Deer Park Inducts National Honor Society Members

Recognizing their commitment to the four tenets of character, leadership, scholarship and service, Deer Park High School welcomed 55 students into the school’s National Honor Society during the 53rd annual induction ceremony.

As friends, family and current NHS members gathered in the auditorium, and a four-piece chamber orchestra of student-musicians performed as accompaniment, Student Council President Taylor Morales began the proceedings with the Pledge of Allegiance. Speeches followed from NHS adviser James Henry, Deer Park Curriculum Associate John Watson and Superintendent of Schools Eva Demyen.

“They have honesty and integrity, which is hard to come by these days,” Demyen said of the new inductees. She went on to note the crucial contribution of their families, saying, “I thank you parents and caregivers for what you’ve done with your children to bring them to this point.”

A history of the National Honor Society was read by President Sabrina Grunseich, and four of its members – Tutoring Chairman Kyle Dillon, Vice President Jame Walsh, Secretary Catherine Pfundstein and Treasurer Adam Ahmed – reflected on the four NHS tenets, lighting a candle for each. Grunseich and Dillon then presented the new inductees, and Walsh administered the NHS pledge.

Photo 1: (From left): Students Maria Skoljarev and Sabrina Grunseich lit ceremonial candles.

Photo 2: (From left): Students Mollie Rooney, Francesca Iannella, Amy Robles and Tajriana Haque were inducted into the school’s National Honor Society.

Photos by Deer Park School District