Dr. Bill Birns, former English teacher at Onteora, was the guest speaker for the evening. Processional and recessional music was provided by former music teacher, Winni Baldwin on the piano. Musical interlude was performed by Katie Martucci and Edith Lerner.
NHS Honorary Members was awarded to Addison Muller and Leah Reed. The award was based on service to the school community and achievements in the classroom. NHS members nominated and voted for this prestigious honor.
The candlelight ceremony culminated by inducting the following students:
Kelly Ambrosch Nina Merritt
Danielle Barringer Rio Morales
Adam Blaustein-Rejto Leah Ostrander
Jordan Bock Michael Owitz
Rachel Bortin Olivia Paetow
Bridget Chartrand Lukas Pond
Noah Chun Matthew Preisendorfer
Jack Cuneo Paul Scherry
Charles Fina Miriam Sellinger
Jonah Heckelman Joshua Slater
Corrisa Hill Nicholas Smith
Asia Hunt Thomas Stuart
Molly Hyde Liza Tumen
Angelica Kastel Kealey Viglielmo
Adrianna Kight Emily Waligurski
Violet Lasdun Stephanie Walkowiak
Avery Leighton Austin Weigel
Audrey Malloy Anna Weissman
Ellen McCutcheon
A reception was held immediately following the ceremony. Thank you to all the 2011-2012 NHS members for all their efforts to support Onteora NHS and their school community. Great job and good luck as you graduate from OCS. Current officers are: Tyler Barringer, President; Adira Baum, Vice President, Secretary, Isabelle LaMotte; and Treasurer, Brandon Harkin. Advisors for the 2011-2012 school year are Mrs. J. Blank and Mrs. J. Douglas.
~Jean Douglas