National Honor Society Inducts 140 New Members

The National Honor Society inducted 140 new Blue Jays at a Mass and ceremony Thursday evening in the Chapel of the North American Martyrs.
At the annual Mass and induction ceremony of the National Honor Society (NHS) on Thursday, Oct. 23, 140 Blue Jays were honored as the newest members of the prestigious academic organization. The Mass and ceremony took place in the Chapel of the North American Martyrs where 47 seniors and 93 juniors were formally inducted into the St. Aloysius Gonzaga Chapter of the NHS. Each newly-initiated member received a certificate and pin, given by Principal Peter Kernion ’90.
The NHS was founded in 1921 to recognize outstanding students who exhibit the four pillars of scholarship, leadership, character, and service. Inclusion in the NHS is highly competitive and its members must maintain a minimum 3.75 G.P.A. The NHS recognizes Blue Jays for their academic successes, and also challenges them to become further involved in Jesuit’s various co-curricular organizations and clubs, especially those in which activities and accomplishments are directly related to community service.
At the Mass, chapter president and senior Steven Stradley focused on the pillars of service of NHS members who volunteer as lunchtime tutors, Open House tour guides, and serve in other aspects across the campus. Stradley encouraged NHS members to exemplify their academic leadership through continued service to their fellow Blue Jays.
Following the Mass and induction ceremony, a reception was held in the Student Commons for the chapter’s newest honorees and their families. The co-moderators of Jesuit’s NHS chapter are Ms. Nilda Rivera and Ms. Amy Tassin.
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NHS Induction Ceremony, Oct. 23, 2014
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Seniors Dillon Knight, Zach Snow, and Peter Kim
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Seniors Alex Harris, Teddy Garvey, Ethan Garner, and Alex Galy
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Seniors Hunter Robert, Michael Riddick, Nicholas Reilly, and Patrick Rappold
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Juniors Darren Ruiz, Trevor Roussel, and Zach Robbins
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The NHS members file in to their seats.
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NHS moderator, Ms. Nilda Rivera recognizes the NHS Executive Board.
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The NHS President, senior Steven Stradley, addresses the audience.
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The Blue Jay Chorus leads the Alma Mater.
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The students and alumni join in singing Alma Mater.
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Junior Kyler Pisciotta with his mother Penny Pisciotta (left) and grandmother Linda Van Haelen.
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Senior Josh Parfait with his parents Tynel and Mike Parfait.
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Senior Hunt Robert with his mother Michele Robert and grandmother Sandy Tabary.
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Junior Andrew Vuong with, from left (aunt) Holly Hecker, sister Caroline, and parents Hanh and Phan Vuong.
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Senior Jacob Alterman with his parents Debra and Laurence Alterman.
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Senior Jason Forcier with his parents Missy and Philip Fourcier '82.
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Junior Conrad Leonik with his mother Caroline Leonik.
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Junior Zach Robbins with his parents Trish and Jeff Robbins.
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Junior John Nimmo with his father Philip Nimmo and principal Peter Kernion '90.