First Inductees to the National Junior 

Honor Society 5/17/18, 

Assumption Catholic School, Perth Amboy

Press Release

PERTH AMBOY – May 17, 2018, marked a historical event at Assumption Catholic School. The first inductees to the National Junior Honor Society took their oaths in front of their parents, teachers, and friends. Established in 1929, the National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) is one of the nation’s premier organizations established to recognize outstanding middle school students. The NJHS serves to honor those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of Scholarship, Leadership, Service, Character, and Citizenship.

The ceremony was held at the Assumption Church where Father Ivan blessed their pins and Mrs. Shumny, the principal, presented each student with their certificates. She also thanked Mrs. Pickering for being the chapter mentor and thanked the committee who worked so diligently during the selection process.