MPHS Hosts 20th Annual Breakfast to Recognize Students for Exceptional Character and Academic Excellence
MILLER PLACE, NEW YORK (JANUARY 2021)—Miller Place High School (MPHS) hosted its 20th Annual Outstanding Acts of Kindness (OAK) and Outstanding Academic Recognition (OAR) Breakfast where 12 distinguished students were acknowledged for their selfless behavior or stellar academic performance.
OAK award recipients—students who have helped someone in need without expecting any reciprocation—demonstrate the sense of spirit the District aims to achieve throughout the school community and serve as role models for others in the building. Recipients of the OAK award this year include Denis Amaya, Chloe Anthony, Sophia Bloom, Justin Klotz, Shaun Mooney, Sean O’Connor, Grace Polak and Avery Purrier.OAR award recipients—students who’ve distinguished themselves as academic inspirations and have successfully risen to the educational challenges presented to them—either met long-term goals or exhibit commendable improvement. This year’s recipients include Caroline Bark, Ava Marcario, Christopher Scott, Matthew Shelton, Carly Shurbet and Grace Stone.
Cohort 2: Pictured: Sean Mooney, Shaun O’Connor, Grace Polak, Ava Marcario, Christopher Scott, and Carly Shurbet. Absent: Avery Purrier, Grace Stone and Matthew Shelton 
Cohort 1: Pictured L to R: Caroline Bark, Justin Klotz, Karole Kalin, Sophia Bloom, Denis Amaya and Chole Anthony