Finley Inducts 71 into
Junior Honor Society
The J. Taylor Finley Middle School National Junior Honor Society chapter inducted 71 current seventh graders into its ranks this past Monday night during a ceremony that featured many time honored traditions, including a candle lighting segment and member pledge.
Faculty advisor Amy Hughes was thrilled to bring dozens of new scholars into the organization’s ranks. Current honor society officers assisted during the ceremony. The incoming members were enthused to be joining a group that celebrates exceptional academic success. Proud parents took advantage of every opportunity to snap photos and applaud.
Finley Principal John Amato gave a short address, which was followed by the time-honored candle lighting ceremony and tapping of new members. The inductees received certificates and pins commemorating their achievement.
Mr. Amato called it a “wonderful night” for the teenagers and their families. The inductees have compiled outstanding academic records through elementary school and seventh grade. They will complete their community service, leadership and citizenship requirements as eighth graders.
The new inductees include Ryan Aguirre, Isabella Algieri, Alexa Amorison, Anthony Avarello, Joshua Bailin, Alexander Bellissimo, Sarah Biernacki, Katie Bonilla, William Brandine, Danielle Brite, Ava Brosnan, Mia Brown, Chloe Buffone, Johanna Campos-Moreira, Taylor Case, Aaron Chin, Matthew Colavecchio, Kyle Colleluori, Nathaniel Coulter, Isabella DiBenedetto, Nina Drakulic, Marina Durand, Katherine Eichenberger, Matthew Fallon, Jr., Alex Fascilla, Jordan Forte, Jailyn Fuentes, Jack Giamo, Alex Gonzalez, Lauren Gooding, Isabelle Grenier, Robert Harrington, Aidan Heller, Rebecca Hoffman and Jaden Italiano.
Grace Kata, Grace Kenny, Timmeree Koepele, Sasha Koulakova, John Krisch, Jack Kurathowski, Ainsley Lumpe, Charlotte Maggio, Evan Martinez, Catherine McCooey, Carolina Moreira-Ibarra, Sahar Nade, Joseph Nicotra, Jeffrey Ochoa-Alvarez, Lily O’Heir, Gemma Pellegrini, Samir Rathore, Gracia Renkewitz, Kathryn Renkewitz, Nathan Ribando, Alexa Rind, Valerie Rogel, June Rogel, Joseph Rombaldi, Richard Rongo, Thomas Rosselli, Andreas Seferian, Christopher Segreti, Kate Sheran, Ella Siepel, Tess Stanley, Adamaris Ventura Sanchez, Chloe Wheeler, Grace Wildermuth, Bryan Wong and Harrison Zas were also inducted during the ceremony.
Many eighth graders played roles in the ceremony. Catherine Jamison recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Tahiyat Akber and Abigail Semelsberger sang the Star Spangled Banner. Natalie Ciccone provided welcoming remarks. Raul Orozco (scholarship), Christopher Mavrogian (citizenship), Mya Davis (service), Julia Segal (leadership) and Beanna Cumella (character) spoke about the organization’s ideals. Peyton Kalb handled the distribution of the certificates to the new members. Jennifer Low offered closing remarks.
The evening concluded in the school lobby with a variety of appealing snacks and refreshments. Parents and students chatted with one another and with Ms. Hughes, Mr. Amato and Superintendent James W. Polansky.