The South Country Central School District Board of Education has appointed Bellport High School senior Lauren La Grega as its student ex officio board member for the 2024-2025 school year. She replaces Brynn Johnsen, who graduated in June.

La Grega, who officially took her chair alongside the board on Sept. 18, is looking forward to the advisory position. “I enjoy being a leader and making sure that everyone’s voice is heard and included,” she said.

As a non-voting board member, La Grega will provide the board with reports regarding the student body at each board meeting. She will also lend important insight and feedback to the board for designing special events that bring students together.

La Grega earned the ex officio position after running a successful campaign as a member of the student council.

Apart from student council, La Grega can be found playing varsity tennis and lacrosse. She also participates in her school’s Key Club, Science Bowl and Ambassadors Club. Additionally, she is a member of her school’s Spanish, Math, Science and National honor societies and is the recipient of an AP Scholar award and the First Generation National Recognition Award from the College Board.

She has already committed to Florida Southern College, where she will play lacrosse and study criminal psychology.

Date Added: 9/27/2024