Bellmore-Merrick Inducts Dozens Into Honor Society

From Levittown Public Schools: A total of 144 high school students from both Division Avenue High School and General Douglas MacArthur High School were inducted into the National Honor Society on April 18 and 19, respectively. District administrators, board members, family and faculty were present for the evening ceremonies to watch as students were sworn in to the prestigious organization.

Dressed in black and white attire, the students were guided into their corresponding auditorium by National Honor Society members. During Division’s ceremony, the chamber orchestra performed under the direction of Mark Martufi. Principal John Coscia thanked faculty members and families for their support and encouraged the inductees to celebrate today’s successes and “live in the now.” He also commended them on their positive role in the school community.

“These 61 students are the cream of the crop of Division Avenue High School,” said Coscia. “They not only have fantastic grades, they have impeccable character and are the top leaders amongst their peers. Their future is extremely bright.”

At MacArthur High School, members of MacApella harmonized the Star-Spangled Banner and the string orchestra performed under the direction of Iris Winter. Principal Joseph Sheehan also shared his praises for the school’s newest inductees, while encouraging students to thank their loved ones for their support.

“This evening we honor an astounding 83 individuals who have distinguished themselves by their outstanding achievements in scholarship, community service, leadership and character, which make up the true definition of high school success,” he said. “We honor them because they have given above and beyond for their school and their community.”

During the ceremonies, members from each school’s National Honor Society executive board conducted a candle lighting ceremony, with each candle representing the organizations values of scholarship, community service, leadership and character. Both high school’s also recognized their 2018 National Honor Society Community Advocate and their Teacher of the Year, which was awarded to Division’s Advanced Placement economics teacher Bill Quinan and MacArthur’s business teacher Bill Farney.

Photos courtesy of the Levittown Public Schools:

• (Image 1) MacArthur High School’s National Honor Society officers from left, President Jared Schwartz, Vice President Robin Erdakos, Corresponding Secretary Hannah Grunfeld, Recording Secretary Yingyue “Maggie” Liu and Treasurer Helen Zhang.
• (Image 2) Division Avenue High School’s National Honor Society officers from left, President Joy Kim, Vice President Laiba Ahmed, Secretary Alicia Renda and Treasurer Daniel Russo.
• (Image 3) Ten of MacArthur High School’s newest National Honor Society inductees.
• (Image 4) Members of Division Avenue High School’s National Honor Society gathered to induct 61 new students into the organization.