Thirty-one Newark Middle School seventh and eighth graders were inducted into the National Junior Honor Society May 2nd in the school auditorium.
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NMS French teacher Dina Austin, who is the advisor of the NJHS Chapter, which until this spring has not been active for several years, said students that were inducted were selected by the Faculty Council based on the National Junior Honor Society pillars of scholarship, leadership, character, and service.
“Tonight, our students are becoming members of one of the nation’s oldest, largest, and most prestigious student recognition programs. I am so honored to be the Newark Chapter advisor and to work with such an amazing group of students,” she said at the ceremony.
“We are gathered here to formally recognize those students who have been selected by the faculty of our school for having successfully completed their candidacy and are being inducted as new members of our NJHS chapter.
“Our chapter is proud to be inducting new members and tonight’s ceremony indicates the continuing emphasis on excellence that we represent for our school and community. Throughout the year, members of our chapter serve as role models for other students.
“In addition to the strong academic records which established our eligibility for membership, our chapter members are leaders in many student organizations, and serve our school and community through many activities. I look forward to working with our students in the coming year as they complete various service projects for our school and our community.”
The new NJHS members were then welcomed by Sierra George, president of the Newark High School Honor Society.
New inductees were: Madisyn Arnold (7), Andrew Bean (7), Quincy Buck (7), Anderson Burgess (7), Madison Chamberlain (8), Sloane Colling (7), Benjamin Coons, (7) Paige Foster (7), Henry Ganster (8), Natalie Garland (8), Elizabeth Hamelinck (8), Isabella Hartgrove (8), Aidan Jarzynka-Le (8), Lily Kerr (8), Mikayla Kleiboer (8), Henry Klemann (8), Dominic LaMagna (8), Reagan LaRue (8), Ryann LaRue (8), Katelyn Lochner, (8) Guiliana Loson-McKinney, (7) Rylee Mayo (7), LeeAnn Mott (7), Olivia Parish (8), Madison Ross (7), Victor Samoca (8), Genevieve Santelli (7), Shelby Schermerhorn (8), Elle Underhill (7), Mariam White (8) and Kaya Woods (8).
The four pillars of National Honor Society, introduced by Olivia Parish, are scholarship, service, leadership, and character and were explained by Mariam White, Elizabeth Hamelinck, Victor Samoca, and Isabella Hartgrove.
Following the members induction, NMS Principal John Ginter followed, saying:” As we conclude this ceremony for the National Junior Honor Society, lets reflect on the values that bind them together: scholarship, leadership, service, and character. Today, we celebrate not only your individual achievements, but also the collective commitment to excellence and making a positive impact in our communities.”
Ginter also praised Austin for her efforts in reinstating the NJHS Chapter at NMS.
“It takes special people to organize and run special things for our students,” he said. Then Melanie Meyer, NMS Assistant Principal, led the new members in the NJHS Pledge.