Sixteen high school students were honored for their excellence in academics, leadership, Christian character, and service at the Atlantic Christian School’s National Honor Society induction ceremony on March 25. This year’s event marked the 13th anniversary of the NHS chapter at ACS, which was established in 2012.
The following students were inducted into the Honor Society:
10th Grade Students
Ashlee Alford
Lily Boyle
Logan Campsmith
Sophia Capito
Aiden Cortes
Mackenzie Flynn
Garrett Martin
Gianna Mitchell
Alexander Newhall
Luke Odell
Isabella Santos
Kalee Tardif
Nathanael Thompson
Ethan Warren
11th Grade Students
Angela Awad
Justin Basso
Mrs. Christina Ragland, ACS National Honor Society Advisor and Guidance Counselor, welcomed an audience of approximately 100 family members, faculty, and guests. She praised the inductees for their dedication and perseverance and led a prayer of blessing over them. To be eligible for membership, students in grades 10-12 must uphold a strong academic record with a minimum 3.8 GPA and demonstrate excellence in leadership, Christian character, and service.
Senior Sophia Johnson, the NHS chapter president, guided the inductees through the traditional ceremony, which included reciting the Honor Society pledge, signing the official chapter registry, and lighting a candle to symbolize their commitment. Upper School Principal Gail Alford presented each new member with a certificate recognizing their achievement.
Senior NHS members also played a key role in the ceremony, sharing insights into the spiritual meaning behind the Honor Society’s four core principles. The student speakers were Taylor Sutton (on scholarship), Gabriella Goodwin (on leadership), and Makayla Tomlinson (on both Christian character and service).The ceremony’s guest speaker, Mr. Christian Ragland from AtlantiCare, encouraged the inductees to lead with integrity and make a difference in the world. He shared the words of Minor Myers, Jr.: “Go into the world and do well, but most importantly, go into the world and do good.” He also reminded them of their calling as followers of Christ, quoting Mark 16:15: “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.”
