High School Graduation Rates Continue to Increase in New York State Despite Pandemic Hurdles

February 22, 2022Melissa W.

Can you hear that? It’s the sound of Pomp & Circumstance playing as we get closer and closer to graduation season – and for more high school students in New York state, graduation will become a reality.

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The Top 10 Universities with the Most Olympic Medals

July 18, 2021Melissa W.

The Tokyo Olympics kick off this week and we are so excited to watch! Despite it being a bit different than previous Olympic Games (on top of being a year late), we know it will be an incredible showing of strength and abilities across the globe. Olympians come from all ages with many of them being current college athletes -- which got us wondering, which universities in the United States hold the most medals? We did some digging and found the top 10!

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How to Safely Celebrate Your Graduation During COVID-19

April 29, 2021Melissa W.

The big day is finally here -- your graduation! You’ve worked hard and anxiously awaited this day for years. You’ve always pictured a big celebration with family and friends to mark the occasion, but one uninvited party guest is trying to mess up all of the fun: COVID-19. Your graduation ceremony may already be scaled down, whether it’s in person or virtual, and your post-commencement party may also look a little different than planned, but there’s great news: There’s still ways you can celebrate and feel special during the COVID-era.

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Phi Alpha Theta: The National History Honor Society

December 17, 2020Melissa W.1 comment

There’s no doubt we’re living in unprecedented times and experiencing firsthand events that history books will talk about in years to come. But nobody knows history quite like members of Phi Alpha Theta!

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American Academy of Chefs Honor Society

November 26, 2020Melissa W.

It’s Thanksgiving Day! The day we stuff our faces with an incredible amount of food leaving leftovers to last us for days! It’s a time when everyone shows off their cooking and baking skills, but only some are lucky to spend the day with a true scholar of food: a member of the American Academy of Chefs honor society!

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Eta Sigma Delta: The International Hospitality Management Honor Society

November 13, 2020Melissa W.

It’s a fact that 2020 has been the year of staycations and everyone is itching for traveling to be safe again. When covid-19 is behind us, members of Eta Sigma Delta will be ready to help you plan your next vacation!

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Kappa Delta Pi: The International Honor Society in Education

November 01, 2020Melissa W.

All across the globe, teachers are shifting how they teach students amid the current Covid-19 pandemic. Virtual, in-person, or hybrid, teachers are doing everything they can to ensure their students are actively learning while in the safest environment possible -- and that comes with a lot of challenges! Many of these teachers are members of Kappa Delta Pi: The International Honor Society in Education.

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