Author Archives: Adam Firester

HGCA Planting Project

By   May 25, 2011
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On May 18, 2011 Beautification Committee Chairman Frank Guarasci and members of his “Green Team”, Phil Heckler and Nick Mirro, purchased nearly $300 worth of new bushes and planted them on the So. Broadway median across from Miyako Hibachi & Sushi Restaurant.

Great Job “Green Team”!

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2010 Scholarship Award Recipients

By   June 15, 2010
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The recipients of the 2nd Annual HGCA Scholarship Awards were Nicholas Jao and James Harvey.

nicholas_jao_webNicholas Jao

Nicholas Jao is a graduate of Hicksville High School.

Nicholas has devoted hundreds of hours to our community through the Boy Scouts of America, Natural Helpers, and Helping Hands.  You can even see Nicholas shoveling the walks for his elderly neighbors after a snowstorm!  He also enjoys sports as a member of the varsity soccer, bowling and tennis clubs.

Nicholas plans to continue his education and become a veterinarian.

Pictured left is Nicholas Jao receiving his award from HGCA President Henry Goessmann (left) and Scholarship
Chairperson Ed Bossong.

james_harvey_webJames Harvey

James Harvey is a graduate of Hicksville High School.

Jame has volunteered extensively for the United Cerebral Palsy program, the Nassau Suffolk Autism Society of America, the Empowering Long Island’s Journey through Autism, and the Autism Speaks Walkathon.  His passion and countless hours devoted to improving the lives of children with special needs and his academic success in high school make James a worthy recipient of our scholarship.

James plans on becoming a Special Education teacher.

Pictured left is James Harvey receiving his award from HGCA President Henry Goessmann (left) and Scholarship Chairperson Ed Bossong..

2009 Scholarship Award Recipient

By   June 15, 2009
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The recipient of the 1st Annual HGCA Scholarship Award was Joseph Fiore.

joseph_fioreJoseph Fiore

Joseph Fiore is a graduate of Kellenberg Memorial High School.

Some of Joe’s achievements include membership in the National Honor Society,  Varsity Captain for football and wrestling teams,  being a Eucharistic Minister, volunteering for the Big Brother/Big Sister Program, participating in Boy Scout food drives, collecting supplies for troops in Iraq and being a baseball umpire.

Joe has accomplished all of this while maintaining a place on the Honor Roll with a 3.7 GPA and is a truly deserving recipient of our scholarship award.

Pictured left is Joseph Fiore receiving his award from HGCA President Henry Goessmann (left) and Scholarship Awards Chairman Ed Bossong…