Rocky Point High School valedictorian Isabella Rooney was among the top students honored at The Suffolk County School Superintendents Association 30th annual Valedictorians Luncheon held at Villa Lombardi’s in Holbrook. The SCSSA tradition honored the accomplishments of the county’s highest-achieving graduates from the Class of 2024 and was attended by school district superintendents, high school principals, valedictorians and their parents.
After being welcomed by SCSSA President-Elect Dr. Harold Dean, SCSSA President Dr. Timothy Hearney noted that leadership begins with one’s mindset. He advised the graduates to reflect on what matters and to find their way to find purpose and meaning in what they choose to do in life. Dr. Hearney also said, “Leadership is about finding joy,” and to “work hard to find joy in what you do.”
Guest speaker Matthew Cohen, president and chief executive officer of the Long Island Association, noted that the valedictorians were “people who are going to think out of the box to find solutions.”
Isabella was called to the stage, accompanied by Superintendent of Schools Dr. Scott O’Brien and Rocky Point High School Principal James Moeller to receive a certificate of recognition, the book “Oh, the Places You’ll Go” by Dr. Seus and a journal from SCOPE.
During his closing remarks, Dr. Dean congratulated the valedictorians on their outstanding accomplishments and wished them continued success in all their future endeavors.
Date Added: 6/13/2024