Benjamin Logan High School inducted 12 new members into the Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica, an esteemed honor society for high-achieving Spanish language students, in a special ceremony this week.
New members are Cason Bothel, Hadley Boysel, Marlee Butcher, Ella Chamberlain, Kameron Lockwood, Mercedes Marcinko, Rylan Norviel, Sidney Sallee, Junah Tingley, Aidan Todd, Dylan Vance and Blake Zoldak. Under the guidance of Spanish teacher and advisor Nelly Hughes, these students have demonstrated outstanding commitment to their language studies and embody the values of scholarship, service and enthusiasm for Hispanic culture.
The ceremony was led by current Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica officers: Taytum Daniels, president; Tristan Sheets, vice president; Eric Hughes, secretary. Senior members also recognized staff members who have significantly impacted their high school journeys. Each student honored a teacher or mentor who supported and inspired them in their academic and personal growth: Lahna Cook recognized Cody LeMay; Taytum Daniels honored Kelly Gibson; Kate Gulick acknowledged Trish Hemmelgarn; Eric Hughes paid tribute to David Wood; Bailey Lewis expressed gratitude to Michael Kettler; Kameron Lockwood and Lily Rudolph honored Jodie Kavanagh; Keeli Rostofer acknowledged LeAnn Freehauf; Sidney Sallee recognized Joel Phillips; Ava Liles, Tristan Sheets and Noah Stanford honored Mrs. Shelly Lane; and Dylan Vance paid tribute to Spencer Reames.
High School Principal Annette Ramga-Alatorre expressed her admiration for this special moment, stating, “I particularly enjoyed the part where each senior honored a staff member who has made an impact on their young lives. Each of the seniors’ messages were profound and came from the heart. Some were funny, and some were very tear-jerking, but all spoke of the impact that a staff member had on them – wow!” Her reflections underscored the meaningful connections between students and staff at Benjamin Logan High School, highlighting the lasting influence these relationships have on students’ lives.”