The Copiague School District connected classroom learning to real-world experiences on March 13, as eleven students represented the district at a Women in Law Day conference held at the John P. Cohalan Court Complex in Central Islip – joining courthouses across the state in recognizing and celebrating Women in Law Day. Walter G. O’Connell Copiague High School students met with a panel of female law professionals including judges, lawyers, clerks, a court reporter and an interpreter. Students asked thoughtful questions during the panel presentation, took notes and expanded their understanding of careers within the criminal justice system. 

The student attendees included Alexa Blanco, Sarah Theranus, Stephanie Rekas, Samantha Molina, Yeslyn Canales, Tatum Webster, Alexi Gates, Melanie Robertson, Emily Sagramsingh, Tiffany Lopez and Aneisa Nicholas. They were accompanied by You and the Law teacher and mock trial coach Stephanie Rafuse.