Huntington School Briefs
The recent induction ceremony swelled Huntington High School's National Honor Society chapter membership to 70. The evening drew a crowd of family and friends to the auditorium. The festivities were pulled off without a hitch due to an extensive collaboration among various key players, some behind the scenes.
"There were many people responsible for everything going well," faculty advisor Joseph Cohen said. "Ken Gilbert (auditorium stage crew manager) helped with the set-up, lights and music. Billy Wright and the custodial staff were phenomenal in their efforts to help out. Mrs. [Veronica] Mainville bringing the chamber choir made the night that much more special. Also, Ms. [Lisa] Leonardi set up the string quartet, which created such a nice atmosphere for the guests to walk into. It was also very nice to see members of the administration and school board there to show their support."
This marked the 57th annual induction conducted by Huntington's Nathan Hale chapter of the National Honor Society. "The new inductees seemed very excited to join the ranks of the current members in being a part of the prestigious society," Mr. Cohen said. They are fine young men and women who will be a big part of the club, dedicated to serving the school and the community."
English Pride Awards
The Huntington High School English department presented coveted Pride Awards last month during an after-school ceremony held in the library.
English teachers were each able to recognize as many as five students. Honorees were chosen based upon their exceptional effort, improvement in performance or in recognition of being an outstanding role model. Many parents turned out for the ceremony. Teachers took turns speaking briefly about their students and presented award certificates.
Each month a different department recognizes students with Pride Awards.
Honor Society Active
Second year Huntington High School National Honor Society chapter faculty advisor Joseph Cohen is bullish on the Society's past, continuing and new members. "I have had the privilege of being a part of the honor society and I have seen amazing young men and women accomplishing great feats," he said during the recent induction ceremony.
"Last year we raised over $600 for a Relay for Life event in just two short weeks," Mr. Cohen said. This year, our members put together a horrifying haunted house. And you (the members) definitely met your quota for crying children. From designing and selling homecoming t-shirts to tutoring a fellow student, you have gone above and beyond. You are setting a high standard of service for future members."
Washington Donates Thanksgiving Food
Washington Primary School students have always been a generous bunch. That was demonstrated again recently when the youngsters donated hundreds of items to the school's annual Thanksgiving food drive.
About 40 large boxes of food and other goods were collected over several days and presented to the Helping Hand Rescue Mission located at 225 Broadway in Huntington Station.
The Washington School community has made Thanksgiving a little bit brighter for the less fortunate for as long as anyone can remember. Principal Marsha Neville said the generosity of the students and their families was "remarkable" and will make a real difference in the lives of local folks who are struggling. The items will be used exclusively here in the Huntington community.