NJHS Inducts New Members

Anne Sutherland Posted December 21, 2009 6:45pm Italy High School

Image: Current NJHS members — Ms. Parker stands with the current members at the NJHS induction on Thursday night. — Current NJHS members — Ms. Parker stands with the current members at the NJHS induction on Thursday night. (Anne Sutherland)

Friends and family gathered together in the IHS band hall on Thursday night to honor the new inductees for the National Junior Honor Society. New officers were elected and sworn in to their new jobs.

The old members welcomed the new inductees on Thursday night with all of their family and friends in the audience. Principal Tanya Parker said, “These students worked hard for this recognition tonight.” Each student was enlightened about the different jobs they have to uphold. Scholarship, leadership, character and citizenship are the main foundation of which National Honor Society is built and the members are expected to reach each goal.

	Outgoing officers:	Incoming officers:
President	Reid Jacindo	Megan Hooker
Vice Pres	Katie Byers	Justin Wood
Secretary	Alyssa Richards	Monserrat Figueroa
Treasurer	Morgan Cockerham	Bailey Walton
Reporter	Anna Viers	Taylor Turner

After the presentation of the pins, a reception followed in the library. The NJHS Chapter Advisor is Marjorie Bridge. The Faculty Council includes Sharon Farmer, Richard Harvel, Kyle Holley, Candace Puckett and Jesus Perez.

Smiling new faces — Name Withheld, Megan Hooker, Jessica Wilkins, Bailey Walton, Joseph Pitts, Taylor Turner, Monserrat Figueroa, Adam Michaels, Cody Medrano, Anna Westbrook, and Justin Wood. (Not pictured is Jessica Garcia). (Anne Sutherland)

Light the way — Katie Byers lights the candle to induct new officers while Brett Kirton looks on. (Anne Sutherland)

The newbies — “I pledge to maintain high scholastic standing. To hold as fundamental and worthy an untarnished character, to endeavor intelligently and courageously to be a leader, And to give of myself freely in service to others. In so doing, I shall prove myself worthy of a place in the National Honor Society.” The National Junior Honor Society Pledge (Anne Sutherland)

A handshake of welcome — Matthew Levy shakes Deiondre Cochran’s hand as he receives his service pin. (Anne Sutherland)

Burkhalter fashion — Brianna is ready for the old officers to hand over the torch to the new. (Anne Sutherland)

They have done their duty — Anna Viers, Morgan Cockeram, Alyssa Richards, Katie Byers and Reid Jacinto wait to pass their office. (Anne Sutherland)

Bailey receives the light — Morgan passes the torch to Bailey. (Anne Sutherland )

New officers stand proud — Megan Hooker, Justin Wood, Monserrat Figueroa, Bailey Walton and Taylor Turner will honor their office and work hard all year. (Anne Sutherland)

Brianna has a word — Brianna finishes her charge to the new officers and members. (Anne Sutherland)