Huntington National Honor Society Welcomes New Members

The Nathan Hale chapter of the National Honor Society at Huntington High School recently inducted more than 70 new members. The ceremony marked the 72nd annual induction in the organization’s history.

Huntington’s National Honor Society chapter is led by Katie Cocoman (president), Jaipreet Singh (vice president), Rachel Huth (treasurer), Carly Gallagher (secretary) and Katie Sorto Cabrera (tutoring coordinator). Teachers Kelly Egan and Jessica Stanzione serve as faculty advisors.

Superintendent Beth McCoy, Principal Rochelle C. Brown and Assistant Principals Gamal Smith and Patricia Avelli were all in attendance.

The new members include Jasmin Adcock, Giana Anfolisi, Lindsey Araujo Hernandez, Dana Avila Justo, Gemma Bedell, Lucas Biancardo, Alexandra Boeckmann, Emma Boyle, Lily Buscemi, William Chavez Cisneros, Jake Chiclacos, Warren Daniel, Addision Delfino, Nica DiPietro, Chloe Donovan, Angeliki Drakos, Ronan Driscoll, Chelsea Drummings, Leighton Evans, Madelyn Falk, Henry Gerberg, Oliver Gerberg, Graham Gooch, Katherine Gordon, Jenna Grattan, Nyah Grigg, Jordyn Gross, Talia Hayden, Angelina Hernandez, Emely Herrera Rivas, Jamyn Husselback, Rachel Huth, Spencer James, Ronnie Jarama, Mia Johnson, Olivia Kaufman, Grace Kline, Sena Knopf, Jack Larson, Jeremyah Leiva, Nallely Linares Guardado, Luke Lomler and Walter Lopez Martinez.

Those inducted also include Gabriella LoScalzo, Christian Luca, Leah MacManus, Mabelin Maldonado Licona, Elliot Manu, Emma Marsala, Zachary Matthews, Ava McDonald, Brendan McNulty, Marilyn Mendoza Virula, Caroline Mitek, Casey Myers, Leila O’Toole, Ella Palatnek, Evan Persampire, Nataly Posada Lopez, Vincent Pupillo, Dakota Respass, Eva Richter, Quinn Rinaldi, Melanie Rodriguez, Mursal Safy, Audrey Sherwood, Charles Stanforth, Heileen Torres, Ella Van Horn, Belinda Velasquez Maldonado and Eileen Villareal.

Chapter officers took turns speaking about the group’s membership pillars of character, scholarship, leadership and service. Ms. Cocoman and Mr. Singh led the tapping of the inductees. Ms. Brown presented the new members with certificates. Ms. Egan and Ms. Stanzione administered the National Honor Society pledge.

“Here at Huntington High School, we stand on the shoulders of generations who have built, shaped and strengthened this community,” Ms. Brown said. “Now, you add your chapter to that story. Your service; your willingness to use your time, your talent and your heart for others, continues that legacy. As you step into the responsibilities of being National Honor Society members, I challenge you to view service not as an obligation, but as an opportunity. An opportunity to lead with humility. To push for justice. To stand up for what is right. To be a voice for those whose voices go unheard. To imagine a better world and then work to build it. The essence of service is understanding that we belong to one another. That our lives are intertwined. That your success, your compassion, your leadership, your courage; they ripple outward and make all of us better.”

A reception followed the induction in the main lobby outside the auditorium. Parents snapped photos and students showed off their membership certificates.

The National Honor Society’s motto is “Noblesse Oblige,” a French term that translates in English to “nobility obligates.” The new members are expected to assist all students on the path toward academic excellence through a variety of tutoring and community service activities.