It has been an exciting couple of weeks as we approach the homestretch of the 2024-2025 school year. Stimson celebrated and welcomed new inductees into the Stimson Middle School chapter of the National Junior Honor Society at the recent ceremony hosted at the high school, where proud smiles and applause filled Whitman’s PAC.

We congratulate all of our Stimson National Junior Honor Society members, as well as their advisors, Jessica Voorhees and Sarah Charles, along with their dedicated teachers. We also offer special recognition to our inductees’ parents and families who have nurtured and supported them throughout their academic careers. 

“I introduce all of you as the next leaders of South Huntington,” Stimson Principal, Mr. Michael Duggan shared as he looked upon the middle school’s new inductees. “Leadership is challenging and it’s a vital art to master.” Principal Duggan acknowledged how this recognition is a milestone in these student’s academic journey, but it is their ability to be characterized as resilient leaders that make them stand out. “Being a leader is seen in the quiet acts of integrity, the courage to do what is right even if it’s not popular, the ability to uplift others with empathy and conviction. Our inductees have exemplified this kind of leadership.”

We are confident that there are more wonderful things to come from this talented group of emerging scholars. Congratulations to our new members!

Congratulations to our newest 7th-grade members: Giuliana Aguilar, Zuhayr Ahmed, Nash Alahverdian, Kaelyn Alchermes, Valentina App, Ava Atkins, Isabella Avila Mejia, Elizabeth Beirne, Lila Berman, Nolan Binsol, Sophie Boutis, Franklin Brenner, Nia Brown, Leanna Carino, lzabella Caserta, Sophia Castro, Asher Chetty, Olivia Claus, Hudson Courtemanche, Solomon David, Ty Devinney, Saverio DiAgostino, Ava Dubey, Morgan Duffy, Stella Dziekonski, Christian Farruggio, Aaron Flores, Christopher Flythe, Alexis Forlenza, Celena Fusaro, Braydon Garafola, Gian Gonzalez, Bailey Gonzalez De Oleo, Ella Gorman, Nathan Graziosi, Frank Grzywna, Evelyn Guarini, Jay Gunsel, Mia Halton, Akshara Hari, William Hendrickson, Peyton Henkel, Uriah Henriquez, Gigi Hiller, Brynn Iacovone, Raymond Jansson, Abigail Kacerow, Andrew Klein, Joseph Lantier, Francisco Lluberes, Gabriel Londono, Leo Mann, Gerardo Marroquin, Peter Massone, John McCabe, Sebastian McCord, Brendan McCord, Charlotte McDermott, Benjamin Meijer, Ashley Millman, Skylar Millman, Abigail Ochoa Munoz, Brady O'Connor, Jayden Persaud, Chase Pettersen, Sabrina Pflanz, Sofia Quintanilla, Ahilyn Ramirez Hernandez, Preston Ramos, Brynn Reminick, Samantha Ritter, Antonio Rivas, Sophia Robson, Brooke Rochanakit, Ronaldo Rodriguez, Emma Rose, Marin Sanborn, Jacob Paul Schnurr, Andrew Schulz, Frederick Scragg, Safa Shakeel, Maya Solimeno, Elly Srp, Rylynn Srp, Gregory Steiger, Asian Syed, Andrew Tonna, Sophia Tornabene, Michael Umstead, Allison Votino, Jillian Votino, Olivia Welsh, Hannah Wilson, Matthew Wyer, and Paige Zic.

Congratulations to our newest 8th-grade members: Enmanuel Amaya Velasquez, Jeffrey Aparicio Granados, Asuka Cruz, Riley Esperto, Sophia Grasso, Seylin Matos Del Rosario, Anastasios Ouzounis, Albin Pillco, Tekla Pipia, Christian Portillo Lazaro, Ava Rodriguez, Alexander Ruiz Argueta, Luna Wainwright, and Jordan Wolf.

Photo Gallery

Stimson Middle School Principal, Mr. Michael Duggan, addressed new members of the NJHS, their families, teachers and administrators that have helped them along in this significant milestone of their academic journey.

Current members of the National Junior Honor Society introduced the qualities embodied by NJHS members and proceeded to light the candle for each trait: scholarship, citizenship, service, leadership and character.

Handshakes with administrators and pins received by co-advisor Ms. Sarah Charles as new inductees crossed the stage at Walt Whitman High School.

New members received their NJHS certificates from co-advisor Ms. Jessica Voorhees.

Families were proud to celebrate the new members of the NJHS after the induction ceremony. Balloons, flowers, cake, and photo opps made for a joyful reception!

Some very proud middle schoolers with their National Junior Honor Society certificates in hand!