The National Honor Society (NHS) held its annual induction ceremony in the auditorium on Nov. 12. The NHS officers were responsible for preparing speeches to welcome the new inductees. Each officer was assigned one of the four pillars to speak about. These pillars include leadership, service, scholarship and character. The ceremony began with an introduction from Mr. Kenneth Dickey, NHS advisor, and Mr. Steven Mott, high school principal. Following that, the officers thoroughly explained the roles of the four pillars within the National Honor Society program. Each of the pillars are important and prominent within the program. The officers lit the main candles representing the four pillars. As each of the new inductees were called to the stage, they lit their individual candles from the center of the main candles.

Being a member of the National Honor Society requires participants to take on many responsibilities and make many commitments. Throughout the school year, members are required to log service hours, help with power packing and tutor students in the library. These activities are put in place to help students in the NHS work to better the community. The expectations require dedication, diligence and determination within each member.

“It’s a really big responsibility to be president, but more so, the number of people in the community that rely on me and my peers is a very fulfilling drive that makes me do what I do,” Colton Blank (12) said. “Having the chance to help so many people really gives me a reason to keep doing what we do in the National Honor Society.”

Senior officers Blank, Caden Beringer, Calla Reynolds and Mackenzie Morbacher have many responsibilities and duties to uphold within the program. They delegate tasks under their advisor, Dickey, and work behind the scenes to keep the program running smoothly. Before the formal ceremony, a practice ceremony was held. During PLT, all NHS members met in the auditorium to complete a trial of the ceremony and ensure it would run smoothly. All of the new inductees, as well as the existing members of NHS, took time to practice procedures and placement.

“Being inducted into the National Honor Society shows how much my English has improved over the years. I feel it really showcases my transformation and my fluency,” Edelyn Gonzalez-Reyes (11) said.

All of the members of the NHS have put a tremendous amount of work and effort into receiving their spot. The new inductees were excited to celebrate their hard work and accomplishments alongside their family and friends. Returning members were happy to celebrate their commitment and dedication. The new inductees received a certificate for their achievements, while returning members received pins. After the ceremony was concluded and the inductees were officially inducted, refreshments were available. The audience, filled with friends and family who came to watch their loved ones, was welcome to celebrate alongside the new and existing members of the NHS. The ceremony was filled with commemoration and honor for the new inductees, returning members and officers.