7 IHM named to National Junior Honor Society

Seven students at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School have been named members of the National Junior Honor Society. They are Marie Grace, Thomas Pardue, Victor Sorescu, Maya Muhanna, Nathan Banks, Ali Grijak and Rush Lee. National Junior Honor Society members must be in grades 7 or 8; possess an average of 93 or better in all core subjects; demonstrate outstanding character, leadership, and citizenship; and contribute service to the community. Immaculate Heart of Mary School is at 2855 Briarcliff Road, Atlanta and has 500 students in kindergarten through eighth grade.

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