The Farmingdale High School chapter of the National Honor Society welcomed 125 exceptional students into its esteemed organization on February 1, 2024. These outstanding students demonstrate exemplary character, academic excellence, leadership, and dedicated community service.
The ceremony, organized by advisors Ms. Katlyn LaFranca and Mr. Matthew DeMasi, was held at Farmingdale High School. It was a well-attended ceremony, with family and friends present, district administrators, Board of Education Members, and several dozen teachers recognized as Inspirational Educators by the new inductees. A small reception was held in the Farmingdale High School Commons following the ceremony for the inductees and their guests.
Farmingdale High School Principal Jed Herman addressed the crowd, speaking proudly of the inductees.
“The students I get to work with every day have grit. They know what hard work is. They know about sacrifice. The students in this room are more equipped to enter society than any generation before them.”
Being a member of the National Honor Society is about more than just academic excellence. It's about being well-rounded and striving to make a difference in their community. The inductees have shown a commitment to service and leadership in and out of the classroom. They have demonstrated a willingness to help others and to take on challenges with determination and grace.
Farmingdale High School English teacher Ms. Alanna Schaffer was chosen as this year's Keynote Speaker. She gave an inspirational speech to the inductees and praised their character.
“I’ve watched you for years rally and rise in the most unbelievable ways in the name of this community. In honor of one another. Congratulations on this remarkable achievement.”
As these new inductees continue their academic journey, there is no doubt that they will continue to impact the world around them positively. Congratulations to the Farmingdale High School National Honor Society inductees of 2024.