One hundred and twelve seniors from Bethpage High School were inducted into the school’s National Honor Society on Nov. 2. The special evening was held in the high school auditorium where proud central and building administrators, family and friends were in attendance.
Before the ceremony began, the audience enjoyed music from National Honor Society inductee and student-musician Matthew Schneider. Once the students took their seats on the decorated auditorium stage, Maria Laina DiMartino, another inductee, performed the National Anthem. This was followed by remarks from Bethpage High School Principal Nicholas Jantz and National Honor Society adviser Susan Sciglibaglio.
“These students tonight clearly have the grades but have accomplished so much more,” said Mr. Jantz. “They have served others and the community. They have exhibited outstanding character and are role models and leaders to our entire student body. Students, you truly define what it means to be a Golden Eagle.”
To earn a spot in the prestigious society, a student must go through a rigorous process which includes submitting a full portfolio of accomplishments and activities. During the ceremony, the new members took the oath to uphold the five qualities of the National Honor Society which included knowledge, character, scholarship, leadership and service. Each executive officer spoke about one of these qualities which was followed by the lighting of a candle.
The inductees were each announced on stage where they signed the organization’s membership book and were congratulated by Mr. Jantz. The National Honor Society’s newest officers were then sworn in by Mrs. Sciglibaglio. Officers included President Irene Horianopoulous, Vice President of Tutoring Ryan O’Connell and Angelica Pujols, Secretary Jake McAuliffe and Treasurer Michaelarcangelo Minelli.
The Bethpage Union Free School District congratulates all the inductees on their membership into the National Honor Society!
