The Syosset Central School District is proud to announce that three Syosset High School seniors have been recognized by the Long Island Arts Alliance (LIAA) for their outstanding artistic accomplishments in the 2025–2026 Scholar–Artist program.

Melody Chen (Visual Arts) and Ethen Hong (Theatre) have been named Scholar–Artists, and Grace Lu (Media Arts) has received an Award of Merit. These prestigious honors are awarded to just 40 student artists each year from across Nassau and Suffolk Counties, spanning five disciplines: Visual Arts, Music, Theater, Dance, and Media Arts.

“These students' wide-ranging talents are a testament to the strength and depth of Syosset’s Fine and Performing Arts program. We are proud to celebrate Melody, Ethen, and Grace on this incredible achievement,” said Dr. Christopher Hale, Coordinator of Fine and Performing Arts for the Syosset Central School District.

Selections are made from a competitive pool of students nominated by public and private high schools across Long Island. The Scholar–Artist program is endorsed by the New York State School Music Association, the New York State Art Teachers Association, the Nassau and Suffolk chapters of the New York State Council of Administrators of Music Education, and the Nassau and Suffolk Art Supervisors Associations.