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HOBY Ambassador, Alternate Selected At East Meadow High School

Pictured: East Meadow High School sophomore Thomas Primrose, second from left, was recently selected as a Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership ambassador for the 2023-2024 school year. Additionally, sophomore Maya Provitera, second from right, was selected as an alternate ambassador. They were joined by East Meadow High School Assistant Principal Drew Genoino and high school counselor Carly Salzman.

Photo courtesy of the East Meadow Union Free School District

East Meadow High School sophomore Thomas Primrose was recently selected as a Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership ambassador for the 2023-2024 school year. Additionally, East Meadow High School sophomore Maya Provitera was named an alternate winner.

Founded in 1958, HOBY is an organization that strives to inspire and develop young volunteers to a life dedicated to leadership, service and innovation.

The HOBY award is given to sophomores throughout the country who best represent characteristics such as outstanding communication skills, sensitivity to the needs and concerns of others, courage to speak out for one’s beliefs and strong decision-making skills.

Both students will take part in the HOBY Leadership Seminar, which will be held in June 2024.

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