National Junior Honor Society induction ceremony

Anne Sutherland Posted October 29, 2008 1:00pm Italy ISD School Clubs

Image: NJHS induction ceremony — Principal Scott Herald welcomes parents and friends to the ceremony. — NJHS induction ceremony — Principal Scott Herald welcomes parents and friends to the ceremony. (Anne Sutherland)

On October 27, the National Junior Honor Society inducted 17 new members and installed new officers for the 2008-2009 school year.

Italy High School principal, Mr. Scott Herald, welcomed the audience and explained, “This group is roughly 25% of the class. It takes a lot of effort to get here.” He explained it requires an 88 average in the core classes. Also, a teacher must give his/her recommendation.

Herald’s daughter, Lauren, led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance and Pledge to the Texas flag to begin the event. Bianca Evans started the induction portion part of the ceremony and further criteria of membership was described:

Scholarship Destani Anderson explained to the new members they should continue to learn
Service Megan Richards talked about opportunities to help others
Leadership Jase Holden charged the new members to have wholesome influence on the school
Character Ross Stiles defined it as a force inside each one to give individuality, which is achieved not received
Citizenship Heather Hilliard explained it as a willingness to serve to preserve democracy

Katelyn Bales and Holli Love presented pins to the new members as they were required to sign the membership book.

New members include:

Chante Birdsong
Katie Byers
Brianna Burkhalter
Morgan Cockerham
Cruz Enriquez
Cheyenne Frank
Sierra Harris
Cole Hopkins
Reid Jacinto
Brett Kirton
Mark Levy
Matthew Levy
Logan Owens
Brianna Perry
Alyssa Richards
Marisol Rincon
Anna Viers

Chapter Advisor, Marjorie Bridge, installed new officers as the outgoing officers passed the light of the candle.

President, Holli Love to Reid Jacinto
Vice President, Destani Anderson to Katie Byers
Secretary, Bianca Evans to Alyssa Richards
Treasurer, Heather Hilliard to Morgan Cockerham
Reporter, Jase Holden to Anna Viers

Each pledged and accepted their responsibilities. Megan Richards and Kaitlyn Rossa read poems to instruct each new recipient of their charge.

The Faculty Council: Sharon Farmer, Richard Harvel, Kyle Holley, Jesus Perez and Candace Puckett

A reception followed the ceremony in the library.

New inductees — There are 17 new members of the Italy National Junior Honor Society. (Anne Sutherland)

Destani Anderson — Destani lights the candles for the induction ceremony. (Anne Sutherland)

The Pledge is taken — The new members read their pledges. (Anne Sutherland)

The new pins — Megan Richards and Holli Love presented Sierra Harris with her pin. Cruz Enriquez and Cheyenne Frank sign the membership book. (Anne Sutherland)

Brandon Souder — Souder lights the officer’s candles. (Anne Sutherland)

Outgoing officers — (L-R) President — Holli Love, Vice President — Destani Anderson, Secretary — Bianca Evans, Treasurer — Heather Hilliard and Reporter — Jase Holden. (Anne Sutherland)

Passing of the light — In this ceremony, Jase Holden passes his light to new officer, Anna Viers. (Anne Sutherland)

New officers — (L-R) Reporter — Anna Viers, Treasurer — Morgan Cockerham, Secretary — Alyssa Richards, Vice President — Katie Byers and President — Reid Jacinto. (Anne Sutherland)

Kaitlyn Rossa — Kaitlyn instructs the new officers. (Anne Sutherland)

New membership — 2008-2009 Membership for Italy National Junior Honor Society. (Anne Sutherland)

Outgoing membership — These members leave a legacy behind for the new. (Anne Sutherland)

Reception in the library — Mrs. Puckett serves Ann Byers some wonderful punch and cookies after the Induction Ceremony. (Anne Sutherland)

Kirton family — Lyall, Brett and Alyssa Kirton enjoy the reception. (Anne Sutherland)

Burkhalter family — Felicia and Brianna Burkhalter have time for a smile. (Anne Sutherland)

Three generations — Wendy and Cheyenne Frank and “Grammy” Phyllis Rhodes take time for a family picture. (Anne Sutherland)

NJHS — The Charter for Italy Junior High School. (Anne Sutherland)