NHS welcomes new members
Juniors Anthony Salinas, Reyna Vasquez, Addison Woods, and Anai Zarate wait to say the NHS pledge and become official members.
The 2021 induction into the National Honor Society took place Monday, Nov. 15 at St. Luke’s Methodist Church. The organization welcomed 60 new members. These students worked hard to accomplish this achievement.
“I like to think that I go beyond what is expected of a normal student, and, overall, I work hard to satisfy my own ambitions,” junior Sam Clements said.
These students had to show that they exhibit the four pillars of NHS: scholarship, service, leadership, and character.
“Scholarship, leadership, and service are good qualities needed to be a good candidate for NHS,” senior Alicia Garcia said. “Leadership, scholarship, and service can all be qualities I will be using for anything in my future.”
These students had to apply in order to get in. This process includes documenting all other extracurriculars, leadership positions, community service hours, and an essay. They had to want to join and make an effort to turn in all of the necessary information on time.
“NHS is an organization that has an impressive program full of students who give no less than 100 percent,” Clements said. “Surrounding myself with students like this will help me with engagement in class and even bring a sense of friendly competition.”
New members had no idea what to expect when it came to the induction ceremony. However, they did have a few guesses.
“I expect the induction to be very regal and celebratory,” Clements said. “It will be the next big step I take in my high school career.”
Some members had heard from last year’s inductees what to expect.
“Truthfully, I have no clue what to expect at induction,” junior Axel Lira said. “I have friends from the previous year that have told me it involves a candle, but I don’t know what to expect other than that at this traditional event.”
Inductees are looking forward to aspects of the induction ceremony that have nothing to do with the actual ceremony.
“I’m looking forward to celebrating with my dad,” senior Analyse Thomas said. “I barely get to see him, and I would love to see him being happy while I receive such an honor.”
Others are looking forward to the opportunities that come after the induction ceremony.
“I’m excited because I believe getting inducted will open up new opportunities for me, and I will get to experience it with my friends,” junior Jaime Baldazo said.
There are many qualities the new members of NHS exhibit.
“I’m very smart, my work ethic is top-tier for things I care about, and it’s very easy for me to pick up leadership positions,” Baldazo said.
Garcia has something she wants people to remember about being in NHS.
“NHS is not just about sharing the accomplishments but challenging each other to develop an active involvement with the community,” Garcia said.