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Farmingville, NY - On November 18, Councilwoman Jane Bonner was on hand to observe and participate in an interactive learning experience with members of the Mount Sinai High School chapter of the Junior Achievement of New York’s High School for Heroes Program. Students in the program, which is supported by the National Grid Foundation, volunteer to teach basic money management skills to local elementary school students. They receive valuable lessons in basic economic literacy and the importance of staying in school while they learn to connect success in school with greater earning potential later on in life. At the event, Councilwoman Bonner presented the students with certificates of appreciation from the Town of Brookhaven.

“These outstanding students volunteer their time and serve as role models to the younger students that they mentor as well as their peers,” said Councilwoman Bonner. “I commend the important work that they do and thank National Grid and Junior Achievement for making this program available to the Mount Sinai students.”

PHOTO 1: Councilwoman Jane Bonner (back row, second from left) with students, school administrators and representatives from National Grid including, National Grid Foundation Program Officer Jean Tesoriero (front row, left), Mount Sinai High School Principal Robert Grable (back row, left), National Grid Foundation President Bob Keller (back row, third from right) and Mount Sinai Elementary School Principal Dr. John Gentilcore (back row, right).

PHOTO 2: Councilwoman Jan Bonner presents a certificate of congratulations to Mount Sinai High School student Sammy Stoval, a member of the Junior Achievement High School of Heroes Program.

 

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