Caribou group dedicated

Thirty-five NHS members keep a busy schedule

   Members of the National Honor Society at Caribou High School prepare to deliver “baskets of appreciation” to more than 100 high school staff members last week. The baskets are filled with homemade muffins, fruit, chocolates, candy and personal notes of appreciation to each teacher and staff member at the school and technology center. Staff members also were treated to donuts donated by Dunkin’ Donuts. The activity was organized by the junior year members of the organization under the direction of Committee Chairperson Victoria Wong.

    At the annual induction night, held Nov. 6, six seniors and 19 juniors were inducted for a grand total of 36 members for this school year.
    The group has kept busy with various projects throughout the year. They have donated their time to the Caribou Children’s Discovery Museum, including assisting with the “Kounty Kids Got Talent” show and helped out with the Chocolate Festival.
    The students also helped out at the freshmen orientation as well as parent-teacher conferences by guiding people around the school and answering questions. In November, members participated in Operation Christmas Child Shoebox, where they collected personal, school and toiletry items for 10 gift boxes for needy children.
    During December, NHS members collaborated with the Caribou Student Council and assisted with a school-wide food drive. The proceeds from this event were donated to the Caribou Bread of Life Soup kitchen.
    For Valentine’s Day, the students sold over 2,100 carnations, which was a record for the group. The profits from these sales will assist with attending the annual convention and community service projects.
    In March, the NHS members collected donations for the Muscular Dystrophy Association in the amount of $737, which was donated in memory of Aaron Martin, a 2001 graduate of Caribou High School who recently passed away as a result of the disease.
    This spring, NHS members plan to acknowledge the faculty and staff with an appreciation basket and in May, the society will provide volunteers to work with the Special Olympic Spring Track and Field Day. In late May, the NHS will organize and present the annual academic night to recognize the accomplishments of CHS students.
    The officers of the Caribou NHS chapter are Ally Hessert, president; Amanda Pelletier, vice president; Amy Anderson, recording secretary, Janelle Gagnon, corresponding secretary and Lindsay Cote, executive committee.
    The chapter advisor is Kenneth S. Atcheson II.