At the September 18 Board of Education meeting, Hicksville Superintendent of Schools Dr. Ted Fulton highlighted Hicksville High School students Haley Gonzales and Kimberly Widjaja. Both students were recognized for their outstanding achievements and contributions to the Hicksville School Community.
Haley is one of the fiercest competitors in the sport of wrestling on Long Island and in New York State and always represents herself, her family, Hicksville High School and Hicksville wrestling with strength, class and dignity. Some of her recent achievements include the 2024 Jeff Blatnick New York State Freestyle Championships for 16u at 118 pounds. Additionally, Haley was the 2023 Champion of the Hicksville Comet Classic Tournament as well as winning the MVP Award.
Kimberly Widjaja recently received a Scholar-Artist Award of Merit for Visual Arts from the Long Island Arts Alliance. The Scholar–Artist program is endorsed by the New York State School Music Association, the New York State Art Teachers Association, the Nassau and Suffolk chapters of the New York State Council of Administrators of Music Education, and the Nassau and Suffolk Art Supervisors Associations.
Additionally, Dr. Fulton acknowledged seventeen local organizations for their generosity and ongoing support of Hicksville students by providing school supplies, backpacks as well as continued encouragement. Representatives from CCNCUSA2024, Chase Bank, Hicksville Boys and Girls Club, Horizon Healthcare, Humanity First, IAAC, Indo-American Community Voice, Kiwanis Club of Hicksville, LIDC, Long Island Indo-American Lions Club, Metropolitan Caterers, New York South Asian Chamber of Commerce, SAAB, Soni Center, South Asian Advisory Board, United Way and Wagner Funeral Home were presented with Certificates of Appreciation for their ongoing support of Hicksville students.
Hicksville High School junior Haley Gonzales was recognized at the September 18 Board of Education for her outstanding wrestling achievements. Haley is surrounded by members of her family, coach, members of the board and administration.
Hicksville Supervisor of Fine Arts Chad Wyman, Hicksville Board of Education President Annette Beiner, student Kimberly Widjaja and Hicksville Superintendent of Schools Dr. Ted Fulton