National Honor Society Inductions – Applications to the
National Honor Society are available through the district website at www.nbas.org. Select the Schools menu, then the High School button to
reveal the application. If you let your mouse pointer hover over the High
School button, you will see a link to National Honor Society appear.
Dear National Honor Society Applicants:
Membership in the National Honor Society is a special honor accorded to
sophomores, juniors or seniors who have earned a 3.0 or higher cumulative grade
point average and also demonstrated exceptional qualities of leadership,
character, and service to school and community. These criteria are set on a
national level and our local chapter must abide by them. Membership is, of course, optional.
Membership is nationally recognized as an honor because of the strict
selection criteria- a procedure similar across the country. Election to
membership means that students may list their membership on college and
scholarship applications, job applications, and personal resumes now and in the
future. It will give them special recognition.
Membership also carries with it the added responsibility of continued
service and a willingness to uphold the high standards of the organization. NHS
will be planning and carrying out school and community service projects during
the school year.
Students who are eligible to apply must complete
the application found on the high school web page. To be considered for
induction into National Honor Society, students should submit evidence of
leadership, service and character. It is highly recommend that you read through
the application and its instructions very carefully before completing and
submitting your application. If you have any questions, please contact me and I
will be happy to talk to you about the application. All applications are
due to me via email at wbutler@nbas.org, no later than 3: 15
p.m., Friday, April 16, 2010. Absolutely no late or handwritten
applications will be accepted.
A faculty council will evaluate the applications
on the basis of leadership, character, service, and scholarship and will make
the final selection. Students will be notified of their selection by Friday, April
23. The Honor Society induction ceremony will be held on Monday, May 3, 7:00 pm
in the high school cafeteria.
It is important to remember that application does
not guarantee acceptance into the National Honor Society. However, please
accept my best wishes as you pursue membership in this highly regarded,
outstanding organization.
