Science Honor Society Inducts 21 New Members
That Huntington is a science community is well established at this point in time. From scores on state exams to the career accomplishments of graduates, Huntington High School has long derived pride in its science program and the students and teachers who make it all possible.
Last week the school’s science honor society held its second annual induction, welcoming 21 new members who met the group’s stringent requirements. Jay Bikoff, Huntington’s 1995 valedictorian, who earned undergraduate degree at Brown University in biology and a Ph.D. in neurobiology at Harvard, returned to his alma mater to speak at the ceremony and accept honorary membership in the society.
This year’s inductees include Michelle Byrne, Danielle Cerezo, Adam Cerini, Aliyah Cohen, Rebecca Deegan, Sarah Ehrman, Amy Eisen, Carolyn Fante, Alexa Giammarino, Ben Jensen, Amber Kavanagh, Alexandra Kiley, Nadav Klein, Gavin Lai, Connor Leek, Shira Moskowitz, Michael O’Connor, Meghan Rowland, David Stillman, Dylan Tuozzo, and Olivia Weller.
The School Heritage Museum was filled with family and friends of the inductees. Principal Carmela Leonardi and David Casamento, the district’s director of science, addressed the crowd, extolling and congratulating the new members and complimenting them for their many achievements.
Mr. Bikoff, who is in the midst of post-doctoral study at Columbia University, also spoke eloquently, describing his path from Huntington to the three Ivy League colleges he has studied at and parting the veil on research he has been conducting at Columbia.
The ceremony, which attracted School Board President Bill Dwyer and Assistant Superintendent Kenneth A. Card, Jr., concluded with final remarks by science teachers and honor society advisors Lori Pyzocha and Dame Forbes, who each gushed with enthusiasm for the new members and the society’s activities. A reception following the ceremony provided many students with an opportunity to speak with Dr. Bikoff about his life and work.
“This is a great event to highlight our students who work hard every day to achieve in science,” said Mr. Casamento about the induction ceremony. Prospective science honor society members must meet stringent requirements, including a minimum average of 90 in science, 80 in math and 85 in all classes.
To remain in good standing, society members must compete in science competitions, perform peer tutoring, participate in club fundraising and attend meetings on a regular basis.
“I am truly excited and thrilled at how this club has thrived and under the direction of Ms. Forbes and Ms. Pyzocha and I am certain it will continue to thrive for years to come,” Mr. Casamento said.
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