----------------

The inductees. Front from left: Aurora Scott, Isaac Hendrickson, Grace Weed, Isabella Bellavigna, Emma Lewis and Natalie VanSkiver. Back from left: Aidan Kelly, Elizabeth Fitzwater, Matthew Bain, Caleb Bresett and Michaela Wheaton.

11 join National Honor Society at WGHS

WATKINS GLEN, Oct. 27, 2025 -- The Watkins Glen High School chapter of the National Honor Society added 11 students to its ranks Monday evening at an induction ceremony in the WGHS Auditorium.

Joining the chapter were Matthew Bain, Isabella Bellavigna, Caleb Bresett, Elizabeth Fitzwater, Isaac Hendrickson, Aidan Kelly, Emma Lewis, Aurora Scott, Natalie VanSkiver, Grace Weed and Michaela Wheaton.

Each was introduced by an existing member of National Society. They include Sam Hohle, Zade Gomez-Fitzsimmons, Emily Melveney, Gillian D'Alleva, Marcus Delong, Olivia King, Michael Purpura, Wendy Coleman, Ryan Dean, Carson Thaete, Erin Snow, Anna Franzese and Rachel Vickio.

Sam Hohle, president of NHS, served as emcee, with remarks from the Chapter Advisor, Mrs. Courtney Foss.

Melveney, Gomez-Fitzsimmons, Hohle and D'Alleva each spoke about the National Honor Society's four pillars -- Scholarship, Leadership, Character and Service -- and each then lit a corresponding candle.

The evening concluded with photos by friends and relatives, and with snacks in the hallway outside the auditorium.

Photos in text:

Top: NHS member Emily Melveney lights the Candle of Scholarship representing one of the Honor Society's four pillars.
Bottom: Chapter president Sam Hohle, who served as emcee.