National Honor Society

St. Vincent Pallotti High School held its annual National Honor Society recognition and induction ceremony April 26. The following students were named National Honor Society members: Nandi Baccus, Sam Besse, Randy-Ceasar Abogodie, Jacquelyn Endres, Isabelle Fromm, Peter Grenchik, Lamar Johnson, Sunghoon (Sean) Lee, Danielle McCants, Richard Moyer, Morenike Oyebade, Nathan Sampson, Brandon Sauls, Vincent Schembari, Zachary Elias Seyko, Aja Woodson and Xiao-Wen (Kacy) Yang.

Aria Real, a student at Aberdeen High School, was the winner of a Toyota Camry donated by Jones Junction for the school's recent after prom party. Aberdeen High PTSA president, Keith Bruso worked with Jones Junction to secure the donation. Aria is an honor student who has been accepted into High Point University for the coming fall semester with the class of 2017 to study Vocal Performance and Interior Design. She said in a press release she is blessed to have received this car, because it is one less thing to worry about as she transitions to North Carolina.

Hawthorne Elementary School in Middle River will launch its first-ever chapter of the National Elementary Honor Society during a special induction ceremony for new members at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 19.   Membership in the National Elementary Honor Society is considered one of the highest honors that can be awarded to students - inductees are selected based on their accomplishments in the areas of scholarship, responsibility, service and...

Hawthorne Elementary School in Middle River will launch its first-ever chapter of the National Elementary Honor Society during a special induction ceremony for new members at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 19.   Membership in the National Elementary Honor Society is considered one of the highest honors that can be awarded to students - inductees are selected based on their accomplishments in the areas of scholarship, responsibility, service and...

EACH STUDENT inducted into the National Honor Society (NHS) must display scholarship, character, service and leadership.On Jan. 25, 12 members of the Glenelg High School Class of 1996 took part in an induction ceremony.Jennifer Block, Lauren Brown, Karyn Casper, Michaelean Ferguson, Lisa Fish, John Lamparski, Lauren Paper, Teresa Piekarski, James Sinon, Christopher Stepp, Sarah Stockbridge and Manuel Torres pledged their commitment to maintaining their high standards in a ceremony led by NHS President John Habert.

An Anne Arundel County math teacher who says she has been followed and hounded by a student she helped keep out of the National Honor Society has twice called the police for help and appealed to fellow teachers for advice on dealing with the situation.Kay Sokoloff, a 51-year-old geometry teacher who has taught at Chesapeake High School for more than 17 years, told police that her former student, Franklin Pierce Wright III, come to her house late at night angry that she had black-balled his application to the honor society.

Elizabeth Koehling, daughter of Rena and Steve Koehling, of Columbia, was named to the dean's list for the 2011 fall semester at Lynchburg College, in Lynchburg, Va. As a Freshman, Koehling was also recently accepted for admittance into the selective athletic training major program at Lynchburg and on April 13, was inducted into Phi Eta Sigma, the national honor society for college freshmen.

Emily Weiman Archbishop Spalding, junior, pitcher Weiman finished the season at 17-3, leading the Cavaliers to the Interscholastic Athletic Association of Maryland A Conference championship. Weiman had 305 strikeouts in 136 innings pitched — an average of 15 strikeouts per game — and an 0.15 ERA. She also threw four no-hitters, including two perfect games. A North Carolina State commitment, she was a captain and is a member of the National Honor Society.

South Carroll High School seniors Tracey McElroy and David Lubitz were chosen students of the month for November by the Student Recognition Committee.Tracey is the daughter of Bonnie and Jay McElroy of Mount Airy. She is vice president of the Student Government Association, a National Honor Society member, graphics editor of the school newspaper and a class executive board member.She also is a champion varsity tennis player and manager of the men's varsity soccer team. She has won numerous academic contests.

South Carroll High School's Student Recognition Committee selected seniors Dave Keefer, Ashly Ebling, Sarah Jenkins and David DeMay recently as students of the month.Keefer is active in football, basketball, Varsity Club, Class of 1999 Executive Board and Student Government Association and is a student aide. He has been class vice president all four years of high school.Ebling is SGA vice president, National Honor Society secretary, co-editor of the school newspaper, a peer facilitator, tennis player and member of the Stagelighters drama group and class executive board.

Elizabeth Koehling, daughter of Rena and Steve Koehling, of Columbia, was named to the dean's list for the 2011 fall semester at Lynchburg College, in Lynchburg, Va. As a Freshman, Koehling was also recently accepted for admittance into the selective athletic training major program at Lynchburg and on April 13, was inducted into Phi Eta Sigma, the national honor society for college freshmen.

St. Vincent Pallotti High School held its annual National Honor Society recognition and induction ceremony April 26. The following students were named National Honor Society members: Nandi Baccus, Sam Besse, Randy-Ceasar Abogodie, Jacquelyn Endres, Isabelle Fromm, Peter Grenchik, Lamar Johnson, Sunghoon (Sean) Lee, Danielle McCants, Richard Moyer, Morenike Oyebade, Nathan Sampson, Brandon Sauls, Vincent Schembari, Zachary Elias Seyko, Aja Woodson and Xiao-Wen (Kacy) Yang.

The following students have been named Peer Advisors for the 2011-2012 academic year at Western New England University, in Springfield, Mass.: Matthew Sherry , of Ellicott City, a sophomore majoring in biomedical engineering; and Ryan Mastalerz , of Elkridge, a sophomore majoring in computer sciences. Peer Advisors are a team of students who seek to assist in the university transition. Each first year student is assigned to a peer mentor who serves as a source of information, point of first contact and conduit to university programs and support services.

Rachel Filderman and William Plowe , both of Columbia, have been inducted in the McDonogh School's chapter of the Cum Laude Society, a national honor society recognizing academic achievement. Ryan Konstanzer , of Reservoir High School, and Erin Geoghan , of River Hill High School, are the 2011 recipients of the Aronson/Willis Memorial Award. Each student was awarded a $2,000 scholarship and received a certificate from the Howard County General Hospital Professional Staff.

One of the top girls lacrosse players in Anne Arundel County, Chesapeake-AA's Erin Tenneson followed her big brother Chris into sports, and her midfield play has been critical to keeping the Cougars (2-2) firmly in the middle of the pack in one of the state's toughest leagues. This season, the senior has 18 goals and three assists as well as 14 draw controls and 19 ground balls. Tenneson, 18, also plays field hockey and basketball for the Cougars. A member of the National Honor Society, she earned a 4.75 GPA last semester.

Emily Weiman Archbishop Spalding, junior, pitcher Weiman finished the season at 17-3, leading the Cavaliers to the Interscholastic Athletic Association of Maryland A Conference championship. Weiman had 305 strikeouts in 136 innings pitched — an average of 15 strikeouts per game — and an 0.15 ERA. She also threw four no-hitters, including two perfect games. A North Carolina State commitment, she was a captain and is a member of the National Honor Society.

Rachel Filderman and William Plowe , both of Columbia, have been inducted in the McDonogh School's chapter of the Cum Laude Society, a national honor society recognizing academic achievement. Ryan Konstanzer , of Reservoir High School, and Erin Geoghan , of River Hill High School, are the 2011 recipients of the Aronson/Willis Memorial Award. Each student was awarded a $2,000 scholarship and received a certificate from the Howard County General Hospital Professional Staff.