HODGDON, Maine — Thirteen new members were inducted into the Hodgdon Middle-High School National Honor Society Wednesday, April 24, carrying on a proud tradition at the school.
Inductees and their families were treated to a meal before the NHS members marched into the darkened high school gym holding lit candles to signal the start of the ceremony.
Principal Stephen Fitzpatrick welcomed those in attendance to the evening’s dinner ceremony and reminded parents and guardians that their roles were vital to the student’s success.
“You do not know the power of your support,” he said.
Newly-inducted members are Kora Lambert, Grace Malone, Martha Wilson, Emma Drew, Sabra Scott, Mallory Williams, Mikyla Howland, Jeremiah Goff, Isaac Jurson, Serena Lufkin, Erin Peters, Allison Winship and Aidynn Woods.
Hodgdon’s Emma Drew holds her hand in front of her candle as she walks into the school gymnasium Wednesday, April 24, at the start of the school’s National Honors Society ceremony. Thirteen new students were inducted into the group. (Joseph Cyr | Houlton Pioneer Times)
They join existing NHS members Victoria Morris, Autumn Ganzel, Lauren McGillicuddy, Katherine Berube, Dylan Jurson, Lucas Ramsey, Seth Tapley, Katherine Ledger, Olivia Morris, Hunter Tapley and Benjamin Walker.
“The National Honor Society is the nation’s premier organization established to recognize outstanding high school students,” said NHS president Victoria Morris in welcoming the large audience. “NHS serves to honor those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of scholarship, leadership, service and character.”
Kara Wright, Hodgdon’s NHS advisor, welcomed the new charges to the group, but also reminded existing members that their work was not yet finished, particularly for the newly-selected officers of the group.
“The installation of any group of officers is an important and serious occasion,” she said. “You have indicated your faith and trust in these elected officers to serve for the coming year. Their service and accomplishments will depend largely on your cooperation because following is as important as leading.”
Wright said the four pillars of scholarship, leadership, service and character, must be exhibited by all members of the group not just through the remainder of their schooling, but for the rest of their lives.
“Always keep these guiding principles in your mind and examine and be thoughtful about your paths,” she said.
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- Hodgdon Middle-High School’s National Honor Society members are, front from left, Lauren McGillicuddy, Martha Wilson, Autumn Ganzel, Lucas Ramsey, Mikyla Howland, Hunter Tapley, Ben Walker and Jeremiah Goff; middle, Grace Malone, Erin Peters, Emma Drew, Allison Winship, Victoria Morris, Olivia Morris, Serena Lufkin and Mallory Williams; and back, Katie Ledger, Aidynn Woods, Katherine Berube, Isaac Jurson, Dylan Jurson, Kora Lambert, Sabra Scott and Seth Tapley. (Joseph Cyr | Houlton Pioneer Times)
