On Tuesday, Nov. 10, the Lambda Sigma Gamma Chapter of the National Honor Society inducted 12 new members and celebrated its 92nd anniversary. The induction ceremony was held in the Cambridge Central School (CCS) auditorium and was attended by friends and family members of the inductees and current members, as well as CCS faculty and staff members.
Congratulations to the newly-inducted members!
Inductees
- Madison Baldwin
- Dawson Honyoust
- Olivia Keller
- Brielle LeBarron
- Scarlett Machell
- Jillian Robinson
- Vanessa Robinson
- Quentin Schneider
- Matthew Strattman
- Margaret White
- Natalie Wood
- Isabella Zimmerman
Current Members
- Christian Carr
- Gladys Dougherty
- Gabrielle Hackman
- Arianna Keyes
- Dylan Krizan
- Paige Matteson
- Rowan Ossont
“It’s hard for me to believe I’m in my 13th year as advisor for the National Honor Society,” stated Mrs. Stephanie Gifford during the induction ceremony. “Every year the Induction Ceremony and each member reminds me of how very fortunate I am to work with such an enthusiastic and passionate group of students. This year is especially emotional for me as I begin my final year as NHS adviser before retiring in June. Until then, I look forward to each and every adventure that lies ahead, including: a team raking day, Cambridge Turkey Trot, the Greenwich Tractor Parade, hosting CCS elementary students for Santa’s Workshop and more. No words can adequately convey how much I appreciate each member and all they do to make our school, local and larger communities a better place!”
The National Honor Society (NHS) elevates a school’s commitment to the values of scholarship, service, leadership and character. These four pillars have been associated with membership in the organization since its inception in 1921.
In addition to the student induction, each year NHS students select one faculty or staff member to be recognized at the ceremony. This year, elementary teacher Karen Esposito was recognized. Congratulations, Mrs. Esposito!
“One of the greatest privileges of being an educator in a small school community like Cambridge is having the opportunity to watch our students grow, discover their strengths and become remarkable young adults,” said Caroline Goss, secondary principal. “These 12 students represent so much of what makes Cambridge special. Their accomplishments extend far beyond the classroom, and their commitment to scholarship, leadership, service and character gives us every reason to be proud and optimistic about their futures. This year’s ceremony is especially meaningful as we celebrate Ms. Gifford’s final induction as NHS advisor. For more than a decade, she has devoted her time, energy and heart to this organization, creating opportunities for students to lead, serve and make a difference. Her dedication has left a lasting impression on generations of Cambridge students, and I am sincerely grateful for all she has given to our school community. We will certainly miss her leadership, but the legacy she leaves behind will continue through the students she has inspired.”
