Two Pine Bush High School juniors – Joseph Coppola and Jillian Masci – were among 34 high school students honored by Orange-Ulster BOCES at its 2025 Humanities Honoree Awards Ceremony and Breakfast.

The students honored have distinguished themselves in the arts and humanities. This event celebrates seniors and juniors who have stood out amongst their peers by showing an impressive dedication, skill, and commitment to the arts and humanities.

Joseph Coppola

Joseph Coppola is a versatile student with a passion for photography and the arts. He is co-director of the stage design crew and has excelled academically in courses such as media arts I and II and photography. His photography skills have afforded him the opportunity to participate in a work-study for photographing sporting events. He has also earned an internship with a professional photographer. He plans to attend college to study sports media.

Jillian Masci

Jillian Masci is an accomplished clarinetist and vocalist. Throughout her high school career, she has actively participated in all of the school plays and musicals. Her dedication to music and chorus began in fourth grade and is something that she plans on continuing in college. She is a participant in All-County Band, Area All-State Band, and the New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) festival. She aspires to study music education following high school graduation.