Schools
Students Inducted Into National Honor Society
More than 100 students from Long Beach High School received the prestigious accolade.
LONG BEACH, NY — Dozens of students got recognition for their achievements in school and work in the community.
Long Beach High School inducted 116 students into the National Honor Society's Arista Chapter.
The organization focuses on four key values: Service, Scholarship, Leadership and Character.
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"Becoming a member of NHS is a wonderful achievement for which each of you should be very proud," NHS advisor Jeanne O’Shea-Saroka said in a statement. "Please think of this induction as not only a celebration, but as an opportunity to be a leader in your school and community.”
NHS president Benjamin Armus, Board of Education President Dr. Dennis Ryan and Superintendent of Schools Dr. Jennifer Gallagher also addressed the students and families during the Nov. 8 ceremony.
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NHS officers Gabrielle Pine, Victoria Lugo, Maryn Ascher and Samantha Addeo illuminated the symbols of leadership, character, service and scholarship candles, respectively.
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