Walter G. O’Connell Copiague High School celebrated its top musicians and artists at the Fine Arts Honor Society induction ceremony on April 1. Joined by family, friends, school district administrators and Copiague Board of Education members, the selected students were honored as they pledged their commitment to the fine arts.

As guests entered the cafeteria, student-musicians lined the hallways playing various selections. Throughout the cafeteria, artwork was on display showcasing some of the works of the newest inductees.
Tri-M Music Honor Society advisor Eric Dobmeier welcomed attendees to the ceremony and presented band director Tristan Hayes with the honorary life membership award. Tri-M officers spoke about the five pillars of scholarship, leadership, service, character and citizenship. Students must demonstrate these five pillars and also be enrolled in musical ensemble for at least two semesters.

Crystal Gray, advisor for the National Art Honor Society, presented the honorary lifetime membership to art teacher Damin Gomes. Requirements for membership into the National Art Honor Society include teacher recommendation, a 90 or above average in art classes and submission of an original work.

Congratulations to the newest members of the Tri-M Music Honor Society: Alexander Almonte; Bryhana Alvarez; Wendy Arrazola Lovo; Alejandro Claros Sanchez; Esmeralda Claros Sanchez; Hailey Hitzel; Elijah Leftenant; Davi Malik; Jordany Marte Rodriguez; Christian McCue; Rayhan Morquecho; Matthew Muscatello; Alexa Nichole Nunez; Dariana Nunez; Tiffany Ortiz; Nicolle Perez Acevedo; Alice Pierre Joseph; Muranne Pierre Joseph; Sarah Rivas; Selvin Rivas; Kasper Sztabinski; Enmanuel Tavarez Estevez; Matthew Trejo; Serene Williams and Zaire Williams.

Congratulations to the newest members of the Art Honor Society: Sofia Ainadyian; Angelica Alvarado; Kayanna Anderson; Wendy Arrazola Lovo; Dylan Arueta; Elsi Benitez; Alexa Blanco; Angela Calderon; Madison Goodman; Hailey Hitzel; Zoey Khisova; Kaia Mabli; Iryna Mehera; Alice Pierre Joseph; Jerome Reid; Diana Rivera; Lliana Rivera; Ruberlyn Rivera; Sarah Rivera; Sam Rodriguez; Lennon Sabel; Serene Williams and Zaire Williams.