Copiague Schools Remember Brittney Walsh

The Copiague School District is remembering Brittney Walsh, the Lindenhurst teen and graduate of the Walter G. O'Connell Copiague High School killed in a car crash on Sunday night.

The district has put out a statement expressing its condolences and outlining the highlights of her school career.

"The Copiague Board of Education and administration extend our deepest condolences to Brittney’s family and friends during this very difficult time," the statement read.

The district noted Walsh graduated on Friday night, June 22, with an Advanced Regents Diploma.

"She was planning on attending York College in the Fall," the statement added.

The district further noted Walsh "excelled in her academics and was a very active student."

Activities in which she was involved included varsity club, varsity soccer, Winter and Spring track, National Honor Society, student council, chorus and ecology club.

She also helped build sets for the school play.

"The district is truly saddened by this terribly tragic event," the statement concluded, noting grief counselors would be available to both students and staff, as needed.

Funeral services for Walsh have been set by the family for this week, but at this time the district said it has no set plans for a separate memorial.

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