The Cuyahoga Heights High School (CHHS) National Honor Society (NHS) and Cuyahoga Heights Middle School (CHMS) National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) inducted their newest members in a joint ceremony on February 2 in the high school auditorium.
The day began with “tapping” the new inductees during classes, thereby informing them of their selection. Each inductee was presented a badge signifying their accomplishment followed by a celebratory luncheon.
The joint induction ceremony was held later that evening in the Paul L. Baumgardner Auditorium. “This membership opens doors to developing leadership skills, engaging deeply in intellectual pursuits, expanding your horizons, and building relationships with like-minded peers,” Principal Scott DeTray told the new inductees in congratulating them on their accomplishment. “It is also an asset as you apply for colleges, scholarships, and future careers by helping you stand out not only for what you achieve, but for who you are.”
Current NHS officers lit candles representing the four pillars of character, scholarship, leadership, service, and a fifth pillar for the NJHS – citizenship. The new inductees recited their respective pledges and signed their names to the corresponding organization’s register, certifying their membership. The newly inducted members are:
National Junior Honor Society
Eighth Grade
Logan Beno, Olivia Gindlesperger, Julian Gwynn, Chase Henry, Callan Hensley, Blake Kirchner, Cru Kovitch, Alaina Lawrence, Julia Nichols, Eloise Streitman, Chelsea Stys, Alyssa Tosado, and Aiden Tyna
Ninth Grade
Remy Bell, Bentley Chamberlin, Vanessa El Hachach, Brianna Knill, Dexter Shop, Kostas Tartara, Kalyn Wojtyszyn
National Honor Society
Tenth Grade
Addison Deka, Laurel Gosnell, Sophia Meklemburg, Madeline Perconti, Madison Pflug, Josephine Ratkosky, Caleigh Rusch, Cailey Sane, and Celia Suma
Eleventh Grade
Giada Presot, Jamir Whitt
Twelfth Grade
Hannah Jasany
NHS Advisor Abby Neidert closed the program by congratulating the inductees.“We look forward to seeing what you accomplish in your new roles as members of the NHS and NJHS,” she concluded.
Pictured:
#1: New National Honor Society inductees in the front row (left to right): Laurel Gosnell, Madison Pflug, Celia Suma, Sophia Meklemburg, and Addison Deka. Back row (left to right): Jamir Whitt, Hannah Jasany, Giada Presot, Madeline Perconti, Josephine Ratkosky, and Caleigh Rusch. Not pictured: Cailey Sane.
#2: New National Junior Honor Society Inductees in the front row (left to right): Alaina Lawrence, Cru Kovitch, Chase Henry, Brianna Knill, Vanessa El Hachach, and Eloise Streitman. Middle row (left to right): Kalyn Wojtyszyn , Blake Kirchner, Callen Hensley , Olivia Gindlesperger, Alyssa Tosado, Julia Nichols, and Chelsy Stys. Back row (left to right): Bentley Chamberlin, Logan Beno, Julian Gwynn, Remy Bell, Aiden Tyna, and Dexter Shop. Not pictured: Kostas Tartara.
#3: NJHS inductees Olivia Gindlesperger signs the register while inductee Julian Gwynn awaits his turn.
#4: NHS Advisor Abby Neidert leads the NJHS inductees in reciting their pledge.
