Freeport honor society recognizes seniors
The Freeport High School National Honor Society honored its senior class members during the annual senior recognition and officer induction ceremony on May 30. Adviser Eileen Shultis warmly greeted attendees and shared her pride in the students.
She introduced the Class of 2024 officers: President Etienne Sasenarine, Vice President Jeremy Dominguez, Secretary Laurel Owen, Treasurer Tatiana Arieta, Student Liaison Cassie Smith, and Director of Community Service Marialy Liz-Nunez.
Each officer discussed one of the four NHS pillars: scholarship, character, leadership, and service. Meanwhile, the incoming officers for the 2024-2025 school year took part in the traditional candle-lighting ceremony.
Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kishore Kuncham led the new officers in taking an oath to uphold these pillars.
“This is a significant responsibility and you deserve many congratulations,” Dr. Kuncham said. “I hope you fulfill your duties with happiness and immense pride, both for yourselves and for the organization you represent.”
Ms. Shultis thanked Dr. Kuncham for his support of the honor society. NHS President Etienne Sasenarine and Vice President Jeremy Dominguez presented him with honor cords and a National Honor Society medal, as he graduates with the Class of 2024 and enters retirement.
Ms. Shultis and Freeport High School Principal Gisselle Campbell-Ham acknowledged the seniors from the Class of 2024. Incoming NHS President David de la Llera presented each senior with their honor cords to be worn at graduation on June 22.
As the ceremony concluded, 40 students received a $500 scholarship from the Freeport Dollars for Scholars program. Each student was called to the stage to be congratulated by organization President Ms. Shultis for their outstanding efforts, and recieved well-wishes in regards to their future endeavors.
