Story by Isabelle Wurmser

On January 11th, the National Honor Society held its induction ceremony where 42 new members were recognized and anointed into the group. The 45-minute induction ceremony was followed by a reception with refreshments and cake. The ceremony was beautiful and a wonderful acknowledgment of Brick Memorial’s strongest students.  It was also an opportunity for 42 inductees to acknowledge a teacher-mentor that they personally invited to the ceremony to thank them for their guidance.

National Honor Society (NHS) is a program highlighting the best of the best; students are selected based on scholarship, service, leadership, and character. Juniors and seniors with a GPA above a 94 are invited to apply based on academic eligibility. If invited, these students complete a rigorous application, including an essay and a short answer response. They also will need three letters of recommendation from teachers, coaches, or other mentors. These applications are surveyed by the Faculty Council, which determines if the applicant has proved themselves worthy of the program.

At Brick Memorial, the program is advised by Mrs. Lisette Rivera, and the Faculty Council consists of Mrs. Castellano, Mr. Elliot, Mrs. Gunther, Mrs. Lupo, and Ms. Stansbury. The National Honor Society also has an executive board that leads the program.

The National Honor Society is a great organization for high-achieving students, whose achievements may sometimes go unnoticed. The program gives these students the recognition they have worked hard for, as well as gives them opportunities to lead their peers. NHS President Aidan Murphy said that “Mrs. Rivera and the executive board are more than pleased about the ceremony. We were extremely excited to give the new inductees a chance to shine and they did. We are proud of all inductees and would like to thank the administration and faculty that assisted in piecing together such a well-deserved celebration for these amazing students.”