New NHS inductees, top, from left, Ben Waife, Hayden Rylott and Elijah Davidson. Middle, Sebastian Quigley-Dunning and John Febles Torres. Front, Emma Teodoru, Andrea Napoles and Angelina Rice. (Credit: Francesca Frasco)
After announcing eight new members in December into the National Honor Society (NHS), the Shelter Island School held an induction service for sophomores Elijah Davidson, John Febles Torres, Andrea Napoles, Sebastain Quigley-Dunning, Angelina Rice, Hayden Rylott and Benjamin Waife, and senior Emma Teodoru on Jan. 21.
The recognition, while associated with academic achievement, is not based on GPA alone. “Admission requires a cumulative average of 90 or better, evidence of leadership, the desire to serve, and possessing an admirable character,” said NHS adviser Janine Mahoney.