The 67th Annual National Honor Society Induction Ceremony took place at Whitewater High School on Wednesday evening, November 29, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium. Twenty juniors and seniors were honored for their outstanding qualities of leadership, character, scholarship, and service to the school and community. After opening remarks by Associate Principal, Nathan O’Shaughnessy, the Whitewater High School Music Masters performed a beautiful rendition of the National Anthem and a piece entitled, “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year.” WUSD District Administrator, Dr. Caroline Pate-Hefty, thanked the faculty and honored parents for the support and encouragement they have provided their children over the years. NHS Advisor, Pamela Sonmor-Wintz shared remarks about the service projects National Honor Society members organized during the past year and presented medallions to the officers for their leadership within the organization. After NHS President Emerson Ellenwood, Vice-President Davin Parboteeah, Treasurer Aidyn Amundson, and Secretary Andrea Alcala presented inspirational speeches about leadership, character, scholarship, and service, new members were introduced and received National Honor Society pins and certificates.
The National Honor Society was established at Whitewater High School in 1956 to inspire enthusiasm for scholarship, stimulate a desire to render service, promote worthy leadership, and encourage the development of character in high school students. NHS has become a prestigious organization ranking high among college admission officers, scholarship committees, high school faculty and administrators, students, parents, and residents of our community. For many, selection as a member of the National Honor Society is the pinnacle of achievement in school. This honor, recognized throughout the nation, is both the public recognition of outstanding accomplishments and the private commitment to continued excellence on the part of each new member.
The following photo story was shown at the beginning of the ceremony to celebrate all members and their accomplishments during the past year: https://youtu.be/xGms9SVE-V8
Congratulations to the new members of the Whitewater High School National Honor Society!
New Senior Members:
- Michelle Abarca
- Sophia Garcia
- Katie Gillette
- Brooke Mason
- Emmanuel Mbifi
- Emmanuella Mbifi
- Cosette Wildermuth-Breitzman
New Junior Members:
- Ava Alvarado
- Makayla Bazeley
- Carely Boudreau
- Nola Coburn
- Emerson Dunham
- Callil Grosinske
- Jackson Hefty
- Miles Nickelsburg
- Savannah O’Neal
- Lucien Pomazak
- Ella Spear
- Stephanie Walters
- Xavier Zei
Senior National Honor Society Members Inducted in 2022:
- Andrea Alcala
- Aidyn Amundson
- Danielle De Porter
- Emmerson Ellenwood
- Marino Linos
- Kayla Mikos
- Leah Newmann
- Mayte Navejas
- Davin Parboteeah