MCC inducts 25 students into National Honor Society

Contributed photo. Brian Dotson, MCC.

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SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central High School inducted 25 students into its National Honor Society chapter during a ceremony held Tuesday, Nov. 3, at the high school’s Student Event Center.

The 2026-2027 inductees include 13 juniors and 12 sophomores. The National Honor Society recognizes students who demonstrate excellence in four areas: scholarship, service, leadership and character.

The ceremony included remarks by chapter officers, a presentation recognizing new members and an introduction of the senior members.

Junior inductees:

Adria Bruursema, Brielle Cherrka, Michael Chye, Jackson Cooper, Jamison Cooper, Ashley DeLeon Fierro, Brooke Hawke, Andrea Lopez, Della Lysk, Sophia Quick, Max Reed, Mackenzie Carney and Gabriella Holden.

Sophomore inductees:

Alexander Baran, Brenna Dotson, Cage Dotson, Callie Faltor, Gavin Griswold, Sage Griswold, Drew Mathews, Avery Miller, Peyton Swanson, Allana VanHoven and Olivia Wegener.

The chapter’s senior members are Nathan Adams, Trinity Arnold, Pierce Bladzik, Richard Bowen III, Anna DeVries, Abel Edmondson, Trent Hawke, Ayva Hickenbottom, Darnell Hunter, Haylee Kaiser, Emily Kirby, Marguerite Robel, Maylan Sanders and Aiden Wood.

The 2026-2027 National Honor Society officers are Trent Hawke, president; Richard Bowen III, vice president; Sophia Quick, president-elect; Andrea Lopez, secretary; and Abel Edmondson, treasurer.

Sarah Nekola serves as the chapter adviser.

The chapter’s faculty committee consists of Amy Carey, Roxanne Chye, Brian Dotson, Becky Gerhart and Cheryl O’Connor.

The National Honor Society is a nationwide organization that recognizes high school students for academic achievement, community service, leadership and character.

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