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Held in the Oyster Bay High School auditorium, 85 National Honor Society member sat on stage behind the new inductees as the ceremony unfolded before family and friends.

Underscoring the meaning of the four pillars, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Laura Seinfeld advised the inductees to “Continue to take risks, lead, serve the greater good, and always, choose kind.”

Publicity Officer Julia Sherbal called each of the four National Honor Society officers — President Sarah Conway, Vice President Sophie Kaiser, Treasurer Isabella Rosenthal and Secretary Jessica Layne — to the Honor Society dais to light a candle that represented each of the four pillars.

Once the candles were lit, she introduced social studies teacher Ms. Lauran Harnick who was selected by the society to be an honorary member. After some congratulatory words from Principal Ms. Sharon Lasher, the inductees were introduced one by one for a certificate as their accomplishments were announced. President Sarah Conway then administered the Honor Society Pledge as the inductees stood with their right hand raised.

The program concluded with remarks from Oyster Bay High School Assistant Principal Dr. Lara Gonzalez, who encouraged student to think about what their legacy will be. “Is there an issue that requires creative problem-solving…Do you know of students who could benefit from your wisdom and experience … keep doing good work and, through your example, inspire others,” she said.

As members of National Honor Society, students are required to perform service projects. One of the various ways members serve others is to provide tutoring services to students who need extra support. Information on tutoring services is available HERE. 

 Introducing our newly inducted National Honor Society Members and some of their accomplishments thus far:

Peter Amendolara

Attended camp to help the community

Tutors students who struggle with academics

Ava Aschettino

Vice President of her class

Held the position of Publicity Officer for National Junior Honor Society

Anabella Ballone

Chosen to join Chamber Singers

Plays Varsity Soccer

Brianna Barefoot

President of the Class of 2021

Completed twice at World Dance Championships

Brianna Baugh

Plays bassoon in Wind Ensemble

Won first place in Underclassmen Fencing Tournament

William Capone

Made it to Cross Country States

Joining the Order of the Arrow (BSA Honor Society)

Jennifer Collette

Active member of Interact Club, Birthday Wishes Club and Club 412

Winner of All-County Field Hockey Award

Miriam Coor

Student Council Historian for 2 years

Winner of the Renaissance Award (9^th grade) 

Rachel DiCarali

Led music on a service trip

Served hurricane victims in Puerto Rico

Maia DiFiglia

Student Council Secretary for 2 years

Member of Wind Ensemble

Caitlin Fuschetto

Principal’s Honor Roll

Member of Crew Team 

Sophie Grady

Member of Wind Ensemble and Pit Band

Plays lacrosse and volleyball 

Helen Grassi

All-Conference Varsity Girls Soccer and team captain of JV Girls Lacrosse

Active member of Friday Friends

Daniel Grassie

Led a worship for a religious retreat

Went on a midnight run in NYC to help distribute necessities to the homeless

Charlese Greco

Plays Varsity Lacrosse

Captained the JV Field Hockey Team

Riya Gupta

Received an “Outstanding” rating on her NYSSMA vocal

Participating in Indian Classical Dance Showcase

Jillian Haguisan

All-County Musician

Starter for the Girls Fencing Team

Rebecca Keller

Founder of a sailing team

President of Math Olympiads

Alina Kelly

Opinions Editor of the Harbor Voice

Member of the Crew Team

Molly Kelly

Recipient of 2016 Presidential Volunteer Service award

Intern at HorseAbility

Colette Kilfoil

Participates in Friday Friends

Active member of Interact Club, Birthday Wishes, Baymen Club and Club 4:12

Rachel Kowalsky

Number one fencer in all of Nassau County

Chosen to represent USA in the Maccabi games in Budapest, Hungary

Muskan Kumar

Started the Social Justice Club

One of the first students to participate in Breaking Borders

Samuel Lingen

Maintained Principal’s Honor Roll since 7^th grade

Historian of SADD

Fifty Oyster Bay High School students take the Honor Society Pledge during their National Honor Society induction ceremony.

National Honor Society President Sarah Conway lights a candle to represent the pillar of “scholarship.”

Publicity Officer Julia Sherbal introduces social studies teacher Ms. Lauren Harnick as an honorary member of the society.

National Honor Society Officers, from left, are Secretary Jessica Layne, Publicist Julia Sherbal, President Sarah Conway, Treasurer Isabella Rosenthal and Vice President Sophie Kaiser.

 National Honor Society Slide Show

Salvatore Mangano

Co-Captain of Robotics Club

Volunteers playing basketball with younger kids in Oyster Bay

Bianca McEvoy

Member of the OBHS Varsity Cheerleading Team

Active volunteer of the HPS

Brigid McEvoy

Led a Breast Cancer Awareness Walk team every year since 6^th grade

Participated in multiple club 4:12 charity events 

Skylar McEvoy

Co-Captain of travel Softball Team

Helps Kids with Rare Diseases

Neal Mehta

Winne of Excellence Award in Science

Teacher of Students of Vaishnav Temple of New York

Manuel Panariello

Participated in a Teen Peace Corp. in the Galapagos Islands

Senior member of Club 4:12

Brenda Perez Pelaez

Recognized by the Town of Huntington as one of the top Latino students of 2018

Selected to showcase artwork in the 2-19 All-County Art Exhibit

Brissa Perez Pelaez

Won a gold medal in a jazz band music competition

Was inducted into honor societies for music, foreign language and art

Nicholas Piarulli

Plays varsity hockey and lacrosse

Beryl Rosenberg

Programming vice President on youth group board

Counselor in training at North Shore Day Camp

Preston Rosh

Three-year Varsity Tennis Captain

Secretary and Co-Captain of Robotics Club

Noah Rudnet

Sabre Captain of the Men’s Varsity Fencing Team

Member of the Oyster Bay High school Symphonic Band and Jazz Band

Aidan Russo

Mentors elementary school kids in basketball

Captain of a travel baseball team

Stefanie Sadocha

Editor for the Harbour Voice

Member of Tri-M Honor Society

Grace Scammell

Taught a child with autism how to play lacrosse

Breakfast of Champions award recipient

Olivia Schall

Principal’s Honor Roll throughout most of high school career

Compete in gymnastics

Anna Silver

Publicity Officer for the sophomore class

All Academic First Team Award from USA Fencing

Lauren Swezey

Open water diver

Principal’s Honor Roll

Nicholas Tardugno

All-County Cross Country and Winter Track

Excellence in Math and Science Awards

John Tiberia

Captain of Varsity Soccer

Volunteer for Friday Friends

Jackson Troxler

Volunteer at Oyster Bay Waterfront Center

Helps at a homeless shelter

Calogero Tumminello

Member of the Varsity Men’s Fencing Team

Kayleigh Wieboldt

Captain of the Performance 16 National Volleyball Team

Two-time receive of the New York State Scholar-Athlete Award

Matthew Wong

Founder of a sports volunteering program

Winner of the Excellence in Achievement for Social Studies Award

Juilliard Wu

Volunteers to help stray animals

Helps disadvantaged children to learn skills