MHS American Government Teacher Brian Bartoz submitted his article and photos.
Twenty-eight students were inducted into Morrison High School’s chapter of the National Honor Society, on Wednesday, April 5, 2023, during an evening ceremony in the auditorium. They were selected based on academic credentials (3.5 GPA or higher); their leadership in school and community activities; their solid character; their service to others.
New inductees consisted of 24 Juniors and four Seniors. Multiple MHS Seniors who were selected last year as Juniors took active roles in the ceremony.
The evening began with a procession of students into the auditorium, followed by a Welcome and Introduction of current members by Morrison High School Principal Cory Bielema.
NHS members Shelby Veltrop, BayLeigh Brewer, Katherine Eggemeyer, Taylor Swanstrom, Zayden Boonstra, Hannah Zinke, Ellison Arians, and Nevaeh Strobbe spoke about the purpose of the National Honor Society and the themes of service, leadership, scholarship, and character. Nelly Gil introduced new members, and Daniel Mouw presented each new NHS member with a pin and certificate recognizing his or her membership in NHS.
Mark Cyphers congratulated the new members, and Taylor Swanstrom led inductees in the National Honor Society Pledge. Hannah Zinke concluded the ceremony by recognizing all of the parents, family, teachers, school staff, and friends who contributed to the students’ success. Following a group photo on stage, guests enjoyed cupcakes and bottled water in the cafeteria.
Scott Folkers (left), father of Senior Marissa, and a guest, Senior Preston Bush, focused on a couple cupcakes from Paxton’s Corner Coop in Annawan, IL.
Congratulations to all of the new and continuing members of National Honor Society!
Juniors inducted were Blake Adams, Kaylynn Alfrejd, Madison Banks, Alyvia Behrens, Caden Bielema, Carly Boonstra, Emery Brewer, Cambell Buikema, Cooper Bush, Geneva Connelly, Dailey Damhoff, Jordan Eads, Peyton Emerson, Brianna Groenewold, Katie Hutchison, Karalynn Kirkpatrick, Madison Krum, Cameron McDonnell, Evan McDonnell, Chase Newman, Emma Oldham, Gracelyn Streets Wood, Sarah Weston, and Hailey Wiersema.
Seniors inducted were Carter Behrens, Gina Lee, Marissa Wadsworth, and Lexi Wilkens.
Seniors continuing their membership are Ellison Arians, Logan Baker, Zayden Boonstra, BayLeigh Brewer, Mark Cyphers, Katherine Eggemeyer, Marissa Folkers, Nelly Gil, Landri Harmon, Daniel Mouw, Nevaeh Strobbe, Taylor Swanstrom, Shelby Veltrop, and Hannah Zinke.