The National Honor Society inducted 140 new Blue Jays at a Mass and ceremony Thursday evening in the Chapel of the North American Martyrs.

At the annual Mass and induction ceremony of the National Honor Society (NHS) on Thursday, Oct. 23, 140 Blue Jays were honored as the newest members of the prestigious academic organization. The Mass and ceremony took place in the Chapel of the North American Martyrs where 47 seniors and 93 juniors were formally inducted into the St. Aloysius Gonzaga Chapter of the NHS. Each newly-initiated member received a certificate and pin, given by Principal Peter Kernion ’90.

The NHS was founded in 1921 to recognize outstanding students who exhibit the four pillars of scholarship, leadership, character, and service. Inclusion in the NHS is highly competitive and its members must maintain a minimum 3.75 G.P.A. The NHS recognizes Blue Jays for their academic successes, and also challenges them to become further involved in Jesuit’s various co-curricular organizations and clubs, especially those in which activities and accomplishments are directly related to community service.

At the Mass, chapter president and senior Steven Stradley focused on the pillars of service of NHS members who volunteer as lunchtime tutors, Open House tour guides, and serve in other aspects across the campus. Stradley encouraged NHS members to exemplify their academic leadership through continued service to their fellow Blue Jays.

Following the Mass and induction ceremony, a reception was held in the Student Commons for the chapter’s newest honorees and their families. The co-moderators of Jesuit’s NHS chapter are Ms. Nilda Rivera and Ms. Amy Tassin.

2014 NHS Induction Ceremony Program