The Bethel Park High School Chapter of the National Honor Society inducted 94 new members, including six seniors, 20 juniors, and 68 sophomores, at a ceremony held on Thursday, March 20, 2025, in the Bethel Park High School auditorium.
To be eligible for induction, students had to have a 3.85 cumulative GPA, perform at least 35 hours of community service over one year before induction, demonstrate leadership, and submit a letter of recommendation from Bethel Park High School faculty. Applicants were also asked to write an essay detailing how they have shown leadership in the community over the past year, which the NHS Faculty Council reviewed.
Class of 2025:
- Cooper Dzanaj
- Ethan Eckley
- Rodan Hassan
- Ronald Dziezgowski
- Lydia Goodman
- Seth Miller
Class of 2026:
- Ankith Acharya
- Rowan Darr
- Alaina McKain
- Allison Atchison
- Fiorella Flores Zambrano
- Keira Ross
- Elliett Briggs
- Tanner Friedberg
- Caleigh Shannon
- Bryleigh Burke
- Ferlinghetti Harter-Hughes
- Caelyn Stewart
- Athena Clagett
- Jennifer Heh
- Abigail Stutzman
- Jacob Coffield
- Jacalyn Kalogeris
- Leah Tran
- Zhao Lin Lu
Class of 2027:
- Neha Adhikari
- Kenley Crawford
- Riley Philage
- Francesca Balkovec
- Lucy Dzanaj
- Zachary Pschirer
- Alexander Bielozer
- Jackson Edwards
- Nathan Purcell
- Owen Bileck
- Salome Ferreyra
- Emily Reid
- Connor Blocklin
- Cami Fisher
- Jace Rendulic
- Maura Blum
- Colton Fisher
- Amanda Richards
- Avery Bonacci
- Elaine Flaherty
- Amy Riviere
- Lily Bostaph
- Madison Geraud
- Adina Rooney
- Evarett Briggs
- Jack Johnson
- Kai Roule
- Brayden Bruckner
- Samuel Knauff
- William Sabatos
- Victoria Carberry
- Kaylee Kreigline
- Lucia Sciallo
- Liliana Centofanti
- Ella Krisfalusy
- Nevinka Silva Ratnayake
- Madhu Chava
- Gabriella Labate
- Alexander Skaris
- Cayden Chilenski
- Kyrsten Lam
- Mackenzie Smock
- Katelyn Coates
- Odin Lundblom
- Haley Walters
- Nicholas Coleman
- Ashley Mason
- Nora Welch
- Nora Cooley
- Aaden McClelland
- Lincoln Werts
- Mia Cotter
- Morgan McKiernan
- Lily Yester
- Caleb Crawford
- Samantha Metzler
- Gianna Young
- Lydia Mowl
Senior Vice President Charli Donaldson shared insights on the importance of Scholarship, emphasizing the dedication and hard work required to excel academically. Public Relations Co-Chair Jing Zhang spoke passionately about Leadership, highlighting the qualities that define a strong leader. Community Service Co-Chair Ella Milliken focused on Character, stressing the significance of integrity and ethical behavior in all aspects of life. Finally, Treasurer Mallory Kuntz addressed the value of Service, emphasizing the impact of giving back to the community and making a difference through volunteerism. Together, they each elaborated on the four pillars of the National Honor Society.
The 2025 Alumni Hall of Fame Induction ceremony immediately preceded the induction ceremony. The honorees included Jess Fardella ’69, Vincent J. Gastgeb ’81, Glenn D. Hughes ’67, Mary Rose Loney ’70 and posthumously Brigadier General Michael Paulick ‘33. The speakers each shared a few brief words of wisdom and encouragement with the students and briefly discussed their respective journeys.
Bethel Park High School Principal Mr. Joseph Villani said the two events are naturally entwined, which is why he considers these events among the most important on the academic calendar.
“Tonight, as we celebrate the journeys of the alumni who came before you and who have already blazed their paths, and as you begin to embark on your journey, know that we are very proud to welcome you to this year’s induction class. We do not doubt that a bright future awaits you because you, too, exemplify what makes Bethel Park such a special place to live and learn,” he said.
Bethel Park High School science teacher Mr. Sean O’Brien is the Faculty Advisor to the National Honor Society.
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