The Middle-High School Key Club took part in a virtual Leadership Training Conference this past weekend and won several prestigious awards.

Melissa Pereira was awarded Outstanding Senior, Hana Zhang was awarded Distinguished Bulletin Editor for her Key Club publications on the Crossroads news site, Nicholas Pascarella was awarded Distinguished Treasurer and the club was recognized as an Early Bird Club for being diligent with upkeeping the school’s dues/financials. 

The Key Club is most proud of being named no. 1 in New York State for Excellence in Fundraising. 

The Carle Place School District is proud of this achievement and applauds the dedication that these students have devoted to the district community.

This year students will be battling for Duke Children’s (Dr. Kishnani’s Pompe Disease Fund), which is a rare, inherited condition that affects multiple organ systems due to a buildup of glycogen in the body. Money fund-raised will help advance research, develop new therapies and to improve the quality of life for patients. This charity was chosen by the students, who were inspired by the story of Roseann and John Favicchia’s granddaughter Sophia, who is impacted by this disease. This year’s event will take place on Friday, Feb. 28.Online donations can be made by visiting:  http://mshistorybuff.com/KeyClub/BOTC/Battle%20of%20the%20Classes%20Donation%20Page.htm