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Barnesville NHS Inducts New Members

The Barnesville High School chapter of the National Honor Society conducted its induction ceremony on November 21 in the BHS Auditorium. “In order to determine the inductees for the Barnesville High School chapter of the National Honor Society, a rigorous and objective system is used,” shared Guidance Counselor Nate Kearns. He continued that each pillar of the NHS — scholarship, service, leadership, and character — is considered in the process. This year, 26 new members were inducted into the group. The second-year members were also recognized by NHS co-advisors Tricia Zaccagnini and Nate Kearns.

Inductees

Seniors:

  • Evan Huff
  • Koby Jones
  • Ashlyn Spangenburg
  • Eric Wilson

Juniors:

  • Ella Betts
  • Reece Bostic
  • Natalie Burkhart
  • Aidan Caldwell
  • Sophie Carpenter
  • Cole Eddy
  • Londyn Gibson
  • Phoenix Graham
  • Christien Hannahs
  • Linkoln Jendrusik
  • Kennedy Little
  • Emma Mazgaj
  • Mia Metz
  • Brooklyn Miller
  • Bonita Passmore
  • Izzy Reed
  • Mason Starr
  • Easton Stephen
  • Aylah Strauss
  • Avery Sustik
  • Brayden Trigg
  • Eddy Wade

Second-Year Members

  • Roselyne Anderson
  • Halle Baum
  • Dylan Blon
  • Addison Carpenter
  • Kaylee Darby
  • Ben Eberhart
  • AJ Empeno
  • Maleah Farrell
  • Lydia Fuchs
  • Brady Gallagher
  • Landon Harris
  • Gabbi Kondrach
  • Aiva Leasure
  • Keegan Martin
  • Max Miller
  • Ella Nugent
  • Delani Okey
  • Peyton Steed
  • Hayden Treadway
  • Emma Welch
  • Charlie Wells
  • Ryker Willis

Candle Lighting Ceremony

The Candle Lighting Ceremony reviewed the four qualities held in high esteem by the Society. NHS members have effectively demonstrated these qualities.

Co-Vice President Lydia Fuchs lights the scholarship candle. Photo provided by Jamie Vinskovich.

Scholarship

“Scholarship means a commitment to learning,” said Lydia Fuchs. “We should continue to learn even when formal education has ended, for education ends only with the end of life.”

Service

“A willingness to work for the benefit of those in need, without monetary compensation or recognition, is the quality we seek in our membership,” stated Brady Gallagher. “We are committed to the idea of volunteering our time and abilities to the creation of a better tomorrow.”

Co-Vice President Brady Gallagher lights the service candle. Photo provided by Jamie Vinskovich.
Secretary Ben Eberhart lights the leadership candle. Photo provided by Jamie Vinskovich.

Leadership

“The price of leadership is sacrifice–the willingness to yield one’s personal interests for the interests of others,” said Ben Eberhart. “A leader has self-confidence and will go forward when others hesitate.”

Character

“Character is the force within each individual which distinguishes that person from others,” stated Hayden Treadway. “By demonstrating such qualities as respect, responsibility, trustworthiness, fairness, caring, and citizenship, we may hope to prove by example that we value character.”

Treasurer Hayden Treadway lights the character candle. Photo provided by Jamie Vinskovich.
Co-Vice President explains the emblem of the National Honor Society. Photo provided by Jamie Vinskovich.
President Max Miller and the other officers lead the inductees and current members in the NHS pledge. Photo provided by Jamie Vinskovich.

National Honor Society Pledge

I pledge myself to uphold the high purposes

of the National Honor Society

To which I have been selected;

I will be true to the principles for which it stands;

I will be loyal to my school;

And will maintain and encourage high standards of

Scholarship, Service, Leadership, and Character.

The 2025 Barnesville NHS Inductees and Second-Year Members. Photo provided by Jamie Vinskovich.

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