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National Honor Society Inducts 47 New Members

National Honor Society Inducts 47 New Members

The Altiora Chapter of the National Honor Society inducted 47 new members during its annual induction ceremony held on Thursday, January 29.

The ceremony featured guest speaker Jack Castleman '12, who shared reflections on the lasting impact of McNicholas and encouraged inductees to continue leading through service and integrity.

The National Honor Society recognizes the achievements of junior and senior students who excel academically and fill leadership roles in the school and community. Students must maintain a 90 average and submit to an application process that assesses their scholarship, leadership, character, and commitment to service. 

NHS members tutor students in the McNicholas community and complete service projects that benefit the community beyond McNicholas. 

Co-advisors Mr. Dan Freeman and Mrs. Laura Rupp proudly welcome these 47 new members: 

Juniors:
Audrey Ackerman, Luke Armstrong, Molly Armstrong, Kiersten Bernard, Tessa Calcitrai, Josh Charron, Annabel Comer, Carolyn Conour, Piper Cutforth, Grayson Dillard, Grace Ernst, Elena Escamilla, Joe Esposito, Nicole Evans, AJ Goff, Rachel Hall, Jackson Homan, Jacob Jones, Emma Mahan, Emma Marx, Josie Mayfield, Westin Mayne, Ann McCarty, Liam McCombs, Ella McConnell, Kaitlyn McConnell, Maryn Minnich, Annabel Moeves, Brigie O’Malley, Connor Powderly, Cara Radtke, Brody Reinhart, Maria Schulte, Meredith Sedler, Eliza Shanley, Allie Spiller, Savanna Stacey, Tori Stewart, Josie Suttles, Nico Voegele, Sam Whitcomb, Joie Wiles, Ellie Wurzelbacher

Seniors:
Liliana McHugh, Steven Meltebrink, Louis Smith, Whitley Sway

 

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