The National Honor Society will be holding an induction ceremony for new members on Oct. 27 at 6 p.m. in the high school auditorium.

The students will be recognized for all of their diligent efforts, such as having a 4.7 GPA or higher and receiving an evaluation from their teachers that meets all of the requirements for the organization.

“It is a private ceremony celebrated by the new members,  current members, parents, teachers and staff in recognition of the new members for their effort and hard work,” National Honor Society sponsor Jackeline Vidal said.

Students inducted into NHS are commended for showing merit in leadership, character, service, integrity, and scholarship.

“The purpose of this organization shall be to create enthusiasm for scholarship, to stimulate a desire to render service, to promote leadership and to develop character in the students of secondary schools,” Vidal said.

This year NHS will be participating in more leadership and volunteer work in the community.

“The goals of NHS this year are to become more involved in our community and to provide our help where it is needed,” National Honor Society President Jaden Lewis said.

The new inductees are excited about being bestowed with such an honor that they have worked hard for. They feel NHS will help them grow not only as people, but as active community members as well.

“I think NHS will help shape me into who I will be in the future,” junior Emily Landry said. “Over the next two years, I hope the activities I participate in in NHS will help me to decide what I want to do when I grow up and also help me to be a better and more affable person overall.”