Eighteen VASJ students inducted into the National Honor Society

On Thursday, March 24, 2011, VASJ held its annual National Honor Society Induction Ceremony where 18 students were inducted as new members. The ceremony was coordinated by the student officers of the National Honor Society (NHS) chapter at VASJ.

In order to be considered for this prestigious honor, students must maintain a 3.5 grade point average, be actively involved with the school and community, and submit an application and letters of recommendation. In addition to the 18 newly elected NHS members, VASJ has 16 current members.

St. Joseph Alumnus Robert Jaquay '73 was invited to address the newly inducted members. Jaquay, who spoke of how good it felt to be home at VASJ, explained that he, too, was a member of NHS during his time at St. Joe’s. “It gave me one more reason not to let down and to keep going,” he explained. Jaquay ended his address to the students by saying, “You’re on a righteous path. I urge you to continue on with God’s blessing.”

NHS Inductees:

Seniors:

John Fialko

Phillip Wellington

Juniors:

Kierra Cotton

John DiDonato

Ryan Gallagher

Ashlie Hughes

James Maher

Christopher Pokorny

Dennis Strnad

Malik Sullins

 

Sophomores:

Bianca Gulley

Angelica Hall

Julia Humensky

Patrick Mastalski

Domenic Nicholas

Christian Raddell

Laniece Thomas

Jordan Walker

Emily Robinson is the Communications & Media Coordinator at Villa Angela-St. Joseph High School.