Huntington Science Honor Society Inducts 41 New Members

Huntington High School’s Science National Honor Society chapter inducted 41 new members during a Monday night 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.

Huntington’s 2024/25 Science Honor Society chapter is led by Nicholas Plachta (president), Anthony Addeo (vice president), Emily Kustera (recording secretary), Dylan Heller (recording secretary), Rachel Huth (treasurer) and Amalia Heinz (tutoring coordinator). Teachers Danielle Raguzin and Luigi Papasidero are the organization’s faculty advisors.

The new inductees include Kiley Barch, Julian Canales, Jake Chiclacos, Sage Cicciari, Ada Cruz Gutierrez, Colby Curran, Ryan DiVico, Valerie Ferreira, Wynne Franciscovich, Oliver Gerberg, Emma Gutierrez, Heather Herman, Erika Hernandez Veliz, Mildred Hernandez Veliz, Emely Herrera Rivas, Ruby Hoffman, Amani Huq, John Joyce, Olivia Kaufman, Manpreet Kaur, Sena Knopf, Giovanna Lanfranco, Luke Lomler, Naomi Lyons, Mabelin Maldonado, Kiera McGuire, Cecilena Monge Moreira, Marin Mullaly, Leila O’Toole, Grace Oliva, Isabella Palacios, Claire Parks, Quinn Rinaldi, Kai Rotunno, Dana Saramago, Daniel Simon, Louisa Skrobela, Cameron Smith, Heileen Torres, Ella Van Horn and Elizabeth Waters.

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.