Congratulations to Herricks High School sophomore, Sreya Sanyal, who won second place in the 15th Annual "Celebration of Suburban Diversity" essay contest hosted by the National Center for Suburban Studies at Hofstra University!

The National Center for Suburban Studies at Hofstra is dedicated to studying the challenges and opportunities of suburban areas. Through multidisciplinary research, it explores demographic, social, economic, and environmental changes, with a focus on sustainability, social equity, and economic development.

To compete in the contest, students must submit an essay based on both research and personal experience that identifies and analyzes an issue related to the racially, culturally, ethnically, religiously, or otherwise diverse Long Island suburbs, and describes the impact of this issue on their future.

Winning second place comes with a $2,000 scholarship to any college. If Sreya chooses to attend Hofstra, the award will be matched with an additional $2,000. To celebrate her achievement, she will be recognized at the "Celebration of Suburban Diversity Banquet!" Well done Sreya!