The 2004 RHS National Honor Society Inductees

The inductees into Riverhead High School's chapter of the National Honor Society have been chosen for the 2004-05 school year. The National Honor Society is more than just an honor roll. Based on National guidelines, the local chapter establishes rules for membership that are based upon a student's outstanding performance in the areas of scholarship, service, leadership, and character.

Christine, the president of the National Honor Society and the salutatorian of the Class of 2004, presented the opening remarks and led the inductees in the pledge during the Candle Ceremony.

According to advisor Laural Olsen, “This year there were 101 students academically eligible for the Honor Society and 63 students, who were chosen to be inducted. This is the largest group of students to be inducted into the National Honor Society since its inception in 1929.There was an increase of about 20% over last year.”

This year's inductees into the National Honor Society reflect the success of several recent innovations in teaching within the district.

“This year’s inductees truly represent a cross section of our student population," explains the group's other advisor, Deborah MacLellan. "There are students who are outstanding in community service, music, dance, languages, art and athletics as well as academics. There are students from our English as a Second Language courses and for the first time we had two students whose induction reflects the success of our collaborative learning classes."

This year's officers include: Danielle, Laura, Kerriann and Kristen. The mystery honorary members inducted this year were teachers Scott and Dave McKillop.

The following students have met the above qualifications and were inducted into Riverhead High School's chapter of the National Honor Society in 2004: