Hopwood Middle School inducts new NJHS members

The School Year 2022-2023 Hopwood Middle School Honor Society inductees. (CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS)

Hopwood Middle School inducted 40 new members of the prestigious National Junior Honor Society last Saturday, Feb. 25, at the school cafeteria in Chalan Piao.

According to NJHS Hopwood Middle School chapter adviser Esco Anne Ulloa, the inductees shared their excitement about applying the five pillars of the National Junior Honor Society to their school experience and life in general.

One of the newly inducted sixth graders, Doreane Tudela, said, “My inspiration in joining NJHS is to make my parents proud and to build connections both in school and the community through service and citizenship.”

The event featured Felix Rabauliman as the inspirational guest speaker, who began his teaching career in 2009 at Hopwood Middle School where he was chosen to be the recipient of the prestigious Teacher of the Year award in 2012. Rabauliman curates the YouTube channel, “DanDan Marianas” and established the award-winning Hopwood Dance and Music Production, or HDMP.

NJHS president Jheams Sagana said that being president of National Junior Honor Society has shaped him into a better individual. “Many qualities are essential to become a president. This position taught me many things, including the value of leadership, dedication, and management. Being president has enabled me to express my ideas and opinions while improving my communication skills. I learned that, no matter how many challenges I encounter, I can work through and around them. I worked hard to establish myself as a role model and a shining example to those around me.”

National Junior Honor Society officers: From left, Jheams Sagana, Princess Rigua, Alexa Panganiban, Sarah Islam, Nowrin Bhuiyan, Miss Suraiya Dristy, and Simon Romero.

Hopwood Middle School principal Victorino Borja gave welcoming remarks at the induction while vice principal Karen Manuel swore in the inductees. NJHS Faculty Council members and advisers, HMS teachers, staff, and parents also attended the ceremony.

The NJHS is an international student organization that consists of chapters in middle schools. NJHS elevates a school’s commitment to the values of scholarship, service, leadership, character, and citizenship. It is estimated that more than one million students participate in NJHS activities worldwide.

NJHS chapters are found in all 50 states, U.S. territories, and around the world.

NJHS Officers and 2023 Inductees
OFFICERS
President – Jheams Sagana
Vice President – Princess Rigua
Secretary – Alexa Panganiban
Treasurer – Sarah Islam
Historian – Nowrin Bhuiyan
PRO –Suraiya Dristy

2022-2023 Inductees
8th Grade
Boying Lin
Edward Ancel V. Becina
Fiona Lao Zhu
Iyanah A. Ranin
James Caleb Enriquez
Jeane Jiaqi W. Merjilla
Kelly Lian
Mariana Flor I. Tababa
Nagi Maria T. Tenorio
Samantha A. Diyco
Vimarie Alna Alfeche
Youna Li

7th Grade
Grant Li
Jazzmine R. Apasan
Kaedee Celene A. Valencia
Kian Andrei G. Estolas
Mihhran Ahmed
Steven Lian
Victor Joseph Mallari
Yu Jie Zhang

6th Grade
Annieca Raevine M. Santos
Chloe Margaret S. Rivera
Danielle Kriss M. Joson
Doreane Viana Dilkau T. Tudela
Hanna Reign Baltazar
Hanna Katelyn C. Bechayda
Hanna Marie P. Padolina
Henna Mae C. Valdez
Jeraleigh Naraja
John Joseph V. Vergara
Kadesh Job B. Pelayo
Louise Miel R. Achas
Matt Adriel A. Sencio
Mst Tharatun Tazri
Nia Isabella Margaret E. Que
Pauleen Bianca M. Beceril
Precious Chrizmel Galapon
Racel Asistores
Rhima Viel G. Alfonso
Therese Lina Belle DB. Castillo (PR)