48 Students Inducted into NYS Science Honor Society

Forty-eight students were inducted into the Science National Honor Society. Newburgh Free Academy proudly represents the Reginald Gilbert Shaw, Chapter #24.

The New York State Science Honor Society was created to recognize students who prove their excellence in science. These capable students have demonstrated their scientific ability in the classroom as well as in the school and the community. As members, the students further their scientific integrity by spreading and, in turn, furthering their knowledge. Our NFA chapter of the NYSSHS puts particular focus on bringing science and technology to the community. Annually, members participate in cleaning up local parks, peer tutoring, science fairs, citizen science, and promoting environmental awareness.  

Members must complete 10 hours of science engagement which may include Citizen Science projects, science tutoring, STEM related clubs, science volunteering and internships, etc.

Co-Advisors are NFA teachers: Sue Arduino and Tara Redican. The student executive team, who ran the ceremony, names and titles:

Science Honor Society supports its members in becoming scientific and technologically aware individuals. Students leave high school with qualities, skills and experiences that promote:

Leadership

Service in Science

Achievement in Science

Commitment of Science

Enthusiasm for Scholarship

Careers in Science and Technology

Achievement in Technology

Enthusiasm for Research

Science Enrichment

Character

New inductees included:

Neeloy Ahamed

Fernanda Angel

Armaan Arellano

Anthony Argueta

Stephen Barnes

Karla Barraza

Glenn Bera

Hannah Bove

Lauren Cao

Richard Chen

Tatum Connolly-Wazewski

Aidee Contreras 

Emily Cullen

Gabrielle DeSiervo

Angela Duong

Megan Evans

Jessica Fendt

Ava Forbes

Thomas Giorgianni

Lennox Guzman

Sarah Hyun

Aidan Jiang

Anakin Landolfa

Robert Lennon

Dillon Murillo

Jessica Ngo

Adrianna Ochang

Aydan Ortega

Scarlett Penfold

Kashmini Persaud

Zoe Phemister

Gaelen Pollick

Gianna Puleo

Emily Ramirez 

Angelo Reade

Reagan Roth 

Marissa Rounds

Mariela Santos

Kevin Segali

Dev Shah

Ghaniya Shahkhan

Alexandra Swink

Valarie Tam

Daylena Vera

Aleida Vidals 

Braeden Villano

Angelina Vuong

Alyssa Williams

Eric Zheng

All photos from the event can be viewed and downloaded for free by clicking this link. 

Senator James Skoufis shared a video message with those who were inducted:

ATTENTION: Are your scholars or colleagues doing something great? Please contact the district Communications Team at communications@necsd.net. We’d love to visit your class or event and/or post your pictures and recap to highlight the amazing accomplishments throughout our district!