Student of Distinction
Meet-and-Greet with both community
and legislative leaders. At
the Queens Library, she is on the
Student Leadership Council. In this
position she participates in food
and coat drives.
Scholarship is also evident by
her enrollment in and excelling
in several Advanced Placement
programs. Among these college
level classes are: World History,
French, Environmental studies,
United States History, Literature
and Composition, and Government
and Politics.
College Now, a preparatory
program offered to high school
students, is another program in
which Darla hones her future
achievements. She is enrolled in
two College Now classes: Caribbean
History at York College; and
Psychology 101 at Queensborough
Community College
Ferruso observes, “Over the
course of the school year I have
been able to get to know Darla as
both a student and as an individual.
Her dedication to improving
upon her learning places her
as one of the top students. In the
classroom her strong commitment
to learning is always displayed
through active participation in our
lectures, discussions and activities.
She is a classroom leader who
pushes those around her to strive
for a high standard. Her motivation
and deep refl ection on coursework
will provide a great transition into
higher learning and as a leader in
her community.”
He also explains that, as the
school year progressed he witnessed
Darla’s development in the
areas of self-confi dence, determination
and maturity. “Her high standards
were exemplifi ed when she
presented a culminating research
project for AP US History. Writing
with poise and perspective, the
presentation of this content matter
showed mastery of the subject,” he
states.
Outside of school with the encouragement
from teachers, Darla
participated in the NYU Women’s
Mentoring Program. Within the
program she became President
of the group and was awarded a
$1500 Scholarship. She also had
a summer internship at Legal Hand.
Legal Hand is a non-profi t which
gives legal assistance to those in
need.
In the future she plans to attend
Syracuse University or Trinity
College. Whichever school she attends,
Darla plans to be a double
major in Political Science and
International Relations. Using these
two areas of study she hopes to
be an advocate for people’s rights.
Among her dreams is to work for
the United Nations. Her philosophy
is: ”Education is the ultimate Equalizer.”
Mr. Ferruso confi dently states “I
believe Darla can achieve anything
when provided with the right opportunities.
Her intelligence, strong
work ethic, and ability to lead others
will ultimately lead to success in
the future. She is one of those rare
students who are extremely focused
on her goals, and has the mindset
needed to achieve them. I believe
Darla’s goals of working within
public service will be a tremendous
benefi t for the lives of those she
touches.”
By Bob Harris
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Darla Moise
December 2019
Hillcrest High School
Richmond Hill, New York
Darla Moise is an outstanding
student who is enrolled in Hillcrest
High School’s Academy of Media,
Arts, and Music. The academy is
one of the nine small learning communities
comprising Hillcrest. Within
her academy, she is respected
for her induction into the National
Honor Society and participation
in leadership classes, among other
notable achievements.
Public speaking, strong verbal
communication, practicing the art
of negation, both team leadership
and team building, and coordinating
within a group are among the
many abilities she brings to bear in
her activities.
She is External Relations person
for the Model United Nations
program. In her capacity as lawyer
for Mock Trial, Darla was awarded
Semi-fi nalist. As a speaker she was
also a semi-fi nalist for the school’s
annual Theodore Roosevelt Speaking
Competition.
According to Social Studies
teacher Michael Ferruso, “Darla
developed superior interpersonal
and presentation skills while competing
in the New York City Mock
Trial Final tournament. Additionally,
she utilized her organizational skills
when she planned and implements
a plan for expanding Mock Trial
offerings for students.”
It is not surprising that Darla is
an esteemed member of the Hillcrest
School Leadership Team. The
team is made up of parents, teachers,
students, and administrators.
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Darla Moise
They meet regularly to evaluate
school programs and, when possible,
make recommendations for
improvement to the programs.
Her exemplary participation has
not gone unnoticed by H. Reciros,
Leadership Class Teacher. Recinos
explains, “As her Leadership teacher
this school year, I have watched
Darla develop academically into a
mature individual and leader who
takes performing her role diligently.
She contributes considerable time
and talent to a number of extracurricular
activities, including assisting
in blood drives and in canned food
drives.”
Among her many activities
are Student Ambassador for the
Parents Teacher Association, and
performing in school musicals in
both Sophomore and Junior year.
She is also a valued player on the
Soccer team
Outreach to the community includes
participation in the Queens
District Attorney’s Youth Program
and representing the Student Government
at the Principal’s recent
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