Congratulations to Sophie Anderson, Brady Burns, Sydney Dornbush, Zoey Horton, Ava Johnson, Lia Milem, Adah Mills, Lillian Misfeldt, and Brynley Ponce, who were officially inducted into NHS! “We can’t wait to see what great things they accomplish for our school and community!” the school shared online.
The ceremony was led by the NHS student officers who provide a short history of the National Honor Society, as well as readings on the four pillars that NHS is built on: leadership, scholarship, character, and service. Each of the new members then gave a short but “phenomenal speech” on a trait of being an NHS member such as dedication, perseverance, leadership, innovation, and character.
The new members then receive an NHS stole, sign the chapter membership book, and receive their certificate of membership. The event ends with a candle lighting ceremony and citing the NHS pledge.
To become a member, students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 and be in 10-12th grade. Students complete an application where they detail any activities, clubs, and organizations they take part in, as well as any leadership roles and service activities they take on. NHS faculty advisors Haley Hawkins and Michelle Buri met with a council of faculty members to review the documents and select new inductees based on the four pillars.
Erie’s newest inductees join over 650 past and current members at the school. NHS was founded in 1921 by a group of secondary principals to recognize the accomplishments of students with strong academics, leadership, good character, and service. Erie High School’s charter was founded in 1981, with English teacher William Ludwig leading the group for many years.
The Erie chapter hosts a variety of service events throughout the school year such as blood drives, food pantry drives, and the Barb Proeger Pajama Drive, dedicated to the memory of the former NHS adviser and sponsor.
