For the Wausau Times

MOSINEE – On Feb. 23, students from Wausau, Weston, Junction City, and Merrill, were inducted into the WI Valley Lutheran High School Chapter of the National Honor Society (NHS.)

The ceremony took place in front of parents and family members at Wisconsin Valley Lutheran High School in Mosinee. Those selected 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 to 61.

Recent inductees include: Elliora Hoehne, Junction City; Rebekah Hoehne, Junction City; Joshua Gustafson, Merrill; Lorien Swanson, Wausau; and Cassandra Neuendank, Weston.

Established in 1921, National Honor Society and National Junior Honor Society, created in 1929, are organizations established to recognize outstanding high school and middle level students.