001[Music] h [Applause] the oh a the l [Applause] the nah l h l [Applause] I the h [Applause] a l oh the [Applause] [Music] the l [Applause] the n the l h [Applause] [Music] the h [Applause] a aahah l a h [Applause] n h the [Music] h [Music] my ch [Music] where you [Music] oh [Music] welcome to the 2025 Carmichaels area National Honor Society induction ceremony I would like to begin this evening a little bit differently you know sometimes we take things for granted isn't that true and for our students we have such high expectations of them let's face it we expect big things from them these students you see before you are involved in so many activities that when we limit them to five they have a hard time limiting to just five and
002add in volunteering and so many events for school and the community all the while maintaining Superior academic achievement consistently meeting and exceeding our expectations and sometimes they don't get proper recognition for their efforts so I personally would like to show our students and our student leaders that their efforts and impact are valued and appreciated so I'd like you all to please stand let's begin this evening with a resounding Applause for our students thank you you may be SE this has been a great group of seniors who we will miss very much I'm very confident they have very Bright Futures ahead of them and to the Juniors we look forward to working with you throughout the coming year so be ready willing to accept that responsibility to Mr menhart and our school board and superintendent Mr
003Morra and principal Mrs DKI and our Administration our entire School Board we appreciate your continued support we really do to our teachers our staff our secretaries our food service Personnel our bus drivers our maintenance crew our technology administrator uh Mr Townsen thank you Mr Townsen and others we want to say thank you for always supporting our students and we'd like to especially thank this Hathaway for for for providing the live stream for our ceremony tonight for those who were unable to attend in person we certainly thank you for that and to our faculty counsel M rice Mr Lane Mrs Keeny Mrs Pento and Miss shimo we thank you for your help and your advice they do an amazing job preparing our students for future interviews and to our parents thank you for always supporting your
004children's education today you see just one of the many results that are yet to come from all of your hard work and effort in raising your children I think we'd be remiss if we didn't all stand and let's give our parents a great big thank [Applause] you this is a very special occasion and I'm so glad that you came to support our National Honor Society members thank you for coming to congratulate our new inductees as well as offer best wishes to our seniors as they are about to become NHS alumni we'll begin our ceremony with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mr Nathan dersa will you please St [Music] IED to the flag of the United States of America and to theic for it stands one nation God indivisible andice for all you may be
005seated the National Honor Society was founded in 1921 in part by Edward Riner principal of Fifth Avenue High School in Pittsburgh PA to recognize and encourage academic achievement while also developing other characteristic essential to Citizens and a democracy sponsored by the National Association of Secondary School principles the objectives of the National Honors Society are to create an enthusiasm for scholarship to stimulate a desire to render service to promote worthy leadership and to encourage the development of character in the nation's Secondary School students the National Honor Society has built a reputation for excellence by promoting High School academic standards ensuring the continuation of democracy and making a positive difference in lives of individuals and in the spirit of the community and school the emblem of significance the emblem of the National aonor Society was first described
006by EJ eaten one of the members of the First National Council the emblem of the society is the Keystone in the flaming torch the Keystone bears at its base the letters CS LS which stand for the Cardinal principles of the organization character scholarship leadership and service the Keystone is placed by the Builder to hold the perfect arch and Perpetual stability so the structure of our education must be held firm and true to the purposes of Life by the virtues represented in this symbol to Bear forward the searching light of Truth to lead That Others May follow in the light to keep burning in our school a high ambition for the enduring values of life to serve these purposes are symbolized in the torch and now Bren Christopher will light the candle of knowledge scholarship scholarship
007means a commitment to learning a student is willing to spend hours in reading and study knowing the lasting benefits of a cultivated mind we should continue to learn even after formal education has ended for Education ends only with the end of life knowledge is one great element in life which leads to the highest success and it can often be acquired only in one way through diligence and effort learning furnishes the lamp by which we read the past and the light which illuminates the future candidats have the charge to continually expand their world through opportunities inherit in scholarship and now our vice president Ashen bis will discuss leadership leadership leadership should exert a wholesome influence on the school in taking the initiative in class and in school activities the real leader strives to train and Aid
008others to attain the same objective the price of leadership is sacrificed the willingness to yield one's personal interests or the interest of others a leader has self-confidence and will go forward when others hesitate no matter what power and resources may exist in a country they're ineffectual without the guidance of a wise leader leadership is always needed thus to lead is a substantive charge to each of our members now the secretary Ali Jacobs will present service service service can be described in various ways in the routine of the day's work many opportunities arise to help others willingness to work for the best for the benefit of those in need without monetary compensation or without recog mission is the quality we seek in our membership we are committed to the idea of volunteering our time and abilities
009to the creation of a better tomorrow and now our Treasurer dusy staggers will present [Applause] character character character character is the force within each individual which distinguishes that person from others it gives each one individuality it is that without which no one can respect oneself nor hope to obtain the respect of others it is the force of character which guides one through life and once developed grows steadily character is achieved and not received it is the product of constant action daily striving to make the right choices the problem of character is the problem of selfcontrol we must be in reality what we wish to appear to others by demonstrating such qualities as respect responsibility trustworthiness fairness caring and citizenship we may hope to prove by example that we value character now now to present our
010summary of service our historian as lindman it is important for the National Honor Society to help others and give back to our community we were grateful to have the opportunity to participate in many activities this year we have been able to stay after school and assist students in Need by tutoring them we helped out the cover bridge festival and helped clean and maintain the fenin library we volunteered at the senior activity center for the mystery dinner and Toys for Tots and continue to volunteer at the local food we also ring bells for the Salvation Army and next next month we will volunteer for Junior Achievement which is an activity where we will go to the elementary and teach a class during the day we have held several blood drives this year and will continue to
011do so in the future the next blood drive is April 28th from 8: to 1:30 in the Carmichaels High School gymnasium we will now have a roll call of all present members my name is Colin Andrews my individual service project was Junior Achievement my future plans are I plan on attending West Virginia youth University majoring in exercise physiology for a future career in physical therapy I would like to thank my parents family and friends and the one person who inspired me the most was my dad my name is Aiden B my individual service project was Junior Achievement I plan on attending West Virginia University for a major in physics and hopes of a future career of astrop physiology I would like to thank my parents my friends and my family and the one person who
012inspired me the most would be my father good evening I'm Ashton bis my individual service project was being a Colby Stars tough puff tournament coach and organizer my future plans um I attend I'm plan on attending a four-year University majoring in nursing for future career Nur anesthesia I would like to thank my parents family and friends and the one person who inspired me the most is my mom hi my name is Kaye bio my indiv my individual service project is walking the El elementary kids down every morning I plan on attending CCAC majoring in Radiology for a future career as a radiologic technologist I would like to thank my parents family and friends the one person who has inspired me the most is my dad hello my name is Braden Christopher in my individual service
013project was the serving the Veterans Day lunch I put attending Slippery Rock University for a degree in mechanical engineering to pursue a job in the engineering field i' would like to thank my parents family and friends and the one person who inspired me most was my grandfather uh my name is AJ Donaldson my individual service project was I also served at St he Church um I plan on attending ston college to play football and um major in Business Administration for a future career as an entrepreneur I'd like to thank my parents my family and my friends and the person who inspires me and motivates me the most is my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ hi I'm Nathan dersa my individual service project is Junior Achievement I plan on attending West Virginia University majoring in computer
014engineering for a future career in film firmware engineering uh I would like to thank my family and friends the one person who inspired me the most is my [Music] mom uh hello my name is Dylan fiser uh my individual service project was sanded in painted t and chairs at Den mile Park I plan on going to the Marine Corp for a future career and infantry I like to thank my parents family and friends and the one personed US was my mother my name is Carson hillsman my individual service project was Junior Achievement plan on attending St fron college to play football while pursuing a degree in Health Science future career and athletic training I would like to thank my parents my family my friends and the one person who inspired me the most was my
015dad hi my name is Ali Jacobs my individual service project was walking the kids down to Elementary in the mornings I plan on attending saem University to play softball I will be majoring in physiology and exercise science for a future career as a physical therapist I would like to thank my parents family and friends and the one person who inspires me most is my travel softball coach Nikki my name is John crak my individual service project was Junior Achievement uh for my future plans I plan on attending rainsburg University majoring in Communications for future career and sports broadcasting I'd like to thank my parents family and friends and the one person who inspired me the most is my dad hi I'm Cameron lley my individual service project is walking kids down in the morning I
016plan on attending St V Vincent College majoring in nursing for a future career as a nurse aeci I would like to thank my parents family and friends and the one person who inspired me most is my mom hi my name is Lana lenhard my individual service project was walking kids down every morning my future plans are attending a four-year College majoring in biology for a future career in veterinarian I would like to thank my parents family and friends and the one person who inspired me most was my EMT teacher Miss re hi my name is Asam lman my individual service project was the mystery dinner at the senior activ Center I plan on attending the University of South Carolina majoring in biological sciences with a future career in the medical field I would like to
017thank my parents family and friends and the one person who inspired me most was miss hin my name is Shane maor my individual service project is ringing the bell for Salvation Army I plan on attending Penn State majoring and engineer for a future career in engineering I would like to thank my fans family and friends the one person who inspired me the most is my dad good evening everyone my name is Alexandria Miller and my individual service project was organizing the blood drives in the future I plan on attending Washington and Jefferson College majoring in political science and public public policy for a future career in environmental law I would like to thank my parents family and friends and the people who inspired me the most my sister Sydney and [Music] Blake hi my name
018is Ali Pratt my individual service project is walking kids down in the morning my future plan is going to wsbg University and majoring in early childhood education with a special education education certification for a future career in elementary education as a teacher I would like to thank my parents family and friends and the one person who inspires me the most is my sister kit good evening my name is py Pratt my individual service project was helping with toys for TOS it showed me that giving is important and a simple act of kindness can make a big difference I plan on a attending Indiana University of Pennsylvania majoring in graphic design for a future career in Motion Graphics I like to thank my parents family and friends and the person that inspired me the most is
019my sister hi my name is D Reynolds my individual service project was Junior Achievement I plan on attending WBUR University majoring in secondary education for a future career and teaching secondary education my name is Aba G rasco my individual service project was the blood drive in the car Michael's gym I plan on attending West mland Community College to major in baking and pastry for a future career to be sorry a future career and pastry chef I would like to thank my mom family and friends and the people who inspired me the most was my mom and my grandma good evening my name is Emily Rosco my individual service project was the October blood drive I plan on attending West Morland Community College to major in nursing for a future career in pediatric nursing I would
020like to thank my mom family and my friends in the one person who inspired me the most was my [Music] mom good evening my name is AA Smith my individual service project was walking teachers kids down to the elementary and offering my time at the Carmichael Citizen Center for the Toys for toss distribution I plan on attending West Virginia Wesley and college to obtain a degree in nursing to become a specialized nurse practitioner I would like to thank my parents family and friends and the one person who inspired me the most is my little sister sopia good evening my name is dusy staggers and my individual service project is walking the kids down to the elementary I plan on attending pen West Edinburgh majoring in nursing for a future career in pediatric nursing I would
021like to thank my parents family and friends and the person who inspired me the most is my older sister Victoria good evening my name is Caitlyn waget my individual service project is volunteering at stem club and walking kids down in the morning I plan on attending California University of Pennsylvania majoring in human biology and exercise science for a future career and sports IND Chiropractics I would like to thank my parents family and friends and the one person who inspired me most is my mom good evening my name is Logan Willis my individual service project was serving the Veterans Day dinner and the blood drive I plan on attending the University of Pittsburgh majoring in nursing for a future career in the medical field the one person that inspired me the most was Mr C good
022evening my name is Robbie Wilson Jones my individual service project is Big Brother Big Sisters I plan on attending Penn State fet majoring in civil engineering for a future career in the engineering field ID like to thank my parents family and friends the one person who fir no is my mother hi my name is Jay trki my individual service project was Big Brothers Big Sisters I plan on attending Washington and Jefferson College with a major in neuroscience and a future career in neurosurgery I would like to thank my parents family and friends and the person that inspired me the most is my mom selection process summary to be selected for membership in the NHS caric Carles area students must meet certain certain criteria as set forth by the National Honor Society handbook which is the
023governing law of the organization students enrolled as a Junior and senior for the equivalent of one semester attaining and maintaining a minimum cumulative grade point average of a 3.5 on a 4.0 scale are eligible scholastically these students are now eligible for consideration on the basis of service leadership and character students eligible for consideration must complete the Student Activity form to be used by The Faculty Council as a part of the selection process as a part of the selection process The Faculty Council will interview each candidate personally candidates receiving a majority vote of the five faculty council members are introduced into the chapter selection to NH NHS is a privilege not a rate membership is both an honor and a commitment students selected for the membership have the responsibility to continue and demonstrate the qualities of
024scholarship service leadership and character we will now have our roll call for our new inductees will you please rise and hold Applause until the end [Music] my name is Andrews I'm the son of Jared and Tracy Andrews and I am a member of the baseball and basketball team good evening my name is Emma Bates and I'm the daughter of Dave and Kelly bases I'm a member of the merciful Mike's Christian Club Environ academic league and debate teams drama club and marching band dance team the wburg university lamplighters choir and I'm a volunteer for the Carmichaels historical society and the Bradford House Museum my name is case bur I'm the son of Thomas and Angela bur I participate in Mike's Nation live and I like to ski hunt and fish my name is Ryder Campbell I
025am the son of Amy Campbell and David ransky I'm a member of marching band drama club academic League book club and 11th grade [Applause] committee hi I'm Micah Clark daughter of Sarah and Nick Clark I'm a member of food bank cross country debate book club band and Spanish club I'm Remington krooks son of Daniel Nyland and Ryan krooks and I'm a member of margin B and concert B hi my name is Kaye Dicky I'm the daughter of Caitlyn and Matthew Dicky and the stepdaughter of David k i a member of book club drama club academic League Junior standing committee concert band and marching band I'm Shaye Glover I'm the daughter of Shelly and Jeff hickle I'm a member of upperbound Junior standing committee and B good my name is Haley Hawk I am the daughter
026of Amy Clark and Brian Wilson I'm a member of academic League concert and marching band drama club book club and Art Club hi my name is Gabrielle Hennessy I am the daughter of Daniel and Beth Hennessy and I am a member in art club and student [Applause] council my name is Parker I'm the son of cath Kathy and Brian Jones my activities include sporting plays and basketball hi my name is Bailey landow I am the daughter of Kelly and Brian landow I'm a member of Art Club student counsel junior class committee and high school volleyball hello my name is Olivia Lawrence I'm the daughter of Adam and Amanda Lawrence I'm a member of sad and I do Green County Career and Technical Center cosmetology program my name is keny lipam I'm daughter of Kenneth and
027Teresa lium I'm a member of the junior program at the volunteer department of carel I'm member of skills USA and Martian band hi I'm Olivia Ma I'm the daughter of Anthony and Regina Ma I am the drum major of chical marching fan I'm a member of concert fan academic League Big Brothers Big Sisters Junior standing committee and I'm a member and volunteer at St par hi my name is Emma mey I'm the daughter of Kelly and Jeffrey mey I'm a member of student council junior class committee and detic sisters hi I'm s ski I'm the daughter of Steve and suzan oepi I'm a member of the marching band concert band Food Bank basketball cross country debate in 11th grade committee good evening I'm Pon flavy daughter of Chuck flavy Athena Baker and stepdaughter to Ernie
028Baker I participate in Varity softball University volleyball makes Nation live and Big Brothers Big Sisters good evening I'm Abby Ray I am a daughter of Jason and Natalie Ry I'm a member of Mike Station live marching and concert band Junior standing committee competitive dance big brothers and big sisters and I'm an assistant dance teacher at for the love a dance hi my name is Kitty rhods I'm a daughter of Dusty roads and Jimmy Wilson I'm a member of student council Big Brothers Big Sisters and junior class committee hi my name is Roy ran son of Roy and Miranda weman and I'm a member of academic league in B IQ my name is Josh Ross I'm the son of lindsy Cox her soon to be last name will be more and Ryan Ross I was a
029member of the food bank worked at the eqt recx center played on my PlayStation do crosswords and watching wrestling of entertainment my name is Matthew Roose I'm son of Barry and Missy Roose I'm a member of FCCLA skills USA and R Club National Technical armor society and Merc miks my name is Jericho shiow I'm the son of Joshua shiow and Amy Wolf I'm a member of the marching and concert band hi my name is Addison udovich I'm the daughter of Joey and Michael udovich I'm a member of cross country marching band where I'm a drum major concert band Big Brothers Big Sisters Spanish club and Junior standing committee good evening my name is Mandy Zen I'm the daughter of B and Le Zen I'm currently a member of upperbound academic League investment Club junior standing
030committee student council and book club thank you now we'll read the National Honor Society pledge I pledge myself to uphold the high purpose of the National Honor Society to which I have been selected striving in every way by word anded to make its ideals the ideals of my school and my life the installation of any group of officers is an important and serious occasion you have indicated your fa indicated your faith and trust in these your elected officers to serve for the coming year their service and accomplishments depend largely on your cooperation following is an important following is as important as leading in any organization there comes a time when when some must lead for a while and others must follow will each retiring officer rise as your name is called president Alexandria Miller vice
031president Ashton dtis secretary Ali Jacobs Treasurer Dusky staggers historian aelen Linderman uh light your candle symbol of symbol of the flame flaming torch of freedom and knowledge and reminding us to Bear forward the searching light of Truth and lead us to follow the outgoing officers you have made the candles which you will pass on to your successors we thank you for all your efforts they have added to the history of this organization we now ask you to pass your lighted candle to your successor as their name is called president Olivia ma vice president Roy rman secretary Emma Bates treasur anelise popson and historian Shaye Glover new officers in accepting these offices you have indicated your willingness to give the best in time and effort to carry out the principles of the National Honor Society yours
032is a responsibility as well as a privilege the world today as never before needs faithful and efficient leaders and your school is looking to you to lead its students with this in view do you pledge your best efforts to these offices that you now accept if so new officers please respond we do we do may your light Blaze forth for a successful year and at the expiration of your term in office may it be passed on with satisfaction that much was accomplished for the welfare of our school and organization congratulations and now our superintendent Fred Morra would like to say a few closing remarks thank you Logan Mr Willis it's so early in the year for B I'm used to I mean everyone looks so wonderful when I all dressed up but I'm so used
033to come to this event and we have you know girls in softball uniforms and boys in baseball uniforms and you know muddy legs and so it's it's it's nice to see all dress up but I am used to seeing them in their in their uniforms coming out after night but uh good evening everyone tonight we have gathered to celebrate an incredible milestone in the academic and personal journeys of our newest National Art Society inductees this ceremony is more than just a recognition of achievement it is a testament to the character dedication and perseverance of each of you has demonstrated to earn this honor to our inductees I want to emphasize the four pillars of NHS scholarship leadership service and character they're not just words to be spoken tonight but values to live by every day
034your academic success is commendable but what truly sets you apart is your willingness to lead to serve and to be individuals of Integrity the work you have put in to reach this moment is admirable but the real Journey Begins now you have a responsibility not to to uphold these principles but to inspire others to do the same as superintendent have had the privilege witnessing firsthand the incredible potential within the students of pichel Area School District I truly believe that the future of our community and even our world is brighter because of students like you students who Embrace challenges who lift others up who strive for excellence in all that they do never underestimate the impact that you can have whether it be in your classrooms on an athletic field in the community or Beyond these
035School walls to the families and mentors who have supported these students along the ways thank you so very much your encouragement guidance and belief in them has played a crucial role in their success tonight is a celebration not just for our inductees but for all of you who have helped shape them into outstanding young leaders they are today to our current NHS members thank you for setting the standard of Excellence that our new inductees will continue and to our new members welcome you're now part of something much bigger than yourselves a legacy of honor and service that will follow you throughout your lives as you leave here tonight I challenge you to carry this honor with humility to use your talents and knowledge to serve others and to continue pushing yourselves towards greatness the future
036is yours to shape and I have no doubt that each of you will leave a lasting impact congratulations once again and thank you for being here to celebrate the special occasion have a wonderful evening on behalf of the Carles Area High School National Honor Society I would like to express my gratitude to Mr mcraft Mr Becky Mr menhart as well as the parents family and friends joining us here tonight your constant support motivation and guidance directly contributed to the success of these students enabling an opport un to join this prestigious organization I would also like to thank Mr Willis our National Honor Society adviser for all your time and effort in making this ceremony a fun and successful Endeavor your dedication to this organization is greatly appreciated and none of the NHS events would have
037been possible without you so thank you I would also like to thank the students for their Devotion to their studies and academic success personifying the four pillars of NHS service character scholarship and Leadership you should all be proud of your accomplishments as being a part of NHS is a tremendous honor so I encourage you to enjoy tonight please take a few moments to thank those who supported the hard work and sacrifices it took to reach this point I'm also going to issue you a challenge do not rest on your laurels strive to create new goals and reach even higher I do not doubt that all of you will achieve greatness when you continue to push yourselves and each other to the newly appointed officers congratulations on your selection you leaders and as Leaders you are
038responsible for preserving the highest Scholastic standards and expectations the bar can never be lowered so that we can protect the reputation of the NHS and keep it operating as smoothly as it does finally as new members of NHS you expected to organize and participate in various service projects throughout the Academic Year I found these opportunities to be some of the most rewarding and memorable experiences of my high school career and I hope you will too not only did these activities provide an opportunity to hone my skills in planning creativity and decision-making but they also demonstrated how the power of compassion small acts of kindness and service are vital to the success of our small community although it may be overwhelming in the moment I'm confident that each of you possess the qualities required to be
039a member of the National Honor Society in closing I would like to congratulate the new inductees and invite everyone to join us in the cafeteria for Refreshments thank you for your time and have a wonderful rest of your evening [Applause] cafeteria let's go