Over twenty Sanford High School students were inducted into the National Honor Society Wednesday, September 17, in the Performing Arts Center. The induction ceremony honored students who have demonstrated commitment to the four pillars of NHS: Scholarship, Service, Leadership, and Character.
The ceremony brought together families, faculty, and friends to celebrate these students' achievements. The evening featured the traditional candle lighting ceremony, symbolizing the illumination of knowledge and the commitment these students make to uphold the values of NHS.
"The evening was truly amazing. It is such a privilege to honor and work alongside such an extraordinary group of students," NHS Advisor Liz White said.
To qualify for National Honor Society membership, students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher and demonstrate significant involvement in school and community service activities. Beyond academic excellence, candidates undergo a selection process that evaluates their leadership roles, character references, and service contributions.
The newly inducted members represented a diverse group of students with achievements across many areas. The inductees include dedicated performers in theater, marching band, and choir and varsity athletes in soccer, baseball, tennis, and track and field, as well as Many are pursuing specialized programs through Sanford Regional Technical Center, including welding, health occupations, and engineering design. Their post-graduation plans are equally impressive, ranging from aerospace engineering and medicine to musical theater and education, demonstrating the breadth of talent and ambition within this exceptional group.
"The students' unwavering support for one another truly shines through," White reflected. "Moments like this reveal the remarkable caliber of character that defines our chapter. Their actions speak louder than any speech could, and honestly, it doesn't get much better than that."
Following the ceremony, families and inductees gathered in the cafeteria for refreshments, celebrating this achievement together.
Congratulations to the following inductees: Eliza Allen, Morgan Bailey, Alessandra Castro, Adam Cote, Tyler Do, Gavin Ericson, Ava Fagan, Keaghan Gagnon, Kaylee Gauthier, Addison Hoenig, Ami Kane, Michael Kiley, Nathan Maloney, Levi Mann, Hazel Marcinowski, Zoey McCann, Yashvi Patel, Lily Peters, Belinda Rivard, Paige Sevigny, Veerasak Sungvean.