Eleven juniors and three seniors joined Panther Valley High School's National Honor Society during the 40th induction ceremony, held at the high school on Wednesday evening.

Brendan Morgans, NHS president, welcomed everyone to the induction ceremony."These students were chosen by five faculty members based on their character, scholarship, leadership, and service, which are the four virtues of theNational Honor Society," he said. "These students seated behind me have been selected for these reasons, and I congratulate them for their abilities and contributions in our school, as well as their service to the communities outside of our school."Following Morgans' introduction, the descriptions of the four virtues of the National Honor Society were read by fellow senior NHS members.Vice President Jenny Lin spoke of scholarship, Danielle Hudicka, treasurer, read service, Samantha Valderrama, secretary, read leadership and Christopher Santore read character.NHS adviser Rick Morgans then introduced the new inductees, while Brendan Morgans and Joseph Gunnels, principal at PVHS, presented the awards and pins.The new NHS inductees are:Seniors: Anthony Greco, Aaron Rohlfing and Kendra Smiley.Juniors: Cordell Brettle, Noah Berk, Christina Dacey, Abigail Hoben, Rachel Knoblauch, Sarah Markovich, Justin Ogozalek, Kaleyia Polanco, Savannah Stuckley, Alyssa Schultz and Grace Ann Williams.Two-year members are: Kiley Boswell, Danielle Hudicka, McKenzie Lazar, Jenny Lin, Chloe Markovich, Brendan Morgans, Christopher Santore Jr., Jocilyn Steigerwalt and Samantha Valderrama.Following the induction of new members and recognition of senior members, Gunnels addressed the audience.He thanked the parents, teachers and everyone who supported the students and helped them succeed and become well-rounded individuals.Closing remarks were provided by Brendan Morgans, who quoted his favorite president, Abraham Lincoln."'Don't worry when you are not recognized, but strive to be worthy of recognition,'" he read."As president of our chapter, I ask you, my fellow NHS members, to strive for the best in life, and you will be recognized. You have strived to become a part of this prestigious national high school organization," Morgans said. "If you are not recognized, do not get down on yourself. Work harder, and continue to strive to be worthy of recognition."You are all worthy of recognition tonight, for now you are members of the National Honor Society. Continue to strive for greater things in life, and you will be recognized for your hard work and dedication."The National Honor Society was founded in 1921 by Dr. Edward Rynearson, a principal at Fifth Avenue High School in Pittsburgh. His goal was to recognize and award academic and social excellence in his students.