June 15: Teen Arrested, Valedictorian Error, Adults Play Kids and More

As the school year starts to wind down, Patch congratulates local Kindergartners as they take a big step today, celebrates graduates' accomplishments and shares some of the fun that one outgoing eighth grade class enjoyed recently. Plus, we look at how an error at Malverne High School will affect the top ranked seniors who will speak at graduation.

Here are your headlines for June 15:

1. Pursuit Ends With Arrest: If you heard a helicopter flying over West Hempstead Tuesday evening, it was part of a search by Nassau County Police for a teen who allegedly fled after trying to break into two vehicles. Cops caught the 16-year-old Lakeview resident and he will be arraigned today on various charged. for the story.
2. Two Valedictorians?: Malverne High School issued a statement Wednesday morning regretfully admitting that an error was made when calculating the rankings of its seniors, causing the titles of valedictorian and salutatorian for the Class of 2011 to be bestowed on the wrong students. See how the school is handling the matter later this morning.
3. Rams Awarded: The senior male athletes for West Hempstead High School received various awards Thursday during a reception at Pompei restaurant. Don't miss the story and photos today on Patch.
4. Parents Vs. Kids: The competition was fierce Monday night as the eighth graders from Our Lady of Lourdes School in Malverne challenged their parents and adults to a softball game. Check out the photos this afternoon.
5. Moving Up: Patch wants to congratulate the Kindergartners from St. Thomas the Apostle School and Chestnut School in West Hempstead who will be moving up to first grade today. Share your best wishes to the students in the comments section below.