Huntington Science Honor Society Holds 2026 Induction

Huntington High School’s Science National Honor Society chapter inducted 44 new members during Tuesday evening’s ceremony in the auditorium. Prospective Science National Honor Society members must meet requirements that include a minimum average of 90 in science and 85 in all classes.

To remain in good standing, members must compete in science competitions, perform peer tutoring, participate in club fundraising and attend meetings on a regular basis.

The chapter is led by Rachel Huth (president), Wynne Franciscovich (vice president), Amani Huq (recording secretary), Oliver Gerberg (treasurer), Ella Van Horn (historian) and Emma Polinsky (tutoring coordinator). Department Coordinator Danielle Raguzin and teacher Thomas Van Bell are the organization’s faculty advisors.

The new inductees include Amy Andrade, Gemma Bedell, Alexandra Boeckmann, William Chavez Cisneros, Avery Davidson, Addison Delfino, Michael DiVencenzo, William Donaghy, Chloe Donovan, Chelsea Drummings, Madelyn Falk, Carly Gallagher, Aubrie Godin, Alison Hahn, Eric Heinz, Sophie Hoffman, Allison Huth, Madyn Kalb, Braeden Kline, Alexandra Learned, Olivia Lee, Cole Lima, Emma Marsala, Dylan McKean, Norah Moskowitz, Adan Ntambwe, Melanie Rodriguez, Mursal Safy, Gabriel Salinas, Audrey Sherwood, Tulsi Singh, Owen Stevens, Sean White and Mya Williams.

The Science National Honor Society was organized in 2000 with the following objectives:

• To encourage and recognize scientific and intellectual thought.

• To advance students’ knowledge of classical and modern science.

• To communicate with the scientific community.

• To aid the civic community with its comprehension of science.

• To encourage students to participate in community service and in turn, encourage a dedication to the pursuit of scientific knowledge that benefits all of mankind.

The motto inscribed in Latin on the Science National Honor Society shield translates to “Fortunate is one who understands the causes of things.” Each chapter of the organization is required to pursue at least one project each school year.

The crowd included Superintendent of Schools Beth McCoy, Principal Rochelle C. Brown and Assistant Principals Patricia Avelli and Gamel Smith. A small reception in the auditorium lobby followed the induction ceremony.