During a candlelighting ceremony on March 31, 40 eighth-grade students were inducted into the middle school National Junior Honor Society, one of the oldest and most prestigious national organizations for students.

To be eligible for membership, the students were required to have a cumulative grade point average of 92 or better and meet the standards of leadership, service, citizenship and character.  

“We are very proud to recognize these outstanding members of our student body,” said Laurie O’ Halloran, chapter advisor. “We expect that these students will continue their exemplary contributions to the school and community.”

The Hampton Bays School District extends congratulations to the following students: Noah Andrews, Gianna Antieri, Ava Aube, Melissa Barreto, Christopher Barros, Vanesa Brbutovic, Gabrielle Caine, Daniela Campos Blandon, Lily Candelaria, Eric Casale, Elisabeth Daniels, Samantha Fennelly, Dylan Fotopoulos, Sofia Gonzalez, Pamela Grajales, Tristan Halsey, Alexis Hardcastle, Rebecca Heaney, Jacob Helfand, Ian Hubbard, Kiera Hughes, Marissa Kennedy, Daniel King, Rolando Mancilla, Lily Mazzio, Skye McMorris, Mia Mielenhausen, Tekyla Murphy, Sarah Oh, Jaden Ottati, Alison Pensa, Anna Perlow, Emily Peyton, Diana Ramirez, Tiffany Reyes, Jose A. Reyes, Daniel Romano, Marin Smith, Quinn Smith and Riley Stotzky.