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Burr Ridge Residents Inducted Into National Honor Society
Benet Academy held a ceremony on May 20 to recognize the students' achievements.
On May 20, Benet Academy recognized 161 students, who were inducted into the National Honor Society. Among them were two Burr Ridge residents. Congratulatons to:
- Kelly Maday
- Michelle Redondo
About the National Honor Society
The National Honor Society (NHS) is one of the nation's premier organizations established to recognize outstanding high school students. More than just an honor roll, NHS serves to honor those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of Scholarship, Leadership, Service, and Character. These characteristics have been associated with membership in the organization since its beginning in 1921.
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On Sunday, May 20th, new officers were installed and 161 students were inducted into the Benet Academy Chapter of the National Honor Society (NHS). Students are selected for membership in NHS based upon their outstanding performance in the areas of scholarship, service, leadership, and character. Students inducted in NHS have met the following requirements:
- Maintained a grade point average of 88.00% or higher.
- Maintained a conduct grade of 88% or higher.
- Performed the required number of service hours: Twelve hours of Benet service for prospective sophomores Eighteen hours of Benet service for prospective juniors
- Be a current participant in at least one Benet extracurricular activity
- Submitted a personal essay.
- Submitted recommendations from a teacher and an outside individual.
- Had their selection approved by the entire faculty and staff
Elected Officers
Matthew Garvin of Lisle, President
Victoria Johnson of Naperville, Vice President
Courtney Oei of Wheaton, Parlimentarian
Madeline Gilleran of Woodridge, Secretary
Robert McCabe of Naperville, Treasurer
