ACS recognized and honored five high school students for their accomplishments in scholarship, leadership, service, and Christian character as they were inducted into the National Honor Society during a ceremony in the gym on Tuesday, March 30. The NHS is the nation’s oldest, largest, and most prestigious organization that recognizes student achievement.
The students who were inducted into the NHS were: 10th graders Moges Johnson, Cruz Lewis, Reyna Lewis, and Paige Noble, and 12th grader Hyewon (Amy) Ki.
Family members and teachers in the audience applauded as each student recited the NHS pledge, lit a candle, signed their name in the ACS Chapter registry, and received their NHS membership certificate from Upper School Principal Meg McHale.
“We praise God for the way these students have used their gifts and talents to distinguish themselves in the classroom, in community service, and in leadership, throughout displaying exemplary Christian character,” said Mrs. McHale in her welcome remarks at the ceremony. “We also thank God for the parents, faculty, and staff who have invested in them.”
Mrs. Christina Ragland, Advisor for the ACS Chapter of the National Honor Society, also congratulated the students for their accomplishments and introduced the guest speaker, faculty member and pastor Dave Genter, who she said “has been an encouragement to these students and has pushed them to be all they can be.”
Genter challenged the students to use their abilities as leaders to invest in the lives of others. “You have the talents, abilities, and work ethic to be successful,” Genter said. “But it’s important to remember that life is about people and when you invest in the lives of people, you touch eternity.”
Senior members of the ACS Chapter also participated in the ceremony, including Chapter President Sydney Pearson, Vice President Elizabeth Alford, Secretary Chloe Vogel, and members Kami DeNick and Katherine Kong. The students each spoke about the meaning and spiritual significance of the four principles of the NHS — scholarship, leadership, service, and Christian character — and lit a candle representing each of those principles.
Chief School Administrator Karen Oblen, in closing remarks at the ceremony, described the inductees as “a small but mighty group” and advised them not to view their induction into the NHS as the finish line, but as the beginning of God’s purpose and plan for their lives. “All the skills you’ve learned will serve you well in the future as you follow the plan God has for you,” Oblen said.
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