National Honor Society
The National Honor Society ranks as one of the oldest and
most prestigious organizations for high school students. Chapters exist in 75
percent of the nation’s schools and, since 1921, millions of students have been
selected for membership. The National Honor Society is sponsored by the
National Association of Secondary School Principals.
The purpose of the National Honor Society is to create
enthusiasm for scholarship, stimulate a desire to render service, promote
leadership, and develop character in the students of American secondary
schools.
To be eligible for membership consideration, students
must be a junior and have a cumulative grade point average of 3.5, which must
be maintained until graduation. Additionally, potential members must meet high
standards of leadership and character and have earned the Silver Service Award
or the equivalent. Members are selected based on an objective, anonymous
process, taking into account the accomplishments of students in the areas of
leadership, character, and service. Membership is not automatically extended
solely on academic achievement.
Leadership is based on the student’s participation and
initiative in promoting school activities; inspiring positive behavior in
others; exemplifying a positive attitude; successfully holding school offices
or positions of responsibilities; acting as a forerunner in the classroom, at
work, and in school or community; and being thoroughly dependable in any
responsibility accepted.
To meet the Service requirement, the student will
demonstrate a willingness to render service to the school and community by
having earned at least the Silver Service Award or its equivalent.
Character is measured in terms of integrity, behavior,
ethics, honesty and cooperation with students, faculty, and community.
Membership is more than an honor. It carries with it more than certain
privileges. It incurs a responsibility to continually demonstrate those
outstanding qualities that result in selection. Members of the Hill-Murray chapter of the National Honor Society are required to increase their level of service to the school and community to the next level Star of the service award. Students who have already earned a Gold Star status will be required to earn a second Bronze Star. In doing so, members serve as role models for their peers while offering their additional gifts of service to the community.
Click Here for Application Procedure
Click Here for Executive Board Descriptions
Click Here for the Activities Calendar
Click Here for a List of NHS Members
Click Here for the Selection and Appeals Process
NHS Advisor: Ms. Melanie Townsend
