Hempstead UFSD
Alumni Spotlight
 

Claudia Bolanos

Hempstead High School 2005 Graduate
So far I consider my self very fortunate, having graduated Hempstead High School in 2005, I am presently a Junior at Syracuse University . I am majoring in Special Education and Anthropology with a minor in Biology. I work in the Anthropology lab and have conducted field studies in Costa Rica as well as doing student teaching. My research has focused on developing species diversity indexes and linking this to the economic history of deforestation. I occasionally work as a translator and tutor children refugees from Sudan , Somalia and other regions of Africa .   

This spring break I'll be heading to St Thomas in the U. S Virgin Islands as part of an excavation of Magens' Bay followed by a trip to Ghana , West Africa in the summer.  In writing this blog, my intention is try to reach my community. .....Hempstead is my home, and if there is anything I could share with the students of Hempstead is that we are worth so much more than what we are allowed to believe. I want them to know that we must demand for ourselves a greater dream. We must love to learn, we must work hard, struggle, and break away from everything that keeps us down (excuses, circumstances, fears, etc., etc,). I have come to realize how important it is to help ourselves and as hard as it is to face those sleepless nights we are strong people, people that can defy the statistics.

Thanks to Mr. B. Coleman, Hempstead High School Teacher
 

David A. Paterson -  Governor of New York

Hempstead High School 1971 Graduate
David Paterson David Paterson attended Fulton School and then went onto Hempstead High School, where he graduated in 1971. After graduating from Columbia University, he returned to Hempstead, where he attended Hofstra University Law School, earning his degree in 1983. The school itself was only a decade old, and many black students there were among the first in their families to have a chance at a professional career.

Elected to represent Harlem in the New York State Senate in 1985, David Paterson has demanded and achieved change at every level, not simply by what he stands for but by who he is.  David A. Paterson was elected New York’s lieutenant governor on November 7, 2006.
 

Ron Norman

Hempstead High School Graduate (GED 1992)
Hempstead alumni Mr. Ronald Norman donated CDs to the Early Childhood Center for use with families of English Language Learners.  He is currently a producer and engineer.  He worked as a record producer for G-Unit, Aftermath, & Dipset he also worked as security for Dipset.  Ron is a New York State Golden Glove Boxer. Thank you for Mr. Norman!
 

Andre Fields

Hempstead High School 2004 Graduate

The photos were all from meetings that I attended with Governor Spitzer when he came to SUNY-Oswego to hold a forum on the Economic State of Upstate.

I am currently doing well, in my senior year at Oswego. I was recently reelected in the all campus election for the Vice Presidency of the Student Association. I won with 65.4 percent of the vote. I am also working on some community service projects through a partnership our student government has formed with the city of Oswego. The government here is going great, we are doing some really progressive things such as trying to get our campus greener and pay the members of our Legislative Branch.

In terms of academic, I would like to say that coming here was a great decision and that Hempstead High School prepared me very well for my academic transition to college work and the demands that it presents. Without dedicated individuals who have played a role in my academic development I would probably not still be here today. I am truly grateful for all of you at Hempstead High School who have had a positive impact on my life thus far. Ms DeKranes, Mr. Jackson, Mrs. Sherwood, Mrs. Topping, Mr. Amoroso, Ms. Pearsall, Coach Moore, Mrs. Batson, Mrs. Stephen, Ms. Elder, Ms. Cotton, Dr. Hill, and Mr. Stroughn for providing an environment conducive to learning and individual growth concurrently.