Science Honor Society Inducts
31 New Members
The Huntington High School science department is filled with pride for what its teachers and students have accomplished over the years. A long list of honors and awards, as well as strong results on Advanced Placement and Regents exams has kept the district among Long Island's science leaders.
Huntington's National Science Honor Society chapter held its third annual induction last week, welcoming 31 new members who met the group's lofty requirements. "Membership in the society recognizes excellence in the study of science," Superintendent John J. Finello said.
This year's inductees include Natalie Acton, Sami Aiman, Joseph Adelmann, Brielle Blatt, Lauren Boyce, Laurelle Byrne-Cody, Philip Cadorette, Sarah Cerezo, Jason Chisolm, Marie Clifford, John Coffey, Cole Cook, Julianna Coraor, Kaja Coraor, Diana Frank, Jake Goldstein, Norman Gomez-Vasquez, Anna Harris, Thomas Hardardt, Taylor Iwaniki, Andrew Ku, Oliver Lockwood, Justin LoScalzo, Alexandra Martinolich, Daniel McQuade, Jeffrey Moreira, Samantha Palmer, Michelle Rosenbauer, John Stahno, Jeffrey Sun and Laura Zenzerovich.
The new inductees join continuing members Michelle Byrne, Danielle Cerezo, Rebecca Deegan, Amy Eisen, Carolyn Fante, Alexa Giammarino, Ben Jensen, Amber Kavanagh, Alexandra Kiley, Gavin Lai, Connor Leek, Shira Moskowitz, Michael O'Connor, Meghan Rowland, David Stillman, Dylan Tuozzo, and Olivia Weller.
The induction ceremony was held in the School Heritage Museum. Principal Carmela Leonardi and Rae Montesano, the district's director of science, addressed those in attendance, congratulating the new members and complimenting them for their many achievements.
Society faculty advisors Lori Pyzocha Kenny and Dame Forbes spoke briefly before the keynote address by teacher Rosanne Brienza. The community has long supported an all-encompassing program of science instruction at every grade level.
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.
Following the formal ceremony a reception was held, allowing the new and continuing members to chat amiably with one another and with the family members and friends who turned out for the upbeat evening.
"It's always fun to recognize students for a job well done," Mr. Finello said.