Americanism Awards 2023
The Merrick Post No. 1282, American Legion, presented Americanism Awards to 10 local school children. Each student received a certificate and a medal for their accomplishments.
Those recognized were:
| Lara Krell | Birch School |
| Daniel Yanpolski | Camp Avenue Elementary School |
| Bryce Finkelstein | Chatterton School |
| Stephen Ferrante | Harold D. Fayette School |
| Thomas Keane | Levy Lakeside School |
| Nicholas Ippoliti | Merrick Avenue Middle school |
| Callie Lodge | |
| Nathaniel Odell | Old Mill Road School |
| Brian McGoldrick | St. Elizabeth Ann Seaton School |
| Hayden Okonowitz | Sanford H. Calhoun School |
Frank D. Pedagno, Americanism Chairman