Ninety-three standout students at the high school were
inducted to the prestigious National Honor Society in a special
candlelighting ceremony attended by members of the board of education,
district administrators, families and friends.
The new inductees, sitting among current members of the NHS,
were sworn into an organization that recognizes the four tenets of
scholarship, service, leadership and character. Adviser Eileen Shultis,
who led the program, announced the six NHS officers: President Phalan
Smith, Vice President Nyeem Mahoney, Secretary Kimberly Adames,
Treasurer Karissa Collins, Student Liaison Elizabeth Sekreta and
Director of Community Service Jamie Lopez-Lamar.
Individually, the officers spoke about what each pillar
represents and means, and student class representatives lit candles to
commemorate the new inductees’ exemplification of them. The names of the
students who earned induction to the NHS were announced, and each
received a medal from Principal Linda Carter. Superintendent of Schools
Dr. Kishore Kuncham, who administered the Honor Society Oath following
the medal ceremony, commended students for being on the path to success
and exhibiting well-rounded excellence.
"What you have all shown is that you have excelled in many
"It is so important to excel in the four facets of scholarship,
leadership, service and character. These are the pillars that will guide
you, not only now, but throughout your life. The standards are so high,
and you are not here by accident. Your hard work and dedication, and
the virtues you have carried with you all your life, have earned you a
place in this prestigious organization."
All 93 new inductees were encouraged to proudly wear their
medals to school the following day as part of a longstanding Freeport
High School tradition.
