Joining the 34 seniors in the Lincroft school who were previously inducted, the 29 new members were accepted into the society, which is based on the pillars of scholarship, service, character and leadership. Principal Ross Fales conferred the ceremonial golden tassels to each new inductee as a display of achievement.

To be accepted into the NHS at CBA, students must have a minimum grade point average of 91.5, obtained a minimum of 131.9 service hours and achieved 10 school activities points, which includes involvement in athletics, clubs and groups and performing arts. Students are required to have multiple reviews and recommendations from CBA faculty and outside sources.

The 29 new inductees averaged a GPA of 95.1, worked 154.5 hours of service and gained 16.75 activities points. Many of the new members hold valuable leadership positions as athletic team captains, executives in clubs, camp counselors, religious education catechists and Special Olympics leads.

Each year at this time, it is my pleasure to extend a special congratulations to the students inducted into the De La Salle chapter of the National Honor Society,” said Fales. “These few students have distinguished themselves in an already excellent field of honorees that encompasses well over 50 percent of the school.”

Chartered at CBA in 1965, the St. de La Salle Chapter of the National Honor Society exists to promote scholarship, service, leadership and character among high school students. Membership is open to students who have completed at least five semesters at CBA and who exhibit the qualities of the four pillars to an exceptional degree.

“They truly exemplify the longstanding CBA motto of ‘Religio, Mores, Cultura’ by excelling not only in academics but also in the pillars of character, leadership and service,” Fales said.