Five students from Cook County High School were inducted as new members of the National Honor Society in a ceremony at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts on November 13th. 

Members were selected by the chapter’s faculty council for meeting high standards of scholarship, service, leadership, and character. 

Students inducted were: Kyla Knapper, Jordan Backstrom, Grace Blomberg, Knut Remmem, and Lexi Surbaugh. These five students join seven other students as members of the Shingobee chapter of the National Honor Society. Current chapter officers are: Kalina Dimitrova, President; Raymond Dressley, Vice President; Wren Ferry, Secretary; and Amery Oberg, Treasurer.

“We are very proud to recognize these outstanding members of our student body. National Honor Society members are chosen for and then expected to continue their exemplary contributions to the school and community,” said Chad Benesh, chapter adviser. The Cook County High School chapter has been active since 1921. Each year the chapter sponsors several service projects for the school and community which in the last few years have included assisting with the Early Childhood Winter Carnival and Empty Bowls. 

The National Honor Society ranks as one of the oldest and most prestigious national organizations for high school students. There are chapters in more than 16,000 high schools and, since 1921, millions of students have been selected for membership. Millions of dollars in scholarships have been awarded to senior members since 1945 by the sponsoring organization, the National Association of Secondary School Principals.

New inductees L to R: Kyla Knapper, Jordan Backstrom, Grace Blomberg, Knut Remmem, Lexi Surbaugh 

Photo by Michael McHugh

Seniors 

Back Row L to R: Robert Rodriguez, Ryan Shannon, Wren Ferry, Ray Dressley 

Front Row L to R: Kyla Knapper, Amery Oberg, Kalina Dimitrova, Genevieve Silence 

Photo by Michael McHugh

Whole group 

Standing Row L to R: Kyla Knapper, Amery Oberg, Robert Rodriguez, Ryan Shannon, Wren Ferry, Ray Dressley Middle Row L to R:, Kalina Dimitrova, Genevieve Silence 

Behind table L to R: Jordan Backstrom, Grace Blomberg, Knut Remmem, Lexi Surbaugh 

Photo by Michael McHugh