LHS National Honor Society inducts 11
The Liberty High School Chapter of the National Honor Society welcomed 11 new members during an induction ceremony Thursday, May 7, held in the high school auditorium.
Character, scholarship, leadership and service, which are the four pillars of the NHS, are highlighted at each ceremony. Following a welcome and message by adviser, Ms. Susana Alvarado, the pledge led by NHS Historian Carmela Burgio, remarks by LHS Principal Stephen Matuszak, and an address by business education teacher Mr. Daniel Hart, who is also a Rotary member, the focus turned to what those pillars mean.
NHS President Cassandra Porter offered an overview of the pillars, with Vice President Genna DeFrank speaking on character. Treasurer Eli Desrochers next spoke on scholarship, and secretary Kaley Klein addressed leadership. Carmela finished the presentation, talking about the importance of service. A candle was lit after each speaker to symbolize the light of knowledge, truth and commitment to the pillars as well as passing along those ideals to the new members.
New members Colten Jay Allen, Emily Cardenas Reyes, Keven Cordero Lima, Sophia Duarte, Belle Gandulla, Hunter Kavleski, Bartlomiej Klys, Shae-Leigh Kristiansen, Justin Lima Cedeno, Evelyn Molina and Adriana Ponce Agredano were then presented and officially welcomed into the organization, solidified by the recitation of the National Honor Society Pledge, led by Mr. Matuszak.
They joined the three dozen current members, as well as guests, for a reception in the high school cafeteria following the ceremony.
