NHS inducts 19 new members

by Eva Gucker

Each year new members must be inducted to the National Honor Society to continue activity. This year is no different with the induction of 19 new members. Induction of these new members was held Sunday, November 2 this year, different from its usual evening ceremony during the week. Students, parents, and faculty joined to celebrate the new members in the cafeteria at Pittsford School.

This exclusive club requires students to apply for membership. Requirements include a 3.15 grade point average, volunteer hours, and the exemplification of certain character traits. “(Students) have to have a 3.5 grade point average and they have to show characteristics of leadership, good character, service, and scholarship,” said NHS advisor Mrs. Weaver. Students that met these requirements were then asked to fill out applications, which were reviewed by a high school faculty committee. After reviewing the applications, the committee decides whether or not students have fully met the requirements. The students that met these requirements, turned in applications, and were inducted this year were juniors Cody Krasny, Elainee Poling, Zach Broughman, Leah Ward, Ben Farley, Caitlin Farley, Tyler Wilson, Garet Lee, Brittany Houser, Kayla Clark, Liz Cole, Seth Weber, Derra Clark, Chloe Hepker, Jocelyn Elarton, Luke Irwin, Jessica Fenton, Ashley Buckner, and Brooke Maxson.

During the induction ceremony, each new member was given membership to the group. Old members as well as new members attended the ceremony. NHS officers Eva Gucker, Holly Bastien, Jessica Beard, Jessica Ruder, and Marisa Hamilton, each gave a short speech and performed the lighting of candles, a NHS ritual. Then the main speaker of the ceremony, Maxine Vanlerberg, spoke to new members about the meaning and importance of service. “I thought the speaker really hit on what we support on service and serving the community,” said Mr. Weaver.
New members were then presented with their NHS pins and cards. After the induction ceremony was over, all attendees of the ceremony were invited to stay for a reception following in the cafeteria. The induction ceremony was a success overall. Students should be very proud of their new status as NHS members. They have worked hard and will now receive some rewards and recognition for this. “It means that people know what I’ve done,” said junior Brittany Houser. There has been a great addition to the Pittsford NHS with this year’s new inductees.