Ten high school students were recognized for outstanding achievement in academics, leadership, Christian character, and service at a March 16 induction ceremony for the National Honor Society held in the ACS gym. The ceremony marked the 11th anniversary of high school students being inducted into the NHS since ACS established its chapter in 2012.

The students inducted into the National Honor Society were: 10th graders Isabell Alford, Rebecca DiMaio, Aine Dorsey, Sophia Johnson, Joshua Merlino, Alek Stein, and Taylor Sutton; and 12th graders Daniella Ajayi, Madelynne DeNick, and Thomas Ellison, Jr.  DiMaio was unable to attend the ceremony due to illness.

Chief School Administrator Karen Oblen welcomed some 60 family members, faculty, and guests to the ceremony. She congratulated the inductees for their commitment and hard work and offered a prayer of blessing over them. For membership in the NHS, students in the 10th-12th grades must have an outstanding academic record, with a 3.6 minimum GPA, and excel in leadership, Christian character, and service.

Guidance counselor Christina Ragland, the NHS chapter advisor, and 12th grader Reyna Lewis, 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 Meg 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: Alicia O’Donnell (on scholarship); Cruz Lewis (on leadership); Ryleigh Martin (on Christian character); and Paige Noble (on service).

High school Bible teacher Urick Lewis was the guest speaker at the ceremony and congratulated the students for attaining such a significant level of excellence. “Excellence isn’t what you do, excellence is who you are,” Lewis said. He shared a message from Daniel 6, encouraging the inductees to stay true to God’s Word and allow their faith to guide everything they do. “Don’t use someone else’s ruler to measure your excellence, but strive to bring excellence because you serve an excellent God,” Lewis said.

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.

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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