National Honor Society Fall Inductions


Twenty-nine Fatherr Ryan juniors and seniors were inducted into the STOA chapter of the National Honor Society on Thursday, October 20, 2005. President L Murphy and fellow Honor Society members presented the ceremony and led the inductees in reciting the pledge. The first national chapter of the National Honor Society was organized in 1921; the founding principles desired to honor students who exhibit scholarly enthusiasm; give service to school, community, and others; demonstrate leadership and responsibility; and maintain favorable character. In 1936, Monsignor Duffy named the FRHS chapter STOA, (Greek for porch) as that was the area from which Greek philosophers would teach.
A faculty committee selects members for induction under the leadership of moderator Carol Brewer. The four criteria for membership are considered with consideration beginning in the freshman year. Following national guidelines, the committee requires the following: Junior or senior standing. Minimum semester cumulative grade average of 93 and weighted cumulative grade point average of 3.85 Active involvement in at least two service projects/activities. Demonstrated leadership in a school, church, or community activity. Active participation in at least two school organizations. Favorable character. Enrollment in school for one semester.			Honor Society Induction Pledge I pledge myself to uphold The high purposes of the National Honor Society To which I have been elected; I will be true to the principles for which it stands; Striving in every way By word and deed To make its high standards of scholarship, service, leadership, and character The ideals of my school and of my life.

The keystone bears at its base the letters C S L S, the cardinal principles of the organization: character, scholarship, leadership, and service.	Character, the composite of all common virtues, sets the seal of excellence upon our every endeavor.	Scholarship is the power of the mind to dispel ignorance and superstition through scientific investigation of truth.	Leadership is the power of personality that blazes the trail for man's upward climb.	Service is the beginning and end of our education, the basis from which blessings have been given to man.

2005 Honor Society Members				Seniors	Inductees
E. Arthur L. Berzins N. Bihun A. Bovine R. Burch J. Butler A. Carter A. Cheij R. Clifton L. Clunan G. Condron A. Craw K. Cundiff D. Davis E. DeKalb R. Diroff B. Finlay R. Floyd	J. Fly K. Forte M. Hamilton R. Joyce J. Luckett K. Lynch C. Meriwether J. Murphy L. Murphy C. Rocha M. Rhymer J. Saale C. Scherer J. Schrott D. Shelton M. Swanson K. Tonnies	R. Burr M. Catalano		L. Durbin A. Griffith		M. Morgan
			Juniors Inductees
		A. Agassi T. Bartley E. Bachus D. Bennyworth L. Camfield K. Cranfield S. Daigle B. Doyle A Eckerle B. Egger		L. Elder H. Elliot K. Emerson J. Galster H. Halpin E. Mankin H. Mueller C. Nicholl MB. Pickney		F. Pogue W. Sharber C. Smiley K. Spellman J. Wilson A. Winnard B. Young R. Zeek J. Zic
			Honor Society Officers
		L. Murphy President	D. Davis Vice President		A. Carter Secretary	C. Rocha Treasurer

During the ceremony, Dr. John Petersen, President of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, gave the charge to the inductees. Dr. Petersen advised students to listen to their hearts and follow their inclinations when selecting an institution for higher learning. With personal illustrations, Dr. Petersen narrated three life lessons gleaned from his life experiences.

Dr. Peterson First, learn to be flexible! Academic preparations may need to be altered to fit life opportunities and events. Second, learn to stop and see the world in the moment! Work efforts will always be more productive after time spent in relaxation.

Third, humility is an answer to prayer! After a business breakfast, a pastor from a Knoxville congregation asked Dr. Petersen what prayers his congregation could offer. Dr. Petersen’s response was, “that he always remembers where he came from and who he was.” With that statement, Dr. Petersen acknowledged his own late start in the academic classroom and the importance of integrity and persistence in academic growth.

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