Rossville Junior/Senior High School recently celebrated academic excellence, leadership, service, and character during its annual National Honor Society induction and officer installation ceremony, welcoming a new group of students into one of the nation’s most prestigious student organizations.
Founded in 1921, the National Honor Society recognizes high school students who demonstrate outstanding achievement in the four pillars of scholarship, leadership, service, and character. The organization encourages students to become leaders both in school and in their communities while maintaining high academic standards and a commitment to service.
Held at Rossville Junior/Senior High School, the ceremony highlighted the school’s continued commitment to academic excellence and student leadership. Rossville Schools strives to create rich academic opportunities in a trusting community environment while encouraging students to achieve, learn, lead, and inspire.
The evening included the traditional candle-lighting ceremony and presentation of pins, with current chapter officers leading presentations on the NHS pillars of scholarship, service, leadership, and character. Newly installed officers for the Rossville High School National Honor Society chapter include Olivia Shutes as President, Max Tharp as Vice President, Jaden Haynes-Santiago as Treasurer, and Peyton Moss as Historian. Secretary and Parliamentarian positions are still to be determined.
Students inducted into the Rossville High School National Honor Society this year included Cierra Barnett, Cooper Dunn, Leif Eller, Allie Elliott, Bridget Gochenour, Jaden Haynes-Santiago, Cooper Mills, Peyton Moss, Caydence Robey, Olivia Shutes, Kyndahl Streza, Max Tharp, and Kate Thompson.
Current chapter members participating in the ceremony included Jaylen Spencer, Victoria Vanderwall, Ava Delks, Leia Emenhiser, Evan McDonald, Bennett Miller, Jillian Morris, Kynlee Myers, Eleanor Sharp, Reagan Stevenson, Lincoln St. Myer, Luke Weaver, Andrew Woollen, Ashton Abbott, Liam Anderson, Kaybree Bogan, Bianca Burke, Ava Burkle, Izabella Cree, Lauryn Davis, David Dickerson, Nathan Freeman, Madilyn Ford, Addison Gergely, Addison Gorbett, Olivia James, Brooklyn Mayfield, Gracie McDonald, Polaris Moore, Allie Newbauer, Hannah Newbauer, Kaylyn Pinisetti, Erika Rothenberger, Ava Spear, Madison Skiles, Brody Skinner, Greg Sorenson, Audrey Thompson, Zac Wainscott, Jacob Weaver, and Sophia Welty.
As the newest inductees took their pledge, the ceremony served as a reminder that membership in the National Honor Society represents more than academic success. Students selected for membership are expected to continue serving as role models who positively impact their school and community through leadership, integrity, and service.
