The Atlantic Christian School chapter of the National Junior Honor Society proudly inducted twelve new members at a ceremony on Wednesday, March 24 in the school gymnasium. Middle school teacher Sara Coates, the chapter advisor, and Mrs. Karen Oblen, Chief School Administrator, welcomed family members and guests and congratulated the 7th and 8th grade inductees for their significant achievement.
The 12 new members of the National Junior Honor Society are: 7th graders Amelia D’Anna, Gabriella Goodwin, Cole Hagerty, Layla Kent, Caden Kim, Lydia McCarthy, Marley Odell, Elliot Parker, Austin Salcedo, Anyae Welch, and 8th graders Aine Dorsey and CJ Ford.
“We salute each one of you for your hard work and pray that you will be world changers for God’s kingdom,” Oblen said. Coates led the students in the Honor Society pledge and encouraged them to exemplify the four guiding principles of the society throughout their lives — scholarship, service, leadership, and Christian character. Each new inductee lit a votive candle, signed the official chapter registry, and were presented with his or her society membership certificate from Upper School Principal Meg McHale.
Middle school and high school Bible teacher Grant Miller was the guest speaker during the ceremony and challenged the inductees to use their gifts and talents to honor God and to look for opportunities to show kindness and serve others. “As leaders, people will go where you take them. Be sure to encourage your peers to do well in their academics, but also encourage them in their walk with the Lord.”
Six senior members of the ACS chapter of the National Junior Honor Society also participated in the ceremony, speaking about the spiritual significance of each of the Honor Society’s principles. Those student participants were: Autumn Loo, Chapter President; Sophia Johnson, Chapter Vice President; Taylor Murphy, Chapter Secretary; and members Isabell Alford, Charlie Costello, and Taylor Sutton.
CLICK HERE to view a photo gallery of the ceremony on the ACS website.
