Thirteen new members for 2010, in the Larned High School National Honor Society chapter, were inducted in a ceremony Tuesday evening in the LHS Choir Room. Brittanie Miller, vice president of the chapter and a continuing member from 2009, welcomed the new members.
Kjersti Olsen, secretary of the group and also a 2009 and continuing member, told the history of the local chapter.
A candlelight ceremony featured 2009 and continuing members: Berre Bert, Scholarship; Joelle Keith, Service; Shanna Prescott, Leadership, and Ivan Garcia, Character.
Tyler Gleason, also a continuing member from the 2009 group, led all members present in the NHS Pledge. "Quotes" were spoken by Keith, Justin VanVleet and Karlee Rainbolt, all continuing members from a year ago. Miller made closing remarks.
A reception with refreshments was then held in the Student Lounge.
The new members inducted Tuesday are: Liberty Turner, a senior; Jahman Hill, Kayla Langdon, Sarah Liston, Jeret Johnson, Katie Seeman, Brianne Smith, Tyler Smith, Derik Trimmer, Danette Unruh, Logan Van Horn, Kevin VonFeldt, all juniors; and Virna Memezes, honorary member, exchange student from Brazil.