South Colonie Honors Five Alumni in Academic Hall of Fame, Inducts 71 Students into NHS

South Colonie celebrated the accomplishments of five distinguished alumni and recognized 71 students for their academic achievement, leadership, character and service during its annual Academic Hall of Fame and National Honor Society induction ceremony at Colonie Central High School.

The evening included remarks from district leaders, musical performances by the high school Chamber Singers and recognition of alumni whose careers and contributions have made an impact in cybersecurity, public safety, healthcare, performing arts and military service.

“This evening bridges the legacy of our distinguished graduates with the incredible potential of our current students,” said Thomas Kachadurian, assistant superintendent for instruction. “Our Hall of Fame honorees show our newest National Honor Society members what is possible with character and service to the community.”

2026 Academic Hall of Fame Inductees

• Reg Harnish (Class of 1987) — Business & Professional
• Bill Hennings (Class of 2010) — Arts & Entertainment
• Michael Grignon (Class of 1999) — Business & Professional
• Henry Rosenzweig (Class of 1994) — Lifetime Recognition
• Edward Thomas (Class of 1937) — Lifetime Recognition (Posthumous)

2026 National Honor Society Inductee

South Colonie also welcomed 71 new members into the National Honor Society. Membership recognizes students who demonstrate excellence in scholarship, leadership, service and character.

Congratulations to the following students: Madden Abraham, Tawfiqa Ahmed, Kaitlyn Arkazana, Yassin Awad, Isabella Barrett, Tyler Bilka, Ella Blodgett, Sydney Cataldo, Annalisa Checksfield, Ricky Chen, Amaris Cook, Caroline Coon, Lila Crouse, Cassandra Currao, Dominick D’Amelia, Aishani Das, Daniel Deepu, Iva Dikellari, Jackson Dimaina, Miranda Dong, Audrey Duah, Adam Elkordy, Bryce Esannason, Ibrahim Faidi, Nicole Fitzgerald, Vincent Forenzo, William Froehlich, Kiyomi Giboyeaux, Skylar Hedgeman, Avery Hodson, Sameira Ibrahim, Braeden Jachym, Shaheer Javed, Anna Jubert, Brady Juliano, Huzaifa Kabir, Kevin Kayemba, Natalia Kelleher, Emma Kitonyi, Joshua Koepp, Julia Koepp, Katie Kowalik, Brianna Kraszewski, Kiara Link, Miriam Mann, Morgan Mantica, Audrey Martin, Brody Miclette, Jana Mohamed, Chiara Montijo, Leah Montijo, Talia Montijo, Ashley Murray, Oluchi Okezie, Kaylee Parisi, Aryan Patel, Aliyah Pearson, Ethan Peck, Aiden Potka, Dalia Prolaz, Kevin Rampersaud, Ashley Ramundo, Sohan Rutty, Ethan Sager, Assina Samim, Abby Santspree, Elizabeth Scaringe, Maahi Shah, Brian Shen, Anne Shi, Lucas Silverman, Alexander Sinkins, Kaitlyn Smith, Sean Splonskowski, Mia Stolicky, Jace Tharian, Tran Thieu, Kaylyn Tran, Ella Trimarchi, Arley Ureña, and Gabrielle Waite.