Two Boyd Students Honored by Government Officials

Congratulations to Elwood’s James H. Boyd Intermediate School fifth-graders Ava Mule and Joey O’Hara, recipients of two prestigious achievement awards presented by local government officials during the school awards ceremony.

Ava received the New York State Comptroller Achievement Award, presented by the office of Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli to a deserving student who exhibits hard work and leadership while achieving success during the 2015-16 school year.

Joey is the recipient of the Suffolk County Executive Public Service Award, presented by County Executive Steven Bellone’s office to a student who demonstrates high academic achievement and conducts significant volunteer work during the year.

Both Ava and Joey were enrolled in Mr. Lauro’s class during the 2015-16 school year.

Photo Caption: Boyd Intermediate School fifth-grader Joey O’Hara is the recipient of this year’s Suffolk County Executive Public Service Award, while fellow classmate Ava Mule is the recipient of the NYS Comptroller Achievement Award.

Photo courtesy of the Elwood UFSD