Hampton Bays Eighth-Graders Inducted into Junior National Honor Society

Hampton Bays Middle School inducted 26 eighth-grade students into the National Junior Honor Society’s hallowed ranks during a candle lighting ceremony last Thursday, March 30.

The National Junior Honor Society is one of the oldest and most prestigious national organizations for students. To be eligible for membership, the students were required to have a cumulative average of 92 or better and meet the standards of leadership, service, citizenship and character.

“We are very proud to recognize these outstanding members of our student body,” chapter advisor Laurie O’ Halloran says. “National Junior Honor Society members are chosen for and then expected to continue their exemplary contributions to the school and community.”

In an announcement of this momentous occasion in their students’ lives, the Hampton Bays School District has extended congratulations to the newly inducted eighth-graders, including Stephanie Alvarez Grajales, Mickey Bracken, Tara Brochu, Bryan Carrillo, David Catena, Alexi Cruz Guzman, Angelina Desiderio, Giana DiPierdomenico, Melissa Fallo, Sierra Gaffney, Abigail Galvan Valverde, Johnny Gonzalez Molina, Grace Grimes, Kyle Gulotta, Tara Lauther, Cassidy Moore, Emma Naclerio, Eliz Nurel, Shaina Pierce, Dulce Pina, Priscila Putzulu, Katerina Reich, Saorla Scully, Jennifer Serna, William Theiling and Nidia Vasquez Garcia.

Dan’s Hamptons Media, Dan’s Papers and DansPapers.com also congratulates these kids for standing out as positive role models for their fellow students and young people!

Learn more about the National Junior Honor Society at njhs.us.