Bethpage High School celebrates inaugural National Art Honor Society induction
Thirty-five Bethpage High School students made history on Feb. 10 as the school's first-ever National Art Honor Society inductees during a ceremony at the Bethpage Center for the Performing Arts.
Director of Fine and Performing Arts Brent Chiarello hosted the evening, which honored students who have demonstrated outstanding ability and dedication in the visual arts.
Art teacher Elena Cardo, who teaches sculpture, pottery and art history at BHS, shared the history of the National Art Honor Society and reflected on the development of Bethpage's chapter. Fellow art teacher Christopher DeStefano led the bouquet ceremony – a signature NAHS tradition in which students receive flowers representing the seven elements of art: color, line, value, shape, form, texture and space.
As the inaugural class of the National Art Honor Society of Bethpage High School, these students stand at the beginning of a new tradition, one that will continue to shape the culture and creative identity of our school for years to come, Ms. Cardo said.
After the bouquet ceremony, students recited the NAHS pledge and were officially welcomed into the organization. Each inductee was called to the stage to receive a certificate.
Founded in 1978, the National Art Honor Society recognizes high school students in grades 9-12 with exceptional talent in visual arts. The organization promotes art education, character and service, and includes more than 54,000 members worldwide.
Congratulations to all the new inductees!
(A full album of photos can be found on the district Facebook page by clicking here)
