Character, Scholarship, Leadership and Service
On the evening of Thursday, April 28, in the school’s George Tombaugh Auditorium, president Jonah Vercellotti welcomed current members, candidates, family members, faculty, administrators, school board members and other guests to the 2022 induction ceremony for the Springfield High School Frances L. Simon Chapter of the National Honor Society. Jonah was assisted by fellow officers Corrine Shull, secretary, and Eric Fox, service coordinator.
Inducted that evening were 30 members of the junior and sophomore classes who have displayed in their school lives the worthy objectives of the National Honor Society. Membership in the society is an extremely high achievement. It represents the fundamental objectives for which high schools were started, and gives recognition to those who have most nearly achieved these desired goals. Most other honors awarded in high school are partial, in that they recognize only special ability, skill or talent, but the National Honor Society looks upon education as a combination of four important aspects of life: character, scholarship, leadership and service.
As a former classroom teacher myself, one of the aspects of the induction that I most enjoy is listening as presenters read the students’ reflections on that one teacher who had a significant impact on their scholastic careers. To a student, the impact always exceeded course content and touched on important life lessons–something we know Springfield faculty provide through both words and examples. We especially thank parents and guardians who have served as role models throughout our students’ lives, and the board of education members and administrators who presented the individual students for membership.
We look forward to reporting in future newsletters how our student leaders are further influencing the culture, character and academic strengths associated with Springfield High School. Congratulations again to the students, their families, mentors and event organizers, for another exceptional celebration.
Congratulations to: Junior inductees–Morgan
Junior inductees–Morgan Amick, Ava Bal, Kyla Carter, Kacie Chandler, Veronica Florek, Lauren Gerbitz, Hunter Keivens, Madelyn Lands, Haley Lowery, Tristin Mathews, Kadence North and Lucille Thoma.
Sophomore inductees– Joy Asuma, Kelsey Brooks, Madelyn Eckhart, Isaac Evans, Meghan Hickman, Audrey Hiser, Emily King, Hayley Kirlin, Ava Littin, Samantha Mihalek, Reese Miller, Natalie Richard, Jenna Schad, Jylian Seibert, Hannah Snyder, Riley Snyder and Hudson Sosbe.
(The names of some students were not included at the request of families.)
