Hendrick Hudson has 17 Seniors Earn Seal of Biliteracy
Hendrick Hudson High School is proud to recognize the outstanding accomplishments of 17 seniors who have earned the New York State Seal of Biliteracy in 2025. This prestigious recognition celebrates students who have demonstrated a high level of proficiency in English and at least one additional language.
These accomplished students worked closely with Seal of Biliteracy committee mentors Antonietta Gliubizzi, Samantha McKay, James Rogulski and Jessica Downey to develop an in-depth portfolio that showcased their linguistic and academic achievements. As part of the process, students delivered formal presentations in English and their additional language(s). They were tasked with demonstrating intercultural competence, research skills, and communication abilities at an advanced level.
The following seniors have earned the Seal of Biliteracy this year:
- Greta Arnold – French
- Trishia Baron – Spanish, Tagalog, Cebuano
- Valeria Chica – Spanish
- Emilia Gomez – Spanish
- Gianni Gomez – Spanish
- Yuliana Guevara – Spanish
- Kelly Krupa – French
- Paulina Lastras-Castrejon – Spanish, Italian
- Winni Lin – Chinese
- Castalia Litos – Italian
- Karen Melendrez Juc – Spanish
- Kiara Mendez – Spanish, French
- Lena Pfeiffer – German
- Seth Otero – Spanish
- Alexandra Pappas – Spanish
- Luis E. Rivera Morales – Spanish
- Emily Wenchell – Spanish
These students exemplify the values of global citizenship, academic excellence and cultural understanding. We commend them for their dedication, perseverance and passion for language learning. The Seal of Biliteracy not only honors their multilingual skills but also prepares them for success in college, career and beyond in an increasingly interconnected world.
Congratulations to the Class of 2025 Seal of Biliteracy recipients!
For more information about the Seal of Biliteracy program, visit www.nysed.gov/world-languages/seal-biliteracy.