by Adrianna Wagner, junior
“Our future is in good hands,” says Principal Alan Davis. He stands facing supportive family members crowding the upholstered seats in the auditorium, gazing with admiring eyes at their child on stage. Proud smiles spread across their faces as they take photos of the students on stage--the 2021 National Honor Society inductees.
Each year, high schools across America induct select students into the National Honor Society. Founded in 1921, the National Honor Society awards students who not only demonstrate academic excellence or scholarship, but also exhibit leadership, service, and character. In order to be admitted, students maintain their grades while participating in clubs and service projects within the school and the community.
This year, a collection of both Juniors and Seniors were selected to be NHS members following a formal application process. As per tradition, on its 100th year, an induction ceremony was held in the Nazareth Area High School auditorium to welcome new members into NHS. The evening began at 6:00 PM with the lighting of the first candle, representing the eternal knowledge of its inductees. Afterwards, the new members were presented, accompanied by remarks from Mr. Davis and Dr. Riker.
Grace Rasmussen, Emily Harclerode, Veronica Morris, Bryanha Stanat, Caitlyn Veloshen, and Sierra Jordan, the newly appointed officer inductees, lit candles representing the four pillars of NHS. New members were then sworn in after reciting an oath, pledging themselves to the National Honor Society and promising to honor its core values. The ceremony concluded with the presentation of certificates to students, congratulating them on their noteworthy accomplishments.
Just like the light of the candles, the future is certainly bright for these students.