Scarsdale Students Win Youth Services and Regeneron Science Awards

Scarsdale Students Win Youth Services and Regeneron Science Awards

Sonja Xie and Linda Zhang with Assemblymember Amy PaulinRegeneron Science Talent Search: On Thursday evening February 5, 2026 , Legislators celebrated 22 Westchester County high school students who were named 2026 Regeneron Science Talent Search (STS) Scholars, including two finalists, selected from a national pool of 2,600 applicants. On the list are Vasu Jain, Ananya Shah from Edgemont High School and Sonja Xie, and Shuyue (Linda) Zhang from Scarsdale High School.

The students were chosen as part of a highly competitive group of 300 semi-finalists and finalists in one of the nation’s most prestigious science and mathematics competitions, now in its 85th year. Alumni of the Regeneron Science Talent Search include Nobel laureates, MacArthur Fellows, and recipients of the National Medal of Science. Two Westchester scholars are among the 40 finalists who will travel to Washington, D.C. in March to present their research and compete for the top prize of $250,000.

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals hosted the annual STS Scholars ceremony at its Tarrytown headquarters, recognizing outstanding students from 12 Westchester high schools. Legislators presented Certificates of Merit to Scholars from their districts, highlighting the students’ innovation, discipline, and commitment to scientific research. The scope and quality of the projects reflect the County’s strong academic culture.

Westchester County Board of Legislators Chairman Vedat Gashi (D–New Castle, Ossining, Somers, Yorktown) said, “Each year, these students raise the bar for academic excellence. Their achievements reflect not only their own talent and determination, but also the vital support of families, teachers, and school communities. Congratulations to all.”

Westchester County’s 2026 Regeneron Science Talent Search Scholars:

Ardsley High School: Khushi Karthikeyan*, Serina Tomioka
Byram Hills High School: Max Charney, Lindsay Coady
Briarcliff High School: Elias Malionek
Horace Greeley High School: Warren Fu, Kevin Guo, Brady Wang
Harrison High School: Noelie Roxane Boquet Couderc, Emily Ann Salemo
Ossining High School: Summerville Beckford
Pelham Memorial High School: Emily Walch
Edgemont High School: Vasu Jain, Ananya Shah
Scarsdale High School: Sonja Xie, Shuyue (Linda) Zhang
Westlake High School: Elizabeth Lilian Singh
Yorktown High School: Jashvi Desai*, Siddharth Nair, Willa Olson

Youth Services Awards

The annual Youth Service Awards, an initiative of the Westchester County Youth Bureau and the Westchester County Youth Board, selects and honors outstanding high school juniors and seniors who have distinguished themselves for their leadership and dedication to service and social justice. On Thursday February 12, these students were recognized, including Rowan Dias and Harrison Greebel of Scarsdale.
2025-2026 Youth Service Award Recipients:

Rafael Aldana-Diaz (Yonkers)Rowan Dias and Harrison Greebel with Assemblymember Amy Paulin
Rowan Dias (Scarsdale)
Harrison Greebel (Scarsdale)
Joshua Jones (Peekskill)
Adanhyr Morocho-Chuchuca (Sleepy Hollow)
Lily Mei Peckham (Bronxville)
Dana Proudian (Mamaroneck)
Eric A. Rodriques (Mount Vernon)
Leila Sadek (Yonkers)
Micahia Simpkins (New Rochelle)
Zior Williams (Mount Vernon)
Chairwoman’s Award:
Aiden Mendez (Ossining)