Blu-Jay scholars inducted into National Honor Society

Newly inducted members of the Pleasanton High School National Honor Society include, from left, Nichole Marshall, Benson Meik, Adria Sullins, Olive Skipper, Makaila Thomas, and Brayden Reeves. (Billy Roudybush / Linn County Journal)

By Billy Roudybush

Journal contributor

Tuesday, Nov. 11, may have been Veterans Day, but for a group of six students from Pleasanton High School, it was "Induction Day." The school's National Honor Society inducted its new members for the 2025-26 school year.

After short speeches from NHS officers, the new members were inducted in a candlelight ceremony.

NHS inductees are not chosen soley on academic merit. The other three "pillars" of the prestigeous organization that candidates must meet include community service, leadership and character.The newest members of the Pleasanton chapter are, from left,  are Brayden Reeves, Nichole Marshall, Benson Meik, Adria Sullens, Olive Skipper, Makaila Thomas,and . Friends and families helped them enjoy the festivities.

Thirteen NHS members, including the new inductees and the members who had been inducted last year gathered for a group photo. (Aubin Skipper / Pleasanton School USD 344 Facebook)