On Nov. 7, students from Wausau and Merrill were inducted into the WI Valley Lutheran High School Chapter of the National Honor Society. Inductees included Garrett Anklam, Wausau; Wyatt Anklam, Wausau; Jennifer McGarigle, Wausau; Clay Schult, Merrill and Mary Seehafer, Wausau.

The ceremony took place in front of a crowd of parents, friends, and family members at Wisconsin Valley Lutheran High School in Mosinee. Those selected for this prestigious honor took part in the ceremonial lighting of candles of scholarship, character, service, and leadership. The ceremony brings the total number of students inducted from the school, established in 2004, to forty.

Established in 1921, National Honor Society and National Junior Honor Society (created in 1929) are the nation’s premier organizations established to recognize outstanding high school and middle level students. More than just an honor roll, these two societies serve to honor those students who have demonstrated excellence in key areas.

Today, it is estimated that more than one million students participate in activities of National Honor Society and National Junior Honor Society, with chapters in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, many U.S. territories and Canada.