Chieftain NHS induction

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The Bellefontaine High School National Honor Society inducted 21 new members Wednesday night, Oct. 30, in a ceremony at the BHS Auditorium. The new inductees are Isabel Beck, Claire Brown, Ava Dolan, Max Fissel, Kaeleigh Flora, Caitlin Haley, Lorenz Henry, Ava Kunze, Elliett Lang, Emma Merrin, Harper Penhorwood, Adison Postle, Rylie Reames, Thessaly Reminder, Kayla Sellars, Natalie Snapp, Reagan Standley, Chloe Stolly, Patrick Stolly, Reid Varner and Addison Wical. High school juniors and seniors must complete an application and write an essay to be considered for induction. Other requirements include a 3.5 cumulative grade point average and a minimum of 6 hours of community service each year in high school. Students must also demonstrate the four pillars of NHS – Character, Scholarship, Leadership, and Service. The featured speaker was former BHS music teacher Stacy Calton, who shared her life experiences with the new inductees. Calton detailed recent adversity in her life, including her father’s sudden passing in 2021 and her cancer diagnosis last year. She challenged each student to have a positive attitude, especially during trying times. Michelle Rohrer is the Bellefontaine NHS adviser. Hunter Kerns is the BHS NHS president. (BCS PHOTO)