Coming out of spring break, it was a week of celebrations at Locust Valley Middle and High School.
On Tuesday, the middle school chapter of the National Junior Honor Society inducted 77 new members, celebrating students for maintaining high grades and demonstrating character, citizenship, leadership, scholarship and service that the entire community can be proud of. The beautiful ceremony saw students light electronic candles and recite the introduction pledge. Eighth grader Jack Kelly serenaded the crowd with Impromptu No. 2 in AB Major by Franz Schubert.
“Admission into the National Junior Honor Society is not solely based on academic achievement,” Principal Michael Cestaro said. “It is your strength of character and sense of responsibility that defines you and will lead you to greater success in the years to come.”
On Wednesday, the high school honored the top 15 seniors by GPA and the faculty members who have inspired them throughout their years as Falcons.
"To these 15 remarkable young adults, you haven't just navigated your high school years, you have mastered them," Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kristen Turnow said. "You have shown an unrelenting drive, brilliantly balancing rigorous academic workloads with leadership in clubs, demanding internships, part-time jobs and athletics."
Congratulations to Liam Baker, Eunseo Choi, Gianna Craft, Grant Creedon, Ryann Croke, Mirabelle Del Giudice, Justin Kwok, Sofia Lampoutis, Elizabeth Madden, Delilah Modlin, Kaitlyn O’Brien, Angel Sierra, Adhvaith Sreenivas, Gewndalyn Velsor and Abigail Vuong on this achievement and for being incredible role models for the entire student body.
On Thursday evening, the high school welcomed 66 new members to the World Language Honor Society for their mastery of French, Italian and Spanish. Inductees processed into the auditorium to the music of our High School Chamber Orchestra and were also treated to poetry recitations in each honor society language, as well as musical performances by Evie Bergman, Stella Fraser and Grace Araoz in French, Italian and Spanish, respectively.
Congratulations to all these students on their accomplishments this school year!