Utilizing Westminster’s new theater, the Induction Ceremony was held on October 17, 2011.  The National Honor Society welcomed many more members to its organization that evening.

NHS, known as the National Honor Society, is a nationally known, prestigious organization of high school students who exhibit excellence in character, leadership, and academics.   In order to be a member at Westminster, one must maintain a 3.5 un-weighted GPA, partake in thirty hours of community service, and have admirable character qualities

Jacob Mohler, upper school math teacher and NHS overseer, separates the goals of NHS into two categories.

“For students, it is viewed as a transcript builder, but for me, personally, I think that NHS is a way of helping people become more service-minded,” said Mohler.

NHS members will serve at Room at the Inn for this year’s initiation project.

“This [Room at the Inn] was what got me started in NHS.  It is what I am most excited about,” said Mohler.

During Room at the Inn project, members will be serving the homeless of the community by cooking them dinner and breakfast, participating in fellowship, and providing a warm place for them to stay at a church.

“I am excited for helping students feel comfortable with people they don’t normally interact with,” said Mohler.

While becoming a member of NHS is quite an achievement, some people have found it difficult to maintain that membership.

“For some kids, one of the most difficult things would be to maintain a 3.5 GPA.  We have had to dismiss people in the past,” said Mohler.

NHS hopes to encourage its new members to become more service-minded, step outside of their comfort zone, and continue to develop their character.