(WEST ISLIP, NY) Gillian Sokol a resident of Great River and a junior at St. John the Baptist Diocesan High School, was one of over 40 Junior Commissioners from 11 of Islip Town high schools sworn in to launch the JC Program of Keep Islip Clean for the year. KIC is an organization dedicated to preserving the world and ultimately improving the living conditions in Islip.
Back Row from left: Councilman Anthony Senft, Receiver of Taxes Alexis Weik, Councilman Steve Flotteron, Councilman John Cochrane and Town Clerk Olga Murray. Front Row from left: KIC Commissioner Kay Erwood, Executive Director of KIC Nancy Cochran, Gillian Sokol and KIC Chairman Pamela Raymond.
The KIC Junior Commissioner Program is a component of KIC’s Education Program. KIC Junior Commissioners are High School students recommended by their school principal as having demonstrated environmental concern as well as social, civic and academic responsibility. These young people are officially sworn in as KIC Junior Commissioners by the Islip Town Board. KIC’s objective is to enable and encourage these young citizens to play an active role in making Islip a cleaner and more beautiful place in which to live and to instill in them a sense of pride and ownership for their community. Darius Penikas, Assistant Principal of St. John’s, added “SJB is very proud of Gillian’s selection as a KIC Junior Commissioner and all of her work to help others understand, respect and preserve the environment”.
About St. John the Baptist Diocesan High School
About St. John the Baptist Diocesan High School: 1,700 students attend St. John the Baptist DHS, a college preparatory Catholic High School located on the south shore in West Islip. As part of the Diocese of Rockville Centre, St. John’s offers a value-centered education that recognizes the unique talents and abilities of each child, while fostering a school environment that challenges students to reach their true potential. Open since 1966, St. John’s offers a rigorous curriculum and extensive activity and athletic programs. Students have the opportunity to take numerous Advanced Placement classes and 99% of St. John’s graduates continue on to higher education.
For Mission Statement and additional information: http://www.stjohnsdhs.org
