Dexter, Missouri - The Dexter Senior High School held their annual induction of new students into the Dexter Honor Society on March 7, 2013.

The Dexter High School Honor Society was founded in 2004 and is for Juniors and Seniors who have earned academic achievement and have displayed leadership, character and honor during their high school career.

Mr. Corey Mouser, DHS Principal began the even with a few short words and introduced Ryan Joyner, President of the DHS Honor Society.  Ryan spoke and performed the Introduction of the Honor Code along with introducing each Senior who spoke and lit candles as part of the Honors Society Ceremony.

The first student introduced was Sam Ward and spoke of Leadership, followed by Sydney Graves who discussed Academic Achievement before lighting her candle.  Katelynn Frazier talked about Character, Jessica Loflin spoke of Honesty and R.J. Phillips discussed Service.

Music prior to the ceremony was provided by Joseph Greer.

The officers of the Dexter Honor Society were also introduced along with Ryan Joyner, were Vice President Jacob Robinson (junior), Sydney Graves Treasurer and Sam Ward Secretary.

The returning members of the Honor Society who were sitting in the audience and asked to stand and face everyone were Justin Cowart, Derek Felker, Damian Glasener, Joseph Greer, Brittany Harris, Hannah Huls, Darcie Lane, Jordan Myers, Natalie Parrott, Courtney Rasor, Alexis Rauls, Kaitlin Viers, Samuel Ward, Tiffany Watson, Logan Webb, Tyler Wilson and Chase Young.

After each officer lit their candle, the proposed junior class students were asked to stand, come to the stage, and take a candle from the table.  While Corey Mouser read each name, Ryan Joyner shook their hand and congratulated each student.

The students formed a giant circle around the auditorium and one by one the students passed the flame from one candle to another until all were lit.  The students recited the pledge lead by Ryan Joyner, "I pledge myself to strive toward higher academic achievement, exemplify good character in both school and community, and retain a standard of integrity while exhibiting leadership and service to the school and community."

Parents, grandparents, relatives and friends of the students clapped and yelled in support of their child standing before them.  They were proud and should be as it is a great accomplishment for these students.  Some students work after school and on weekends, some students compete in multiple sports, some have community service projects and others juggle more than one of these commitments during the school year.

The following is a list of new members who will honor the pledge:  Wesley Ashley, Kelsey Bailey, Will Baker, Chelsey Berry, Cora Bradley, Morgan Cliff, Erika Cobb, Reale Cook, Baylee Cooper, Bridgett Dixon, John Durham, Sarah Durham, Shelby Edwards, Selena Flannigan, Jonathan Foels, Hunter Frampton, Kayla Hester, Kelsey Holder, Alison Jarrell, Tyler Jones, Katie Justice, Zach Kester, Randi Lacy, Sophie Lebel, Michaela Lesley, Ashley Long, Emily Long, Brianna Madigan, Tesa Martin, Drew Mason, Nick McCollough, Madison McGowan, Jacob Mier, Jacob Miller, Sarah Mouser, Cody Neldon, Nick Noble, Paige Patterson, Hannah Petty, Rebecca Reeves, Sarah Richardson, Riley Rickman, Brianna Roberts, Jacob Robinson, Zach Sims, Kendra Stevenson, Shanna Stonis, Kasity Twaddell, Kali Watson, Mollie Whitehead, Krysta Winstead and Mackenzie Young.

Following the induction, everyone was treated to a very fine dinner cooked by the kitchen staff.  You could not have asked for a better catered meal.  Thank you ladies for all your hard work.

Congratulations to all of the students on their academic achievements!