Nineteen Hendrick Hudson Seniors Earn Prestigious New York State Seal of Biliteracy

Hendrick Hudson High School is proud to announce that 19 members of the Class of 2026 have earned the New York State Seal of Biliteracy, a prestigious distinction recognizing high levels of proficiency in English and at least one additional world language.

To earn this honor, students completed a rigorous, multi-step process that demonstrated both academic excellence and global awareness. Each candidate developed a comprehensive portfolio showcasing their work in English and their chosen language. As part of the process, students conducted in-depth research on a political, social, environmental, or economic issue affecting both the United States and regions where their additional language is spoken.

Students then presented their research before a panel of evaluators, synthesizing their findings into formal presentations delivered in multiple languages. This culminating experience required strong communication skills, critical thinking, and cross-cultural understanding.

Hendrick Hudson High School congratulates these students for their outstanding achievement and applauds their commitment to multilingualism and global citizenship.

The 2026 Seal of Biliteracy recipients are:

• Elizabeth Apienti (French)

• Belinda Apuango Faican (Spanish)

• Kaitlyn Barrera (Italian)

• Shayla Cachay (Spanish)

• Katarina Carvalho (Spanish/Portuguese)

• Lexi Corcoran (Italian)

• Sheryl Duarte (Spanish)

• George Garcia Sagastume (Spanish)

• Valeria Leon (Spanish)

• Sasha Lemus-Villeda (Italian/Spanish)

• Michelle Lima (Spanish)

• Ramy Lopez (Spanish)

• Ada Miller (French)

• Mallory Parks (Italian)

• Ali Saleh (Arabic)

• Mia Schembari (Italian)

• Michael Socorro (Spanish)

• Luca Tucci (Italian)

• Letzy Velasquez (Spanish)