Northport HS National Honor Society Inducts More Than 100 Students

NORTHPORT, NY — More than 100 students were inducted into the Northport High School National Honor Society, the school district announced.

The students have been a driving force of good in the community.

National Honor Society officers Ava Mir, Charlotte Bingham and Sam Rosenfeld-McMahon spent countless hours supporting events and activities behind the scenes. Along with their fellow society members, they played major roles in the St. Baldrick’s Day "Brave the Shave" event, Best Buddy Friendship Ball, Miss Minnie’s Toy Drives, freshman orientation and many more philanthropic and school-focused endeavors over the past two years.

Advisor Lynn Cromeyn said the spirit of giving is engrained in Northport High School and the National Honor Society students take pride in bettering the community.

"This school has always struck me, from my very first day, with how much these kids give back," Cromeyn said in a news release.

Senior and National Honor Society President Ava Mir said the goodwill is not just for the sake of college essays and a resume, but rather is truly about standing up for what is right, giving back to those in need and supporting the entire community.

"Something that is important that we have been stressing is humility," Mir said. "We’re not
out there shouting our causes, but we’re standing with organizations in our own community behind the scenes and doing the gritty work, whether it’s setting up before or after school or during lunch periods, while still maintaining high GPAs and strong character."

Fellow officer Charlotte Bingham agreed.

"It’s not so much for recognition, it’s more to enrich the schoolwork and the volunteer work we’ve already put in."

Both students emphasized they are proud to be able to work alongside other groups and organizations to help bolster their success.

As the students prepared to usher in a new class of 108 National Honor Society inductees at
the ceremony last Tuesday, they also reflected on the legacy they hope to leave behind.

"For me, what’s really important to leave behind is just the desire to have that school spirit,
to keep taking initiative whether it is community service or the honor society, or school
involvement – things like that are extremely important for us to leave behind," Rosenfeld-
McMahon said.

During the ceremony, Principal Rob Dennis, advisors Cromeyn and Sara Kohlmann and each of the student officers spoke of the pillars of National Honor Society: scholarship, character, leadership, and service before calling each student to the stage for the induction.

"You are all destined to do so many wonderful things and we, as a school community, are
here to support you," Dennis said.

To be eligible for National Honor Society, students must have a GPA of 93 or above and be
involved in at least two school-sponsored clubs or activities. Additionally, they must commit to
several community service hours during their time as a member, with many students going above
and beyond the minimums.

Below is the full list of 2023 Northport High School National Honor Society members: