FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:     
JANUARY 9, 2009

CONTACT: NANCY P. JACOBSEN
LEGISLATIVE AIDE
    Office: (631) 854-5100
Fax: (631)-854-5103
 Email:  Nancy.Jacobsen@suffolkcountyny.gov

LEGISLATOR STEVE STERN HONORS ALL-STATE GYMNASTIC QUALIFIERS,
CHELSEA SAVIT AND PARIS RYDER

Attends Half Hollow Hills Board of Education Meeting

Left to right are:  Dr. Sheldon Karnilow (Superintendent of Schools), Jay Marcucci (Board of Education Vice President),
Paris Ryder, Chelsea Savit, Joseph Pennacchio (Director of Athletics) and Legislator Steve Stern.

HUNTINGTON, NY –Suffolk County Legislator Steve Stern (D-Huntington) 16^th LD recently honored championship teams and athletes from the Half Hollow Hills School District at a Board of  Education meeting at Forest Park Elementary School.  Legislator Stern presented awards to Chelsea Savit,  a senior at Half Hollow Hills High School West and Paris Ryder of Candlewood Middle School. Both competed in the All-State Girls’ Gymnastic Tournament.

“I am proud to honor Paris Ryder and Chelsea Savit for their extraordinary achievements,” Legislator Stern said.  “Their participation in the All-State competition is a testament to their dedication to their training, hard work and commitment to excellence,” Legislator Stern said.  “I join with their coaches, teachers, family and the entire community in recognizing their fine accomplishments.”