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Vermont Academy Welcomes New Members into Cum Laude Society and National Honor Society
Vermont Academy recently celebrated academic excellence, leadership, and service during the induction ceremonies for the Cum Laude Society and the National Honor Society on May 14. Family members, faculty, and students gathered to recognize a distinguished group of Wildcats whose achievements reflect Vermont Academy’s commitment to scholarship, character, and community engagement.
The Cum Laude Society is one of the highest academic honors a secondary school student can receive. Founded in 1906, the society recognizes students who have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement, intellectual curiosity, and dedication to learning. Often considered the high school equivalent of Phi Beta Kappa, Cum Laude membership reflects consistent excellence across a student’s academic career.
This year’s Vermont Academy Cum Laude Society inductees are Eli Boxer ’26, Maya Carbone '27, Eric Chen '27, Carley Guarino '26, Hannah Nuwagaba '26, Blake Postles ’26, Elizabeth Thompson ’27. They join previously inducted members Aloycia Deogratias ’26, Asper Donath ’26, and Oliver Norkun ’26.
Students inducted into the National Honor Society were also recognized for their accomplishments both inside and outside the classroom. The National Honor Society honors students who exemplify the four pillars of the organization: scholarship, leadership, service, and character. Membership reflects a student’s commitment not only to academic success, but also to positively contributing to the school and broader community.
This year’s Vermont Academy National Honor Society inductees are Trey Ambrozich '27, Martin Boua '27, Eric Chen '27, Skye Deguzis '26, Carley Guarino '26, Daisy Hu '27, Sameera Azam Nooristani '26, Adleigh Norman '27, Maddy Spires '27. They join previously inducted members Maya Carbone ’27, Aiden Garvey ’26, Aloycia Deogratias ’26, Asper Donath ’26, Jake Hedman ’26, Hannah Holton ’26, Kennedy Jensen ’26, Catherine Min ’27, Oliver Norkun ’26, Hannah Nuwagaba ’26, Marley Odell ’26, Luke Pennell ’26, Blake Postles ’26, Elizabeth Thompson ’27, Alex Vega ’26, Honora Walsh ’26.
The ceremonies served as an opportunity to celebrate the hard work and integrity of these students while recognizing the important role that academic achievement and leadership play within the Vermont Academy community. Faculty members praised the inductees for their perseverance, curiosity, and willingness to lead by example both in and beyond the classroom.
As Vermont Academy continues to foster a commitment to healthy excellence, the induction of these students into the Cum Laude Society and National Honor Society highlights the outstanding accomplishments of this year’s scholars and leaders.
Photos can be found here.
Vermont Academy is a coed college preparatory boarding and day school in southern Vermont, serving grades 9-12 plus a postgraduate year.
