NHS Officer Application Instructions
Make sure to read over the instructions carefully before you begin completing the application.
Below is a list of officer positions available for the 2017-2018 school year. You can only apply to the officer positions
that align to your classification (incoming junior or incoming senior). Make sure to read the description of each office
before you decide which one you want to apply for. You can handwrite or type your application, and you need to rank
the top three positions that you would be willing to serve as an officer. Turning in this application is an
acknowledgement that you will accept whatever positon you are selected for. After the application deadline, we will
move to the interview phase. You will receive notification of your interview time by letter. If you have any questions,
please come speak to the sponsors. Thanks for your interest in being a 2017-2018 National Honor Society officer at AHS!
Senior Positions:
 President – The president’s job is to oversee, direct, organize, and represent the Chapter in a professional manner.
The president also leads general meetings and officer meetings, manages the various events and activities of the
Chapter, and runs the leadership email account for the Chapter.
 Service Vice President – The service vice president oversees all the service projects for the Chapter, including
notifying members of opportunities, creating sign-ups for NHS events, and interacting professionally with parties
inside and outside of the school who request volunteers of the Chapter. The service vice president also runs the
service email account and approves all non-NHS events.
 Senior Class Secretary – The senior class secretary will keep track of member attendance, both for general
meetings and NHS events for the class of 2018. In addition, it is the responsibility of this officer to keep track of all
points for senior class members. Finally, the senior class secretary will keep meeting minutes for all officer
meetings. The senior and junior class secretaries will be working closely together to make sure they are tracking
points and attendance consistently.
 Member Relations Officer – The member relations officer will be the first line of communication for member
concerns. This person is the liaison between the NHS officers/sponsors and the membership. The member
relations officer is also our official NHS delegate on the ICC (Inter Club Council) here at AHS.
 Spring Events Coordinator – The spring events coordinator is responsible for planning and executing new member
induction and banquet, as well as any social events in the spring. This person also can assist the Service VP in
finding community volunteer opportunities in the spring semester.
Junior Positions:
 Junior Class Secretary - The junior class secretary will keep track of member attendance, both for general
meetings and NHS events for the class of 2019. In addition, it is the responsibility of this officer to keep track of all
points for junior class members. The senior and junior class secretaries will be working closely together to make
sure they are tracking points and attendance consistently.
 Treasurer – The treasurer will help coordinate fundraising throughout the year, inform the membership about
where our money is going, and inventory any purchases made by the organization.
 Publicist – The publicist is in charge of our NHS Twitter account, as well as any other social media accounts used
by the organization. The publicist is also responsible for consistently attending NHS events in order to collect
photos throughout the year that will be used in the end-of-the-year slideshow.
 Fall Events Coordinator - The fall events coordinator is responsible for planning and executing Butt-Numb-a-Thon
and Hope for the Holidays, as well as any member social events in the fall. This person also can assist the Service
VP in finding community volunteer opportunities in the fall semester.
NHS Officer Selection Timeline:
Applications Due: Monday, May 15th by 3 p.m. to rooms 1909 or 1910
Interview Window: May 17th – 19th
Online Voting by Membership: May 22nd – 25th
2017-2018 Officer Results Posted on NHS website at 4:00 p.m. on May 26th
First Mandatory Officer Meeting: Thursday, June 1st at 12:30 p.m.
National Honor Society Officer Application
Atascocita High School Chapter
Name : _______________________________________________________ Grade: __________ Student ID: _________
Please consider me for the following positions (Rank your top three positions from 1 to 3):
_____ President
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_____ Fall Events Coordinator
_____ Senior Class Secretary
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_____ Spring Events Coordinator
List all school and community organizations that you are currently involved in or plan to take part in next year:
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List any offices held or other specific duties you are responsible for in these organizations:
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Do you currently have a job? ______ If yes, where and how many hours a week do you work? If no, do you plan on
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Were you in NHS last year? ______ If yes, were you at any time on probation? ________________________________
Why do you want to serve as an officer in the National Honor Society?
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National Honor Society is founded on four pillars of excellence: scholarship, leadership, character, and service. In
your opinion, which of the pillars is your greatest strength, and which is your greatest weakness? Explain your answer
with examples from your own life.
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Share your vision for the Atascocita High School Chapter of the National Honor Society for the 2017-2018 school year,
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Please read and sign below:
Being a National Honor Society officer is a greater commitment than just being an active chapter member.
Your attendance is expected at all general meetings and NHS-sponsored activities unless you are absent
from school or have made responsible arrangements with the sponsors prior to the meeting or activity.
Additional officer meetings are also held every other week. Consistent absences from general meetings
and/or officer meetings may result in point penalties or dismissal from office. You will be expected to carry
out your responsibilities to the best of your abilities and without constant reminders at each activity.
I am willing to serve as a National Honor Society officer for the 2017-2018 school year.
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I will support my son/daughter in his/her responsibilities as an NHS officer for the 2017-2018 school year.
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Parent Signature
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