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VOL. 35 NO. 20 MAY 18-24,2001 40 Cent:
Brad Jerson Chosen as
National Coca-Cola Scholar
Brad Jerson, a senior at Bethpage High School, has been selected as a
National Scholar in the 2001 Coca-Cola Scholars Program. This honor will '
enable him to receive a $20,000 Scholarship, for study at an accredited U.S.
College or University of his choice. In reaching the Finals of this year's Pro­gram,
Brad along with his fellow Coca-Cola Scholars represent the top two-tenths
percent of the original applicant pool of nearly 107,000 applicants.
Since the first Coca-Cola Scholars were announced in 1989, the Scholars
Foundation, working in conjunction with the Coca-Cola Bottlers Association and
the Coca-Cola Company, has recognized students nationwide who have dem­onstrated
leadership in school, civic and other extracurricular activities.
In October 2000, Brad submitted his original application to Coca-Cola for
this scholarship. In January 2001, he was chosen as one of 2,000 semi-finalists
from a total of almost 107,000 original applicants. After answering additional
questions and submitting various essays, along with his resume, transcript, and
other requested information, he was notified in February, that he had been
chosen as one of the 252 finalists. Reaching this level distinguished him as an
outstanding leader in his school and community. He was then invited to attend
the Scholars Weekend from April 26-29, in Atlanta, Georgia, for the final level of
competition. Based on materials previously submitted, as well as a personal
interview conducted in Atlanta, 50 finalists were chosen as National Scholars to
receive a $20,000 scholarship, and 202 finalists were designated Regional
Scholars to receive a $4,000 award.
In Atlanta, when not engaged in their interview phase, the students were
escorted on tours of local landmarks, such as the World of Coca-Cola, Cable
News Network (CNN), and the Martin Luther King Jr. Center. In addition, the
2001 class of Coca-Cola Scholars participated in a voluntary community service
project, called, "Reaching Out," which incorporates one of the core beliefs of
The Coca-Cola company by giving back to the community through philanthropy
and volunteerism. The students participated in a beautification project and
tutoring project at a local elementary school, which serves students from low-income
families. Working together in teams, they beautified the school by
planting flowers, painting murals, and cleaning up the playground areas.
In its support for higher education, the Coca-Cola System created the
Scholars Foundation in 1986 to celebrate the 1986 Coca-Cola Centennial.
Bottlers envisioned a program that would make an enduring contribution to our
nation's future and one that would be accessible to the widest range of students
possible. Selection is based on a balanced consideration of leadership, charac­ter,
achievement, and commitment, both inside and outside the classroom.
New Island Hospital
Honors Volunteers
Pictured above is: 1st row (L to R) Paul E. Seale, President/CEO
New Island Hospital, Gail Carlin, Director of Community Relations,
Patty O'Reilly, Job Coach BOCES, Lisa Leibowitz (Bethpage H.S.
student) 2nd row (L to R) Patricia Simon and Raymond Chang
(Bethpage H.S. students) and Margaret Purvis, VP Patient Care
Services - New Island Hospital.
On Friday, April 27, 2001, New
Island Hospital held its Annual
Volunteer Award Luncheon and
honored the services of 75
volunteers who gave more than
5,500 hours of service to the hospital.
Each volunteer was given a
certificate of appreciation, a "2001
International Year of the Volunteer
Award pin" and a special gift from
New Island Hospital. "We are proud
of our volunteers and are quite
appreciative of their dedication to
New Island Hospital," said Paul E.
Seale, President/CEO of New Island
Hospital.
New volunteers are always
welcomed to join the New Island
Hospital family. Whether you are a
retiree with some extra time or a
student looking to explore careers,
volunteering can offer you a perfect
opportunity to use your talents and
skills. For further information, about
the volunteer program, call the
Community Relations department at
520-2487. Become a part of the New
Island team.
New Island Hospital is
sponsored by the Winthrop South
Nassau University Health System
and Catholic Health Services of Long
Island.
Bethpage School District Budget
Approved
The Bethpage School District's proposed budget of
$44,669,727 for the 2001-2002 school year was approved by
voters by a margin of 1276 yes votes - 773 no votes. Board of
Education incumbent Trustees Tom Frost and Joel Dauman
were re-elected. Newcomer Kurt Spears was also elected to fi
an open seat on the Board. President Alexis Comodore who
currently holds that seat, opted not to seek re-election