On Tuesday, April 30, the Academy inaugurated the charter membership of the Science National Honor Society Mother Angela (Gillespie), CSC Chapter in a special ceremony inducting 13 Class of 2019 members and seven Class of 2020 members. The program included student remarks on the history of the organization, inquiry and knowledge in the fields of science at Holy Cross, and how the newly inducted members of the Holy Cross Chapter can "go light our world."
Following an application process begun last spring, the Academy was accepted into the Science National Honor Society. The charter members submitted applications to be considered for selection. In addition to science courses and activities, students had to have at least 3 honors/AP/IB classes, no grade less than a B in any class, and a GPA in science of 3.5. Holy Cross students in the Science Club, on the Robotics team and in AP courses worked with the Science department faculty to bring the Science National Honor Society to Holy Cross.
The Science National Honor Society was organized in 2000 with the following objectives:
- To encourage and recognize scientific and intellectual thought
- To advance students' knowledge of classical and modern science
- To communicate with the scientific community
- To aid the civic community with its comprehension of science, and
- To encourage students to participate in community service and in turn, encourage a dedication to the pursuit of scientific knowledge that benefits all of mankind.
Science National Honor Society Charter Members
Nicole Dao '19
Eilieen Dinn '19
Katherine Foley '19
Serena Kemp '19
Yvette Kiptoo '19
Mary Kolbe '19
Fionna Long '19
Muna Nwokike '19
Cecilia Rogers '19
Danielle Valcarel '19
Rebecca Welton '19
Lucy Young '19
Olivia Young '19
Caroline Ionata '20
Valerie Kuzma '20
Jessica Madruga '20
Rose Milano '20
Grace Miller '20
Fiona Sheridan '20
Rose Weisgerber '20