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National Honor Society inducts new members

Posted on Nov 16, 2008

In a November 6th ceremony marked by the traditional lighting of candles, the Lauralton Hall chapter of the National Honor Society inducted 53 new members--7 seniors and 46 juniors. "The inductees tonight are a special group, recognized for their academic prowess and attention to community service, leadership and character," said Mrs. Pam Boynton, Co-moderator of the chapter. "We are so very proud of all that these young women have accomplished," added Mrs. Christine Cook, Co-moderator. "It will be our pleasure to watch as they grow and shape their world," she said. 

Now celebrating its 102nd year of providing academic excellence for young women, Lauralton Hall’s chapter of the National Honor Society has lauded the talents of hundreds of young women throughout the decades. "To be considered for membership, students must achieve a weighted grade point average (GPA) of 90 or above, a standard that is five points higher than the standard set nationally" Boynton explained. "In a college preparatory school that can boast the placement of students in major Ivy League colleges and universities across the country, this is an elite group of scholars and role models," she added. "Students considered for admission must also secure faculty approval in the areas of service, leadership, and personal moral character,” added Mrs. Cook.

Inductees from the Class of 2009 are: Christina Collins, Meghan Fornshell, Sara Murillo, Hailey Murray, Elizabeth O’Connell, Meghan Tallon and Chelsea White.

Inductees from the Class of 2010 are: Magdalen Archer, Elizabeth Bartolotta, Rachel Bohn, Lia Bonacci, Kaitlyn Breunich, Courtney Collins, Olivia D’Atri, Tara DeHart, Laura Dietmann, Margaret Doyle, Julia Fasano, Gianna Gerrity, Kelley Gibson, Maureen Gildea, Paulinka Grzegorczyk, Caroline Holguin, Caitlin Kalbacher, Elise Kapitancek, Christina Longofono, Sarah Macone, April-Ann Marshall, Emma Molloy, Jillian Mullany, Emily Nichols, Christa Pantaleoni, Madeline Parisi, Brianne Perez, Lindsey Petronella, Kristen Rasbach, Rebecca Rego, Elizabeth Reville, Molly Riddles, Amanda Rodrigues, Emily Ruggeri, Erika Sekerak, Jennie Serra, Katherine Sorresso, Kaylee Staffieri, Kathleen Steele, Erin Sullivan, Amelia Vicenzi, Anna Wieciorkowska, Taylor Williams, Margaret Wolf, Linsey Zanchetti and Beyron Zecher.

Senior officers, Margaret Morrissey, President; Sara Johnson, Vice President; Fiona Strain, Secretary and MaryKate LoPiccolo, Treasurer, served as an honor guard for the evening. The Lauralton Hall Chamber Ensemble, comprised of seniors Heather Hawkes, violin, and Teresa Lautenschlager, piano, joined junior violinist Kristen Hunyadi in Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring and Pachelbel's Canon in D.

The Lauralton Hall chapter of the National Honor Society is now more than 90 members strong. To date, members have been active fundraisers for Invisible Children and the Vera Bradley Breast Cancer Foundation. Service projects include the "Homework Helpers" tutoring program that will be offered to a local parochial school, a book drive to supplement area elementary school libraries and a Peer Tutoring program offered to Lauralton Hall students. Mrs. Boynton and Mrs. Cook represent the English and Mathematics departments, respectively. Mrs. Janet Barney, a member of the Guidance department, serves as the Peer Tutor Coordinator. 



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