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Edward P. Romaine, Supervisor
Jonathon Kornreich, District 1 Michael A. Loguercio, Jr., District 4
Jane Bonner, District 2 Neil Foley, District 5 Kevin J. LaValle, District 3 Daniel Panico, District 6
Donna Lent, Town Clerk
Louis Marcoccia, Receiver of Taxes
Dan Losquadro, Superintendent of Highways
Town of Brookhaven Supervisor Edward P. Romaine
Each year since 1988, Americans have celebrated National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 through October 15 to recognize the contributions and the important presence of Hispanic and Latino Americans to the United States.
In 2013, I established the Hispanic Advisory Board in the Town of Brookhaven to help improve cultural understanding among the Hispanic community, civic and business leaders, Brookhaven government, and Town residents.
This year commemorates the Eighth Annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration in the Town of Brookhaven. Events such as this are important, as they unify communities, raise awareness, and foster a greater appreciation of multicultural and multiethnic customs and traditions.
The National Council of Hispanic Employment Program Managers (NCHEPM), announced the 2021 Hispanic Heritage Month observance theme: “Esperanza: A Celebration of Hispanic Heritage and Hope.” The theme invites us to celebrate Hispanic Heritage and to reflect on how great our tomorrow can be if we hold onto our resilience and hope. It encourages us to reflect on all of the contributions Hispanics have made in the past and will continue to make in the future. It is also a reminder that we are stronger together.
Each year, we recognize the academic achievements of many high school seniors throughout Brookhaven Town. Tonight, we are recognizing the academic achievements of 136 high school seniors from 14 school districts that are well on their way to attaining the American dream, and have achieved a grade point average of 95 or higher.
Tonight, our honoree and keynote speaker is an educational professional who holds degrees in English Language and Literature. Olivia Diaz, an Assistant Principal for Dawnwood Middle School, believes in the importance of education and supports innovative methods of teaching to improve student learning. She is the co-founder of Middle Country School District's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee, which is committed to ensuring that our schools are inclusive, respectful, and emotionally supportive places of learning for all students. Ms. Diaz serves as a role model to our future generation and is an inspiration to all.
I hope that you enjoy this year’s celebration. Thank you for joining us in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month and honoring our youth, who are our future.
Hispanic Heritage Celebration October 1, 2021
Artwork Video Presentation Introduction Artists, Of Colors a Creative Collective
Processional
Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office Honor Guard
Pledge of Allegiance Jose Nunez, Deputy Sheriff Sergeant
National Anthem
Elizabeth Yasmin Guzman
Welcome and Invocation Pastor Rigoberto and Ivette Guzman, Board Members
Iglesia Cristiana Emanuel of Center Moriches
Greetings Guillermo Sandoval, Chairperson
Opening Remarks
Supervisor Edward P. Romaine Town Board
History of Hispanic Heritage Month
Sonya Dungee, Board Member
Honoree/Keynote Speaker Olivia Diaz, Assistant Principal, Dawnwood Middle School
High School Student Award Presentations
Bellport High School, Center Moriches High School, Centereach High School, Comsewogue High School, Earl. L. Vandermeulen High School, Longwood High School, Miller Place High School, Newfield High School, Patchogue-Medford High School, Rocky Point High School,
Sachem East High School, Sachem North High School, Ward Melville High School, William Floyd High School
Benediction
Pastor Rigoberto and Ivette Guzman, Board Members Iglesia Cristiana Emanuel of Center Moriches
Closing Remarks
Guillermo Sandoval, Chairperson
Artwork Video Presentation Introduction Artists, Of Colors a Creative Collective
Hispanic Heritage Month Honoree and Keynote Speaker
Olivia Diaz
Olivia Diaz is a resident of the Town of Brookhaven and an alumna of Ward Melville High School. She holds an A.A. with Honors from Suffolk County Community College, a B.A. in English Language & Literature from Boston College, an M.A. in English Language & Literature from Stony Brook University, an M.A. in English Education from Columbia University, and an advanced certificate in Educational Leadership. She is also planning to pursue her Ph.D. in the near future. Ms. Diaz began her career in education as a founding English Language Arts teacher of a high school in Brooklyn, NY. In addition to teaching, she assumed many leadership roles including Teacher Mentor & Pedagogical Growth Coordinator. In this role, she supported the development of teachers across content areas to improve student learning. She also designed and facilitated school-wide professional development, and acted as a liaison for outside school partnerships. She was the recipient of the New York City Department of Education District 15 Superintendent’s Exceptional Educational Leader Award for her service on numerous school and district committees. Ms. Diaz is an Assistant Principal within the Middle Country Central School District. She is also a co-founder of the school district's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee, which is committed to ensuring that our schools are inclusive, respectful, and emotionally supportive places of learning for all students. As part of this work, she spearheads the creation and publication of the committee's bi-monthly newsletter. Ms. Diaz also proudly serves on the Editorial Board for New York University’s Voices in Urban Education Journal and the Hispanic Advisory Board for the Town of Brookhaven.
High School Student Honorees
Bellport High School
Eliana Cruz Joel Cruz Elisha Feliz Josselyn Fuentes Jarithsa Molina Tamara Ortiz Rianna Raghunandan Rylie Sikeotis Dominic Tigre Margaret Fuentes Velasco
Center Moriches High School
Olivia Dench
Centereach High School
Luis Alvarez Aguilar Dileinny Balcacer Dayra Cardenas Daniel Echeverria Mia Farinas Angella Flores Melissa Flores Katie K. Lucero Kaytlin Martinez Sebastian Garcia Montejo Gabriela Marie Varela
Comsewogue High School
Mynor Folgar Alarcon Astrid Alvarez Gabrielle Arroyo Olivia Cassino Emma Canudas Angie Camila Zorrilla Crespin Stephen Larsen Regina Martinez Dave Martinez-Paz Darwin Perla Sophia Quintana
Earl L. Vandermeulen High School
Omaris Adames Pena Santiago Burgos-Fallon Justin Garcia Ana Oliva
Longwood High School
Natalia Cancel Dimla Jazmin Egan Imani Felix Y Loni Glenn Adriana Gonzalez Marvin Granados Nicolas Graviano Aralyssa Lopez Ryan Marquez Jessica Martinez Adrian Morel Yovanka Nunez Mackenzie Rodriguez Aerin Smith Kenny Stevens Olivia Umbarila Elijah Washington Mia Wattley
Miller Place High School
Skyla Fernandez Natasha Rettura
Newfield High School
Brian Padilla Alvarado Samantha Branigan Amaya Colon Jasmine Llivicura Molina Matthew Montalvo Liam Ortiz Shanell Feliz Pena Emily Ramirez Arabel Rodriguez Nicholas Salazar
High School Student Honorees
Patchogue-Medford High School
Samantha Abad Lituma Melody Almonte Mileyni Argueta Sanchez Alessandra Ascarruz Erik Astudillo Prado Oscar Cardenas Sarmiento John Gregoire Alexa Chicas Gonzalez James Hadzicki Katerina Foltmann Iker Jara Luna Samuel Lorenzo Maya Marquez-Sturm Julissa Martinez Alisson Martinez Flores Gabriele Molina Bryant Naranjo Jada Noble Clark Penaranda Espinoza Ethan Penaranda Espinoza Daniel Quinteros Tenorio Daniel Ramos Mayen Katherine Santos Tobar Rosemary Soriano Jessica Tiniganay Anthony Torres Maldonado Christian Verges Jaylene Zhicay Paladines
Rocky Point High School
Ericka Cabrera Max Marte Matthew Sloane Jessica Zoll
Sachem East High School
Stephanie Dias Krystal Auquilla Apaza Ciara Torres Kassandra Suarez Dayanna Villavicencio Andrea Reina
Sachem East High School
Olivia Kaminski Nicole Guerrero Paulino Julissa Mejia-Martinez
Sachem North High School
Alissa Cardoso Deanna Cardoso Isabella Cedeno Delaney Ortiz Henry Ricardo Pimentel Mariana Riva Carly Madison Reyes Mauricio Rodriguez Isabella Sill
Ward Melville High School
Michael Gualtieri Kamilia Nivar John Rodriguez Cedeno Jacqueline Winslow
William Floyd High School
Elmer Fuentes Christina Girardi Alanis Gonzalez Lourdes Gonzalez Emily Juarez Amber Martinez Ariella Morano Jack Monti Emily Muniz Logan Novick Pina Bryan Ortiz Rodriguez Isabella Saladin Alex Rojas Leslie Perez Fuentes Fiorella Amaini Quinonez
A Special Thank You To: Edward P. Romaine, Supervisor
Jonathan Kornreich, Councilmember
Jane Bonner, Councilwoman
Kevin J. LaValle, Councilman
Michael A Loguercio Jr., Councilman
Neil Foley, Councilman
Daniel Panico, Councilman
Donna Lent, Town Clerk
Louis Marcoccia, Receiver of Taxes
Daniel Losquadro, Superintendent of Highways
Hispanic Advisory Board Members
Division of Public Information
Department of Information Technology
Elizabeth Yasmin Guzman
Iglesia Cristiana Emanuel of Center Moriches
Suffolk County Deputy Sheriff’s Office
Tracy Todd Hunter,
Curator & Cultural Liaison of ‘Of Colors a Creative Collective’
The Artists of ‘Of Colors a Creative Collective,’
Clemente Ettrick, Christopher Hanson, Lisa Samperi & Gena Vaccarello
Los Andes Restaurant
112 Tequila Restaurant & Deli
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Town of Brookhaven Hispanic Advisory Board
Mission:
The Hispanic Advisory Board exists to serve as a liaison between the Hispanic
community in the Town of Brookhaven and the Supervisor. The Board serves as a
sounding board to the Town Board and will provide viable recommendations on
policies that will advance the social and economic well-being of Hispanics and all
citizens in the Town of Brookhaven.
Vision:
• To educate the public and our own community about the rich and varied history
of Hispanics who have contributed to their community and the Long Island
region.
• Instill pride in our heritage by honoring those successful and accomplished
Latinos who have come before us and will serve as examples of achievement for
our youth.
• Support, participate in and sponsor activities and educational venues geared to
the Hispanic Community.
• Increase Hispanic civic and volunteer participation within our community.
• Improve the understanding of local government policies and procedures to the
burgeoning Latino businesses and the Hispanic community at large.
Town of Brookhaven
Edward P. Romaine, Supervisor Jonathan Kornreich, Councilmember
Jane Bonner, Councilwoman
Kevin J. LaValle, Councilman
Michael A Loguercio Jr., Councilman
Neil Foley, Councilman
Daniel Panico, Councilman
Donna Lent, Town Clerk
Louis Marcoccia, Receiver of Taxes
Daniel Losquadro, Superintendent of Highways
Department of Housing and Community Development
Alison Karppi, Commissioner Marie Michel, Deputy Commissioner
Lucia Elam, Executive Assistant/Hispanic Advisory Board Liaison
Hispanic Advisory Board
Guillermo Sandoval, Chairperson Paula Andrea Arbelaez, Vice Chairperson
Olivia Diaz
Sonya S. Dungee Lorena Gonzalez
Belinda Groneman Ivette Feliciano Guzman
Rigoberto Guzman Jaime Ann Hechtman-Ulloa
Veronica Morante Jose Nunez