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Senator Bonacic Honors Exceptional Wallkill High School Students at his Annual "Excellence in Education" Event
June 15, 2016
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![Senator Bonacic is pictured with (L-R), Wallkill Superintendent Kevin Castle, Wallkill High School Principal Mike Rydell, Honored Student Dana Congelosi, Salutatorian Natalie Matikiewicz, and Valedictorian Gus Formato.](/sites/default/files/styles/760x377/public/06-02-16_300-71_0289.jpg?itok=gdA-GaB9)
(Albany, NY)- Senator John J. Bonacic (R/C/I-Mt. Hope) recently honored high school valedictorians, salutatorians and honored students from 23 high schools in the 42nd Senate District at his annual “Excellence in Education” event in Albany. The special occasion honors students who not only have excelled academically, but have also made positive contributions to their community.
“These students are some of the best and brightest New York State has to offer,” said Senator Bonacic. “Each of these students excel because of their hard work and dedication to their studies, their peers and their community. They’re the future of our State and Country and I am proud of each and every one of them and their accomplishments.”
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