The National Honors (NHS) Society at Revere High School inducted fifty-three students because of their community service hours and their leadership qualities.

NHS is offered to juniors and seniors at the high school. Paul Fisher, the adviser of NHS at Revere High School, mentioned the purpose of the organization.

“NHS is a service organization and a way to recognize students. We provide service to the school and the community,” Fisher said.

Senior Christian Burlotos, NHS president, explained how to remain a member of the organization.

“It is based on a point system. [One] has to have a GPA above 3.6 but if it is higher, [fewer] points are required to get in. Volunteer hours and extra-curricular activities are also considered,” Burlotos said.

Burlotos also mentioned what work first year members can expect to do.

“First year members can expect to help out with events such as setting up our induction ceremony, selling chocolate and helping at haunted high,” Burlotos said.

Junior Miranda Koewler, one of the new inductees, spoke of her reaction when she found out that she was accepted.

“I was excited because I was nervous about not getting accepted. It’s a privilege to be a part of a group where you have to work hard to get in,” Koewler said.

Senior Laura Leventhal, NHS vice president, explained what is done at the monthly meetings.

“We discuss volunteer opportunities, and upcoming events and fundraisers. As vice president, I help run meetings, keep track of volunteer hours for all of the members and create volunteer opportunities. This year, I got a group of students to go to Crown Point Ecology Center and harvest the vegetables before the frost came.”

Burlotos touched on how NHS can help students in the long run.

“It defines a well-rounded student and colleges look favorably upon it,” Burlotos said.

Leventhal elaborated on how colleges view NHS positively.

“NHS signifies to colleges a level of commitment to academics and volunteer service,” Leventhal said.

Fisher discussed what he hopes the new inductees take away from their experience in NHS.

“I hope they are active participants in the group and learn from the current members. I hope they become great students and great members of the

community,” Fisher said.

Leventhal mentioned what she has taken away from her experience in NHS.

“[I have learned] how to be a better leader for a large group of people and the

importance of service to the community and the high school,” Leventhal said.

On March 19, the students were formally inducted to NHS at St. George’s Church.