In the largest National Honor Society induction in school history, 104 new members were recognized Tuesday, Nov. 3.

Among the incoming inductees was senior Macy Sumrall, who missed the cutoff last year by just one point.

“It was a bit negative and discouraging since I just barely missed last year, but I’ve already sent my applications in for college,” senior Macy Sumrall said. “My mom was in NHS when she was in high school so it was cool to make it in too. This year I had over 100 points which was a bit overboard.”

Students were selected based on four requirements: a 4.3 or higher GPA, leadership and involvement in school organizations and the community, discipline and character. The 104 students who made the cut were less than half of the 240 students who received invitations to apply.

Principal John Graham, NHS president Blake Stephens, vice president Alan Orwick and secretary Ryan Nagle all spoke at the ceremony. As part of the induction tradition, the new members line up at the front of the auditorium and light candles to recognize their achievement.

“I thought the ceremony was beautiful, especially when we all lit our candles,” junior Alyssa Jingling said. “I’m so excited to part of a huge group of fantastic peers. I’m glad all my hard work and service paid off.”