Babylon High School seniors recently gathered in the school's audito­rium for the annual Se­nior Awards Ceremony. Through the generosity of local community resi­dents and businesses, in addition to the academic department awards pre­sented

to the members of the Class of 2008, sev­eral scholars' achieve­ments were recognized with monetary scholar­ships and commemora­tive plaques. More than $75,000 in scholarships was presented through­out the course of the cer­emony. "Congratulations to all of you for showing such dedication, perseverance, and commitment during your time here in Baby­lon," stated Director of School Coun­seling Barbara Restivo. "I am confident you will leave this school and achieve great things in the future."

Shown in the top photo, Babylon High School guidance counselor Tracy Lesnick, middle, Ulweena Sethi and Tessa Stoecker on receiving the Baby­lon Rotary Club Academic Scholarship of $1,500 and the Babylon Rotary Club Scholarship of $750, respectively. The two were presented with their awards during the se­nior awards assembly. Shown in the photo at left, Babylon High School senior Donald Werner as he received the Commu­nity Service Award from Suffolk County Legislator Wayne Horsley's office during the school's senior awards ceremony. He is presented with the award 0000by Brendan Stanton. Shown in the bottom photo are eight Babylon High School seniors who were presented with scholarships in memory of Aura Diaz in the amount of $500 each during the school's senior awards ceremony.