Eight Huntington Seniors Awarded Arts Scholarships by Friends of OHEKA
8 Huntington Seniors Receive Friends Of OHEKA Arts Scholarships
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Eight high school seniors from the Town of Huntington will each receive a $2,700 scholarship from Friends of OHEKA to support their arts education in college. The awards are part of the nonprofit's commitment to preserving OHEKA Castle and promoting the arts.
- 01The scholarship winners are from various high schools including Half Hollow Hills High School East and Walt Whitman High School.
- 02Friends of OHEKA has raised over $300,000 for arts education scholarships since its inception.
- 03The annual fundraiser, Brunch in the Formal Gardens at OHEKA, supports the scholarship program and will take place on July 12.
- 04The scholarships honor Otto Kahn, the original owner of OHEKA Castle, who was a patron of the arts.
- 05Gary Melius, the current owner of OHEKA, aims to continue Kahn's legacy through these initiatives.
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Eight high school seniors from the Town of Huntington have been awarded the 2026 Otto Kahn Scholarship by Friends of OHEKA, each receiving $2,700 to support their arts education in college. The recipients include Favor Adewole from Half Hollow Hills High School East, Maggie Deegan from Harborfields High School, and others from local high schools. Friends of OHEKA, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation of OHEKA Castle, has raised over $300,000 for arts scholarships since its establishment, reflecting its commitment to supporting young artists. The organization plans to host its annual fundraiser, Brunch in the Formal Gardens at OHEKA, on July 12, featuring music, food, and a costume contest inspired by The Great Gatsby. This initiative continues the legacy of Otto Kahn, who valued the arts and whose vision is upheld by current owner Gary Melius and the Friends of OHEKA board.
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The scholarships provide financial support to local students pursuing arts education, fostering talent in the community.
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