Wilton-Lyndeborough Cooperative Middle High School recently welcomed inductees into the National Honor Society.

This year’s inductees are Vito Anzalone, Jason Benn, Jason Caragher, Emily Hanks, Emily Hazelton, Maddy Labrecque, Josh Lord,  Isabella Mason, Eila O’Toole,  Maria Ramirez-Arranz and Eden Rizzuto. They joined Harry Krug, Kelsey Crouse, Lily Gibson, Ben Jacob and Taylor Cole, who were inducted last year.

“Congratulations. You have earned this recognition through your hard work, your integrity and your commitment to excellence. Each of you possess the values that the National Honor Society represents,” WLC Principal Tom Ronning said at the ceremony.

“This organization has four pillars,” Ronning continued, calling on the students to let them guide their futures. “Let scholarship inspire curiosity and lifelong learning. Let leadership be a quiet strength that uplifts others. Let service be a selfless commitment to community, and finally, let character remain the foundation of all that we do.”

Ronning also lauded parents for their efforts in getting their children to where they are.

“Your support, encouragement and guidance have played an essential role in helping these students reach this point,” he said. 

In her remarks, Erin Rosana, the NHS adviser and a social studies teacher at WLC said, “This is my first year serving as the advisor for the National Honor Society, and as such, I have been learning the ropes alongside these amazing students.”

Rosana also expressed gratitude to the young people with whom she has worked. 

“I would like to thank the senior members of the NHS for their patience with me and commitment to this program. Their enthusiasm and willingness to lend me a hand when necessary made my job as adviser a little easier, and for that I am extremely grateful,” she said.

Membership into the NHS requires a minimum cumulative GPA of 85 or 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Candidates should also have demonstrated leadership, service and character in addition to academic achievement.

Krug is president of the WLC chapter of NHS, and urged inductees to reflect on and use this laurel. 

“I urge all new and future inductees to really make the most out of their involvement. Not only does the National Honor Society provide students with an opportunity to give back to their community, but it also serves as a steppingstone for future endeavors. Whether an inductee is planning on college, trade school, military or going straight into the workforce, the essential skills gained throughout their time in the National Honor Society will prove beneficial.”

He commended Rosana for her work with the group and within the school.

 “She is always looking for new ways we can help give back to the Wilton-Lyndeborough community. Whether it is through organizing a canned food drive, babysitting services or student-led tutoring for middle-schoolers, you can tell she truly loves being a teacher and our NHS adviser,” Krug said.

There are just over 29 million students currently enrolled in all secondary schools in the United States. Of those, the NHS includes 1.4 million in its ranks. 

Krug concluded his remarks by quoting former President Barack Obama.

“If you go out and make some good things happen, you will fill the world with hope, and you will fill yourself with hope,” he said.