Following the Pledge of Allegiance, Superintendent Maureen Donahue welcomed the audience. The purpose of the National Honor Society — and its emphasis on character, scholarship, service, and leadership — was discussed before the 2025 candidates were introduced by their sponsors. The candlelight presentation was followed by the inductees reciting the NHS pledge in unison.

Principal Scott Cooper offered congratulations to the newest sophomore and junior members, then everyone enjoyed refreshments in the multipurpose room.

Junior inductees are: Landon Hooks, Marissa Oakes, and Calvin Salisbury.

Sophomore inductees are: Elorna Barnett, Katelyn Bishop, Lincoln Bockrath, Kellan Brown, Sophia Cama, Thomas Chase, Molly Colburn, Anna Conley, Marlana Cresanti, Juliet Genareo, Olivia Goeckel, Jaslynn Heglund, Clarissa Hren, Makenna Johnson, Cassidy Jones, Elise Kartesz, Emma Lewis, Mikaela Luce, Ava Patti, Mackenzie Rogers, Charlotte Rovegno, Lilly Scarsone, Addison Shaw, Evan Strong, Reagan Stutzman, Dorian Weaver, and Lillian Weikel.

Pictured are students inducted into the Southwestern High School’s Holland W. Rood chapter of the National Honor Society. Photo by Shelly Phillips

National Honor Society chapter officers for 2024-2025: President Bella Sirianni, co-vice presidents Donavin Brown and Isaac Pope, co-secretaries Emma Malmstrom-Jouannet and Gavin Ternullo, and co-treasurers Grey Kidder and Mason La. Advisors are Katie Damcott and Jefferson Pagett.