High school junior Haley Meyrowitz and senior Kayla Yim were honored by the Jewish Community Relations Council of Long Island, in partnership with Nassau County’s State Senate Delegation and Nassau County’s State Assembly Delegation. They were recognized for their dedication to creating a more civil society.

Under the leadership of advisor Erika Fallik, the high school’s Student Organization hosted a Senior Citizen Luncheon for more than 80 members of the community. Tables were decorated with spring-themed tablecloths and flowers, and students running for class office or a position in Student Organization assisted. Senior citizens enjoyed food, songs and winning prizes in bingo.

The New York State Association of Family and Consumer Sciences Educators honored CPHS teacher Erika Fallik with the 2016-2017 Distinguished Service Award for Long Island West. Fallik, who has worked in the district’s athletics, physical education, health and family consumer sciences department for nearly 20 years, has in her time initiated several electives, including Nutrition and Fitness and Baking & Pastry. She was presented with a plaque at a ceremony at Fox Hollow Country Club for her outstanding contributions to the field of Family and Consumer Sciences Education.