Samantha Garvey

Obama: L.I. Science Whiz Samantha Garvey ‘Gives Me Hope’

A college freshman from Long Island merited a mention in President Barack Obama’s speech at the Democratic National Convention.

2012/09/07

The Garvey family outside their new home in Bay Shore, NY on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012 (credit: Sophia Hall/WCBS 880).

Homeless L.I. Teen And Family Move In To New Bay Shore Home

Samantha Garvey and her family were given the keys to their new Bay Shore home by Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone Saturday afternoon as part of the county’s affordable rental properties for homeless families.

2012/01/28

Samantha Garvey (L) meeting Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi (R) with Long Island Rep. Steve Israel (Center) in Washington D.C. on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012. (credit: Steve Israel/Facebook)

Homeless L.I. Teen Not Science Contest Finalist, But Still A Winner

Samantha Garvey found out she didn’t make the cut to become a finalist in the Intel Science Talent Search, but did get to watch President Obama’s State of the Union address in Washington D.C. as Rep. Steve Israel’s guest.

2012/01/25

Samantha Garvey and her mussels at Brentwood High School - Brentwood, NY - Jan 12, 2012 (credit: Sophia Hall / WCBS 880)

Homeless L.I. Intel Contest Semifinalist To Get $50K Scholarship On ‘Ellen’ Show

The accolades continue for a homeless Brentwood High School senior who’s a semifinalist in a the prestigious Intel Science Talent Search.

2012/01/19

Homeless L.I. Intel Semifinalist Invited To State Of The Union

Samantha Garvey was invited by Long Island Rep. Steve Israel to the Jan. 24 speech.

2012/01/17

Homeless L.I. Intel Semifinalist’s Family To Get A House In Bay Shore

Brentwood High School senior Samantha Garvey, who is a semifinalist in the prestigious Intel Science Talent Search, will be getting a home in Bay Shore where she’ll live with her twin sisters, brother and parents.

2012/01/13

Homeless Long Island Teenager Is Intel Competition Semifinalist

Samantha Garvey has good reason to be the recipient of high fives and congratulations from the faculty and students in the hallways at Brentwood High School.

2012/01/12

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