The Berlin High School held its 2021–2022 New York State Science Honor Society (NYSSHS) induction ceremony on the morning of June 10th.
The NYS Science Honor Society was established in 1991 and is endorsed by the New York State Science Supervisors Association and the New York State Assembly. It was the first state-wide honor society in the United States.
The society was founded to encourage students’ interest and understanding of science and careers related to the sciences. NYSSHS allows high-school students to be recognized for their achievements in science. This includes taking part in science-related activities and also being service-minded for the community.
After the Pledge of Allegiance led by current NYSSHS member Daniel Hunt, BMHS Principal Brownell welcomed the students and families present for the morning event and congratulated the achievements of the 2021–2022 New York State Science Honor Society current and newly inducted members.
Co-chairs and advisors of the Berlin High School NYS Science Honor Society chapter Mr. Matthew Christian and Mr. Steven Mellor handed out certificates and gave the senior members their NYSSHS honor cords for graduation during the event.
Current Members:
Seniors:
Bailey Catlin, Katherine deLaurentis, Sophie Ericson, Brady Hills, Daniel Hunt, Matthew Kluck, Macayla Roberts
New Members:
Seniors:
Gabrielle Bink, Ashton Evans, Liam Lowry, Micayla Price
Juniors:
Cadence Church, Elsie Corbett, Nora Colin, Raymond Ericson, Sadie Giumarra, Tatum Kells, Samantha Rokjer
Members Bailey Catlin and Sophie Ericson had an opportunity to speak to the students and parents present at the inductions. Bailey and Sophie talked about the influence of science education and the impact it has had on them during high school and their future plans.
The induction concluded with students and families in attendance enjoying a light refreshment and cider donuts.
Congratulations to all the current and new members of NYSSHS for their hard work this year and throughout their high school careers in Science.
Berlin Middle High School Science Department Faculty:
Earth Science – Mr. Toole
Living Environment – Ms. A. Kelly
Chemistry, AP Chemistry – Mr. Mellor
Physics, Marine Biology – Mr. Christian
Middle School Science Teacher – Mrs. Hunt
Middle School Science, Living Environment – Mrs. Hayes
Middle School Science, Technology – Mr. Scannell