James Wilson Young Middle Inducts 42 Into National Junior Honor Society

James Wilson Young Middle School recently recognized the scholastic achievements of 42 eight-graders and inducted them into the building’s chapter of the National Junior Honor Society.

During the ceremony a variety of speakers addressed the inductees and encouraged them to embody the founding characteristics of the organization: knowledge, scholarship, citizenship, service, leadership and character. Current members also spoke in detail about each of these attributes while leading the candle lighting ceremony and the school’s band, chorus and orchestra provided musical interludes.

All 42 inductees exhibited their first act of service by donating one or more food items to a local food pantry.

To qualify for induction, all applicants were required to meet a strict set of criteria. This included: a 92 unrounded, unweighted raw average throughout the last two marking quarters of sixth-grade and all four marking quarters of seventh grade; 10 or more hours of community service; involvement in school sports or clubs and a personal essay describing why they believe they should be a member.

Photo provided by the Bayport-Blue Point School District: James Wilson Young Middle School’s National Junior Honor Society members.