Twenty-six middle school students were inducted to the St. John’s chapter of the National Junior Honor Society on May 8. This prestigious, nationwide society serves students who have demonstrated excellence in scholarship, leadership, service, citizenship and character. Not only does this organization recognize outstanding students, but it challenges them to participate further in school activities and community service.

Congratulations to the following new members of NJHS, considered to be among the finest students nationally: Catherine Birdwell (seventh grade), Megan Bret (seventh grade), Lauren Bush (seventh grade), Conner Chase (seventh grade), Shannon Chester (seventh grade), Hayes Dunlap (seventh grade), Emma Eefting (seventh grade), Sydney Frankenfeld (seventh grade), Luke Gleason (seventh grade), Will Hammond (seventh grade), Vivien Hartin (seventh grade), Morgan Henley (eighth grade), Maggie Herndon (seventh grade), Chloe Irwin (seventh grade), Cara Lawson (seventh grade), Helena Lykke (seventh grade), Chase Malone (seventh grade), Melanie McVicker (eighth grade), Reed Parks (seventh grade), Hannah Puddy (seventh grade), Emma Rose Shore (seventh grade), Dixon Smith (eighth grade), Grayson Timmons (seventh grade), Clay Walters (eighth grade), Harry Whiting (seventh grade), and Ian Winson (seventh grade).

NJHS student officers and Head of Middle School Theresa Kohl led the ceremony, during which the inductees were commended for their outstanding achievements both inside and outside of the classroom. Following the May 8 event, the honorees and their families were invited to a reception hosted by a group of parents.