Salisbury High School held the National Honor Society Induction Ceremony Nov. 19 in which 24 students became members of this prestigious organization.

According to the NHS website, “The National Honor Society is the nation’s premier organization established to recognize outstanding high school students.

“More than just an honor roll, NHS serves to recognize those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of scholarship, leadership, service and character.

“These characteristics have been associated with membership in the organization since its beginning in 1921.

“Today, it is estimated more than one million students participate in NHS activities. NHS chapters are found in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, many U.S. territories, and Canada. Chapter membership not only recognizes students for their accomplishments, but challenges them to develop further through active involvement in school activities and community service.”

Paul Koba is the NHS advisor for SHS.

Students inducted into NHS in the Nov. 19 ceremony include: Scheccid Alayola, Kyra Bruns, Nicole Fackler, Andrew Fletcher, Eric Frankenfield, Chandlyr Garfunkel, Jacob Glenister , Alyson Godusky , Mason Groff, James Hadinger, Alesandra Hankee, Madison Herrmann, Ethan Heydt , Caitlin Hoeing, Tyler Keller, Jessette Long, Caylin Meikrantz, Gina Nadraws, Rania Nimeh, Mahlon Reihman, Marisol Rosario, Haley Szita, Ben Wiener and John Yurconic.

Inductees were welcomed by existing members: Antonio Alvarado, Emily Batman, Lindsay Bauer , Dylan Belletiere, Carolyn Boulay, Kristen Bucchin, Kierra Burda, Chad Cooperman, Rachel Costantini, Chau Do, Kevin Esslinger, Joseph Fainor, Matthew Fainor, Ryan Fainor, Jacob Foehrkolb, Tanner Fritz, Sarah Galantini, Abigail Garrigan, Mackenzie Harper, Joshua Joel Jordan, Jordan Kamp, Zachary Karounos, Catherine Kenyon, Olivia King, Alec Kistler, Alexander Kubinec, Naomi Kuhns, Adam Miller, Kristen Negrete, Alexander Nicholas, Sophie Niesenbaum, Chrystina Obleschuk, Samantha Perkins, Tricia Pingarelli, Sarah Reilly, Jessica Safi, Brett Sonntag, Casey Weidenhammer and Hayley Werkheiser.

Officers include President Chad Cooperman, Vice President Kevin Esslinger, Secretary Sophie Niesenbaum and Treasurer Sarah Reilly.

“Four main purposes have guided chapters of NHS from the beginning: to create enthusiasm for scholarship; to stimulate a desire to render service; to promote leadership; and to develop character in the students of secondary schools. These purposes also translate into the criteria used for membership selection in each local chapter,” according to the NHS website.

During the ceremony, Cooperman spoke on leadership, Esslinger on scholarship, Niesenbaum on character and Reilly on community service.