Seventeen students were inducted into the Mayfield Jr/Sr High Chapter of the National Honor Society during an evening ceremony held on Thursday, April 2 in the Mayfield Jr/Sr High School Auditorium with an audience of family, friends and faculty members.
Opening remarks were made by Mayfield Jr/Sr High Principal, Mr. Josh Santarcangelo, and the Eternal Light of Knowledge Candle was lit by NHS President, Merella Aldi.
NHS students are called on to uphold the core pillars of Scholarship, Leadership, Character and Service. NHS Vice-President, Mila Valachovic, introduced the pillar of Scholarship; NHS Secretary, Morgan Oare, introduced the pillar of Leadership; NHS Treasurer, Aubrey Byrns, introduced the pillar of Character; and NHS Member, Kloe Fetrow, introduced the pillar of Service.
The ceremony also included a Recognition of Outstanding Teaching to art teacher, Mr. Jeremy Lebediker. Mr. Lebediker, affectionately known as ‘Lebs’, has been a staple at Mayfield for the last 21 years. He has taught a variety of art classes and inspired many students to pursue a career in the art field through the popular Arts in Business pathway. He makes learning fun, is always ready to help, and has instilled students with a love of art and creativity. He motivates students to do their best and expand on their skills without feeling pressured, and always praises their efforts and accomplishments.
“I know Lebs has helped make my future career in photography better with the skills I have developed in his class,” said NHS president Merella Aldi. “As I enter this new chapter in my life, I’m grateful for the lessons he has taught me.”
2026 Inductees:
Aydin Beck
Abby Belknap
Emma Belknap
Emma Bleyl
Gracie Cabral
Maya Canton
Isabella Castiglione
Rhiannon Donde
Northern Dutcher
Gabriella Gliewe
Evan Hubiak
Hailey Jones
Andalusia Klim
Miles Meher
Laci Moore
Riley Roth
Skyler Surnear