It’s an extraordinary academic year at Plainview-Old Bethpage JFK High School in Long Island, where a truly rare milestone is unfolding. In the Class of 2025, 15 sets of twins — yes, 30 students — are preparing to graduate together.
Out of 447 seniors, this twin tally has become the talk of the town, not only for its rarity but for the deep sense of community it reflects. For most of these twins, the journey began in kindergarten, and it’s now culminating in a shared walk across the graduation stage.
This quirky and heartwarming statistic has drawn smiles and fascination both locally and nationally. In a world where twins occur in only about 3% of births according to the CDC, having 15 sets in one senior class is nothing short of astonishing.
But beyond the numbers, it’s the stories behind these siblings — the friendships, support systems, and lifelong bonds — that make this graduating class particularly special.
The Long Journey Together: From Infancy to Graduation
Most of these twins have known each other since their earliest years. Their shared journey through the Plainview-Old Bethpage School District — starting in elementary school and continuing all the way to high school — has created a unique web of relationships, both between twins and among twin families.
Assistant Principal Timothy Lamb noted that the twins have formed a kind of informal community over the years. “Many met as infants because the parents joined a ‘parents of twins’ group,” he said.
This group wasn’t just for emotional support — it had practical uses too. They organized bi-annual garage sales to share hand-me-downs, creating a space where parenting multiples became a collective rather than an individual effort.
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This early camaraderie has translated into the school years, where the twins — though fraternal — share bonds that extend far beyond physical similarities. Interestingly, many teachers were unaware that certain students were even twins.
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“Some teachers don’t even know they’re twins, even though some do look alike,” Lamb said, highlighting how these students have carved out their own individual identities while remaining part of a special subset of the student body.
Support, Friendship, and Friendly Rivalries
Twin often share a deep-rooted connection that translates into both academic and emotional support. Sydney Monka, one of the graduating twins, spoke about how her brother Ben is more than just a sibling — he’s her “personal math tutor.”
Having that kind of partnership throughout the rigors of high school can make a tremendous difference, both inside and outside the classroom.
For other pairs like Liam and Emma Heaney, the school experience has been less intertwined but equally meaningful. Though they’ve shared some classes, Emma mentioned that they don’t really talk in class.
Liam chimed in with a smile, “Because we talk so much out of class.” Their dynamic reflects the balance many twins strike — walking similar paths but with their own personalities and academic experiences.
And when it comes to college choices, the twins are heading in all directions. Emily and Amanda Brake are heading to different states — Georgia and Ohio respectively — pursuing their own academic futures while carrying forward the lessons of growing up as part of a twin pair.
Others, like Chloe and Aidan Manzo, are sticking together and heading to the University of Florida, eager to continue their journey as siblings and classmates.
A Close-Knit Twin Community That Leaves a Lasting Impression
The unique situation at Plainview-Old Bethpage JFK High School is not just a fun statistical footnote — it’s a reflection of community and shared experience that few schools ever see.
The “twins of 2025” aren’t just graduating; they’re leaving behind a legacy of closeness, mutual support, and familial bonding that will likely resonate with younger students and educators for years to come.
These 15 pairs of twins haven’t just grown up side by side; they’ve grown together within a nurturing environment that understood and embraced their uniqueness.
From shared science projects and homecoming dances to SAT prep and future dreams, their journey has been one of parallel stories — sometimes converging, sometimes diverging, but always rooted in a twinship that gives them something few others have.
As the seniors throw their caps into the air this June, it won’t just mark the end of high school — it will mark the end of an extraordinary chapter shared by 30 students who were born with a built-in best friend.
Their graduation is more than just a celebration of academic achievement; it’s a celebration of family, friendship, and the magic that sometimes comes in pairs.