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During an assembly on Friday, March 19, 2004, Holly Hendrickson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kyle Hendrickson of Media and Ciara Robinson, daughter of Ms. Tanya Robinson and Ora Robinson of Carman were inducted into Southern High School's Confederate Chapter of the National Honor Society.
Two students, Nick Burg and Erika Ensminger were elected into the NHS last semester but could not attend the ceremony so went through the induction ceremony this time.
Membership into Southern's chapter is determined by four criteria: character, scholarship, leadership, and service. Each of these criteria is voted on by the high school faculty at a teacher's meeting. To be nominated, a student must be at least a sophomore and have a cumulative grade point average of 3.500 or above. The ballots include a list of each nominees' activities while in high school. These are used for the basis of the leadership and service categories. The ballot also includes a character category, in which the nominee is judged on his attitude, self confidence, and reputation. All ballots are tabulated by the sponsor and a faculty member.
Being elected into this national organization is one of the highest honors that can come to a high school student. Each member must obey all of the rules of the National Honor Society and must not do anything that would disgrace the society.
If you are interested in knowing more about Southern's chapter and seeing a picture of the members you can go to Southern's website www.shs.henderson.k12.il.us/nationalorganizations.html.
Following the initiation ceremony, a short reception was held for the new initiates, their parents, and faculty. Mrs. Janet Shinkle is Southern's National Honor Society Sponsor.
Pictured are those participating in the induction ceremonies and those inducted:
Seated l to r: Nick Burg, Erika Ensminger, Holly Hendrickson, Ciara Robinson
Front Row l to r: Theresa Brokaw, Kim Plath, Sara Ford, Molly Shaner, Mallory McCollum, Megan McCollum, Starr Robinson, Kim Waddell, Olivia Crandall, Mara Lefler, Paige Lafary
Middle Row l to r: Shayna Heap, Lyndsay Griepentrog, Ryan Smith, Lynn Buss, Gerry Roark, Andrew Linder, Lauren Gittings, Anne Pogue, Chase Heap, Kelsey Cargill, Brandy Blender, Emily Ford, Darci Renken
Back Row: Darick Clark, Curt Mayer, Kyle Keever, Nathan Corzatt, Ben Jacob, Matt McIntire, Alton Luder III, Lee Brokaw, Matt Kane. Not pictured: Kyle Wood