National Honor Society members were honored at a ceremony at the high school on March 20th. This ceremony honored current and new members.
NHS is a prestigious high school organization consisting of hard-working, well-rounded students who reflect good character in their everyday lives.
Advisor and loved teacher Mrs. Stephanie Mickler is the National Honor Society advisor and gives a bit of an insight into what the organization does.
Mickler says, “We volunteer in the community; we have participated in the United Way’s SaturDay of Caring and we hold an egg hunt for the community around Easter.”
To become a member of NHS, you must maintain a 3.5 GPA in the middle of junior or senior year, accumulate at least 20 service points from the beginning of freshman year, and be approved by the SHS faculty and staff based on their character in and outside the classroom.
Once a student is inducted into NHS, they are considered for the next year, but Mickler explains the qualifications necessary.
“There are about 60 members in the NHS. Once you are a member, students need to maintain their GPA and accumulate 10 more service points,” says Mickler.
NHS sets students up for a better chance at scholarships in the future, as many colleges seek NHS students. This is due to the fact that NHS induction shows commitment to their education and community. NHS spots and builds future leaders and improves service skills.
That is just a few of the many benefits of the NHS, Mickler addresses a few more.
Mickler says, “NHS is one of the highest accomplishments a student can achieve in high school. It looks great on resumes and college applications.”
