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Lynbrook HS Senior Wins Scholar-Artist Award
Emma Harrington earns Award of Merit from Long Island Arts Alliance.
Lynbrook High School senior Emma Harrington was one of 20 students to be recognized with an Award of Merit in the Long Island Scholar-Artist Awards program, sponsored by the Long Island Arts Alliance in cooperation with Newsday. The Scholar-Artist program recognizes talented students in the fine and performing arts. The Award of Merit is one of two award categories in the Scholar-Artist program.
Emma was invited to attend a kickoff event at the Usdan Center for the Creative and Performing Arts on Sept. 20 for a welcome reception, dinner and photo shoot, giving her an opportunity to meet with representatives from the arts programs of local colleges. She will also be honored at an end-of-the-year reception at the Tilles Center for the Performing Arts.
A two-time All-State musician and a six-time All-County musician, Emma is a member of the National Honor Society and the Tri-M Music Honor Society. She is the drum major for the marching band and also performs in the wind ensemble, concert choir and jazz choir.