Stony Brook University’s College of Business, in partnership with the Career Center, recently welcomed 30 Amityville Memorial High School students to their campus.

Students learned about education and career opportunities in business and accounting during their campus tour. Additionally, they received an admissions overview and attended a networking session and luncheon with business students and Stony Brook’s Accounting Advisory Board.

“The College of Business is committed to supporting diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives by providing this access and knowledge to local students,” said Amy Milligan, assistant dean for curriculum, accreditation and student services in the College of Business. “Amityville Memorial High School has a robust business program, and bringing these students to Stony Brook provides knowledge about the possibilities available to them in their own backyard.”

AAB members introduced their firms during a pizza lunch and then collectively spoke about exciting career opportunities in the profession, the types of candidates that firms seek to hire, and what students can do now to help determine their future education and career path. AAB panel participants included representatives of KPMG, BDO USA, LLP, Cerini & Associates, PwC, and Protiviti Inc. The College of Business students also shared their Stony Brook experiences, and the panel discussed potential career paths and the pipeline for a diverse and well-trained workforce in the accounting profession.

Stony Brook alumnus Jacquelyn Bello, a KPMG employee, spoke about how her college experience enabled her to enter the field.

“I got into KPMG through an internship opportunity I had while I was at Stony Brook,” said Bello, an audit growth senior associate at KPMG. “You’ve heard some speakers talk of various career paths that led to accounting careers. My career opportunity came straight from this campus.”

“I believe that it is important that our students know of the educational opportunities that are available locally at a reasonable low cost on Long Island,” said Amityville business educator Dr. Diane Impagliazzo. “Stony Brook has a quality program, and I am so happy that some of our students were able to get exposure to the campus. Our students’ faces lit up when we toured the campus.”

Dr. Impagliazzo agreed that the campus tour was a tremendous success and that it was an excellent way for Amityville students to learn about the educational paths that Stony Brook has to offer.

Date Added: 3/21/2023

On Friday, March 24 and Saturday, March 25, the Amityville Memorial High School Drama Club will present "In the Heights" as its annual Spring production.

Performances will be held in the high school auditorium on Friday and Saturday evenings beginning at 7 p.m. There will also be an afternoon performance on Saturday beginning at 2 p.m. In case of inclement weather, please visit our school website for information regarding our performance schedule.

Tickets can be purchased at the door prior to each performance and are priced at $10 for adults and $5 for children. Please reserve your tickets using the QR code on the image shown below.

We hope that you will be able to attend one of our performances of “In the Heights”!

Date Added: 3/20/2023

The Amityville School District commends Amityville Memorial High School senior Laurelis Martinez Benitez on her participation in the 33rd annual Puerto Rican Hispanic Youth Leadership Institute in Albany.

Laurelis was chosen as a delegate to represent Amityville from March 11-13. Prior to being chosen, Laurelis participated in some training sessions with other Long Island students and was chosen to go to Albany to meet with all the other chosen delegates from other regions in New York.

Upon arriving, students were taken to the University of Albany. A keynote speaker and author Julissa Arce discussed her latest book and did a book signing with the delegates chosen. Students also attended workshops and presented to their peers. The workshops included topics such as drama, murals, dance, poetry, photography, as well as democracy in action.

Laurelis also had the opportunity to attend a mock debate, where the New York State Assembly members held their sessions. Each student represented an assembly member, sat in their seats, and debated as if they were assembly members. Students were introduced to political and educational leaders who encouraged them to pursue their dreams and give back to their communities. Later that evening, students attended a reception where they were recognized, and many received scholarships.

On the last day, the Long Island delegation went on a tour to the United State Capitol led by State Assemblyman Phil Ramos. He took the delegates to his office to meet his family and staff, and he also took the group to a live assembly meeting where they were recognized by the assembly members.

Laurelis learned a lot about being a Hispanic/Latina youth leader. She felt empowered interacting with positive role models such as Puerto Rican/Latino elected officials, educators, and business leaders.

“This experience is one that I will never forget because it was life changing,” Laurelis said.

She was incredibly inspired and motivated and hopes that more students will have this amazing experience next year.

Date Added: 3/17/2023

On March 9, students throughout the Amityville School District celebrated an evening of diversity and culture during World Language Night at Edmund W. Miles Middle School.

The event featured native, traditional foods from several geographic regions. Additionally, students proudly represented their countries with some festive musical performances.

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Date Added: 3/10/2023