Scholarship, leadership, service, and character took center stage as students were formally inducted into the National Honor Society and the Spanish National Honor Society during a ceremony on May 12, celebrating academic excellence and dedication to learning. Family members, faculty, and friends gathered to recognize students whose achievements reflect not only strong classroom performance but also a commitment to serving their school and community.
Founded in 1921 by the National Association of Secondary School Principals, the National Honor Society honors students who demonstrate excellence in scholarship, leadership, service, and character. The Spanish National Honor Society, established by the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese in 1953, recognizes high achievement in the study of Spanish language and Hispanic cultures while encouraging continued interest in world languages and cultural understanding.
National Honor Society inducted Juniors Kaylee Arney and Madyson Keefer, and Sophomores Anna Farrell, Efrain Fournier, Alivia James, Tova Keilman, Kylie Reed, and Shelby Wagner.
Spanish National Honor Society also inducted Senior Zachariah Mouhssin, and Juniors Henry Barlup, Madison Briggs, Landon Cigic, Ethan Finney, Elizabeth Hoover, Emma Whisler, and Landon Zaring.
Finally, during the awards ceremony on May 21, four students were inducted into Quill & Scroll National Journalism Honor Society. The sophomores, Anna Farrell, Tova Keilman, Paityn Warner, and Judah Ziegler met the requirements of maintaining a 3.0 in journalism courses and falling within the top 20% of their graduating class. To be eligible, students must typically be rising juniors or seniors enrolled in a school-sponsored media program, such as yearbook, newspaper, or broadcasting, and must have completed a significant amount of journalistic work. Candidates are also expected to maintain strong academic standing and show leadership, responsibility, and dedication to their publication staff. The Quill and Scroll was founded in 1926 at the University of Iowa by journalism professors who wanted to recognize outstanding achievement in high school journalism; the organization recognizes students whose creativity, communication skills, and commitment help bring stories to life and strengthen student journalism within their schools.
