Emersyn received an invitation to fill out an application for National Junior Honor Society (NJHS). I THOUGHT if she had an invite, she must be in, but I was wrong. There were 110 students eligible based on grades. An invite went out to 80 students, in which 40 applications were returned. Many students did not fill out the application as they did not have the required activities. NJHS is about leadership and service. Emersyn had no problem filling out the leadership with the dive trip, Leadership class, 36 Hour leadership weekend and the Yunnan trip. In addition, she has been the lead in every class project this past year. She has done community service with her bake sales for Baobei and Heart to Heart, both she did individually. There were 11 new students inducted for the 2012-2013 year. Needless to say, we are very proud of her!
Emersyn received this email…
Dear Emersyn,
Congratulations! You have been selected for membership in the Concordia Chapter of the National Junior Honor Society. Membership is one of the highest honors that can be awarded to a student. The National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) strives to recognize the total student: one who excels in academics, leadership, service and character. Our Faculty Council based your selection upon teacher input and careful consideration of these areas.
Membership, however, is more than an honor. It incurs a responsibility and an obligation to demonstrate those outstanding qualities that resulted in your selection. I look forward to your participation and contribution to the Concordia Chapter of the NJHS.
In recognition of your selection, you are now a full member of the Concordia Chapter of the NJHS and entitled to the privileges and responsibilities that such membership entails. The next NJHS meeting is at 12:00 PM on Wednesday, May 29, 2013 in room P203.
I would like to have you and your family as my guests at a formal induction ceremony at Concordia on Sunday, June 2, 2013 beginning at 7:00 PM. Additional information will be provided to all confirmed participants as soon as final preparations have been confirmed.
Once again, congratulations on your selection into Concordia’s chapter of the National Junior Honor Society.
Sincerely,
Terry Umphenour
NJHS Faculty Adviser
The ceremony took place in the PC Lounge beginning at 7:00 PM. Required attire was formal attire of navy blue/black slacks or dress, white button down shirt with collar. This was easy as this is Emersyn’s required band attire.
The members all received a certificate and a medal for their achievement. Mr. Lewis, the MS Principal, handed out the certificate.
Our honor NJHS student!
A few of Emersyn’s fellow 7th grade friends were honored into NJHS.
