The freshman choir performs at the honor societies' induction ceremony. Below left, French honor society inductee Anna Robinson, left, is greeted by Melanie Lamorte, vice president of the society and Gabrielle Andersen, treasurer. Photos by Eric Michelson
Walt Whitman High School's four language honor societies inducted new members this week. Mrs. Gala Handler, the languages department chair, led the ceremony that included musical performances by singers Scott Bromschwig and Lauren Varolian and members of the freshman choir, directed by Judith Leopold.
Four students, Lisa Farmer, Chelsea Farco, Jason Freed and Ralph Miranda, made presentations on behalf of their organizations.
The four societies, new members and advisers are:
Spanish (Mr. Dennis Callahan):
Ricardo Aguilar, Corey Bloom, Olivia Carey, Matthew Collins,Molly Daugherty, Meg Dwyer, Mark Egger, Joseph Gaines, Jeff Haber, Jenny Klaum, Joseph Gaines, Paige Melinis, Natalie Mendoza, Steffi Pacson, Brianna Padilla, Valerie Powell, Brittany Quinones, Jenna Scudieri, Abigail Simon, Jen Smith, Devin Wentt, Elizabeth White, Lauren Williams, Vanessa Ulloa
Italian (Mrs. Rose Bunnell):
Jocelyn Addeo, Leanne Adler, Kara Cook, Alexandra DelPrete, Nicole Gerver, Hamza Jalal,
Christie Lindsay, Katie Nolan, Gabrielle Witt
French (Dr. Geralde Eikenaar-Klang):
Collin Bartoldus, Michael Booher, Alan Burger, Devin Ecklund, Marissa Graham, Soraya Karkari, Lily Michelson, Alison Ribellino, Rolandecia Richard, Anna Robinson, Svay Amrom, Ammie Tomano, Rachel Zimmerman, Andrea Zrake
American Sign Language (Mrs. Alesia Holewinski):
Jocelyn Addeo, Lauren Divine, Hannah Faiguenbaum, Nicholas Giordano, Alycia Olsen, Samantha Silvestri, Jennifer Smith, Jessica Thomas, Ashley Tyson, Elizabeth White