Thursday, October 1, 2026
Earlier this year, during a special ceremony, Nassau BOCES Long Island High School for the Arts inducted 49 of its students from 26 school districts across Nassau county into three distinguished national honor societies and one international honor society. Among those students was Cora Jones of Freeport who was recognized for her achievements and named into the International Thespian Society.
The International Thespian Society has been acknowledging student achievement for a century. Confidence, pride, affirmation and inspiration are the society’s four key principles. As members, students receive national recognition, are exposed to a plethora of resources and are invited to participate in state and national events, workshops and college and scholarship auditions. Its alumni include established performers such as Kathy Bates, John Goodman, Tom Hanks, Goldie Hahn, Christina Hendricks, Barbara Hershey, Val Kilmer and Clovis Leachman.
Part of the National Dance Education Organization, the National Honor Society for Dance Arts’ mission is to recognize remarkable artistic merit, leadership and academic achievement, as well as fostering an appreciation for dance as a true form of art. Its membership is open to accomplished dance students from throughout the county.
For 40 years, the National Technical Honor Society has celebrated exceptional student achievement in career and technical education. In fulfillment of its mission to support the next generation of skilled workers and leaders, the society currently serves over one million members in secondary and postsecondary chapters across the country.
The Tri-M Music Honor Society was founded more than 85 years ago by the National Association for Music Education. To this day, it remains the only national honor society for music students. Its role is to create future leaders in music education and advocacy, and candidates must meet rigorous eligibility requirements in several areas, including leadership, service, character and academic achievement.
