Walter G. O’Connell Copiague High School celebrated its top musicians and artists at the Fine Arts Honor Society induction ceremony on March 5. Joined by family, friends, school district administrators and Copiague Board of Education members, the selected students were honored as they pledged their commitment to the arts.

As guests entered the cafeteria, student-musicians played various selections. Throughout the cafeteria, artwork was on display showcasing some of the works of the newest inductees.
Tri-M Music Honor Society advisor Eric Dobmeier welcomed attendees to the ceremony and presented former Copiague music teacher Paul Mercieca with the honorary life membership award. Tri-M officers then spoke about the five pillars of scholarship, leadership, service, character and citizenship. Students must demonstrate these five pillars and also be enrolled in musical ensemble for at least two semesters to be inducted.

Crystal Gray, advisor for the National Art Honor Society, presented the honorary lifetime membership to art teacher Krystof Lipinski. Requirements for membership into the National Art Honor Society include teacher recommendation, a 90 or above average in art classes and submission of an original work.

Congratulations to the newest members of the Tri-M Music Honor Society: Ethan Abello, Shyla Brown, Kaitlyn Caldwell, Camille Calma, Sebastian Chavez Minaýa, Dean Coleman, Samari Cooper, Lola Cruz, Jeasiah Guelee, Isabella Kogan, Alexa Leone, Denise Lizama Urrutia, Kaitlyn Lombardo, Madison Lombardo, Anecia Lowndes-Harris, Jimena Machuca Arriola, Sheily Martinez, Laila Mederos, Sofia Mendoza Rodriguez, Rebecca Molina, Kaitlyn Molina Godoy, Eliza Nieznalska, Kamila Nieznalska, Juliet Nohs, Denise Ordenana, Emilio Reyes, Isabella Rufrano and Kersteen Sylvain. 

Congratulations to the newest members of the National Art Honor Society: Brianna Begley, Bryan Calderon Mejia, Aliyah Fernandez, Bella Jean Torres, Angelina Kretz, Oliwia Nawrocki, Rashel Nunez, Nicolette Orlando, Sydney Osorio-Brathwaite, Rocsi Ramirez, Genevia Roberts, Emily Vargas and Maxumis Yandel Aguilera.