The National Honor Society is an elite organization that recognizes students who have met high academic standards, as well as service to their school and/or community.
On April 27, current members of the Pendleton County High School John M. Dice Chapter of the National Honor Society inducted 20 new members (19 sophomores and one junior) into the organization.
Newly inducted members were junior Summer Hull and sophomores Jax Bennett, Charity Chan, Shayne Clutter, Chesnee Colaw, Callina Dunn, Sam Eason, Dylan Eye, Alaena Fertig, Kayla Harper, Mason Harper, Katie Heavner, Katie Keyser, Chloe Kisamore, Travis Owens, Phoebe Pownell, Benjamin Puffenbarger, Allison Reuss, Colton Roberson, and Kaylee Teter.
Carolyn Varner, president, was emcee of the ceremony.
A candle lighting ceremony highlighted the four pillars of the National Honor Society – scholarship, service, leadership and character. To be a member of the National Honor Society, students must uphold the four pillars of the organization.
The scholarship candle was lit by Breena Bowers, vice president. Students are required to obtain and maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.5.
The service candle was lit by Gena Lambert, parliamentarian. Service involves voluntary contributions made by a student and done without compensation. Each individual student is required to provide some hours of service within their communities in the county. Students have to acquire 15 hours of service to remain an active member in the local organization per school year.
The leadership candle was lit by Callie Judy, treasurer. Student leaders are those who are resourceful, good problem solvers, and idea contributors. Leadership experiences can be drawn from school or community activities while working with or for others. Students are required to be an active participant in at least one other school related organization/extracurricular activity.
The character candle was lit by Leah Nesselrodt, secretary. The student of good character is cooperative, demonstrates high standards of honesty and reliability and shows courtesy, concern, and respect for others.
This year, chapter members provided service at the Treasurer Mountain Festival, held food drives at the school, provided tutoring, read to students at the county’s three elementary schools and helped with the Easter egg activities at the elementary schools, in addition to their individual service.
Senior members of the local chapter are Varner, Bowers, Nesselrodt, Larissa Greathouse, Lambert, Madison Arbaugh, Corbin Dove, Kiera Heavener, Makinley Hedrick, Dakota Huffman, Ruby McClanahan, Jameigh Miller, Jaiden Mitts, Chase Owens, Emily Poling, Vivian Pownell, Kammeron Redman, Taylor Roberson, Gabriella Trail, and Brynlynn Waggy. Junior members include Judy, Alex Adams, Zander Adams, Trey Armentrout, Cayson Armstrong, Olivia Gonshor, Ty Heavner, Cole Harper, Spencer Hartman, Cain Nulph, Jessica Parker, Liam Simmons, Susan Vincell, and Kourtney Whetzel.
Chapter advisor is Derek Hinkle.
The induction ceremony ended with the National Honor Society Pledge – “I pledge to uphold…The high purposes of the National Honor Society To which I have been selected; I will be true to the principles for which it stands; And will maintain and encourage The high standards Of scholarship, leadership, service, and character.”
