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Southampton High students named National Merit commended scholars; local business alliance awards vocational scholarships
Summary
At a board meeting, school officials recognized three students as commended National Merit Scholarship Program honorees and announced $300 Southampton Business Alliance scholarships for students in HVAC, electrical and carpentry programs to help buy tools and materials.
The Southampton Union Free School District board recognized three Southampton High School students as commended students in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program and awarded a series of $300 scholarships to vocational students through a local business partnership.
Dr. Zahn, principal of Southampton High School, told the board that Marin Gilmartin, Waverly Hoffman and Emma Veil were identified based on last October’s PSAT scores and named commended students by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. “They represent a valuable national resource,” Dr. Zahn said, calling the designation a recognition of “outstanding potential for academic success.” The principal noted that commended students are drawn from a large pool of high scorers around the country.
Board members also honored students in the district’s vocational programs and announced that the Southampton Business Alliance will provide $300 scholarship checks to help students purchase tools and materials for carpentry, HVAC, plumbing and electrical trade courses. A presenter for the alliance described the awards as an effort “to help build a pipeline of skilled workers here on the East End of Long Island.”
Named recipients in trade programs included Nigel Abercrombie and Dylan Maher (HVAC); Elder Hernandez Escobar (electrical/alternative energy); Elvie Alvaranga, Jackson Garcia Rivera, Noah Kent, Marco Nava, Galayah Robinson and John Garcia Rodriguez (residential carpentry); and Tyson Redick (named but not present).
The board and administrators said the scholarships aim to reduce out-of-pocket costs for students entering high-paying trades and to support local workforce development. Photos and additional recognition were scheduled following the meeting.
