NATIONAL
HONOR SOCIETY
2005-2006
Members
Brooke Armstrong, Nicole Andrews, Alex Holton, David Andrews,
Leah Lamos, Chelsey Wallace
Vickie Snide:Advisor
Membership in the National Honor Society is both an honor and a responsibility. Students selected for membership are expected to continue to demonstrate the qualities of scholarship, service, leadership and character by which they were selected. Students who resign or are dismissed from the NHS are never again eligible for membership.
Membership is open to qualified sophomores, juniors and seniors.
The selection criteria is as follows:
The following criteria will be used in addition to the academic requirement:
Leadership- The student who exercises leadership:
-Is resourceful in identifying new problems, applying principles, and making suggestions.
-Demonstrates initiative in promoting school activities.
-Exercises influence on peers in upholding school ideals.
-Is able to delegate responsibilities.
-Exemplifies positive attitudes and inspires positive attitudes in others.
-Demonstrates academic initiative.
-Successfully holds school offices or positions of responsibility and, without prodding, demonstrates reliability and dependability.
-Is thoroughly dependable in any responsibility accepted.
Service- The student who serves:
-Is willing to uphold scholarship and maintain a loyal school attitude.
-Participates in some outside activity: Scouts, church groups, volunteer services for the community, and family duties.
-Is willing to take on difficult or inconspicuous responsibilities.
-Cheerfully and enthusiastically renders any requested service to the school.
-Shows courtesy in assisting visitors, teachers and students.
Character- The student of character:
-Takes criticism willingly and accepts recommendations graciously.
-Consistently exemplifies desirable qualities of behavior (cheerfulness, friendliness, poise and stability).
-Upholds principles of morality and ethics.
-Cooperates by complying with school regulations.
-Demonstrates the highest standards of honesty and reliability.
-Shows courtesy, concern and respect for others.
-Observes instructions and rules both inside and outside the classroom.
Current members: Brooke Armstrong, Nicole Andrews, Alex Holton
More details regarding selection criteria and procedures are available in the NHS Handbook, which is in the high school library, or by contacting the Chapter Advisor or a member of the Faculty Council or by visiting National Honor Society web site.