Heights Terrace Middle School National Junior Honor Society

Heights Terrace Middle School National Junior Honor Society Induction Ceremony Date: June 3, 2020 Time: 4: 00 pm Advisors: Catherine Carrell and Kelli Holloman Gronsky Principal: Jocelyn Podlesney Vice Principal: Kevin Schadder Please mute yourself as you enter the ceremony to eliminate background noise.

Welcome to the National Junior Honor Society Induction Ceremony. This distinguished honor these students are about to receive reflect the commitment and dedication of the students, teachers, parents, administrators and various individuals who supported and impacted your child throughout their educational journey here at Heights Terrace. I would like to thank all the parents for their commitment, dedication and active involvement in your child’s life. National Junior Honor Society members and inductees, your achievements in the realms of Scholarship, Leadership, Community, Service, Citizenship and Character are being honored here this evening by your induction into this prestigious society. The 5 requirements for membership in which you have excelled in were not chosen at random. They are the core of a fulfilled and fulfilling life. They are closely interrelated, build upon one another and form the core of a sound individual, family, society, nation and world. An honor such as this is a wonderful way for the school and community to recognize and celebrate the choices and sometimes the sacrifices you have made. This is an accomplishment you and your families should all be very proud of. I challenge you to continue to strive towards even greater goals. Finally, I congratulate you for this honor. You are truly the best of the best.

Now we will begin the traditional ceremony for the National Junior Honor Society. The 8 th grade students representing Scholarship, Service, Leadership, Citizenship and Character will now read the characteristics that represent the students being inducted into the National Junior Honor Society.

Representing Scholarship- Dominique Domin- President “I represent scholarship. Scholarship means a commitment to learning. A student is willing to spend hours in reading and study, knowing the lasting benefits of a cultivated mind. We should continue to learn even when formal education has ended, for education ends only with the end of life. Knowledge is one great element in life which leads to the highest success, and it can be acquired in only one way—through diligence and effort. Learning furnishes the lamp by which we read the past, and the light which illuminates the future. Candidates have the charge to continually expand their world through opportunities inherent in scholarship. ”

Representing Service- Nancy Cordero- Secretary “I represent Service can be described in various ways. In the routine of the day’s work, many opportunities arise to help others. Willingness to work for the benefit of those in need, without monetary compensation or without recognition, is the quality we seek in our membership. We are committed to the idea of volunteering our time and abilities to the creation of a better tomorrow. ”

Representing Leadership- Angely Martinez- Vice President “I represent Leadership should exert a wholesome 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—willingness to yield one’s personal interests for the interests of others. A leader has selfconfidence and the will to go forwards 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 substantive charge to each of our members. ”

Representing Citizenship- Antonio Lopez-Ponce- Treasurer “I represent Citizenship incorporates the obligations each member of our society faces to live up to the democratic ideals given to us by the founders of our country. The responsibilities each of us has to our home community, our state, and our nation are many. As good citizens, we are bound to live up the laws and guidelines which unite us as a civilized society. Good citizens work together to improve not only our lives, but the lives of others. Citizenship requires that we remain strong and vigilant in protecting the freedoms and rights that have been granted to us and in preventing injustice from entering our lives. We, the members of our chapter, are called to live up the high standards of Citizenship from this day forward. ”

Representing Character- Andrely Tejeda “I represent Character is the force within each individual which distinguishes that person from others. It gives each one uniqueness. It is the force of character which guides one through life and, when once developed, grows steadily. Character is the product of constant action, daily striving to make the right choice. By demonstrating such qualities as respect, responsibility, trustworthiness, fairness, caring, and citizenship, we hope to provide by example that we value Character. ”

Pledge for the National Junior Honor Society I pledge myself to uphold The high standards Of the National Junior Honor Society. I pledge to always seek the light of truth, To hold scholarly habits, To engage in worthy service, And to lead forward in all things That shall advance my school and my life.

7 th grade Inductees Lucas Skros Liam Galski Scarlet Lara Blaze Busher Kelly Smith Kelanny Olivo Michelle Tejeda Gabriel Fatula Gabriel Garcia-Adon Milibeth Acevedo Hannah Valdez Joelys Mota Arasely Palacios

th 8 grade Current Members and Inductees Nancy Cordero Dominique Domin Delwis Alamanzar Cristian Paniagua Yaisa Valera Cruz Ashley Abreu Ezequiel Martinez Angely Martinez Antonio Lopez-Ponce Jasmine Ramirez Andrely Tejeda Samuell Guzman Eloysa Perez Justin Lopez

Remarks from Mrs. Podlesney, principal

• 8 th grade members can pick up their certificate and medals on Friday June 5 at 10: 00 am in front of Heights Terrace. We will only be available until 10: 30. • 7 th grade members will receive their certificate and medal at our first meeting of next school year.

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