a medical doctor

Class of 2023

➔           Member of the National Art Honor Society and Foreign Language Honor Society

➔   Stony Brook University to study Biochemistry

Class of 2023

➔           Member and leader of the high school’s Robotics Team

➔           Studying Computer Engineering at Rochester Institute of Technology

➔           Goal is Software Engineer that specializes in robotics technology

➔           National Honor Society and Lead Trumpet in Wind Ensemble

➔           Secretary of Science Honor Society

➔           Treasurer of Future Business Leaders of America

Class of 2023

➔           Stony Brook University to study Computer Science

➔           Goal is software engineer specializing in cybersecurity

➔           Four-year varsity player and recent All-State recipient

➔           High Honor Roll student.

➔           Coach younger football players in the community

Class of 2023

➔           Gettysburg College in Pennsylvania

➔           Captain of the Varsity Wrestling team and student government member

➔           Volunteer for the not-for-profit charity, Helping Makes U Happy

➔           Volunteer coach for Pee Wee wrestlers

Class of 2022

Logan is attending NYU with a math minor and a possible second minor in psychology. In high school Logan was President of the Quiz Bowl Team , Vice President of the Chess club and was the peer elected Corresponding Secretary under his Student Government.

Class of 2022

Emily is studying at NYU with plans to major in Public Policy. Previous to that Emily was Vice President of the National Honor Society in her high school and served as an Attorney General of Youth and Government, recording secretary of the FBLA. She even started her own charity to raise money and awareness for melanoma.

Class of 2022

Thomas began classes at Loyola University of Maryland in the fall 2022 studying Bio Chem. Before attending college Thomas was Student Government Class Treasurer, the Vice President of Future Business Leaders of America club, and the Medical Club President.

Class of 2021

Kyle served as President of the National Honor Society, as well as Captain of the Varsity baseball team. He also volunteered his time to serve as Sports Editor for the William Floyd High School yearbook. Kyle graduated from New England College, majoring in Sports Management and Communications in pursuit of a career in professional sports commentating.

Class of 2021

Justin’s high school career culminated in achieving high honor roll status and being an active member of both National Honor Society and Student Government. Justin’s career goal is to work as an aerospace engineer. Justin majored in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Rhode Island.

Class of 2021

In addition to serving as Secretary of the National Honor Society, Courtney was also involved in Class Council and Student Government. She was also a Varsity Soccer and Track athlete. For the past several years, Courtney has captained her Walk4Hearing Team, which participates in a nationwide event to bring awareness to hearing loss. Courtney is majored in Psychology at University of San Francisco.

Class of 2018

Sarah graduated from the Nursing program at Mount Saint Mary College. She was a member of the MSMC women's lacrosse team.

Class of 2018

Anthony graduated from New York University where he studied Computer Science. While at NYU, he was on the mock trial team.

Class of 2017

Elizabeth majored in Mechanical Engineering at Stevens Institute of Technology. While in school, she also served as the Secretary for the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, and was a member of the Competitive Robotics team, Engineers Without Boarders, Students Against Violating the Earth, American Nuclear Society, and Alpha Phi.

Class of 2016

Jarrod is graduated from Fairfield University where he majored in Management with a focus in Entrepreneurship. He was the Director of Public Relations for the Fairfield College Republicans Club.

Class of 2014

Vincent is graduated from Fordham University where he majored in Political Science and Philosophy. He was also a member of Fordham's competitive mock trial team and tutored children at the Lincoln Square Community Center.

Class of 2013

Chelsea graduated at the American University where she studied Broadcast Journalism, Political Science and Arabic. While in school, she was a politics anchor and a field reporter for American University Television Station's program ATV News.

Class of 2012

Chelsea graduated from NYU in the Presidential Honors Scholars Program. She was a member of the Mock Trial Team and Women's Choir, and served as a Floor Representative in Student Government.

Class of 2011

Hayley graduated from The State University of New York at Old Westbury where she worked toward a dual certification in Special Education and Childhood Education.

Class of 2011

Angelica graduated from the Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA where she obtained a dual degree in Music Production & Engineering and Music Business/Management. She was a member of the Berklee Contemporary Symphonic Orchestra and Berklee's Film Scoring Sessions Program as a flautist. Angelica has maintained her position on the dean's list since her first semester.

Class of 2011

James graduated from Fordham University, where he studied Economics and Communications & Media Studies.

Class of 2010

Malea Otranto graduated from the American University where she pursued a major in Law and Society, with a Human Rights Advocacy focus. Malea was one of thirteen applicants nationwide accepted to a Fellowship with the Polaris Project- one of the leading organizations in the fight to combat human trafficking. She studied abroad at a Humanitarian Law program in Copenhagen, Denmark, where she represented her program in Kosovo. Next, she enrolled in a Genocide-Prevention international law program at the University of Cape Town. While in South Africa, Malea created, organized and then ran a Youth Advocacy program with local teenagers.

Class of 2010

Michael graduated from Johns Hopkins University where he majored in Molecular and Cellular Biology.

Class of 2009

John graduated cum laude from New York University in 2012 with an honors degree in Political Science and is currently a first year student at The George Washington University Law School. He has worked on political campaigns throughout the country - most notably, he lead the rollout of the Affordable Care Act in Southern Arizona for Organizing for Action.

Class of 2009

Jesse graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 2013 with a degree in Chemical Engineering and Psychology. He is currently working at Koehler Instrument Company as an Application Engineer.

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Class of 2008

Joanne Mosquera attended the University of South Carolina, where she received a Bachelor of Music with emphasis in Music Education. She also received a performance certificate in Cello Performance and graduated Magna Cum Laude. Joanne is now teaching in Lexington/Richland School District 5 in South Carolina and in 2013 will also be teaching Orchestra at Dutch Fork Middle School. Joanne would like to go back to school to get her Masters in Music Education.

Class of 2008

Matthew graduated from Boston College in 2012 with a degree in Political Science and Philosophy. He is currently a Surgical Device Specialist for Covidien, one of the world's leading medical device companies.

Class of 2008

Allison graduated magna cum laude from Ursinus College in December 2011, majoring in both politics and mathematics. After the completion of her undergraduate thesis on the constitution of the United Kingdom, she received honors in politics. Also while at Ursinus, she finished original mathematics research. Allison was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa in May 2012. Currently, Allison is a fully funded PhD student at Binghamton University where she plans on researching United States politics and possibly areas of British government as well.

Class of 2008

Victoria graduated from the Fashion Institute of Technology in May 2012 with a BA in Fabric Styling and a minor in Art History. She is now working for Charles Komar and Son in New York City as a colorist for fabric development.

Class of 2007

Bryan graduated from Dartmouth in 2011 with a degree in History and is currently in his second year of medical school at NYU School of Medicine.

Class of 2006

Benedetto graduated summa cum laude from the University at Albany's Honors College in 2010 with a B.S. in Environmental Sciences concentrated in Atmospheric Science. He received a Master's Degree in Oceanography focused on climate changed from Rutgers University and a Master's in Mechanical Engineering focused in renewable energy technology from Stony Brook University. Since graduation he has been an author on several publications relating to earth's changing climate, worked as an adjunct professor at Stony Brook University in the energy technologies lab, and is currently an Energy Engineer at WSP Group USA in Manhattan.

Class of 2005

John Barone graduated in May 2010 from Duke University where he double majored in History and Religion, and minored in Theatre. At Duke, he was a member of the wrestling team, representing multiple weight classes and broke several records during his career. He is currently a 1st Lieutenant in the United States Army Engineers and resides in Ft. Lewis, Washington with his wife Diana.