West Essex NEHS Induction Ceremony 2020

THE WEST ESSEX REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL CHAPTER OF

NATIONAL ENGLISH HONOR SOCIETY 2020 INDUCTION RECEPTION JUNE 2, 2020 7:00 P.M.

“Gelast sceal mid are” “Duty goes with honor”

Ceremony Welcome…………………… Mr. Hermosilla Senior Parting Words………..Ahren Alberto Jordana Grey Evie Klein On Language………………. Ms. Casais Senior Parting Words………..Angelina Scalici Michael Colitti Francesca Apito Gillian Wolf Introduction……………….. Ms. Perez Class of 2020 Achievements.. Ms. Perez Angelina Scalici Induction…………………... Ahren Alberto Mr. Hermosilla Presidential Address……….. Ahren Alberto Naming of New Officers… Ahren Alberto Closing Remarks…………... Mr. Diliberto

Class of 2020 Members Ahren Alberto

Evie Klein

Francesca Apito

Angelina Scalici

Michael J. Colitti III

Gillian Wolf

Jordana Grey

Class of 2021 Inductees Lea Bachenheimer

Abby Lonergan

Marissa Candido

Hannah Ng

Katelyn Doud

Veronica Rzaca

Samuel Goldstein

Olivia Saud

Abigail Haza

Taylor Sindle

Felicia Lichtenstein

“Gelast Sceal Mid Are” The NEHS motto, which is Old English for “Duty Goes With Honor,” represents one of the earliest forms of our language — it affirms and celebrates an obligation to use one’s gifts in service to others. Service to peers, school, and community are part and parcel of the NEHS mission — and, indeed, in the grammatical structure of the Old English phrase, “duty” actually precedes “honor.”

To the Class of 2020 Members: We would like to take this time to thank all of the members of the West Essex chapter of the National English Honor Society for their enthusiasm, dedication, and love of literature and writing. It is because of these outstanding qualities that we have been able to conduct many successful community service projects and literary events throughout the year. Additionally, your enthusiasm helps others learn to appreciate and love literature and writing. As you all now embark on your next journey in life, we encourage you to continue turning to literature for inspiration, entertainment, and wisdom. It has truly been a privilege working with all of you this year, and we are confident that you will all experience great success in all of your future pursuits.

– Mr. Hermosilla & Ms. Perez Co-Advisors, 2019-2020

Dancing Between Times by Ekiwah Adler-Beléndez I’m searching for a light poem one that would easily nestle in the palm of your hand and grow very tall until it’s a tree to draw from it a diaphanous leaf on which I could write a poem— may it turn into a firefly in the palm of your hand!

West Essex Chapter Organization Chapter Advisors:

Mr. Hermosilla Ms. Perez

Class of 2020 Officers:

Ahren Alberto, President Jordana Grey, Vice President Gillian Wolf, Treasurer Francesca Apito, Secretary Evie Klein, Historian

High School English Department Faculty: Ms. Bechtold

Ms. Jing

Ms. Perez

Ms. Casais

Ms. Klein

Ms. Rich

Mr. Collins

Ms. Macaluso

Ms. Rubell

Ms. Dunphy

Mr. McNaught

Ms. Ruiz

Mr. Fardin

Ms. Miller

Ms. Wildes

Ms. Gray

Ms. Mirsik

Ms. Zuppa

Mr. Hermosilla

Mr. Myerson

Board of Education Ms. Wojtowicz, President Mr. Rubinich, Vice President Ms. Egan Ms. Fahey Ms. Marcus Mr. Perrotti Ms. Sacco-Calderone Ms. Skelton Mr. Stampone

Administration Mr. Macioci, Superintendent of Schools Mr. Gupta, Director of Curriculum and Instruction Ms. Kida, Business Administrator Mr. Diliberto, Principal Ms. Hoebee, Assistant Principal Ms. Westervelt, Assistant Principal Mr. Minnella, Director of Athletics and Supervisor of Health & Physical Education Ms. Symmons, Director of Special Services Mr. Burrows, Director of Technology Ms. Hulse, Director of Guidance & Student Services Mr. Aschoff, Instructional Supervisor of Mathematics and Business Ms. Casais, Instructional Supervisor of English, Reading, and Library Services Ms. Drago, Instructional Supervisor of History and World Languages Mr. Lerner, Instructional Supervisor of Science and Environmental Safety Ms. Swanick, Instructional Supervisor of Fine, Performing, and Practical Arts

The National English Honor Society (NEHS) recognizes the academic accomplishments of America’s high school students and promotes their continuing interest in the English language arts. NEHS is the only high school honor society exclusively for students of English. As such, it provides a unique opportunity to engage students, teachers, and local schools in the valuable experience of discipline-related national honor-society participation.

The mission of NEHS is to: 

confer national distinction upon secondary school students for high achievement in the English language arts;

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build a national community of academic achievers;

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provide, through local chapters, cultural stimulation in high school environments;

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encourage interest in the English language arts; and

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serve society by fostering literacy.

NEHS is sponsored by Sigma Tau Delta, www.english.org International English Honor Society (for four-year colleges), in affiliation with Sigma Kappa Delta, www.english2.org English Honor Society (for two-year colleges).

Thank you for attending!

Congrats to the NEHS Class of 2021!