Herricks valedictorian and salutatorian recognized at BOE meeting
At the May 5 Herricks Board of Education meeting, the board recognized 2022 valedictorian Keneil Soni and salutatorian Chloe Chang. In addition to this great honor, both students were named National Merit finalists in the 67th annual National Merit Scholarship Program.
Throughout his time at Herricks High School, Soni has earned several impressive achievements such as being named a Scholar Artist from the Long Island Arts Alliance, as well as earning a coveted spot with Carnegie Hall’s National Youth Ensemble. Soni is the first horn player ever from Nassau County to be invited to play with the ensemble and is one of only 13 hornists selected in the entire country. In addition to these accomplishments, Soni also serves as president of the Tri-M Music Honor Society and the FED Challenge and is captain of the school’s varsity cross-country team.
Salutatorian Chloe Chang also has an impressive resume. In addition to her scholarly success, Chang was selected as one of 11 winners in the New York Times’ Sixth Annual Critical Review contest. She is president of the Model UN and Amnesty International clubs and serves as captain of the varsity girls tennis team.
Looking to the future, both Soni and Chang share a common goal in wanting to attend medical school to become doctors. Soni plans to attend Harvard University and Chang plans to attend University of Pennsylvania.
Herricks is very proud of both students and wishes them all the best!
Photo Caption: (L-R) Herricks Board of Education President Henry Zanetti, Class of 2022 valedictorian Keneil Soni, Class of 2022 salutatorian Chloe Chang, Board of Education Vice President Nancy Feinstein, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Fino Celano and Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Elizabeth Guercin.
Photo courtesy of Herricks Public Schools