Averill Park High School is proud to recognize 10 students who have earned the New York State Seal of Biliteracy, an honor that recognizes students who have demonstrated a high level of proficiency in English and at least one additional language.
Students earning the Seal of Biliteracy have completed rigorous coursework, examinations, and performance-based assessments demonstrating Intermediate High proficiency in both English and another language. As part of the process, each student researched a topic of their choice, presented a culminating project to a panel of native or near-native speakers, and responded to questions about their research and presentation.
This year’s recipients are:
Spanish and English
- Ayden Banker
- Kayli Diaz Sousa
- Vika Grovenger
- Sierra Iwaneczko
- Shea Kelly
- Schuyler Nizinkirck
- Alex Perala
- Eliana Taylor
French and English
- Sophie Perrotta
Hebrew and English
- Abigail Wadler
The district would like to thank the community members and educators who volunteered their time and expertise to serve on the evaluation panels.
English Panel
- Morgan Park
- Laura Schmidt
Hebrew Panel
- Julie Pollack
- Keren Zilberberg
Spanish Panel
- Rachel Carey
- Amy Miller
- Ildefonso Apelanz
- Carmen Nieves
- Mary Scheidel
- Robyn Willoughby
