National Honor Society Induction CeremonyNewark High School

October 20, 2014

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Sixteen Newark High School juniors and one senior were formally inducted into the NHS chapter of the National Honor Society at an evening ceremony in the school auditorium October 20. New inductees and their grade levels are juniors Grace Blondell, Samantha Cepulo, Lauren Collins, Nicole Collins, Alexa Cornwell, Makalah Crawford, Sarah Howell, Leah Hoyt, Jovany Jimenez, Kenna Lauer, Olivia Lewis, Anthony Mashewske, McKenna Pettit, Jennifer Shields, Aryona Valastro and Laura VanAuken and senior Rebeccalynn Higbee. As each student’s name was called by NHS business teacher Kathleen Tanea, advisor of the NHS Chapter of the National Honor Society, he or she came forward, lit a candle and then shook hands with NHS Principal Tom Roote, NHS Assistant Principal Nick Ganster and Tanea.

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Tanea explained that candidates for induction were scored on a rubric by a faculty council of five teachers on the basis of four attributes: scholarship, character, leadership and service. “All candidates must have a scholastic average of at least 88 to be considered,” she said. “In addition to the scholastic average, each must submit a resume, essay, teacher sponsorship form, character questionnaire and more. This, along with being a leader in the classroom, the ability to place service above self, demonstration of high standards toward honesty, reliability, fairness and tolerance constitute the criteria which has led to your selection.” Tanea said their acceptance is evidence they are the “leaders of tomorrow and an honor such as this is a wonderful way for the school and community to recognize and celebrate the choices, and sometimes the sacrifices, you have made. “ “Once inducted, you will serve to assist this chapter in creating enthusiasm for scholarship, in stimulating a desire to render service, in promoting worthy leadership and encouraging the development of character in all students at Newark High School,” she continued. “You have worked hard to earn this distinction and tonight you should feel proud of yourselves and your accomplishments.”

Then the 2014-15 National Honor Society officers _ NHS seniors Victoria Sapp (president), Keith Bremer (vice president), Emma Mason (secretary) and Joshua Wilck (treasurer) further explained the criteria for membership.

Next, Roote spoke. ‘This evening, you heard about the symbolism associated with the National Honor Society,’’ the principal said. “It is a little known fact that my professional organization, the National Association of Secondary Principals acts as a parent organization to your organization the National Honor Society. As a result, the forces driving us forward are similar.

“We strive to create enthusiasm for scholarship,” Roote continued. “As a result, we are regularly looking for opportunities to nurture creative, original engagement, research that advances knowledge or the production of a work of art. Think about how this has looked at Newark High School. Do you remember last winter, the winter that lasted until June? You may recall that the football stadium was whitewashed repeatedly by snowstorm after snowstorm. To most, this looked like huge white annoying glare. To Mrs. Bailey and several of her art students it was a blank canvas onto which super-soakers filled with different colored paints could leave an impression.”

“Another key ideal that we share is the need to stimulate a desire to render service,” he continued. “ I recall fondly sitting with a group of Interact Club members discussing how we could best serve Sebastian Maroundit and his organization, “Building Minds in South Sudan.” Many of us ended up working together to launch an effort that would eventually add funds to Sebastian’s selfless campaign to help his people. The work literally left our social studies department rolling around on our stage.

“My charge under my organization, like yours, is to promote leadership. It was

not I, but instead the well-organized leaders of our student body. that relaxed our building electronics policy. Today, students are seen doing research on their hand held tools, responding to teacher reminders, gathering data in science classes and using device based calendars to manage their time,’’ Roote said.

“Finally, we share the need to develop character in the school. It is in this space that I would like to close. Like the National Honor Society logo depicting a cauldron or lamp with a light that stands for truth. Newark High School has a logo, the Script N, which stands for our character summarized in the values responsible, safe, trustworthy and respectful.

“When you leave here today, know that you will always be honored by the rich history of your organization, but also the basic principles of my organization. Know that you have a friend that you can trust to support your effort to embody the ideals that our organizations share. Thank you for your time and enjoy this recognition and its accompanying call to action.”

Congratulations to

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