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OFFICERS for 2006-2007 President- Elizabeth M. VP- Richelle F. Secretary- Elizabeth Y. Treasurer- Maureen S.   Members Class of 2008- Zack, Emily, Maureen, Kristen, Jenna, Caleb, Nicholas, Alexis, Christopher   Additional members will be accepted in the fall and/or spring. The formal induction is scheduled for ??? in the WGH Auditorium.   Advisors   Debra Christman and Keith Rising

The National Honor Society (NHS)* is the nation's premier organization established to recognize outstanding high school  students. More than just an honor roll, NHS*  serves to honor those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of Scholarship, Leadership, Service, and Character. These characteristics have been associated with membership in the organization since 1921.

Today, it is estimated that more than one million students participate in activities of the NHS*. NHS* chapters are found in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, many U.S. Territories, and Canada. Chapter membership not only recognizes students for their accomplishments, but challenges them to develop further through active involvement in school activities and community service.

 

NHS* Selection Criteria

 

The NHS* National Council establishes the national standards for all NHS* chapters. Local chapters create their own by-laws which are to be consistent with and comply with the NHS* National Constitution.

Any student in grades 10 through 12 in a school with both an official charter of the National Honor Society* and an affiliation with the NASSP Department of Student Activities is eligible for consideration for membership in the National Honor Society. All membership selection is handled through the local school chapter.

The NHS* chapter establishes rules for membership that are based upon a student's outstanding performance in the areas of scholarship, service, leadership, and character. These four criteria for selection form the foundation upon which the organization and its activities are built.

• Scholarship: "students who have the cumulative average, set by the local school's faculty council (not lower than 85%) meet the scholarship requirement for membership. These students are then eligible for consideration on the basis of service, leadership, and character."(NHS Constitution, Article IX, section 2)

• Service: This quality is defined through the voluntary contributions made by a student to the school or community, done without compensation and with a positive, courteous, and enthusiastic spirit.

• Leadership: Student leaders are those who are resourceful, good problem solvers, promoters of school activities, idea-contributors, dependable, and persons who exemplify positive attitudes about life. Leadership experiences can be drawn from school or community activity while working with or for others.

• Character: The student of good character upholds principles of morality and ethics, is cooperative, demonstrates high standards of honesty and reliability, shows courtesy, concern and respect for others and generally maintains a good and clean lifestyle.

Specific standards for these four criteria may vary from one school to the next. The NHS* adviser maintains copies of the local procedures and has them available upon request.

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