Families, faculty and friends gathered on Sept. 17 to celebrate these 21 Sanford High School students who were inducted into the National Honor Society.
Photo: Sanford School Department
Compiled by Carolyn Cadigan
NHS induction celebrates student achievement and dedication: Twenty-one students at Sanford High School were inducted into the National Honor Society (NHS) on Wednesday, Sept. 17. The ceremony, held in the Performing Arts Center, honored students who have demonstrated commitment to the four pillars of NHS: scholarship, service, leadership and character. The evening featured the traditional candle lighting ceremony, symbolizing the illumination of knowledge and the commitment these students make to uphold the values of NHS.
To qualify for NHS membership, students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher and demonstrate significant involvement in school and community service activities. Beyond academic excellence, candidates undergo a selection process that evaluates their leadership roles, character references and service contributions. This group of newly inducted members represented a diverse group of students with achievements across many areas — from theater and music to varsity sports. In addition, many are pursuing specialized programs through Sanford Regional Technical Center, including welding, health occupations and engineering design.
The student inductees are Eliza Allen, Morgan Bailey, Alessandra Castro, Adam Cote, Tyler Do, Gavin Ericson, Ava Fagan, Keaghan Gagnon, Kaylee Gauthier, Addison Hoenig, Ami Kane, Michael Kiley, Nathan Maloney, Levi Mann, Hazel Marcinowski, Zoey McCann, Yashvi Patel, Lily Peters, Belinda Rivard, Paige Sevigny and Veerasak Sungvean. Read the full story here.
You go, girls: On Wednesday, Sept. 17, 11 female student-athletes from Sanford High School attended the 2025 Maine Female Athlete Leadership Conference at Bates College. The event focused on helping female athletes and coaches grow as leaders both on and off the field, focusing on empowerment, leadership, mental health and professional development.
It’s a full-court press for travel basketball sign-ups: Registration for Sanford Travel Basketball for boys and girls in grades 4 through 8 is now open. Tryouts will be held the first week of October. If interested, sign up here.
Need to fulfill community service hours? There is no shortage of organizations or individuals seeking help from Sanford High School students. Opportunities abound — from helping out at local community and school events to volunteering at home football games to performing various duties for local organizations and elderly residents in need. Students looking for opportunities can check out the list here.
Sanford school happenings: For more news from the Sanford School Department, including important safety information, details about free school meals, and the Fall 2025 varsity sports preview, read the September 2025 edition of the Sanford Spotlight Newsletter here.
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