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By Emily Aronica
On Wednesday, March 12th, 2025, the annual National Honors Society (NHS) Induction Ceremony took place. Juniors and Seniors who have made the Honor Roll throughout high school are encouraged to apply. After a review of their applications, the students find out if they have made it into the prestigious academic honors club. If so, the inductees get to attend the ceremony where they will walk down the aisles of the auditorium, holding candles to symbolize the values and legacy of the society–torches they received from current NHS members. After the walk, the students must say the pledge and are seated for the presentational part of the ceremony. The advisors of NHS, Mrs. Reidell and Mrs. White, said words of encouragement for the new members, followed by a congratulatory speech by Mr. Johnson, the principal. He was also joined on stage by the rest of his administration team.
Following the speeches from the principal and advisors, the Class of 2025 Board Members were introduced and each explained the four pillars of the Honors Society Organization: Leadership, Service, Scholarship, and Character. After understanding the responsibilities and what was asked of them, the 54 new members were called up on stage one by one to walk, receive their certificate, and shake hands with the administration and advisory boards, signifying their official induction. The students then filed down to a set of risers for socializing and photographs. Finally, a small party with snacks and decor was held in the library for the students, staff, and parents to give the newly inducted members one big congratulations.
Our staff and previous NHS members are all very proud of our new Honor Society inductees and can’t wait to play the role of welcoming the next group. Lastly, before concluding, the last thing you may be wondering is if the rumor is true. If you have no idea what this means, that means you probably don’t know the reason why electric candles have been used for the ceremony for the past 6 years. Well, the answer is yes; the fire incident is a true story, and ever since a 2019 NHS inductee’s hair caught on fire from a lit candle during their initiation ceremony, fake candles have been used. Luckily, everything was okay, and this has not stopped Kenmore West from having many successful ceremonies since. Congratulations to all inductees!
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