Town officials honored Samantha Coope, a recipient of a scholarship from the Lakeville Civic Association, at the organization’s second annual barbecue and third annual scholarship awards ceremony on June 8.
Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth presented a proclamation of recognition to scholarship recipient Samantha Coope, who will be receiving this year’s award in recognition to her inspirational leadership within her school district and community.
Samantha has shown her leadership skills through an array of extracurricular activities including volunteer ambassador at her school, volunteer at the Ronald McDonald house, participation in sports programs and an officer through the Best Buddies program at her school in which she ensures special need students have a place in after-school programs.
Samantha plans to continue her work after graduation at Adelphi studying to become a special education teacher.
North Hempstead Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth, Council Members Peter Zuckerman and Lee Seeman along with Town Clerk Wayne Wink and Receiver of Taxes Charles Berman attended the ceremony at the Manhasset Lakeville Firehouse #5 in New Hyde Park.
Submitted by the Town of North Hempstead
