In celebration of their overall achievements, Walter G. O’Connell Copiague High School students were honored at the National Honor Society induction ceremony on March 24 in the school’s auditorium. Surrounded by family, friends, district administrators and Board of Education members, 35 new members were welcomed into the Isabella M. Driscoll Chapter of the organization.

The four National Honor Society officers spoke about the pillars of the organization and their importance — scholarship, character, leadership and service — before lighting a candle to signify each pillar.

Each inductee was called to the stage by an existing member to be honored for their successes and to receive their candle and certificate. Before reciting the oath for new members to repeat, Walter G. O’Connell Copiague High School Principal Joseph Agosta addressed the inductees and commended them for their positivity. “Your achievements have brought you here, but it's your values, your integrity, your compassion, and your willingness to lead and serve, that will define your impact moving forward,” he said. “We are proud of you. We believe in you, and we look forward to all that you will accomplish as members of the National Honor Society.”

Congratulations to the following new members: 
•    10th grade: Zorangel Cespedes, Alejandro Claros Sanchez, Lauren Garcia, Hailey Hitzel, Briahna Holland, Zoey Khisova, Madison Lombardo, Christian McCue, Rayhan Morquecho Cuji, Nicolle Perez Acevedo, Jai’den Pernell, Muranne Pierre Joseph, Sarah Rivas, Gabriella Silva and Serene Williams. 
•    11th grade: Katelyn Agtuca, Haslen Aguirre Sanchez, Alejandra Banegas Cardenas, Alexa Blanco, Konstantin Bolay, Shyla Brown, Skya Cham, Laila Mederos, Josue Mendez, Alexa Nunez, Achlandie Pennont, Amy Perez Gonzalez, Dayanara Perez Gonzalez, Fatima Shakoor, Bella Torres and Diana Vallecillo.
•    12th grade: Madison Dudley, Violet Feal, Analiz Rosario and Olivia Sandoval.