001Take a brief moment to silence your cell phones and other electronic devices so we can ensure we can all enjoy an uninterrupted experience. Good evening to all to our inductees to your parents caregivers family members teachers and administration. Thank you for joining on this joining us on this chilly December evening to celebrate the realization of extraordinary commitment. And to our dedicated senior NHS volunteers, your presence and service tonight speaks volumes. We thank you too. My name is Alex Ward and I am genuinely honored to serve as the adviser to the National Honor Society. It is a pleasure that I get to work with these students. As a teacher who instructs primarily juniors at exit high school, I can speak to the talent, drive, and compassion of this group. These individuals do a tremendous job serving
002their community in a variety of capacities, and three things consistently stand out about them. Number one, engagement and excellence. They are not just showing up to get the grade. They possess a high level of intellectual curiosity. They consistently go above and beyond expectations and perform at an exemplary level. Number two, confident communicators. They are excellent public speakers who communicate their ideas clearly and confidently, and they take immense pride in the quality of all of their endeavors. Number three, integrity and responsibility. Beyond grades, these students demonstrate an unwavering sense of moral responsibility and a deep commitment to serving our community. They are ethical, honest, reliable, consistently acting with the integrity that defines true character. Tonight, we celebrate their demonstrated ability to balance highlevel academics with meaningful action. Before we begin our induction ceremony, I want to
003take a moment to acknowledge the essential support system for the National Honor Society and for all exit high school students. We extend our deepest thanks to Principal Tanya Nevi. Her leadership is defined by an unparalleled commitment to create a positive culture and climate that directly benefits all students and staff. There's a buzz of renewed energy and optimism around the halls of Exit High School, and we appreciate her vision and dedication to all that is EHS. We also acknowledge our outstanding new assistant principles, Amanda Zeller and Dana Jalo. I have witnessed firsthand countless positive interactions with students. They are a welcome, refreshing addition to the EHS family. The new Exit High School leadership team has brought a fresh perspective and renewed energy to our entire building. Next, I'd like to personally thank the NHS leadership team
004for the incredible amount of hard work and effort they put into organizing this evening and serving all the inductees. They have truly been amazing. Please stand and be recognized as I call your name. Let's hold the applause until the very end to give each officer their moment. Our president Josephine Vidala, our vice president, Caroline Powley, our secretary, Alexa Gibney, and our treasurer Miranda Cesler. These officers have demonstrated outstanding leadership, integrity, and dedication to upholding the high standards of the National Honor Society, making a lasting impact on our chapter and on our school community. Let's go ahead and give a round of applause for these exceptional students and leaders. Before we officially begin the ceremony, I would ask that everyone please check their program to ensure your name is listed. On the off chance it was
005inadvertently missed, please simply raise your hand and a student volunteer will come over to you. We want to make absolutely sure you get the recognition you deserve tonight. As we move into our program, please take a moment to reflect on the commitment embodied by the inductees before you. They are outstanding classmates, dedicated teammates, and reliable partners in all that they do. Each one embodying the four foundational pillars necessary to be a member of the National Honor Society. Scholarship, service, leadership, and character. At this point, I'd like to call Emily Hood and Cohen Dixon to the stage to perform from the start. Don't you get quiet when there's no one else around? Me and you in awkward silence. Don't you dare look at me that way. I don't need reminders of how you don't feel the
006same. Oh, the burning pain. Listening to you harp about some new soulmate. She's so perfect. Blah blah blah. How I'd wish you'd wake up one day, run to me, confess your love. At least just let me say that when I talk to you, oh Cupid, walks right through and shoots an arrow through my heart. And I sound like a loon. But don't you feel it to confess I've loved you from the start. thus when I talk to you. Oh, Cupid walks right through and shoots an arrow through my heart. And I sound like a but don't you feel it to confess I've loved you from the start. Confess I've loved you. Just thinking of you. I know I've loved you from the start. Emily and Cohen, that was fantastic. Thank you guys. Um, next up,
007we're going to call Josephine Vidala to the stage to give the president's address. Hello everyone. I am Josephine Vidala, a senior here at Exiter and the elected president of the National Honor Society. I want to start by thanking you all for coming. To our inductees, congratulations. Your exceptional character, dedication to your community, outstanding leadership, and unwavering effort in your education deserves to be celebrated. To my fellow officers, Alexa, Miranda, and Caroline, thank you for your planning, your outreach efforts, and for helping everything run smoothly. Your contributions do not go unnoticed. And of course, thank you to Mr. Ward, our advisor, for your consistent effort in organizing this group and guiding everything we do. This chapter would not be possible without you. Today, we gather to recognize a remarkable group of students, our National Honor Society
008inductees. Congratulations to you all. Your commitment, drive, and resilience have brought you here today. Many of you are not only exceptional students, but you also balance jobs, clubs, sports, and music. And on top of it all, you continue to excel. National Honor Society is more than just a title. It's a community and I encourage you all to be active members and to take advantage of the endless opportunities it offers. The four pillars of National Honor Society are scholarship, leadership, service, and character. These virtues define who we are and they are the reason you're here today. As president and an active member, I recognize the service we take part in does so much more than fill hours on a sheet. It impacts real people. This past year, we worked with the Red Cross to host a
009schoolwide blood drive, helping save lives through donations. Along with other organizations in the high school, we donated Thanksgiving baskets to families in need, and contributed gift cards to help our neighbors buy dinner for their families or fill their gas tank. We also organized a sandwich making session for the local food bank, helping stock resources for people facing food insecurity. These events remind us that service is powerful and even small acts can create meaningful change. But National Honor Society does not come to a halt when you graduate. The habits you build here, your leadership, compassion, and your willingness to serve will carry you far beyond high school. From the teammate you will become in sports, the colleague you become at work, the student you become in college, and the person you become in your community, National
010Honor Society teaches us not only how to succeed, but how to elevate those around us and serve something greater than ourselves. As your journey at Exiter High School continues and eventually concludes, I encourage you to carry the four pillars of National Honor Society with you. Let them guide your decisions, your ambitions, and the way you support others. Recognize the gift you've been given to lead, to serve, to learn, to grow, and give yourself credit for the dedication that brought you here. Congratulations again and thank you. Caroline Pali will now lead the inductees in the National Honor Society oath. Please refer to the oath on the back of your pamphlet. Inductees, please rise, raise your right hand, and repeat after me. I do swear or affirm to uphold all principles of the National Honor Society. >>
011I do swear or affirm to uphold all principles of the National Honor Society. >> I will strive to serve my community and my school. >> I will strive to serve my community and my school. Through my actions, I hope to teach all students the value of leadership. >> Through my actions, I hope to teach all students the value of leadership. >> With all members of the National Honor Society, I will strive to maintain the highest standards of good character and citizenship. >> With all members of the National Honor Society, I will maintain the highest standards of good character and citizenship. To the qualities of service, leadership, and character, I will add the highest standards of scholarship. >> To the qualities of service, leadership, and character, the highest standards of scholarship. >> In all my actions,
012I will seek to advance the spirit of the National Honor Society. >> In all my actions, I will seek to advance the spirit of the National Honor Society. >> Congratulations. I would now like to call Josephine Vidala to the podium to speak on the virtue of leadership. In the past, leadership was defined by authority and position. Leaders were those chosen or appointed to stand at the forefront, directing others with confidence and decisiveness. Today, leadership has expanded beyond titles and formal roles. Modern modern leaders understand that leadership does not always have to be bold. It is found in those who support their peers, listen with empathy, and lead by example. In our schools and communities, leadership now means collaboration, resilience, and service. National Honor Society members demonstrate this by using their talents to uplift others, manage
013responsibilities with integrity, and take initiative even when no recognition is guaranteed. As we look to the future, leadership will continue to evolve with the world around us. Future leaders must navigate uncertainty, embrace diversity, and lead with both innovation and compassion. These leadership skills you have demonstrated to get here and the ones you learn with your time at NHS will lead you to do great things in your future. By acting with purpose, integrity, and a commitment to serve, you are becoming the leaders who will change your school, your community, and beyond. I would now like to recognize the first group of National Honor Society inductees. Please hold your applause until the end. Aman Araya, Bin Anderson, Claire Ahern, Lily Bochznney, Brett Bolio, Genevieve Bentley, Lucy Bergen, Akila Bermudas, Callum Bishop, Cadence Bogarette, Vadus Bumpelli, Amelia Bonafiti,
014Avery Bourjou, Isabelle Bremer, Emily Bhutanis, Ava Camarada, Reese Cartwright, Ava Castanguay, Kenji Chase, Violet Chimento, Cadence Cerillo, Congratulations. >> Emily Cook, Kayn Cooper, Ian Katro, Charlotte Craig, Lucas Chromemer, Congratulations Eli Cross, Bella Cutler, Sarah D'Angelus, Ava Dion, Sarah Dean, Maya Denine, and Abby Dion. At this point, please join me in giving a round of applause for our group one inductees. At this point, I'd like to call up Caroline Pali to speak about character. Character is revealed in quiet moments when no one is keeping score or when there is no applause to be earned. When people are not performing for an audience, their true selves emerge. This definition of character comes from author Bnee Brown and truly captures the spirit of what we are celebrating today. A person of character is someone who demonstrates respect, responsibility,
015trustworthiness, fairness, and achievement. Whether in class, in the hall, on the court, field, or stage, students at Exit High School are exemplifying these qualities constantly. Now more than ever, the qualities of someone's character is what defines them. Not their appearance, heritage, beliefs, or ability, but the content of their character. The way you treat others without expecting a reward. The way you react in moments of conflict. Doing the right thing when no one is watching. Things that to some seem small in the moment but sum up who you are. It is built through not a single moment but repeated habits. Let today celebrate and represent the real impact of your character and the difference it makes not only in your life but in the lives of others. May you always remember to live with integrity and
016quiet kindness. At this point, I will now call up our group two inductees. Langley Dodge Dennis Drago Moretski Mason Eldridge Isabelle Ernst Autumn Fabiano Maxwell Felman. >> Congratulations, >> Jacob Filamino, Mo Furbush, Aerys Gagy, >> Shaylen Gagnon, Gianna Gamardello, Colin Garcia de Paredes, Griffin Jinard, Amalia Gloss, Jake Goodrich, Darren Grant. >> Congratulations. >> Rachel Grant. Congrats. >> Thomas Graves. Cadence Scarot. Congratulations >> Max Gun >> Mia Harrison. Congratulations >> Sean Haw Kendall Harvel, >> Bria Healey, >> Caroline Henning, >> Abigail Heric, >> Congratulations Alyssa Hill, >> Nicholas Hills, >> Kai Holler, >> Stella Yakabuchi, >> Ava Ikemer, Congratulations. >> At this point, please join me in giving a round of applause for our group two inductees. I would now like to call Alexa Gibney to the podium to speak on the virtue of service. Service
017is hardly a new idea. Over 2,300 years ago, the Greek philosoph philosopher Aristotle was asked the question, "What is the essence of life?" To which he responded with, "To serve others and do good. To be part of something bigger than yourself is an innate human quality and therefore a necessary pillar to the National Honor Society. Service stands as the driving force behind your induction. An act that represents the responsibility each and every one of you take upon yourself. While this action may look different to you, taking on causes that matter individually, we're all working towards the common good. By being inducted today, you are joining a network of people like yourself. As you take on joining the EH EHS branch of the National Honor Society, I urge you to remember what you wrote in your
018essays and strive to continue that message. For one thing, there is never a shortage of opportunities here at Exit High School to leave your mark. Whether that be through student government, joining clubs and honor societies, or managing a sports team, taking on the duties of an NHS member allows you to use this as a step forward into becoming a more well-rounded, devoted citizen. Your induction is only the beginning of a lifelong relationship of giving back to your community. And by utilizing this pillar, it will take you further than you know and open a world of opportunities. I will now begin to read the group read group three's inductees. Thank you. Davey is Ronnie Keegan KCK Evelyn Nabil Casease Quinn Lton Lauren Lei Angelina Leo Harper Leeski. Congrats. Congratulations. >> Nina Meili, >> Grace Mroy, Congratulations,
019>> Ella Miller, Kaia Mskinis, Richard Mockchny, >> Maria Monhey, Reno Mero, >> Colby Orleans, Sophie Pelli, >> congratulations. >> Sarah Paige, >> Chloe Patch, Dion Patel, >> congratulations. >> Alexis Paterna, >> congratulations. Bana Paterna, >> August Pimementel, Octage, Pentamusa, >> Jason Perry, >> Scarlett Petraa, >> Sophie Provost >> congratulations >> Maline Ralivate >> Georgia Ransul Tyler Ree Sydney Rillaelcome Congratulations. At this point, please join me in giving a round of applause for our group three inductees. I would like to welcome Miranda to speak on the pillar of scholarship. Scholarship can be defined as an academic study or achievement, learning of a high level. This means that to be a scholar, you're not just achieving highly. Grades aren't the only thing that come into play. One's determination to learn new things, to indulge fully into something
020displays scholarship. Here at EHS, there are many ways in which scholarship can be achieved. Whether through rigorous classes at an honors, AP, or dual enrollment level, or through our incredible SST and ELO opportunities. Not only do interests in learning stem from pushing yourself, but from seizing promising opportunities. Many students take electives that engage their unique interests. To further p this push for knowledge, students can apply to honor societies such as this one in order to surround themselves with peers who share similar values, those who aim to be scholars. You've all shown a great amount of scholarship and you've demonstrated your abilities to succeed academically, which brought you here today. For that, you should be incredibly proud. But as we know, there is always a way to be better, to try harder. With that, I challenge
021you to push yourself to your fullest scholarly potential and try something new. You never know what you're capable of until you try. I will now call the fourth and final group of inductees to the stage. Nathan Reynolds Cooper, William Rich, Alexis Rogers. >> Congratulations, >> Anukica Ross. Congratulations, >> Alyssa Ross, >> Aubrey Roy. Congratulations >> Owen Russell >> Joanna Chappella Maya Simeone Benjamin Smith >> Chloe Sapper Jacobe Sparks, >> Colin Stewart, Payton Strandberg. >> Aiden Suki. >> Congratulations, >> Alexandria Thomas Belder. Congratulations >> Jackson Tuker >> Lucy Tumi. >> Abigail Trembley. Congratulations >> Isabelle Vidala >> Chloe Vicottan >> Riley Welch >> Langston Wellelvers >> Maline Willlet >> Austin Williams Laney Woodard, >> congratulations. >> Camden Weiss, >> congratulations. >> Saturn Yingling, >> and Adele Zacher, >> congratulations. At this point, please join me in
022giving a round of applause for our group four inductees. I will now call Alexa Gibney back to the stage to play our closing song, The Last Leaf. Alexa, great job. Thank you. Um, at this point, um, I'd like to call up our principal, Tanya Nei, to offer her closing remarks. Um, also if anyone wants to commemorate the moment, um, you know, with a with a photo on stage after, I'll certainly be around and happy to take any pictures and certainly, uh, you know, say hello. So, thanks again for everybody coming and I'll turn it over to Principal Nebby. >> Good evening, everyone. Before I start with my cl my comments, I just can we give a round of applause to Mr. Ward and to our officers for arranging this evening. They all did such a
023nice job. So, as we come to the close of this evening's induction ceremony, I just want to take a minute to reflect on what this truly represents for everyone at EHS. It's not just for the students being honored tonight, but it's for our whole school and our community. The four pillars of the National Honor Society are scholarship, leadership, service, and character. And these are more than ideals on paper. They're daily actions. their humble and consistent ways that our students make a difference when no one is watching. When I looked at the service projects that you all led this year, they were very impressive and I see those pillars in motion everywhere. From making sandwiches for the community kitchen to hosting blood drives, some of you even rolling up your own sleeves to donate. Our students
024modeled what it meant to give selflessly. They've shared their voice with a freshman. They've helped the younger students find their footing. They've brought joy to others with their holiday baskets, parades, and cards for service members and seniors. They showed up for causes that matter deeply to our community. Supporting the Special Olympics, cleaning up beaches and parks, raising funds for the Red Cross and local food pantries, volunteering in preschools and libraries, tutoring their peers, running 5Ks like Connor's climb, and creating blank blankets for animal shelters. These acts of service are more than volunteer hours. They're acts of empathy. They show that being a Blue Hawk doesn't stop at the edge of our campus, but it extends into our neighborhoods, parks, kitchens, and into spaces where kindness and care are needed the most. To our inductees, tonight's
025honor recognizes not only your achievements, but your example that you lead for the rest of us. You've shown that intelligence shines brightest when it's paired with integrity and that leadership means using your talents to lift others up. As you move forward, keep carrying these pillars with you, especially the one that can never be taken away, and that's character. It's what will study you in difficult moments, guide your choices, and remind you of who you are when life gets complicated. And to the families and staff that are here tonight, thank you. These students success is a reflection of your encouragement, your guidance, and the community that you've built around them. Blue Hawks, as you leave the ceremony, remember that leadership is not a title. It's a way of living. And tonight, if if tonight is any
026indication, then our future is in very good hands. Congratulations to our newest members of the Exit High School National Honor Society. We're very proud of you. And this concludes our ceremony tonight. Great job, everyone.