Central Middle School Inducts Students to Honor Society

At a ceremony on September 28, Central Middle School inducted 51 eighth grade students into the Twister Chapter of the National Junior Honor Society (NJHS).

NJHS is an organization that recognizes outstanding middle school students. Those inducted into NJHS have demonstrated excellence in five pillars: scholarship, leadership, service, character, and citizenship.

During the induction ceremony, five inductees explained these pillars. George Les spoke about scholarship, Ahmed Alasaff talked about leadership, Isabella Valfre explained service, Margaux Perell spoke on character, and Jensyn Higgins talked about citizenship.

“Character is not something that can be quickly or easily learned,” said Perell. “We develop character each day and moment when we are thinking about the right thing to do in our lives and trying to make the right choices. As new members of the NJHS, we hope to prove by example that we value character.”

In order to receive an invitation to apply, students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.75 or higher. Applications are reviewed by NJHS Faculty Council Members.

“Scholarship is a commitment to learning. We should all strive to be lifelong learners,” said Les. “Learning helps us understand the past, guides us to understand the present, and the light that will illuminate the future.”

Those inducted into NJHS are challenged to continue growing through active involvement in school activities and community service during their remaining middle school career. Students received a certificate at the induction ceremony, and will be given a stole to wear at their graduation ceremony.

The 2023 inductees to the CMS National Junior Honor Society include: Sarah Aggen, Ahmed Alassaf, Nadia Andrysiak, Madelyn Barrera, Raellyn Booth, Caden Campo, Gianna Cinabro, Alexi Cooper, Giuliana Creegan, Hidaya Diab, Katelyn Eusebio, Addison Fitzer, Grace Gainer, Arbona Hasani, Jensyn Higgins, Jaiden Ilginis, Kylie Juachon, Areej Khattab, Ava Klickner, Younes Lamghari, Michael Latka, Aidan Lavery, George Les, Jayden Lillie, James Lloyd, Megan Lloyd, Savannah Lopez, Adele Loxtercamp, Charlotte Malone, Jessica Manijak, Margaret Mech, Niklas Musielak, Julian Navarro, Shivani Patel, Alexander Pavloski, Margaux Perell, Colby Pisarik, Mona Roberts, Patricia Ruane, Grace Samborski, Dilian Suarez, Elise Tanis, Russell Torres, Nyla Unde, Isabella Valfre, Autumn Vesely, Rylinn West, Sofia Wisniewski, Mailee Witwer, Ahmed Yousef, and Aleena Zuniga.

Community Consolidated School District 146 is comprised of Central Middle School, Fierke Education Center, Fulton School, Kruse Education Center, and Memorial School. Students from Tinley Park, Orland Park, and Oak Forest attend District 146 schools.