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14 Amazing Port Jefferson Kids in 2012

Here are some young people from Port Jefferson who did outstanding things over the last year.

Quick Thinking Port Jefferson Girl Calls 911 After Grandmother Collapses

Paige Miller was named a Community Hero by Port Jefferson School District.

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Alex Tsunis, an 18-year-old Port Jefferson High School graduate, was awarded $10,000 to start his own business during the Long Island Young Entrepreneur Challenge at Capital One Bank in Melville.

Tuba Players From Port Jefferson Rock at the Rock in NYC

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On Sunday, local students joined 470 other musicians at the annual Tuba Christmas at Rockefeller Center.

Port Jefferson Middle School Student Awarded by Rotary

Phoenix Jampol was named Most Motivated Student of the Month by Port Jefferson Rotary Club.

Port Jefferson Student Makes National Merit Scholarship Program Semifinals

Zachary Graziano has a chance to compete for one of 8,300 scholarships in the finals next spring.

Port Jeff Graduate Awarded Scholarship by Chamber

Zachary Petsco built a wind turbine that he exhibited at the 2012 Green Fest.

Port Jefferson Student Takes Part in County Golf Championships

Constantine Spentzos tied for 13th place at Indian Island Golf Course.

Port Jeff Math Team Wins Competition at Stony Brook

First and second place wins for individual and team competitors.

Port Jeff Fifth Grader Ties For First in Piano Competition

Winners will play in a recital this June at Stony Brook University’s Staller Center.

Geography Bee Champ From Port Jeff Finds Himself in State Championship

Boris Botchev from Port Jefferson Middle School will represent his school in state geography competition.

Port Jeff Student Makes a Bee-Line For Regional Spelling Competition

Gavin Chambers will compete at Hofstra in regional spelling bee.

Port Jeff Student Organizes Dodgeball Tourney For Diabetes

Inspired by his sister’s illness, Justin Jones enlisted his friends to help organize fundraiser st school.

Port Jeff Student Ranks Nationally in Math Competition

Jefferson Koutsantanou scored in the top five percent nationally in the American Mathematics Competition (AMC).

2 Port Jeff High School Students Given County Award

Elizabeth Acampora and Brandon Reiter win Suffolk Zone Award.


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