EHS students inducted into NHS

ANYA PANT Staff Writer

The National Honor Society is a prestigious high school association made up of only the highest achieving and hardest working high schoolers in America. The National Honor Society is not like a club where everybody is welcome; only select people are invited.

The requirements to be in the National Honor Society are a 3.7 grade point average, at least 20 hours of community service to a nonprofit organization, and being a student of outstanding value that upholds the Episcopal High School codes of honor and dignity. At Episcopal High School, the decision to induct members into the honor society might be affected by discipline violations.

The inductions into the National Honor Society come in two waves, the spring induction and the fall induction. The fall induction is usually reserved for seniors, and the spring induction is almost always for juniors. The spring induction was held Tuesday, January 13, at 6:30pm in the Underwood Student Center. This was an induction ceremony that honored both the juniors and the seniors. There were 87 juniors inducted into the honor society, all who met the standards and will strive to uphold them throughout senior year. The seniors in this ceremony were honored by getting a stole to wear with their graduation robes. The stole is only given to the seniors in National Honor Society who retain a 3.7 grade point average by graduation. In total there were 87 juniors and 75 seniors honored.

The National Honor Society is an amazing organization to consider joining for upcoming juniors. National Honor Society provides numerous service activities but also provides leadership opportunities. In National Honor Society, you have a chance to be president, vice president, historian, secretary, and so on. For any upcoming juniors and sophomores, the National Honor Society would be a good opportunity to keep in mind.

“I love leadership, and leadership is something that’s innate to me,” Schultz commented.

She describes her work with the senate as captivating and an opportunity to connect with everyone.

Another form of leadership Madison has taken on is the formation and running of the EHS Baking Club alongside friend Caroline Wendell. The two, who both love baking, decided to bring the activity to EHS through creativity and passion. So far, the club has organized a bake sale and plan to host numerous activities, including a Valentine’s Day sale and an end of the year cookie party. They’re also working on releasing an online cookbook to allow the entire EHS community easy access and participation in a variety of baked recipes.

Besides her helpful presence within EHS, Madison is involved in numerous activities outside of school which she finds enjoyable. Coming from a musical family, Madison has recently taken up piano, even writing her own music despite playing only by ear. Her father played keyboard, while her mother was a concert pianist, so an affinity for the keys seems to be natural. She showed off her skills during EHS’s Coffeehouse, playing alongside faculty members and bringing quality music to the USC. However, this is not the only place in which Madison has brought her melodies. She’s also started a trend of open piano within Underwood Library.

Madison says, “I think music has an effect on the student body because [it’s] something that brings people together to express themselves.”

Besides piano, Madison exercises her love for the environment outside of school grounds. Not only is she a part of her local gardening club, but she’s also taken the time to do her own research on the potentially harmful effects of electromagnetic radiation. Her appreciation for the environment has led Madison to apply to a multitude of colleges majoring in environmental engineering.

With all of this on her plate, Madison “[does] feel stressed like most teenagers.” When asked how she handles this, she replied, “My main outlet is trying to delegate things to other students. I try to make anything that’s stressful into something I can enjoy.”

Reflections...

with Dean Colello

Looking back over your years at EHS, who are some of the former faculty and staff that left a lasting impression on you and why?

Dr. Borg (Founding Head of School) – Dr. Borg gave me my start at EHS as the Dean of Students and allowed me to help create the current EHS Culture and Traditions.

Clinton Carbon (Arts Pillar Head/Asst. Head of School) – Mr. Carbon was a fellow Hoosier and became a great friend and my “go-to” person when I first began and during my tenure at EHS.

Alland Mairena – Alland was the founding maintenance supervisor. He lived and breathed EHS 24/7/365 and would help anyone/everyone with any campus maintenance concern.

Dick Phillips – Coach Phillips taught the EHS community how to act with class, humility, and sportsmanship on and off the athletic field.

Ned Becker (Head of School) – Mr. Becker realized the work and time I put into EHS and rewarded me for this effort, always telling me to go home and play some golf during the summer months.

Dub Brooks (Chaplain/Asst. Head of School) – Dub was a calming source on campus and he had a special way to make each and every person feel safe and cared for.

Marty Bastian (Chaplain) – Marty is a great friend that championed my son throughout JohnPaul’s time at EHS.

All the above had one very important trait – Community of Family, treating everyone like family and not labeling them.