49 Join National Honor Society at RFA

A total of 49 students were inducted into the Rome Free Academy chapter of the National Honor Society in a ceremony Thursday night (November 2) at the high school. The processional included current members and new inductees of the NHS. Chapter member Chelsea Gillett led the Pledge of Allegiance. The National Anthem was sung by members of the RFA Select Choir, under the director of Leanna Guerrieri, conductor. Remarks included Interim Superintendent of Schools, Michael Hoose and RFA Principal, Brian LeBaron.

Students with a cumulative grade point average of at least 89.5 are eligible.

Inductees are selected by an advisory council of six RFA teachers. The council looked at applications that addressed scholarship, service, character, and citizenship. Students wrote an essay about what those characteristics mean to them personally, plus they submitted 10 service hours showing participation in community events.

Advisors are Christine Calogero and Kaila Garramone. RFA Honor Society Officers are President: Ellis Pomales III, Vice President: Alexander Rizzo, Secretary: Evie Denton, and Treasurer: Michaelanne Allen. Candle Lighting Ceremony: Scholarship: Ellis Pomales III; Service: Chelsea Gillett for (Alexander Rizzo), Character: Evie Denton and Leadership: Michaelanne Allen. Chapter officers and Senior Class President introduced the new members who received a certificate and candle.

National Honor Society 2023-24 Inductees:

Sage Andrews

Jack Blaich

Ariana Bohning

Christopher Brement

Johnna Carissimo

Rachel Catello

Christianna Clark

Madisyn Cole

Samantha Conley

Grady Engelbert

Abigail Fanfarillo