Rachel Bryant, senior and NHS treasurer, comments on the importance of service. Photo courtesy of Jennifer Alderson.

Twenty-seven students from James River High School were inducted as new members to the National Honor Society on May 27, 2009.

Jennifer Alderson submitted the following information about the ceremony:

Members were selected by the chapter’s Faculty Council for meeting high standards of scholarship, leadership, service, and character.

Students inducted were: Megan Hill, Trent Jolin, Jennifer Stull, Patrick Bennett, Jordan Brogan, Megan Childs, Emily Kettelson, Maggie Moniot, Whitney Painter, Brandon Plunkett, Andrew Tucker, Elizabeth Amos, Haley Baker, Jordan DiPalma, Cierra Falls, Katie George, Britta Grimm, Shannon Kessler, KW King, Matthew Mandeville, Mary Beth Marshall, Dustin Odum, Jenna Reed, Emily Smith, Ethan Thrasher, Caitlin Ward, and Alexis Williams.

The National Honor Society ranks as one of the oldest and most prestigious national organizations for high school students. Chapters exist in more than 15,000 schools and, since 1921, millions of students have been selected for membership. This national student organization is proudly sponsored by the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP).