The Islip School District proudly recognized student achievement at its January Board of Education meeting during the annual Night of Champions, a celebration honoring excellence both on the field and in the classroom.

This special evening highlighted students who have gone above and beyond, demonstrating dedication, perseverance, and a commitment to excellence in academics and athletics. Among the academic honorees were students recognized for outstanding performance in Advanced Placement and national academic programs, including:
• AP Scholar
• AP Scholar with Distinction
• AP Capstone
• AP Research (Honors Research & Seminar)
• AP Capstone Diploma and Certificate recipients
• National Merit Scholarship honorees

These achievements reflect countless hours of hard work by our students, as well as the unwavering support of their teachers, counselors, and families. The Night of Champions serves as a powerful reminder that Islip students continue to rise to the challenge and set the standard for excellence.

SCMEA PEAK Festival

CRES

Penelope Delaney

Cecilia Friedman (y)

Harley Sawyer (y)

NYSCAME All County

Chorus 

Connor Clifford

Addison DeFalco

Lucas Jordan (y)

Anna Lettieri

Olivia Pacifico (y)

Julia Sclafani

Band

Nicholas Gulick

Fall 2025 Athletic Honors

BOYS CROSS COUNTRY

Ryan Donohue (y) – 1st Team All League, All Division

GIRLS SOCCER

Grace Briel – All Division

Jenna Haug – All Division

Rylee Moran – All Division

Amanda Owen – All Division

Shea LaGiglia (y) – All League; Defensive Player of the Year

Julia Dromerhauser (y) – All County; Newsday Top 100 Players on LI

Abigail Dieumegard – All County; Newsday Top 100 Players on LI; Division 3 Player of the Year

BOYS SOCCER

Dylan Howell (y) – All League; Academic All County

Vincent Foronjy – All League

Nicholas Santiago – All League

Jonathan Lovo Lopez (y) – All Conference

Gavin Argenziano – All Conference; Senior All Star Team; Exceptional Senior Game 

GYMNASTICS

Ella Rizzo (y) – All League Honorable Mention

Ali Guzman – All League (Beam)

Elaine “Lainey” Biscari – All League (Vault, Bars, Beam)

Ellamarie Green (y) – All League (Vault, Bars, Beam)

Nicolette Ferraro – All County

BOYS GOLF

Kieran Freelin – Academic All League

Brandon Simonettie – Academic All League

GIRLS TENNIS

Megan Dwyer – All Division

Isabella Feldman (y) – All Division

Addison Andria (y) – All County

Rowan Barry – All County

Elizabeth Desrochers (y) – All County

Alexis Hand (y) – All County

Alyssa Muschenick – All County

Reese Wallace (y) – All County

FOOTBALL

Jhon Elmounce (y) – 2nd Team All Division

Jack Halpin (y) – 2nd Team All Division

Christian Orozovich – 2nd Team All Division

Jack Gardner (y) – 1st Team All Division

Elijah Lewis – 1st Team All Division

Carmine Rosselli – 1st Team All Division

Najee Simpson – 1st Team All Division

Louie Tuorto (y) – 1st Team All Division

Jake DeGennaro – All-County

Alexander Morales – All-County; National Football Foundation Receiver Award Finalist

Jack Rao (y) – All County; Boomer Award Finalist 

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL - 2025 Regional Champions; 2025 NYS Final Four

Avery Glaser

Ava Mirenda

Emma Newman

Ava Oberg

Olivia Pue (y)

Aimee Rich

Layla Rodriguez (y)

Ashley Stephenson (y)

Olivia Wade (y)

Jadyn Zink – Academic All County

Gracie Ferrara (n) – Rookie of the Year

Grace Ryan – All League

Jane Tierney – All League, 250 Kills

Cali Addeo – All League; All County; 250 kills

Jami Sullivan – All League; All State Sportsmanship

Riley Haynes – All League; 1,000 career assists

Academic Honors

AP Scholar

Michael Ahern

Abraham Arvelo (y)

Nicolette Bastidas

Grace Briel

Abigail Butler-Lentini

Genesis De Hoyos

Lacey DeCarmine (y)

Dennis Fairbrother

Kobe Guzman Morales

Alexis Hand

Jack Jensen

Pranjol Kaysthagir (y)

Farhan Mahtab

Connor McGrath

Ava Mirenda

Emily Neil (y)

Amanda Owen

Esteban Palencia

Emme Pesiri

Taylor Reising

Alex Rodriguez (y)

Reilly Sanko (y)

Gianna Tuorto (y)

Taylor Unverzagt

Carissa Zaneski