We've Got The County Covered
We've Got The County Covered
Two new members were recently inducted into the Turner Chapter of the National Honor Society. These two students are inducted by the chapter president, the principal, and four or more members who represent scholarship, leadership, service, and character. A candle is lit after each trait, totaling four when complete.
The two new students inducted were Sarah Billmayer and Jack Harmon. Sarah is the daughter of Shawna and Adam Billmayer while Jack is the son of Shelly and Jon Harmon. Both are Sophomores at Turner High School. Other members of the Honor Society led the ceremony that took place in the School cafeteria. Those who helped lead the ceremony were Stacie Cornell, Melanie Watkins, Raegan Conlan, Rylee Conlan, Tracer Heilig, These members talked about the four traits which create reasoning and responsible adults and a healthy and just society. Stacie Cornell, President, gave a warm welcome and told how they would pay tribute to service, leadership, character, and above all, to scholarship.
The first trait was SCHOLARSHIP. Scholarship was defined by Raegan Conlan. "Scholarship means a commitment to learning. A student is willing to spend hours in reading and study, knowing the lasting benefits of a cultivated mind. We should continue to learn even when formal education is ended, for education ends only with the end of life. Knowledge is one great element in life which leads to the highest success, and it can be acquired in only one way-through diligence and effort. Learning furnishes the lamp by which illuminates the future. Candidates have the charge to continually expand their world through the opportunities inherent in scholarship." The first candle was lit.
SERVICE, was described by Rylee Conlan. "Service can be described in various ways. In the routine of the day's work, many opportunities arise to help others. Willingness to work for the benefits of those in need, without monetary compensation or without recognition, is the quality we seek in our membership. We are committed to the idea of volunteering our time and abilities to creation of a better tomorrow." The second candle was lit.
LEADERSHIP was described by Tracer Heilig. "Leadership should exert a positive influence on the school. In taking the initiative in class and school activities, the real leader strives to train and aid others to attain the same objectives. The price of leadership is sacrifice-the willingness to yield one's personal interests for the interest of others. A leader has self-confidence and will go forward when others hesitate. No matter what power and resources may exist in a country, they are ineffectual without the guidance of a wise leader. Leadership is always needed; thus, to lead is a very important charge to each of our members." The third candle was lit.
CHARACTER is the last trait and was described by Melanie Watkins. "Character is the force within each individual which distinguished that person from others. It gives each one individuality. It is that without which no one can respect oneself, or hope to attain the respect of others. It is this force of character which guides one through life and, once developed, grows steadily. Character is achieved and not received. It is the product of constant action, daily striving to make the right choice. The problem of character is the problem of self-control. We must be in reality what we wish to appear to others. By demonstrating such qualities as respect, responsibility, trustworthiness, fairness, caring, and citizenship, we may hope to probe by example that we value character." The final candle was lit.
Melanie Watkins explained the Emblem of the Honor Society. "It is the keystone and the flaming torch. The keystone bears in its corners the letters of C.S.L., and S, which stand for the four principles of this organization. These values must be fitted faithfully into the purpose of life as the keystone is fitted into shape to support the arch,. The flaming torch is the emblem of our purpose, to carry onward the searching flame of truth, to lead that others nay follow the bright light, to cherish the enduring verities of life and to serve all the purposes symbolized by the torch."
The new inductees were then sworn into the group and lit their candles. They said their pledge and received their congratulations from their fellow National Honor Society members and those in attendance. Advisor of the group, Mrs. Shelly Harmon gave congratulatory remarks and invited guests to a reception of cookies, punch, and coffee following the ceremony in the school cafeteria.
