Shelton High Inducts 60 To National Honor Society

CONTRIBUTEDSixty students were inducted into the Shelton High School National Honor Society at a reception at Grassy Hill Country Club on Wednesday, Dec. 4.

The student-led ceremony began with a welcome by NHS president Carly Seamon.

Following dinner, Shelton High School Headmaster Dr. Beth Smith offered congratulatory remarks. She indicated that these students meet the high academic and behavioral expectations as set forth in our school’s mission statement. It is now their job to be living examples of scholarship, leadership, service and character. We are proud of our inductees and expect them to continue to strive for excellence.”

Seamon then communicated the history of the National Honor Society. The four pillars of the National Honor Society were defined by the NHS officers. Mike Ortoli, NHS vice-president, outlined scholarship; Casey Douglas, NHS Secretary, described leadership; Gajaan Sittambalam, NHS Treasurer, delineated service; and Shannon Toole, NHS Community Events Coordinator, explained character.

Carly Seamon presented the new members. The traditional candlelight ceremony was led by Douglas and Sittambalam. Seamon then led the inductees in reciting the NHS oath. The induction ceremony was planned by co-advisors, Lynn Coffin and Erik Martire. School administration and members of the National Honor Society Faculty Council were in attendance, as were family members.

The following students were inducted: Johnna Bakalar, Juan Carlos Barranco, Sara Brown, Victoria Bucci, Ashley Chan, Gina Ciambriello, Brianna Collins, Heena Damania, Kaylee DeFelice, Jacob Grosso, Jordan Haley, Emily Hanko, Monica Holler, Katie Iorfino, Meghan Jacksis, Emily Juliano, Ian Juncker, Richard Kaelin, Wesley Kocurek, Alexandra Koumbaros, Josh Kreitler, Courtney MacDonald, Gillian Malafronte, Dominika Marczak, Dione McClenaghan, Dakota McDonough, Matthew Minutolo, Lenni Paolini, Christopher Pawlowski, Catherine Pinheiro, Veronica Pleasant, Carli Riccio, Rachel Rivera, Nicole Romeos, Samantha Rubio, Nikole Rudenko, Brianna Sasson, Alison Scalenghe, Carly Shomsky, Steven Sisounthone, Michele Siu, Robert Stanley, Caroline Steadham, Sarah Stuart, Neel Swamy, Jeremy Taramelli, Matthew Tarini, Valentina Tran, Christopher Turechek, Maggie Turner, Maria Valanca, Ashley Varrone, Rima Viradia, Matthew Vittori, Max Wang, Nicole Wells, Christopher Werner, Tara Werner, Meghan Witalis, Benjamin Yambao, Alice Yih.

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