Mr. Nichols presents Emma with her induction certificate
MADISON, NY - The Madison Central School chapter of the National Honor Society welcomed a new member to its ranks on December 19th. Sophomore Emma Bergeron became the latest inductee, which was made official in an afternoon ceremony.
Membership in the National Honor Society ranks among the highest honors a high school student can achieve. NHS is a nationwide organization founded in 1921 by the National Association of Secondary School Principals.
The society serves to recognize students who exhibit high levels of achievement, while also exemplifying the society’s core values of scholarship, leadership, service, and character. Students must hold an average of 90 or above for consideration. The application process at Madison includes evaluations by a faculty committee.
The society performs a multitude of activities and functions throughout the year. That includes a vitally important community service component.
At the ceremony, the current membership performed the candle lighting, with each candle representing one of the core values of the society. After a brief testimonial speech, Bergeron then took the Society’s oath to affirm her commitment to its ideals.
In addition to being a strong student with consistent high honor roll appearances, Bergeron also stands out for her active involvement in a school community that has been a major part of her life in all aspects. Her mother, Tina, has taught at Madison since 1999, and Emma can be spotted routinely lending a hand in her mom’s second grade classroom when time allows. She is also a fixture in Madison’s choral ensembles and in drama and musical productions. In recent years, she has been a prominent part of the National Junior Honor Society.
With that all combined, Advisor Joe Burdick said the choice to admit Emma was an easy one.
“Everything stood out on her application,” Burdick said. “She does a lot of service work, community work, she’s smart, and she’s incredibly hard working. She will be a great addition to our group.”
She joins 19 other current members in grades 10-12.