At the Park

New Members Welcomed into National Honor Society

Elliana McCabe, Copy Editor

April 7, 2026

Inductees gathered on the PAC stage to be honored among family and friends.

On March 27, students at Wheeling Park High School were inducted into the National Honor Society (NHS) during a ceremony held in the Performing Arts Center.

The ceremony began with opening remarks from senior NHS officers, followed by an overview of the values that define the National Honor Society. These speakers worked to highlight the importance of involvement both academically and in the community.

Head principal, Mrs. Dailer, shared what qualities the society is looking to promote, “NHS promotes qualities – character, leadership, service and scholarship — that are valuable in everyday life, future careers and personal growth,” said Dailer

Throughout the ceremony, students recited an oath, passed the flame, and got individually congratulated with a certificate from Wheeling Park’s Mrs. Dailer.

New inductee, Hannah Heusel, a unior at Park, shared her thoughts on what it meant to be inducted.

“I was really happy to be accepted into the National Honor Society. I think it’s a great program, and I appreciate that the selection process emphasizes community involvement over academics,” Heusel said.

Membership in the National Honor Society is based on more than just GPA. Students are selected based on their involvement in the community around them as well as their character.

“Being part of NHS often has a lasting positive impact on students. Members tend to become more confident and motivated, as they are surrounded by other driven and high-achieving peers. The experience can help students discover their passions, especially through volunteering and leadership roles,” said Dailer.

The ceremony concluded with a group photo and congratulations from the crowd, marking the beginning of the involved students’ participation in the service project and leadership opportunities.

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About the Contributors

Elliana McCabe, Copy Editor

Elliana McCabe is a junior at Wheeling Park High School and a Copy Editor for the Park Press. Elliana is a three-year member of the Press, as well as a three-year member of both the girls’ varsity swim and soccer teams. She is also a member of the American Cancer Society, the Women’s Empowerment Club, the Wheeling Park strings program, a freshman mentor, and a REAP counselor. Outside of school, you’ll find Elliana at the gym, on the soccer fields as a referee, or at Wheeling Hospital as a volunteer. She is excited to be back writing for the 2025-2026 school year.

Alexandra Glennon, Assistant Design Editor

Alexandra Glennon, a senior at Wheeling Park High School, is beginning her second year of The Park Press as Assistant Design Editor. A lover of fine arts, Alee can be found either on stage or working behind the scenes in school productions and local theatre productions. Her most recent role was Frieda in A Charlie Brown Christmas at The Strand Theatre. Also a history lover, Alee placed 3rd in the state of West Virginia in the American Legion Oratorical Contest in 2025. Once she graduates, she plans to major in music therapy, potentially minoring in political science. Alee is so excited to spend her senior year writing for the press!