The new National Honor Society members are a very proud group.
The new National Honor Society members are a very proud group.

National Honor Society Inducts 79 New Members

December 7, 2022

The Nathan Hale chapter of the National Honor Society at Huntington High School embraced 79 new members during the organization’s 69th annual induction ceremony on Tuesday night in the auditorium.

The teenagers have compiled spectacular academic records and garnered the respect and admiration of the faculty.

The new members include Adriana Abbatiello, Layna Abraham, Genesis Acevedo, Sonia Acevedo Ortiz, Harris Alba, Grace Allen, Harrison Baliber, Katherine Balm, Kayleigh Bender, William Berry, Jane Callery, Max Casiano, Izabela Cuji, Rylee Davis, Dianna Diaz-Portillo, Benjamin Edgar-McNerney, Deanna Elvir, Katherine Estrada-Morales, Landry Flynn, Quinn Fox, Aislyn Franciscovich, Lily Froggatt Bale, Lars Galvin, Annika Galvin, Aidan Geller, Thomas Girimonti, Emma Glascock, Tyler Godin, Ethan Goleski, Charlotte Gordon, Aria Hannah, Kieran Husselbeck, Ian Husselbeck, Jada Joseph, Marley Joseph, Sophia Kaloudis, Michael Kline, Patrick Knieriem, Samantha Koepele, Riley LaCosta and Sophie Lange.

The inductees also include Donna Lazo-Cuchels, Isabella Lima, Shaina Linker, Jennifer Lopez-Del Cid, Daniela Luca, Kailyn Mackay, Jessica Maixner, Andrea Mani-Munoz, Damaris Mani-Munoz, Mary Marinello, Jannel Marroquin, Caroline McGreevy, Rachel Morina, Kayla Murillo, Riley Murtagh, Martin Newman, Brad Nisipeanu, Ella O’Heir, Kimberly Panameno, Brooke Parks, Olivia Polinsky, Reese Rinaldi, Brian Romero-Bonilla, James Rosselli, Jack Ruthkowski, Kaitlyn Sansiviero, Annalise Schettino, Jack Semelsberger, Hannah Song, Lucas Spagnoletti, Kaylee Splendorio, Sophia Thompson, Lily Tierney, Ava Tizzio, Charlotte Wesnofske, Tyler Wheeler and Linnea Wong.

We are beyond proud of the new class of National Honor Society inductees, each of whom has shined consistently in the classroom, demonstrated leadership capacity and tremendous character, and engaged in service to the school and community...

James W. Polansky Huntington Superintendent

“We are beyond proud of the new class of National Honor Society inductees, each of whom has shined consistently in the classroom, demonstrated leadership capacity and tremendous character, and engaged in service to the school and community,” Superintendent James W. Polansky said. “They are poised for continued success moving forward, as well as for making a positive difference on so many levels. Congratulations to the group and to their families.”

Speakers during the ceremony included Nathan Hale chapter President Sarah Krisch, who gave an inspiring address about the ideals of the organization. Executive officers Liam Tucker (vice president), Nikolai Seferian (secretary), Cecilia Kye (treasurer) and Emma Hannigan (administrative assistant) took turns speaking about the group’s membership pillars of character, scholarship, leadership and service. (Haileigh Smith serves as the group’s tutoring coordinator.)

Principal Brenden Cusack also addressed the new and continuing members during the induction ceremony as did teachers Patricia Avelli and Tara Rossy, who serve as the organization’s faculty advisors.

A reception followed the induction in the main lobby outside the auditorium. Parents took countless 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.