Wonder why Dr. Brent Harris is smiling so widely on the far-left side of this picture?
The National Honor Society for the Class of 2025 is almost too large to fit inside the frame after 12 more inductions Thursday.
Dr. Harris is faculty advisor to Christ School’s chapter of the NHS and he and Dean of Academics Emily Pulsifer P’15, P’17 spoke at the ceremony for these dozen seniors in St. Joseph’s Chapel: Jacob Beatty ’25, Colin Breiter ’25, Walker Edens ’25, Wells Edwards ’25, Wiley Kessler ’25, Nolan Miller ’25, Cooper Perone ’25, Brendan Selmensberger ’25, Jad Traboulsi ’25, Will Walker ’25, Henry Wilhelm '25, and Noah Wood ’25.
Previous inductions from last spring were: Brody Ballard ’25, John Barton ’25, Pete Boatwright ’25, Jacob Brown ’25, Henry Chapman ’25, Grey Edens ’25, William Hughes ’25, John Jaber ’25, Jake Landis ’25, Collier Lilly ’25, Judson Meyers ’25, Xander Ring ’25, Luka Rose ’25, Dawson Thompson ’25, Spencer Vande Weghe ’25, Jack West ’25, Zach Wetzel ’25, and Yixuan Wu ’25.
At Christ School, the process for selection to the NHS begins with student applications, and faculty consider three key elements in awarding the distinction of membership:
1. Scholastic achievement: Measured as a 3.9 weighted GPA for three consecutive semesters with A/B grades.
2. Honorable character: Measured by judiciary and honor history.
3. Dedication to the service of others: Measured in annual service of at least 20 hours.
Dr. Harris explained more of the history and meaning behind the NHS in Thursday’s introduction:
“Since its inception in 1921, The National Honor Society has given schools the opportunity to recognize and support students who shape their communities through scholarship, service, leadership, and character,” Dr. Harris said.
“Today, more than 1 million students from every corner of the world participate in NHS activities and proudly assert their membership in the society. Chapters like ours not only recognize students for their academic accomplishments, but also challenge them to grow. NHS students shine in ways that can be measured with grade point averages and test scores, but they also share their time, energy and passion to support their school communities and the world.”