The National English Honors Society (NEHS) held their induction ceremony on Dec 10.  The chapter was held after school by English teacher, Todd Starkweather, who remarked on what the NEHS was.

“Chapters can be more involved and more active if the students want it,” Starkweather said.  “They can do projects, connect with other schools, and other NEHS chapters.  So far, Midlo hasn’t gone that route yet, but maybe it will in the future.”

While Midlo’s chapter doesn’t interact much with the other schools’ chapters, there are other benefits the society has to offer.  “I love reading, and literature, which drew me to being part of the NEHS,” Paige Alley, 12, said.  Alley along with many others are drawn to the emphasis on reading.

“I really enjoy English class, and reading, so I thought this would be a good opportunity,” Kathryn Quiram, 12, said.  Like Alley, Quiram enjoys reading, but also sees NEHS as an opportunity to further her interest in the subject.

The NEHS provides room for all Seniors to learn more about the English language, and marks a strong academic achievement which colleges look for, for the more competitive students.