SPENCER, MA - April 25, 2024 - Knox Trail Middle School, nestled in the heart of Spencer, MA, recently hosted its annual National Junior Honor Society induction ceremony, marking a significant milestone in the school's academic and community-oriented endeavors. On Wednesday, April 24, 2024, the school welcomed its largest class of 28 student inductees since the NJHS's inception in 2012, solidifying its commitment to fostering scholarship, service, leadership, character, and citizenship among its students.
Each new inductee was adorned with a certificate, a pin, and a white carnation, symbolizing their dedication to the core values of the NJHS. Under the guidance of advisors Mrs. Gunsalus and Mrs. Cusson, the ceremony was led by a team of dedicated officers: President Tucker Wolanski, Vice President Alexia Rondeau, Secretary Cassidy Chickering, Treasurer Tristyn Masterson, and Historian Sadie Anifantis.
The list of new inductees reads like a testament to the school's commitment to excellence, with names such as Zoë Barnett, Elizabeth Bennington, Jayden Giwa-Bello, Connor Cormier, Sophia Delvalle, Elyse DaSilva, Marco Estrella-Morales, Gabriel Flannery, Violet Hanlan, Riley Herrie, Teagan Humphrey, Evan LaFountain, Sophia Lambert, Cody Landry, Madelyn MacDonald, Lucas Mateucci, Anna Messier, Mikayla Moorcraft, Kylie Nelson, Alyssa Olsen, Jackson Roode, Ava Rondeau, Ava Rossik, Mason Russo, Ava Sandberg, Kinley Sauvageau, Samuel Schold and Raegan Tatro among those honored. Each student embodies the qualities of scholarship, service, leadership, character, and citizenship that form the foundation of the NJHS.
The ceremony was attended by esteemed guests including Heather Messier, School Committee Chairman; Superintendent of Schools Dr. Paul Haughey; Senator Peter Durant; KTMS Principal Mr. Ron Tomlin; KTMS Assistant Principal Ms. Melinda Dennis; and Dean of Students Dr. Tim Smolen. Their presence underscored the significance of the occasion and the school's dedication to academic and personal growth.
Notably, Knox Trail Middle School's NJHS members have been actively involved in a range of impactful service activities throughout the academic year. From participating in school yard cleanups to supporting local animal shelters and fundraising for cancer research, these students have demonstrated their unwavering commitment to making a positive difference in their community.
As Knox Trail Middle School celebrates this momentous occasion, it looks forward to the continued contributions of its NJHS members in fostering a culture of excellence, service, and leadership within the school and the broader community. With the induction of its largest class yet, the future shines bright for Knox Trail Middle School and its commitment to nurturing the next generation of leaders and change-makers.
By Sadie Anfantis, Media Representative for Knox Trail NJHS