Twenty-three students were formally inducted into the Westmoreland High School Kioga Chapter of the National Honor Society on December 1.
Due to COVID-19, this year's ceremony was held virtually on Google Meet. However, despite its distant nature, there was still a personal touch. 
“Upon introduction, new inductees shared their thoughts on what being inducted into National Honor Society meant to them and how they planned to incorporate the four pillars of scholarship, leadership, character and service into their daily lives,” Mrs. Lane, National Honor Society advisor, said. “It was refreshing to listen to their thoughts.”
The accomplishment - - the product of hard work, commitment and community involvement over the course of several years - - left the new inductees with a great sense of pride.
“Being inducted into National Honor Society shows I have been both a good student and person,” Caleb Miller said. “I am honored to be inducted alongside such a distinguished group.”
“I am proud that my character and academic achievements have made me worthy of induction,” Dakota Saxe added.
Membership into the National Honor Society does not end with induction. Rather, inductees are expected to continue to grow as individuals and stay active in both the school and greater Westmoreland communities.
The current Westmoreland High School Kioga Chapter of the National Honor Society is giving back through the creation of a “comfort closet.” The closest contains hygiene products and winter clothing for district families in need. National Honor Society members continually collect donations, keep an inventory and work to ensure those in need have access to the comfort closet by getting them in touch with the appropriate school personnel.
“I will always be looking for ways to improve myself for the better and help as many people as possible,” Kaitlyn Amarasinghe, inductee, said.
“No one should ever stop learning and growing, and I know National Honor Society will help me grow as a person by learning from others and helping others,” Payton Kingwater, inductee, chimed.
The following students were inducted into the Westmoreland High School Kioga Chapter of the National Honor Society:
Class of 2021
Douglas Flory
Matthew Kelsey
Nicole Kinnison
Class of 2022
Alexandra Albrecht
Kaitlyn Amarasinghe
Kaylee Bertini
Grace Chrysler
Samantha Dee
Margaret Edwards
Alessandra Feldman
Alexis Flack
Alina Gubbins
Katherine Hansson
Emily Kendall
Payton Kingwater
Caleb Miller
Mary Muller
Serenity Mulroney
Scarlett O'Grady
Dakota Saxe
Madison St. Peter
Lauren Stephens
Samantha Wilson
Current Members – Class of 2021
Victoria Acee
Patrick Amarasinghe
Zoe Bartholomew
Alexa Beaupre’
Clare Calogero
Nicholas Cook
Austin Edwards
Jayden Fedoroff
Olivia Golden
James Haggerty
Brianna Jones
Brooke Jones
MacKenzie Magnusson
Brandon Massett
Kira Moore
Lauren Murphy
Tori Pietryka
Isabella Ricci
Jason Robinson
Nicolas Sovare
Donato Valenzano
“Lifelong learning is a hallmark of National Honor Society membership, and I am certain this group of young people will leave behind a rich legacy,” Mrs. Lane said.
Congratulations to all!