The National Honor Society is an organization that recognizes students for their high academic achievements and commitment to service. Juniors can apply to join the National Honor Society, and, if accepted, will participate as members in their senior year.
Undergoing new changes this year with new faculty advisors, the biggest changes made thus far are the alterations to the bylaws. “We could not find any bylaws that had been for the chapter. It has been around for a while but just being more definitive and bringing back that faculty council who makes those decisions along with Mr. Trafton, me, and Mrs. Zilch,” stated advisor and senior English teacher, Mrs. Bergum.
The National Honor Society revolves around four pillars: service, leadership, character, and scholarship. With this in mind, another big change is the requirement for more community service, since service is one of the pillars. “We will also be requiring service projects. 10 hours of service as a group and 10 hours of individual service. The community service is for the entire year not necessarily just one semester,” explained Mrs. Bergum.
(From L to R) Seniors Sam Winchell, Annika Stergar, Kamryn Reinker, and Riley Chambless posing for a photo before voting for NHS bylaws. (Ella Fairbanks )
Students of the National Honor Society are adapting to these changes with optimism. Many believe the new focus on community involvement will bring positive outcomes. Senior and newly elected president of the National Honor Society, Alex Johnson, stated, “I think these changes will be good, with a focus on doing more in the community, we can help provide to the community more. National Honor Society students will get both valuable experiences and more attribution to them on our resumes.” These changes are giving National Honor Society members more chances to get involved. By helping in the community or building up their resumes, students can find ways to make their time in National Honor Society count.
