Evening of Academic Excellence

Honor Society Oath for newest Inductees

I recently had a wonderful opportunity to enjoy "An Evening of Academic Excellence" with all of the other proud parents of Fallsburg High School students who were being recognized for their scholastic achievements. Many young adults were being presented with Honor Roll Awards and a sizeable group were Inducted into the National Honor Society.  This requires high grades as well as regular community service and civic group participation.

It is important to note that the 6:30 PM ceremony had to start late as we waited for a number of the attendees to complete their final afterschool sports competitions. This is a great indicator of these Comets being well rounded in sports and other activities, unlike the stereotype brainy, nerdy kids in the popular media. (Including my new favorite show, "The Big Bang Theory.")  To be inducted into the National Honor Society, each student must submit an application which verifies not only their grade status, but also demonstrates the candidate’s outstanding performance in the areas of Scholarship, Service, Leadership, and Character.

The keynote speaker, Michael Williams, High School Principal, addressed these 4 tenets with a wonderful challenge. He encouraged each member to help a fellow student get inducted next year. It might take clear shoving or just subtly, kindly motivating a peer. His dream would be for the entire student body to be on the stage one day. A fabulous treat that Fallsburg provides for students who consistently earn Superintendent's List standing is the annual trip to Broadway to see a live hit show. We should be proud of this effort to encourage "academic excellence." Additionally, the Mountaindale community can take pride in the large number of local kids in attendance.  This includes chapter President, Gregory Bedik and Lindsay Malman, who lit the candle for Character during the ceremony. The most heartwarming moments occurred when older siblings introduced their younger brothers & sisters as the newest members. This included Aaron & Rachel Schmitt, Shorouk & Adham Abohussien, and Morgan & Cody Vegliante.

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL SCHOLARS!