Bethpage High School

Bethpage High School honored newly inducted National Honor Society members with two ceremonies on Nov. 9 and Nov. 17. Principal Nicholas Jantz and National Honor Society Adviser Susan Sciglibaglio offered words of congratulations and motivation to the new members in their respective addresses. In order to achieve this prestigious honor, students must have acquired a cumulative GPA of at least 85%, completed voluntary community service, exhibit leadership qualities and possess good character. 

Seven new members were installed as officers. They were: 

• President - Madison Cross
• VP of Tutoring - Isabelle Yoon, Lauren Dietrich 
• VP of Fundraising - Gabriela Kamilar
• VP of Community Service - Valenni Passaro 
• Secretary - Alexa Alaimo 
• Treasurer - Jenna Parisi 

The district congratulates each new member of the National Honor Society on this impressive achievement and wishes them luck with their newly appointed positions! 

National Honor Society Induction Photo Album

In an effort to ensure students can stay active while interscholastic athletic competition is postponed, the Bethpage School District created the 21st Century Sports Activity Program. As a branch of their 21st Century Junior Scholars Program, the athletic program offers after-school sports activities to John F. Kennedy Middle School and Bethpage High School students. 

“Extracurricular activities are a vital part of our students' overall development,” Superintendent David Schneider said in an email to the community. 

The program’s activities are clinic-style sessions, which offer equal opportunity and play to all participants. Sessions begin about an hour after each school dismisses and are open to any middle or high school student who would like to participate. 

“The 21st Century Sports Program gives students a safe environment to be active, as we’re practicing all of the safety guidelines,” said John Franci, director of athletics, physical education and health. “It’s great for students to get some physical activity and be back with their friends and coaches.” 

 David Yorke, a senior at Bethpage High School, revamped the school’s outdoor library courtyard for his Eagle Scout Service Project. About two years ago, he began brainstorming ideas for what his final project would be and a location him and his friends would frequent during sophomore year came to mind.

“I started looking for some kind of community service to do as my service project,” David said. “When the courtyard caught my attention after spending some time in it.”

With the help of his Boy Scout Troop 46 and some family volunteers, he trimmed and weeded the landscaping, planted colorful flowers, power washed the patio and concrete benches and tables, renovated the memorial well and added more seating to the courtyard.

David has been working toward the Eagle Scout rank since he was a Cub Scout in first grade. He credits Bethpage with motivating him to stay the course.

“Bethpage taught and allowed me to develop the leadership skills that allowed me to finish the project,” he said.

Before officially achieving the Eagle Scout rank, David will have to complete the necessary paperwork and await his final board of review. He will be graduating in the spring and hopes to study music in college.