Oyster Bay High School junior Rose Lindstrom has accomplished an incredible feat for a high schooler. She was recognized as one of only 27 students in the world to earn a perfect score on the Advanced Placement Seminar exam. Rose was enrolled in College Board’s AP Seminar course last year as part of the AP Capstone Program and earned the highest score a student can get on an AP exam, a 5, while gaining every possible point on the college-level exam. 

Approximately 75,000 students from around the world took the AP Seminar exam last spring, making Rose only 0.04% of students to get a perfect score. The dedicated junior received 5’s on all her AP exams last year and she is currently enrolled in five AP courses – AP Biology, AP Computer Science Principles, AP Human Geography, AP Language and Composition and AP U.S. History. Rose is also an active member of Oyster Bay High School’s varsity tennis and golf teams, is the opinions editor of the school’s student-run newspaper, The Harbor Voice, and is president of Model UN.

“When College Board informed us that Rose was one of only 27 students worldwide to earn a perfect score on her AP Seminar exam, I have to admit that I was not surprised!” Oyster Bay High School Principal Melissa Argaman said. “There is no stopping this dynamic young woman! Rose’s intelligence, coupled with an incredible work ethic and a great personality, is going to take her far in life. I look forward to watching all she is going to accomplish in the coming years.” 

Congratulations, Rose! 

Date Added: 9/27/2023

The Oyster Bay-East Norwich Central School District is excited to welcome Melissa Argaman as Oyster Bay High School’s new principal. She replaces principal Sharon Lasher who retired.

Ms. Argaman joined the district in 2021 as the high school’s supervisor of guidance and stepped into the role as Oyster Bay High School’s acting principal during the second semester of the 2022-2023 school year. During her time at the high school, she has demonstrated her strong leadership skills and her ability to successfully connect with all students. As director of guidance, Ms. Argaman was instrumental in increasing the graduation rate by more than seven percentage points in two years and created an alternative school for students in danger of failing. In addition, she supervised counselors at the middle and high school, served as the school’s National Honor Society adviser and was a Services for Students with Disabilities Coordinator for College Board. 

Prior to joining the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Central School District, Ms. Argaman served as a school counselor at New Hyde Park Memorial High School from 2002-2021. She was also a school counselor at the Queens Outreach Alternative Academy and began her career as a rehabilitation associate at Federation Employment & Guidance Service (FEGS). 

Ms. Argaman received her bachelor’s degree in psychology from SUNY Oswego, her master’s degree in counseling and guidance (K-12) from New York University and her professional diploma in school district leadership from Stony Brook University. 

“I am thrilled to be given the honor of being named principal of Oyster Bay Middle/High School,” Ms. Argaman said. “With two teenage boys of my own and over 20 years of experience working with students in grades 7-12, helping to support and encourage young adults is my passion. I am excited to use my experience to build upon the successes of Oyster Bay High School while also helping us to reach new levels. By working collaboratively with teachers, students, and families, I am confident that we can provide a first-rate educational experience for all our students.” 

Date Added: 9/12/2023

Members of the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Central School District proudly showcased their school spirit during the district’s homecoming parade and game on Sept. 9. Central and building administrators, board members, staff, students and families wore their best purple and gold for the momentous occasion and lined up for the parade outside of Oyster Bay High School.

Each grade level from the high school created their own float and banners for the parade which corresponded with a different musical genre. Four seniors who were crowned 2023 homecoming court royalty during the high school’s pep rally on the previous day, joined in the parade. This included Ania Kelly, John Purcell, Gianni Rizzuto and Kyra Sansone. The students were selected by their teachers for their leadership, kindness and respect from peers and staff.

Students and staff from Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School and James H. Vernon School also participated in the celebration and carried their own decorated banners. The Oyster Bay High School Symphonic Band, under the direction of Matthew Sisia, led the parade which concluded at Memorial Field. Community members waved and cheered as the parade passed through the town.

Baymen pride carried over onto the football field as the varsity football team took on the Carle Place Frogs. Students, staff and community members filled the bleachers and enjoyed snacks and refreshments from the Booster Club throughout the football game. During the halftime festivities, the Oyster Bay High School varsity cheerleaders performed a spirited routine and members of the senior class showcased their winning lip sync performance which aligned with their class’s homecoming theme – country music. Each grade level performed a lip sync routine during the high school’s pep rally on the previous day.

Homecoming ended on a high note as the Oyster Bay Baymen successfully defeated the Carle Place Frogs, 45-27.

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Date Added: 9/11/2023