Deer Park High School held its annual induction ceremony for the Math and Science Honor Societies on March 14, welcoming 40 new Math Honor Society members and 32 new Science Honor Society members. Existing members from both honor societies were also recognized.
The scholars were welcomed by Science Honor Society adviser Edward Libretto and Math Honor Society adviser Cassidy Velle, leading into a keynote speech from Kaleigh Pizzirusso.
Noting the appropriateness of holding the induction ceremony on Pi Day, Math Honor Society Vice President Jordan Trojan told the new members, “I hope that this honor society motivates you to participate in math-related events.”
“This induction is just a culmination of years of prior study of finding your craft, a strong foundation built by that study and a passion that’s fueled your study,” Math Honor Society President Muhsin Maqsood said. “I’m sure your young minds are eager to learn the mechanics of this world, and you will soon be engrossed into a society where exploration and curiosity about the natural world and how numbers fit into it is a norm. Furthermore, you’ll be given a place to discuss your passion for this type of research openly with peers who also wish to ask questions and formulate theories with you. I’d say the most important of all these questions that many of you either will ask yourself is, what is my place in the grand continuity of this constantly calculating, changing world? What I have to tell you is that whether you want to be a great doctor, teacher, mathematician, engineer, computer scientist or wherever else your passion leads you, we all have our humble beginnings and this is yours.”
“Candidates, you are being presented for initiation into our prominent science organization as a group of young thinkers who will be the future of industry, research and scientific exploration for America,” Science Honor Society Vice President Preston Punger said. “This society will give you the outlet for your creativity, a platform to speak about science and a spark to get you wondering about the road that lies ahead. Economists have said that a third of U.S. economic growth has resulted from basic research since World War II. The cars and trains that move us day to day, our smartphones and entry lights in our homes, the clothes we wear and the food we eat, all of these were developed and improved through scientific research. Our nation’s ability to handle today’s pressing issues will require the innovation that arises from our basic research, but also a bit of curiosity. The science honor society will help culture new scientists who will follow in this discipline, follow their curiosities and improve upon our world. Today we are proud of their accomplishment in high school, but tomorrow we will be proud of what they do for the world.”
“These students have worked tirelessly to achieve academic excellence in their respective sciences, and have actively demonstrated endless enthusiasm towards their commitment in being prospective members,” Science National Honor Society President Calvin Nguyen said. “Tonight marks a monumental achievement for all of you, and that’s a understatement. Each and every one of you have gone through the most onerous challenges up to this point. Your persistence to finally make it here is truly inspiring and commendable. I am looking at the next generation of scholastic scientific leaders in not only Deer Park, but in the world for years to come. I want to remind you that your journey does not end here, you are now part of a community of likeminded individuals who share your passion for science.”
Date Added: 3/26/2024