Suffolk Reporter

William Floyd High School senior Victoria Basharina has been nominated as one of 25 New York State candidates for the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. Her achievements were recently featured in a story in the January 31, 2025, edition of the New York Post.

The feature included a photograph of Basharina alongside WFHS guidance counselor Ashley Seibert, science teacher Dr. Martin Palermo, and New York Post reporter Alex Mitchell.

Basharina's educational journey spans from Moriches Elementary School to William Floyd Middle School, culminating at William Floyd High School where she is currently a senior.