Sixteen new members were inducted into National Honor Society (NHS) earlier this month. NHS is a group of elite students who maintain not only excellent academic standings, but participate in numerous service projects throughout the school year. NHS is an organization that has been around since 1921, recognizing students for their outstanding qualities.
At the induction ceremony, the new members were recognized for the four pillars that make up a NHS member: scholarship, leadership, service and character. At this ceremony there were many speakers, including Dr. Jeffrey Fuller, Mr. Timothy Dadich as well as keynote speaker Mr. Nate Langelli.
“I think that National Honor Society students represent the people who really care about school and their grades. They are leaders in and out of the classroom,” new inductee Junior Jamie Croll said.
To be a member of NHS, a student must not only thoroughly represent each of the four pillars, but also gain at least 10 hours of volunteer work and help tutor their peers during either a study hall or AAP. Being a member of NHS takes dedication and willingness to work outside of school and volunteer in numerous ways. Members uphold not only good moral character, but also outstanding academics as well. Members must maintain a 93% average consistently, placing them on the high honor roll, therefore fulfilling the pillar of scholarship.
The officers of NHS, all seniors, are as follows: President Gigi DeWeese, Vice President Jennifer Wallis, Secretary Ally Wolf and Treasurer Kris Skogsholm. These officers were elected last year by the upperclassmen, selecting who they thought would best serve each position.
“The National Honor Society recognizes the potential in others to become the leaders of tomorrow,” Dadich said.