Ten high school students were recognized for outstanding achievement in academics, leadership, character, and service in a March 30 induction ceremony for the National Honor Society held in the ACS gym. The ceremony marked the 10th anniversary of high school students being inducted into the NHS since ACS established its chapter in 2012.
Upper School Principal Meg McHale welcomed some 50 family members, faculty, and guests and congratulated the inductees for their commitment and hard work. For membership in the NHS, students in the 10th-12th grades must have a 3.6 minimum GPA and excel in leadership, Christian character, and service.
High school Bible teacher Christian Delacruz was the guest speaker and focused his message on 2 Peter 1:3-4. He challenged the students to grow in their knowledge of Christ above all else and that “by believing in Christ we are given everything we need for eternal life and to live in a godly way.”
Guidance counselor Christina Ragland, the NHS chapter advisor, and 12th grader Elizabeth Alford, president of the chapter, led the students through the various parts of the induction ceremony, which included reciting the Honor Society pledge, signing the official chapter registry, and lighting a votive candle. Upper School Principal McHale presented each inductee with their society membership certificate.
Senior members of both ACS chapters also participated in the programs, speaking about the spiritual significance of each of the Honor Society’s four principles. The student participants in the NHS ceremony were: member Moges Johnson; member Cruz Lewis; Reyna Lewis, Chapter Vice President; and Paige Noble, Chapter Secretary. Chief School Administrator Karen Oblen gave the remarks and gave a prayer of blessing over the students.
The 10th-12th grade students inducted into the National Honor Society were: 10th graders Zachary Fosbenner, Evangelina Kim, Alicia O’Donnell, Vera Huff, Ryleigh Martin, Haven Sanchez, Nathan Stein, Noelle Thompson; 11th grader Allison Schlundt; and 12th grader Amber Ramos.
