Sachem East’s History Club has been selected as one of ten National Chapters of the Year for the 2012-2013 school year by the National History Club, according to Sachem East Principal Lou Antonetti.
This is the second straight year the school has received the honor. It’s the only club this year in the country to earn that recognition for two consecutive years, according to Robert Nasson, Executive Director of the National History Club.
“This award is given to clubs who go above and beyond expectations with activities and involvement in their communities,” Nasson wrote in a letter to East’s club. “I always pull all the activities of each chapter from the past few years before our committee meets. We then look over all the clubs and their credentials and narrow it down from there.”
East’s history club is run by advisors Michael Jannace and Madelyn Haussner.
“Mrs. Haussner and I are both very proud of the members who have helped us to earn such national recognition for our efforts in the building, district and community,” Jannace said.