(L to R – Dr. Timothy Eagen, Superintendent, Kyle Wozniak, Quinn Samson, Ms. Jennifer Martino, Principal)
Kings Park High School proudly announces the Class of 2025 Valedictorian, Kyle Wozniak. With a weighted GPA of 105.91, Kyle is truly an exceptional scholar whose achievements in academics, leadership, and service have made a lasting impact on our school community. He is the recipient of the prestigious Rensselaer Medal, awarded to an outstanding math and science student, and has been named History Student of the Year, Math Student of the Year, and Science Student of the Year across multiple grade levels for his consistent academic excellence. A dedicated leader, he has served as President of the Trivia Club, Treasurer of both the Model United Nations and Spanish Honor Society, Officer of Membership and Admissions for the National Honor Society, and Secretary of the Math Club. He is also the Founder of Kings Park’s Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society. As a Boy Scout, he earned the rank of Eagle Scout after leading a community service project and holding numerous leadership positions including Junior Assistant Scoutmaster. His commitment to public speaking and civic engagement is evident through his contributions to Model United Nations, and his love for athletics and school spirit is reflected in his participation in Varsity Track and Field. Currently working as a Mathnasium tutor, he shares his passion for mathematics with younger students. As the Class of 2025 Valedictorian, Kyle is a role model whose character, intellect, and service reflect the highest ideals of Kings Park High School.
Kings Park High School is proud to recognize the Class of 2025 Salutatorian, Quinn Samson. With a weighted GPA of 105.89 Quinn is an extraordinary scholar whose intellectual curiosity, scientific achievement, and deep commitment to service have defined her high school journey. A National Merit Commended Scholar and AP Scholar with Distinction, she has earned accolades across disciplines, including the University of Rochester Bausch + Lomb Honorary Science Award, the English Student of the Year Award, and multiple K Awards in track and field for academic excellence in both weighted and unweighted GPAs. Her passion for research is evident in her award-winning presentations at the Long Island Science Congress, where she explored groundbreaking topics such as “Lysis of Escherichia coli by Ultraviolet-C Radiation” and “An Evaluation of the Sensitivity and Adaptation of Soil Microbial Growth to pH Modification.” As a research intern at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratories, she studies the role of G-proteins in T cell inhibition within pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma. She further enriched her scientific experience as a clinical intern at Stanford University’s Anesthesiology Summer Institute, where she developed a digital health solution for patients with Crohn’s disease. A passionate leader and advocate, she serves as treasurer of the National Spanish Honor Society, peer tutor for Mu Alpha Theta, and volunteer social media coordinator for New Hour for Women and Children LI, where she amplifies the voices of formerly incarcerated women. Additionally, Quinn is on track to earn the New York State Seal of Biliteracy in Spanish. Quinn truly exemplifies the values of academic excellence, leadership, and service that define Kings Park’s legacy.