The Class of 2011 Cum Laude Society members. Dr. Anne Riederer, NCS Class of '85, was the keynote speaker at the ceremony. Applause for the new members of the Society.

The Class of 2011 Cum Laude Society Members

Fifteen seniors have been named to this venerable society.
The following members of the Class of 2011 were inducted into NCS’ chapter of the Cum Laude Society in a ceremony held in Hearst Auditorium on April 29, 2011:

Zayna Marwa Bakizada
Martha Massee Barker
Christina Emily Cary
Luise Abigail Dziobek-Garrett
Anya Natalya Grenier
Alexandra Higgs Hanway
Katharine Waters Holmes
Caroline Farrand Kelley
Summer Gail Modelfino
Bridget Reilly Morrison
Margaret Taylor Morrison
Madeleine Wood Mott
Sarah McKinnon Norvell
Elizabeth Pendley Ray
Clair Mei-En Voon

Dr. Anne Riederer, NCS Class of ’85, delivered the keynote address. Dr. Riederer is presently an AAAS Science and Technology Policy Fellow with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and an adjunct professor at the Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University. She spoke about the Cum Laude ideals of excellence, honor, and justice and how these related to her own personal experiences. She pointed out that life’s path can take many different turns and that success can be achieved in various ways.

Shafali Jalota ’13 sang Aaron Copeland’s “Laurie’s Song” and Cindy Lee ’12 played piano for the day’s gathering of inductees, their parents, students, and faculty.

The Cum Laude Society was formed in 1906 by Dr. Abram W. Harris, Director of the Tome School,Port Deposit, MD, who was determined that scholastic achievement of students in secondary schools should be accorded as much recognition as that given to other accomplishments. He envisioned a society, modeled on Phi Beta Kappa, which would encourage and recognize true scholarship. Today, the presence of a Cum Laude chapter at a secondary school signals that superior scholastic achievement is honored. Each year, 20% of the senior class is elected to the society is based on academic achievement in 10th through 12th grade.

Our thanks go to Mathematics Department Chair Patricia Howie, NCS Cum Laude chapter president, for once again creating a memorable event to welcome new members to the chapter.
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    • The Class of 2011 Cum Laude Society members.

    • Dr. Anne Riederer, NCS Class of '85, was the keynote speaker at the ceremony.

    • Applause for the new members of the Society.