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Torch Chapter of the National Honor Society
National Honor Society
St. Marys High School
1002 Second St.
St. Marys, WV 26170
Election to membership in the National Honor Society represents the highest honor and trust that can
be bestowed upon a student in the sophomore or junior year of high school. The National Honor Society
recognizes students for outstanding SCHOLARSHIP, LEADERSHIP, CHARACTER, and SERVICE. Membership
in the society is indicative that the student has attained and is demonstrating and promoting all of these
qualities, and is exerting an effort to improve conditions in the school and community. Meeting the
grade point average requirement is not the sole criteria for acceptance into the National Honor Society.
Schools that select members solely on the basis of scholarship are placing their charters in jeopardy for
it violates the Constitution of the NHS. Evidence that you meet the qualifications of LEADERSHIP,
CHARACTER, and SERVICE requirements are necessary to be eligible for membership.
Membership
Selection for membership is by a faculty review of applicants and is based on outstanding scholarship,
character, leadership, and service. Once selected, members have the responsibility to continue to
demonstrate these qualities. Members who resign or are dismissed are no longer eligible for
membership or its benefits and they may not reapply for membership.
Selection of Members
1) To be eligible for membership the candidate must be a member of the junior or senior class.
Candidates must have been in attendance at the school for the equivalent of one semester.
2) The selection of members to the chapter shall be by a majority vote of the faculty council.
3) All faculty and staff will review applicants’ names. Students who do not promote service, leadership,
and character in the classroom will not be considered for membership.
Scholarship Requirements
2013-2014 school year: Applicants must have a minimum cumulative non-rounded weighted grade point
average (GPA) of 3.5.
Service Requirements:
A minimum of 20 verified community service hours are required of junior applicants and a minimum of
25 verified community service hours are required for senior applicants.
Leadership and Character Requirements:
Students will be asked to detail their leadership experiences while attending St. Marys High School. All
applicants will be required to submit one essay, choosing to discuss either leadership or honor. Any
disciplinary action during enrollment at St. Marys High School may impact your application for
membership.
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Application deadline
Applications must be turned in no later than 3:30 pm on Friday November1th to Mrs. Nichols.
(Room 216)
Applications will not be accepted unless the following are turned in completed at the same time:
1) ALL forms completely filled out
2) ALL appropriate signatures
3) Typed essay
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2011-2012 National Honor Society Application
PERSONAL DATA:
Last Name: ______________________First Name: _________________________
Preferred Name on Certificate:____________________________
Grade at SMHS (circle one):
11th
12th
Have you ever been subjected to disciplinary action at SMHS? (circle one)
YES
NO
IF YOU ANSWERED “YES” TO THE ABOVE QUESTION, EXPLAIN FULLY ON A
SEPARATE SHEET OF PAPER.
I understand that submitting this application does not guarantee placement
into the National Honor Society at St. Marys High School.
I have read the membership guidelines and fully understand that if offered admission I will
uphold all responsibilities of the National Honor Society. Included in these responsibilities but
not necessarily limited to are the following:
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
Regular attendance at meetings
Attendance at induction ceremonies for new members
Completion NHS sponsored community service hours
Complete an individual service project
Participation in a school wide project(s)
Student Signature:________________________ Date:_____
Parent/Guardian Signature: _____________________________
For office use only
GPA ___________
Verified Community Service Hours_________________________
Disciplinary Action: Yes or No
If yes, description: ________________________________________
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Student Activity Information Form
Directions
Please type or use black/blue pen to complete all sections. All the information you provide can and will
be used by the NHS faculty council to assist with the selection process.
LEADERSHIP POSITIONS: List all elected or appointed leadership positions held in school,
community, or work activities. Only those positions in which you were directly responsible for directing
or motivating others should be included. For example, elected student body, class, or club officer, committee
chairperson, team captain, newspaper editor, work area manager, or community leader.
Year
Activity
Accomplishments
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COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES: List community activities in which you have participated and noted any
major accomplishment in each. These should be any activities outside of school in which you
participated for the betterment of your community. For example, church groups, clubs, any sponsored activity
outside of school. Boy or Girl Scouts, volunteer groups, or community art endeavors.
Year Community Activities Number of Hours Worked Major Accomplishment
RECOGNITION AND AWARDS: List below any honors or recognitions you have received.
Year
Recognition or Award
Group or Activity
WORK EXPERIENCE: Use this space to list work experience, including summer jobs.
Date (from-to)
Job/Experience (title & description of duties):
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Essay:
CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING. On a separate piece of paper, type a well-developed essay for one of
the writing prompts shown below.
Essay 1: Leadership
Every country has heroes and heroines. They may be political, religious, military, or other leaders, but
they all serve as moral leaders by whose examples we can follow in our quest to live lives of excellence.
Think about someone you know who shows moral leadership, and explain why this person should be
regarded as a moral leader.
Essay 2: Honor:
Have you witnessed a person who is close to you doing something that you considered seriously wrong?
Describe the circumstances, your thoughts, and how you chose to respond. If you discussed it with the
person, was his/her justification valid? In retrospect, what, if anything, would you have done differently
and why?