"These 5 residents have made extraordinary accomplishments and have contributed to their communities in ways beyond measure," said Islip Supervisor, Angie Carpenter.
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LongIsland.com Central Islip High School student Twyla Joseph struggled with remote learning during the pandemic while also navigating the college application process. Photo: Town of Islip website. Her story is probably familiar to many high school students who have had to navigate the isolation of the Covid-19 pandemic, remote education, and the college admission process. Twyla Joseph, a 17-year-old Islip Terrace resident who attends Central Islip High School, had her experience featured in a Time Magazine article in their April issue. Joseph appeared on the cover of the magazine for the story titled The Lost Year.
The article chronicles how she often felt alone and anxious while making decisions on what college to attend and what career to pursue, according to a press release from the Town of Islip, which presented Joseph with a Certificate of Recognition from Islip Town Supervisor Angie Carpenter, on behalf of the members of the Town Board recently.