Bloomington High School South, The Gothic, 2015, Page 49

Description:	such an honorSenior David Benton received ascholarship to Indiana University.What scholarship did you receiveand why?(£ ( received the Wooley Scholarship,which is a fund to assist studentswho are interested in studyingEnglish at Indiana University, yj-senior David BentonOn April 8, Bloomington High School South inducted 142 juniors and seniorsto the National Honor Society.The charming chorus of violins waftsfrom the auditorium throughout theatrium. Purple balloons line the stairrails and greet proud parents andstudents as they enter. The set up wasflawless to celebrate the formalinduction of 142 juniors and seniors\| into Bloomington High School Southschapter of the National Honor Society.According to NHS sponsor Mrs.Sandra Kouns, the purpose of theceremony was to recognize theaccomplishments of the newmembers. Kouns hoped that theywould enjoy getting some attentionfor what theyve achievedacademically [and] get to share thatwith their families.Junior Zachary Luersconfirmed Kouns goals for theceremony. I feel pretty good knowingthat Ive accomplished something withmy grades and how I perform in theclassroom, Luers said.Junior Erika Wilson, also anew inductee, did not take the honorlightly. I know its a greataccomplishment, Wilson said. Itsgreat to be a part of somethingthrough the school. Wilson wasimpressed with her peers as well asthe ceremony. It was special to seehow many other people at Southaccomplished this, Wilson said.Kouns was optimistic about thenew group of inductees. I hope thatthe students that arent involved [inservice projects] come to realize howimportant it is to help others andcome to enjoy [helping others],Kouns said.The induction was an event tobe revered, but the real work for themembers began after the violins haveended and the balloons have deflated.NHS members dedicated theremainder of their high school careerto academic performance, service,and making South proud. I lookforward to helping out the program asmuch as I can and getting involvedwith the blood drives and everything[NHS does] to make a difference,Luers said.- LARA BROWN
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