The Best & The Brightest
2017 National Honor Society Induction
On the evening of Wednesday, March, 8th, the Midlothian High School auditorium flooded with students, parents, and teachers alike to celebrate the induction of over 100 academically stellar students, the biggest induction in the school’s history. This year, National Honor Society inducted 157 juniors and seniors who display academic excellence throughout all aspects of their high school careers. Previously inducted members sat in attendance as well and supported the newly inducted members, along with parents and faculty.
The event began with a speech from Principal Shawn Abel, followed by a performance by the Chamber Ensemble. National Honor Society President Adrienne Preston kicked off a series of explanations about the society’s core values and principles. The NHS council consists of: Vice President Mackenzie Fuller, Secretary Katherine Wrobleski, Historian Hannah Hodgens, and Treasurer Sean Dudley. Service, Leadership, Scholarship, and Character make up the core values and expectations of the National Honor Society.
Once the speeches commenced, Adrienne Preston read the names of the newly inducted students, starting at the beginning of the alphabet. Veteran members handed roses to the new inductees as they made their way to the stage. After shaking Mr. Abel’s hand and receiving their certificates, they stood in order on the stage steps. After all members were called, they recited the society pledge and promised to uphold the ideals of the National Honor Society. Junior Caroline Hopper said, “I felt very accomplished to achieve this honor.”
A reception followed in the open commons with cake and treats, as all the newly inducted members mingled and posed for photos. Senior Emily Junkmann said, “It was exciting welcoming all the fresh, young faces into the society, as well as getting a different perspective of the event, as I was inducted during my junior year.” All in all, the event ran smoothly, and students enjoyed the celebration. Congratulations to all of the new member of the National Honor Society!
2017 National Honor Society Inductees
Megan Adamik
Camryn Adams
Jadesola Adelaja
Jacob Ahern
Joitree Alam
Alexis Archer
Sarah Arezo
Maya Arrington
Brooke Bailey
Andrew Baldacci
Brent Baltich
Nicholas Bampton
Allison Barthol
Grady Bastaich
William Bates
Kimberly Beasley
Gregory Beckwith
Berkley Boettner
Samantha Brishke
Nathan Brown
William Brown
Lauren Burns
Kylie Call
Bridget Canderelli
Riley Childress
Daniel Choe
Andrew Chung
Nikolas Chruchill
Benjamin Clarke
Kyle Clarke
Chandler Clements
Marion Cline
Griffin Connor
Paul Covert
Bethany Crisp
Thomas Cumbea
Nicole Czyzewski
Katelyn Daniluk
Kyle Daniluk
Julia Deaver
Riya Devani
Elijah Dorman
Spencer Dorman
Tyler Dowdy
Victoria Dunn
Jade Durant
Blake Edwards
John El-Jor
Truit Elliott
Grace Farmer
Bradley Fellstrom
Gabriel Fenyes
Ashlyn Ferguson
Elizabeth Ferguson
Abigail Fischer
Deirdre Flood
James Foster
Jason Funderburk
Samuel Garbera
Kathryn Gatuslao
Morgan Gilbert
Mackenzie Griffin
Krystal Gu
Jacob Hahn
Mark Hall
Tori-anna Hamilton
Benjamin Hammond
Kenneth Harbula
Sarah Harkness
Olivia Harriman
David Hayes
Chase Hebert
Hillary Hettinger
Haley Hopkins
Caroline Hopper
Ivan Jackson
Dilpreet Jaswal
Bradley Jenkins
Mackenzie Jenkins
Eva Johnson
Casey Joyce
Christina Ju
Alexis Kelley
Jin Woo Kim
Ryan Klaiber
Peter Koppanyi
Irish Kulas
Jenna Kyte
Jason Li
Joy Li
Caitlin Malloney
Vincent Mangano
Luke Manheim
Sterling Mason
Elena McCloy
Devin McCombs
Anna McElhinney
Madison McGregor
Milleena McNeil
Lindsey Merillet
Andrew Morris
Kayla Morris
Arman Nessar
Claire O’Brien
Thomas Olivero III
Andrew Partington
Hunter Pate
Katie Patrick
Emily Peachee
Justin Penn
Heidi Peterson
Joseph Pierce
Elise Pritchard
Kiley Proffitt
Joshua Protacio
Meredith Puster
Finlay Raphael
Garrett Redden
Evelyn Reece
Daniela Relvas-Veliadis
Clay Robb
Coleman Rock
Lauren Roper
Robert Rowley
Ryan Sabisch
Faizan Saleem
Samia Saleem
Addison Sanders
William Sayegh
Nicole Scampoli
Wyatt Schepker
Madeline Sheffler
Madelyn Sillmon
Emily Smith
Michael South
Jackson Spencer
Hallie Strickland
Bonnie Thach
Matthew Tiggner
Riley Townsend
Zachary Tucker
Maxwell Turkaly
Sydney Van Horn
Hannah Vanlandingham
Hannah Walker
Margaret Weinhold
Addie White
Ryan White
James White
Milee Wittnen
Jared Wilson
Elizabeth Wimbish
Andrew Wright
Kimberly Wrobel
Ioanna Xygoros
Nicholas Yglesias
Sydney Van Horn, Class of 2017
Ellen Tucker, Class of 2017