CULLMAN, Ala. – St. Bernard Preparatory School recently held its annual Honor Society induction ceremony to recognize students for their outstanding achievements in scholarship, service, leadership and character. The ceremony, presided over by Honor Society President Andrew Tombo, followed the weekly Mass, emphasizing the school’s commitment to both academic excellence and spiritual growth.
The induction ceremony presented and explained the four pillars of the National Honor Society. This was done by officers of the society as follows: Scholarship: Amelia Tafazoli, vice president; Service: Willa Smith, secretary; Leadership: Joey Shadowens, treasurer; and Character: Cash Daly, parliamentarian. Honor Society members exemplify the highest standards of academic excellence, service to others, leadership and moral integrity.
According to national guidelines, students must maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale to qualify for membership, with individual chapters having the discretion to set higher standards. Additionally, inductees must demonstrate exemplary commitment to service, leadership and character, as outlined by the National Honor Society’s criteria.
Among those honored at the ceremony were Katie Chamblee, Roselyn Chavez, Charlie Deist, Parker Guthery, Tanya Jimenez Jose, Gavitt Lewis, Josh Marks, Kimberly McCormick, Joel Rose and Sarah Woods.
Fr. Joel Martin, in his concluding remarks, congratulated the students for their remarkable achievement, reminding them of the honor and responsibility that comes with their induction into the Society. He also congratulated the entire student body saying, “You make possible this achievement for your fellow students by making your school a place where such achievement is a cool thing to do.”
Following the ceremony, new inductees and their parents enjoyed a lunch reception in the Brahma Room.
