Twenty-seven E.C. Brice Elementary School 4th graders became members of the National Elementary Honor Society (NEHS) as the Brice Chapter held their induction ceremony on Tuesday, October 24. Students and audience members listened to an explanation of what it means to be a member of NEHS. Chapter officers described the important characteristics of an NEHS member.

NEHS recognizes 4th grade students for their outstanding academic achievement and demonstrated personal responsibility. The organization seeks to provide meaningful service activities for students to both the school and the community and to develop essential leadership skills in elementary school students.

Brice Principal, Amanda Jones, welcomed the guests in attendance. New members Kade Jackson and Jeremiah Mora lead the pledges to the American and Texas flags. New member Mason Diaz gave the invocation. Mount Pleasant High School senior and MPHS National Honor Society Secretary, Mea Banda, was the guest speaker for the event. Banda congratulated the students on achieving membership in NEHS and encouraged them to keep the four pillars of NEHS, scholarship, responsibility, service, and leadership, as important characteristics in their lives over the next year. The chapter officers, President Jamari Meeks, Vice President Anna Henry, Secretary Judah Deal, and Treasurer Paisley Hamilton explained the criteria for membership and the four characteristics of an NEHS member. And Brice NEHS Advisor, Jana Moore, introduced each new member as they walked across the stage to receive their certificate from Jones.

The E.C. Brice Elementary School NEHS Inductees for 2023-2024 are Kaylyn Andrade, Liam Banda, Dayana Castellano, Carter Chavez, Nicole Contreras, Judah Deal, Mason Diaz, Nicole Escobar, Isaac Gomez, Paisley Hamilton, Anna Henry, Kade Jackson, Ronnie Lopez, Abraham Martinez, Easton Martinez, Josiah McNary, Jamari Meeks, Averi Mendoza, Jeremiah Mora, Josielyn Moreno, Cesar Munoz, Avalyn Netro, Yoselin Perez, Jason Ramirez, Heasly Reyes, Sua Rosales, Korra St. Clair, and Mailen Tapia.

The Brice NEHS Advisor is Jana Moore with Faculty Council members Kristina Broadway, Marcie Chamness, Natzyelly Gonzalez, Donna Neal, and Harlie Robertson.

Photo: The new members of the E.C. Brice Chapter of the National Elementary Honor Society.