LHS Students Inducted into Honor Societies

The Livingston High School chapters of the National Art Honor Society and the National Honor Society inducted new members in special candlelit ceremonies at the high school.

The Art Honor Society inducted 54 members in the high school cafeteria. The students walked in holding flowers and pledged “I will in my life, to the best of my ability through my talents in art, help create a more beautiful world for myself, for humankind, and for all living things.”

LHS art teacher Linda Majner said the society is open to students in their sophomore, junior and senior years. Students must be enrolled in an art class, have a B + average or higher, have an interest in visual art and conduct community service projects and research. Many of the students who were inducted on Monday evening also participated in an art show/silent auction, donating their artwork to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Senior Victoria Yeung said she felt “pretty good” about joining the society. “I really enjoy art and this is my third year being inducted,” she said.

Victoria showed a friend the pastel landscape with a few tiny birds which she described as “peaceful and calm” on display at the art show and auction.

“I am very excited about being inducted,” said junior Nan Zhong as she looked at the black and white photograph of a classmate she entered into the art show and sale. “I am very proud. I enjoy photography.”

The high school chapter of the National Honor Society inducted 94 juniors with a 3.75 grade point average. The students are required to have good character, perform community service and demonstrate leadership skills.

Each student entered the high school auditorium holding an unlit candle, which was then lit, representing character, service, scholarship and leadership.

“It is awesome and an amazing experience because I have really worked hard in high school and it is nice to be noticed for how much work you put into academics,” said Karli Weitzman of the induction.

“Being a member of the National Honor Society prepares you for the outside world, helps the community and teaches you to be a leader,” observed Elizabeth Zimmermann.

Jared Gelman said the honor society induction “gives students an edge getting into good colleges.” “It feels great to be recognized,” he said, adding he wants to pursue a career in the music industry.

Allison Freeman is the Interim Manager of Communications and Community Outreach, at (973) 535-8000 ext. 8036 or AFreeman@Livingston.org.