Devon Prep Inducts 26 Students into Science National Honor Society

April 24, 2012 - PRLog -- Devon Preparatory School recently inducted 26 juniors and seniors into a newly formed chapter of The Science National Honor Society (SNHS) during a ceremony in Calasanctius Hall on campus. Before parents and siblings the new inductees received their pins and certificates. The seniors also received honor cords to be worn on graduation day.

Mrs. Annette Loutrel, faculty moderator of Devon Prep’s chapter, welcomed everyone to the ceremony and introduced Headmaster Rev. James J. Shea, Sch. P. who opened with a prayer. Chapter President Senior Ryan Fulmer presented a background of the SNHS and Vice President Senior Matthew Swatski explained the requirements for membership. Senior Roshan Patel, the chapter secretary, explained the goals and accomplishments of the chapter, and Senior Hugh Phelan, chapter treasurer, lit 26 candles representing the light of learning, during the Candle Lighting Ceremony. Devon Prep Science Department Chair, Mr. Roger Mecouch, served as the guest speaker.

The new inductees are:
Juniors
Christopher J. Clayton of Phoenixville
Timothy P. Crowe of West Chester
Matthew J. DiDonato of Malvern
Kevin D. Fulmer of Broomall
Benjamin A. Jonik of Coatesville
Michael P. LaBella of Collegeville
Antonio D. Muscarella of Norristown
Jacob E. Riedel of Pottstown
Thomas F. Seykora of Broomall
Ryan T. Shannon of Royersford
Rafael Suero of Broomall
Michael A. Tolvaisa of Springfield

Seniors
Conrad A. Damstra of Newtown Square
John R. Damstra of Newtown Square
Ryan T. Fulmer of Broomall
Joseph F. Geiger of Malvern
James M. Lockard of Wayne   
Daniel J. McGarry of Chester Springs
Ryan C. O'Shea of King of Prussia
Roshan B. Patel of Norristown   
Hugh K. Phelan of Villanova
Nathan E. Stauffer of Berwyn
Matthew D. Swatski of Narberth
Adam T. Swift of Audubon
Alexander Teplyakov of Phoenixville
Chase B. Weber of Wayne

The Science National Honor Society was organized 12 year ago to: encourage participation in and recognition of scientific and intellectual thought; advance student knowledge of classical and modern science; aid the civic community with its comprehension of science; and encourage students to participate in community service.  In order to qualify for membership in the Society each student had to: receive credit for at least one AP science course, enroll in at least a single second year AP science course during or before senior year, and maintain a B+ average in all science courses.

In their oath the new members pledged to represent the academic goals of the Society, participate in community service, and “encourage the pursuit of scientific knowledge that benefits all mankind.”

Devon Prep is a private, Catholic, college preparatory school for young men in grades six through 12, conducted by the Piarist Fathers. Located on a 20 acre campus on the Main Line, Devon Prep draw students from the five county Philadelphia area. For more information call 610-688-7337 or visit www.devonprep.com or www.facebook.com/devonprep.