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Copiague Students Chosen For Vocal Jazz Ensemble

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Photo courtesy of Copiague School District Walter G. O’Connell Copiague High School has three student-musicians selected to the 2023 Suffolk County Music Educators’ Association’s vocal jazz ensemble. This is a first for the school district. “This is such a tremendous opportunity for these students and our growing program,” said choral teacher and vocal jazz director […]
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Incoming Seniors Prep For College During Summer Months

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Photo courtesy of Copiague School District To help prepare them for the upcoming college decision making process, incoming Walter G. O’Connell Copiague seniors participated in a college boot camp workshop this summer. The program helped guide students through the college admissions process, including what to expect in the upcoming months, how to complete their
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Copiague High School Students Hone Their Photography Skills

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Photo courtesy of Copiague School District Walter G. O’Connell Copiague High School students interested in learning more about photography participated in a summer camp from July 17-27. Students learned the basics of using a camera, different settings and various shooting techniques. Following their in-class lessons, the class traveled together to various locations across
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Maritime Club Hits The Waters

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Photo courtesy of Copiague School District To finish up the school year, the Maritime Studies Club at Walter G. O’Connell Copiague High School, advised by Mr. Garcia and Mr. Travis, have taken to the water. Students spent the day fishing at Robert Moses pier. Throughout the day, the club members tested their skill and strength, […]
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High School Heroes Visit Deauville Gardens East

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Photo courtesy of Copiague School District Students from Mrs. Gurtner’s leadership class at Walter G. O’Connell Copiague High School visited and taught classes to students at Deauville Gardens East Elementary School on June 5. The high school students participated in the High School Heroes program in partnership with Junior Achievement, a nonprofit focused on enhancing
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Copiague Youth Leaders Travel To Albany

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Pictured: Four students from Walter G. O’Connell Copiague High School – Hadasa Argueta, Giselle Peralta, Jorge Villatoro and Jose Villatoro – recently attended the Angelo Del Toro Puerto Rican/Hispanic Youth Leadership Institute. They are pictured with social studies chairperson Michelle Penyy. Photo courtesy of Copiague School District Four students from Walter G.