The HMS NJHS inductees of 2024.
HMS NJHS officers, members and inductees with their advisors, school principal and vice principals.
(HMS) — Hopwood Middle School inducted 24 new members of the prestigious National Junior Honor Society on Monday, February 19t at the Taga Hall of Saipan World Resort.
NJHS is an international student organization that consists of chapters in middle schools. NJHS chapters are found in all 50 states, territories, and around the world. NJHS elevates a school’s commitment to the values of scholarship, service, leadership, character, and citizenship. It is estimated that more than one million students participate in NJHS activities worldwide.
This year’s inspirational guest speaker was an active member of the honor society when he was a student. He is also the recipient of the prestigious CNMI Teacher of the Year Award. Dr. Roque Indalecio has a passion for education and aspires to work towards progressive improvement. He is one of the youngest Public School System educators with a doctorate degree in education. He currently teaches at Marianas High School.
In his encouraging address, Indalecio told the NJHS inductees to never give up. He said, “May you embrace each day with a sense of wonder and joy, remembering to pause, reflect, and find beauty in the journey of life. Know your worth and believe in the profound impact you can make in this world. Remember, you will always have someone rooting for you, someone who will forever be proud of all your accomplishments.”
In her message to inductees, NJHS Hopwood Middle School chapter advisor Esco Anne Ulloa said, “Congratulations to our inductees who have demonstrated a commitment to academic excellence and for consistently striving for knowledge and understanding! Your dedication to scholarship, service, leadership, citizenship, and character serves as an inspiration to their peers and a testament to the importance of lifelong learning.”
According to Marilet Tuzon, NJHS president, “Being a part of this society provided me with an opportunity to develop leadership skills, improve my academic performance, and engage in community service projects. Through NJHS, I learned the significance of teamwork, responsibility, and service. The society motivated me to strive for excellence in my academic studies and inspired me to contribute positively to my community. Overall, being a part of NJHS was a great experience that helped me grow as a student both personally and academically.”
Irish Ann San Nicolas, HMS math teacher and NJHS advisor, said, “Our NJHS members have demonstrated a commitment to academic excellence, consistently striving for knowledge and understanding. Their dedication to scholarship serves as an inspiration to their peers and a testament to the importance of lifelong learning. I am immensely proud of the accomplishments of this group of students. They are not just students; they are leaders, scholars, and compassionate individuals who are destined to make a positive impact on the world. As their advisor, I have no doubt that the future holds incredible achievements for each and every one of them.”
Hopwood Middle School Principal Victorino Borja gave the welcoming remarks while the vice principals, Karen Manuel and Ben Seman, led the inductees to their pledge membership and gave the closing remarks. NJHS Faculty Council members and advisors, HMS teachers, staff, and parents graced the induction ceremony. This year’s theme is a quote from one of the most prominent leaders of the U.S. the civil rights movement and a political philosopher, Martin Luther King Jr.: “Intelligence plus character. That is the true goal of education.”
NJHS officers and members
Charlotte Amano
Evan Mclaren Carlo P. Cabrera
Sandra T. Chargualaf
Walter Josh N. Clave
Raven N. Pascual – Historian
Maria Susana N. Quidato
Alexis Danielle M. Salundaguit – Secretary
Carlin Mei L. Santos
Ricky Tang – Vice President
Marilet Faye M. Tuazon – President
Grant Li
Jazzmine R. Apasan
Kaedee Celene A. Valencia – PRO
Kian Andrei G. Estolas – Treasurer
Mihhran Ahmed
Steven Lian
Victor Joseph Mallari
Yu Jie Zhang
Amber Faith Guevarra
Danielle Kriss M. Joson
Doreane Viana Dilkau T. Tudela
Hanna Reign Baltazar
Hanna Katelyn C. Bechayda
Hanna Marie P. Padolina
Henna Mae C. Valdez
Jeraleigh Naraja
John Joseph V. Vergara
Kadesh Job B. Pelayo
Louise Miel R. Achas
Matt Adriel A. Sencio
Mst Tharatun Tazri
Nia Isabella Margaret E. Que
Precious Chrizmel Galapon
Rhima Viel G. Alfonso
Therese Lina Belle DB. Castillo
2024 Inductees
Marq Reinier Hernandez
Anna Sophia Becina
John Paul Binghit
Andrew Jian Xin Yang
Leila Asher Leightley
Eidrian Dane Calibo
Dounnie Valmarie Santos
Winnie Lu
Alexander Joseph Salundaguit
Brent Ryle Villanueva
Yumi Viel Francia
Maria Venice Enriquez
RomDon Jacob Bautista
Samantha Escarcha
Rhia Mhier Hernandez
Rayanne Mae Aguilar
Elyza Mae Brillo
Ernest Jielyan Dela Cruz
Alyssa Borlongan
Rosemary Isabella Castro
Aquinna Dion Santos
Clark Rey Oropesa
John Michael Ignacio
Yong Jun Lin
Dr. Roque Indalecio, inspirational guest speaker.
HMS NJHS advisors: Ms. Nishida, Ms. Angel, Ms. Bautista, Ms. San Nicolas, Ms. Pangelinan, Ms. Hofschneider-David and Ms. Ulloa.
