Briarcliff HS Students Join Dance Arts Honor Society

From Briarcliff Manor Union Free School District:

BRIARCLIFF MANOR, NY - Twelve Briarcliff High School juniors and seniors were officially inducted into the National Honor Society for Dance Arts in October.

Each new member received a certificate of membership, a special logo pin placed on them by society officers and the baby blue and white honor cords that they will proudly wear during their graduation ceremonies.

The 12 inductees were: Emma Calame-Pennington, Madeline Elkes, Nina Fraietta, Olivia Fullerton, Sarah Kaul, Komal Keerthy, Rebecca Leon, Kelly Marchese, Calista Sheehan, Emily Silvershein, Oyinkansola Tukuru and Jenna Whalen.

Assistant Principal Daniel Murphy offered opening remarks at the ceremony and dance teacher Diane Guida shared a photo presentation, which highlighted each dancer’s experiences during their time in the dance program.

“Laughter, tears and applause were abundant,” said Guida. “Congratulations to the dancers for their achievements and passion for dance!”

Photo 1: Briarcliff High School juniors and seniors (back row, from left): Jenna Whalen, Kelly Marchese, Calista Sheehan, Emily Silvershein, Sarah Kaul, Rebecca Leon, Komal Keerthy, Olivia Fullerton, Nina Fraietta, Oyinkansola Tukuru, Emma Calame-Pennington and Madeline Elkes; were inducted into National Honor Society for Dance Arts during a special ceremony. They are pictured with the school’s chapter officers (front row, from left) treasurer Kelly Hooper, president Hayley Kutcher, secretary Lauren Ballini and vice president Ava Goodwyn, along with dance teacher Diane Guida (center).

Photo 2: Briarcliff High School student Olivia Fullerton was officially inducted into the National Honor Society for Dance Arts with NHSDA Vice President Ava Goodwyn presenting her a pin.

Photos courtesy of the Briarcliff Manor Union Free School District.