Finley Middle School Inducts 26 New Members into Jr. Rho Kappa

Glen Cove, N.Y. —The Glen Cove City School District recently inducted 26 new members into the Robert M. Finley Middle School chapter of the Junior Social Studies Honor Society, Jr. Rho Kappa, advised by Mr. Thomas Smith and Ms. Amanda Corazza, in recognition that these students’ demonstrated excellence in social studies as well as overall academic achievement. This was the second annual induction ceremony for Finley’s Jr. Rho Kappa.

Jr. Rho Kappa Social Studies Honor Society is the only national organization for middle or junior high school students that recognizes excellence in the field of social studies. Through building-wide activities, members have demonstrated exemplary leadership, character, and citizenship. In the 2020-2021 school year, Jr. Rho Kappa student officers were led by Julia Petrizzo, president; Mia Lupinski and Michael Renga, co-vice presidents; Michelle Pinilla Hernandez, secretary; and Grace Guillen, treasurer.

Jr. Rho Kappa provides opportunities for exploration in social studies and promotes civic engagement in both school and the greater Glen Cove community. These students have participated in many acts of charitable service throughout the school year, such as “Pennies for the Pantry” and “Jeans for Troops.” Most recently, members participated in the Finley History Day Research Project—where students researched historical topics surrounding the 2021 National History Day theme, “Communication in History.”

This year’s inductees are: Luke Benzinger, Leila Cullen, Nicolas John Chicvak, Isabella Damiano, Ameila Decker, Kalia Sol’e Edwards, Jordan Flores Pardo, Mason Foster, Aidan Charles Ham, Arden Jimenez, Mia Lupinski, Natalie Macnow, Anna Miller, Kasey Joyce Miller, Benjamin Napolitano, Patrick O’Brien, Michelle Pinilla Hernandez, Michael Renga, Isabella Santiago, Siena Scagliola, Cole Trotto, Rose Tursi, Christopher Villatoro Lopez, Alyssa Weigand, Ella Wohltmann, and Nicolas Velazco Lagos.

For more information about the Glen Cove City School District, please visit the District’s website at www.glencoveschools.org. Happenings in the District can also be followed on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/glencovecityschooldistrict.