We've Got The County Covered
We've Got The County Covered
The Turner High School recently held a National Honor Society at their school. Four students were inducted into the group with a cafeteria filled with students, parents, grandparents, and staff. Advisor, Mrs. Shelly Harmon led the induction. President, Hannah Richman, gave a welcome and introductory remarks after Turner Chapter officers, members, Faculty, and Superintendent were introduced. Honor Society members are:
President: Hannah Richman
Vice President: Cassidy Grabofsky
Secretary: Trent Billmayer
Treasurer: Caleb Zellmer
Student Council Representative: JR Brown
Members: Tate Beck and Carson Maloney
Faculty Council Members: Mrs. Diana Maloney, Mr. Travis Garrett, Ms. Mary Jane Morales, Mrs. April Fox, and Mr. Aris Mejia.
Superintendent: Mr. Tony Warren
Hannah Richman gave a welcome and gave a short message to begin the induction ceremony.
Throughout the years, millions of students in more than 20, 000 public and private schools have been selected as members of the National Honor Society. They should be saluted, who have met the high standards of scholarship, leadership, service, and character, which are the criteria by which they were judged.
Trent Billmayer then described the LEADERSHIP. 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 objective. 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."
J.R. Brown described Character. "Character is the force within each individual which distinguishes 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 prove by example that we value character."
Caleb Zellmer then described the symbol or emblem of the Honor Society. "The Emblem of the Honor Society is the keystone and the flaming torch. The keystone bears in its corners the letters C.S.L.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 may follow the bright light, to cherish the enduring verities of life and to serve all the purposes symbolized by the torch."
After all the ideals of Honor Society were explained to the candidates and crowd, it was explained that each member uphold the standards, that each member be privileged to pledge themself to membership. The candles were then lit by the members. The pledge of the National Honor Society was then read after lighting each candle.
The group then gathered together as a group for the first time as the 2003-2004 National Honor Society. They are back Row L-R: Carson Maloney, Caleb Zellmer, Tate Beck, Trent Billmayer, JR Brown. Front Row: Cassidy Grabofsky, Landon Hickel, Joseph Trautmann, Bridget Reed, Modesty Chamberlain, Hannah Richman, and Advisor, Mrs. Shelly Harmon.
