W.H. Lynch Literacy Academy held its National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) induction ceremony on Oct. 22, 2026, recognizing students who exemplify the organization's five pillars: scholarship, service, leadership, character and citizenship.
The ceremony included a welcome from Principal Krystal Hammond, a candle-lighting service recognizing the five pillars, the calling of new members, the presentation of certificates and the recitation of the NJHS pledge. Students also participated in the signing of the chapter registry.
The 2026–27 NJHS members are:
Alaina Agresta
Rhayna Arndt
Leilani Carmona
Kensington Daley
Zoey DeMarco
Brody Dodd
Logan Gonzalez
Henry Jakala
Joshua LaFata
Ada Landrio
Rilcy Leggiero
Jacob Looman
Carla Lovato Henriquez
Parker Mabie
Amelia Mahler
Jackson Mattas
Benjamin Meyer
Molly Mongin
Jacob Motyka
Kylena Murillo
Michael Natale
Calvin Ogilvie
Patrick Ossenkop
Casey Panton
Dior Pittman
Lakon Puglisi
Yemiel Ramirez-Torres
Rachael Rivera-Rodriguez
Orion Rodriguez
Skylar Rodriguez
Madison Sheridan
Justin Tkacz
Cameron Vargas
Dustin Winn
The program also recognized students for their contributions to the five pillars, with Parker Mabie representing scholarship, Cameron Vargas representing citizenship, Patrick Ossenkop representing service, Amelia Mahler representing leadership and Orion Rodriguez representing character. Carla Lovato Henriquez provided the Spanish translation.
Congratulations to the students recognized through the National Junior Honor Society at Lynch Literacy Academy!