Thirty-two Vivian Fowler Elementary School 4th graders became members of the National Elementary Honor Society as the Fowler Campbell-Edwards-White NEHS Chapter held its 2017-2018 induction ceremony Thursday, September 21, 2017. The Vivian Fowler NEHS chapter is named for two former Fowler teachers, Sandra Campbell and Sue Edwards, and one current teacher, Mae Lois White. Campbell and Edwards each taught at the school for 25 years. White is in her 45th year of teaching at Fowler.

Before an audience of parents, siblings, grandparents, teachers, and friends, the students listened as their chapter officers explained what it means to be a member of NEHS in the areas of Scholarship, Responsibility, Service and Leadership. The students, dressed in black and white, said the pledge and received their certificates of membership.

The guest speaker for the program was Amy Hinton, Mt. Pleasant Civic Center Manager. Hinton challenged the students to adhere to the principles of NEHS. She stressed the importance of using their leadership skills, of being a servant of others and of taking responsibility for their own actions. She also challenged them to pursue scholarship while in school and after they graduate – to be life-long learners.

In her closing remarks, Principal Cindy Davis congratulated the students on their achievements that qualified them for membership in NEHS. She encouraged them to continue to strive to do their best. She also congratulated the parents saying, “Your students would not be here tonight without your support and commitment to education. I thank you.”

To be a member of NEHS, a student must meet or succeed the national minimum standard of a cumulative average grade of 85%.  Students are also judged on their level of personal responsibility.  Once inducted, members are required to maintain the same level of performance in academics and responsibility. They are also required to attend monthly meetings and to participate in other chapter service projects and activities.

“These 32 students had to earn the privilege of being members of the National Elementary Honor Society; it is not something given to them” said MPISD Director of Communications Dr. Judi Saxton. “The District is proud of them. We know that they will gain a lot from their membership in this organization. Their experiences here will help set the tone for their future academic success as they move from elementary school to middle school, junior high school and eventually on to high school and beyond.”

Inductees into the Fowler NEHS Chapter are: Alin Alvarado, Bradley Baez, William Jacob Baker, Joshua Bello (Vice President), Brandon Brannon, Alyse Cervantes, Valerie Colocho (President), Anny Delgadillo, Neftali Delgado, Abril Figueroa, Austin Gonzalez, Joshua Gonzalez, Sara Guerrero, Tyland Jones, Celeste Landin (Reporter), Rossmeli Leyva, Jake Long (Parliamentarian), Marely Lopez, Deleismy Martinez, Edward Moya, MacKenzie Peña, Aidan Alejandra Perez, Alex Perez, Amari Peters, Lizbeth Presa, Stephanie Rodarte (Treasurer), Alejandro Rosiles, Aaron Trejo, Yair Vega, Zuleyka Velez and Nathan York (Secretary).

Fowler Counselor Debra E. Williamson is the chapter advisor. Serving on the faculty council are Lisa Escobar, Kerrie Holt, Nataly Saldana, Shelby Sansom, Shanina Sheridan and Mae Lois White.

Photo:  The new members of the Vivian Fowler National Elementary Honor Society.