Huntington’s New World Club Presents Scholarships

Huntington High School’s New World Club presented seven scholarships to graduating seniors during a ceremony in the school auditorium.

New World Club members serve as mentors for English as a new language students new to Huntington High School. “In this collaborative group, students assist other students as they become increasingly attuned to a new way of life and schooling system,” according to a club profile. “Newcomers are paired with current students who help to guide and mentor their peers.”

Science teacher Marlo Romero presented the scholarships and spoke about the important work performed by the club. The organization’s members are energetic and particularly enthusiastic about their mission.

New World Club scholarships were presented to Julia Aldas (Hofstra University), Cheily Castro Lopez (Suffolk Community College), Lindsay Depeine (Dean College), Luis Hernandez Ramirez (Farmingdale State College), Edher Jacobo Ibarra, Sofia Rodriguez Moreira (Molloy University) and Erika Velasquez Avelar.

The club serves as a vital resource for newcomers in various ways, including one-on-one mentoring, where students can get to know each other both inside and outside of school and class mentoring, which helps ensure that classrooms run smoothly. In this program, mentors assist teachers by redirecting students and maintaining engagement, creating a positive and productive learning environment.

The club’s executive board in 2024/25 featured co-Presidents Heileen Torres and Katie Sorto; Secretary Julia Aldas; Treasurers Sofia Rodriguez Moreira and Julia Goodwin; Public Relations Coordinator Emely Herrera and Event Coordinator Kevin Dominguez.