Shining Star of the Month

Leo Pinal

Middle School

Leo is from Queens, NY.

He has a strong passion for drawing and football. 

His favorite thing about MLS is "going to different classes and learning new things". 

Leo believes that he was chosen as a Shining Star this month because of his good grades and being a kind classmate.

Shining Star of the Month

Sara Gong

9th Grade

Sara is from Middle Village, New York. 

Sara enjoys dance as her favorite hobby.

What she likes most about MLS is the students and teachers.

"I think I was chosen because of my grades and being active in a lot of activities."

Shining Star of the Month

Jayda Torres

10th Grade

Jayda is from Brooklyn, NY. 

She has a strong passion for playing video games, drawing and going to the park.

What Jayda likes most about MLS is that "the teachers challenge my knowledge".

"I think I was chosen as a Shining Star because I'm always devoted to my work."

Shining Star of the Month

Frank Visintin

11th Grade

Frank is from Maspeth, NY. 

He loves swimming, playing video games and reading. 

What Frank enjoys most about MLS is the small learning environment.

"I was chosen because I work hard in all of my classes."

Shining Star Of the Month

Alyssa Procanyn

12th Grade

Alyssa is from Maspeth, New York.

She has a passion for photography.

"I love the MLS atmosphere and the fact that everyone knows each other. It's one big family!"

"I was chosen this month as a Shining Star because I work hard in all of my classes while balancing my extra-curricular activities."

Shining Star Of the Month

Mrs. Valerie Torres

Staff Member

Mrs. Valerie Torres is from Glendale, NY.

She's passionate about organzing events, decorating and seeing people smile.

"Being apart of MLS has been a blessing... especially connecting w/ the staff and students!" 

"I was chosen this month because I'm a hardworker and love what I do."