Freeport Public Schools

The Freeport High School National Honor Society celebrated its graduating seniors at the annual Senior Recognition Night on May 29. The ceremony opened with adviser Brianne Underwood welcoming guests and highlighting the success of the seniors’ throughout their time as members of the National Honor Society.

“We honor the National Honor Society’s senior members not only for their academic excellence, but the efforts they have put forth in the areas of service, leadership and character. These young men and women reflect the best that Freeport High School has to offer,” she said. “This year, our senior members completed more than 1000 hours of community service while maintaining excellent grades and remaining involved in extracurricular activities. We present them to you with pride and congratulate them on their accomplishments as they move on to the next phase of their lives.”

Ms. Underwood then introduced the Class of 2025 officers: President David De la Llera, Secretary Nadja Salomé-Diaz, Treasurer Maliah Farmer, Student Liaison Maria Awalom and Director of Community Service Angelina Monroy.

Each officer explained one of the four NHS pillars, scholarship, character, leadership, and service, while the incoming officers for the 2025-2026 school year participated in the traditional candlelighting ceremony.

Interim Superintendent of Schools Dr. Alice Kane then led the new officers in taking the oath to uphold these pillars.

This is a tremendous responsibility and you are most deserving of congratulations, said Dr. Kane. May you carry out your role with joy and great pride.

The NHS officers for the 2025-2026 school year are: President Lordia Bossman, Vice President Emmanuel Merino, Secretary Julissa Rodriguez, Treasurer Julia Mendoza-Pineyro, Student Liaison Alyssa Donnelly and Director of Community Service Dayanis Puca.

Ms. Underwood then called the seniors from the Class of 2025 to the stage as Freeport High School Principal Gisselle Campbell-Ham and incoming NHS President Loria Bossman presented each senior with their honor cords to be worn at graduation on June 14.

As the ceremony concluded, students were awarded scholarships from the Freeport Dollars for Scholars program. Organization President Ms. Shultis, former Freeport High School teacher, and Treasurer Ms. Linda Hendrickson, called each student to the stage to congratulate them on their outstanding efforts and wished them well in their future endeavors.