NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
ST. AGNES ACADEMY AQUINAS CHAPTER CANDIDATE RESUME
The National Honor Society is a prestigious organization that stands for hard work, dedication, and high academic status.
The four characteristics that are the criteria for qualification include the following:
SCHOLARSHIP - The student has and maintains a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or better.
LEADERSHIP - The student who exercises leadership:
 Is resourceful in proposing new problems, applying principles, and making suggestions
 Demonstrates initiative in promoting school activities
 Exercises positive influence on peers in upholding school ideals
 Contributes ideas that improve the civic life of the school
 Is able to delegate responsibilities
 Exemplifies positive attitudes
 Inspires positive behavior in others
 Demonstrates academic initiative
 Successfully holds school offices or positions of responsibility; conducts business effectively and efficiently;
demonstrates reliability and dependability
 Is a leader in the classroom, at work, and in other school or community activities
 Is thoroughly dependable in any responsibility accepted
 Is willing to uphold scholarship and maintain a loyal school attitude
SERVICE - The student who serves:
 Volunteers and provides dependable and well organized assistance, is gladly available, and is willing to sacrifice
to offer assistance
 Works well with others and is willing to take on difficult or inconspicuous responsibilities
 Cheerfully and enthusiastically renders any requested service to the school
 Is willing to represent the class or school in inter-class and inter-scholastic competition
 Does committee and staff work without complaint
 Participates in some activity outside of school, for example Girl Scouts, church groups, volunteer services for
the elderly, poor, or disadvantaged
 Mentors persons in the community or students at other schools
 Shows courtesy by assisting visitors, teachers, and students
CHARACTER - It can be said that the student of character:
 Takes criticism willingly and accepts recommendations graciously
 Consistently exemplifies desirable qualities of behavior (cheerfulness, friendliness, poise, stability)
 Upholds principles of morality and ethics
 Cooperates by complying with school regulations concerning property, programs, office, halls, etc.
 Demonstrates the highest standards of honesty and reliability
 Regularly shows courtesy, concern, and respect for others
 Observes instructions and rules, is punctual, and faithful both inside and outside the classroom
 Has powers of concentration, self-discipline, and sustained attention as shown by perseverance and application
to studies
 Manifests truthfulness in acknowledging obedience to rules, avoiding cheating in written work, and showing
unwillingness to profit by the mistakes of others
 Actively helps rid the school of bad influences or environment.
NHS members must be committed to various activities: monthly meetings, fundraising for scholarships, volunteer
projects, etc. These activities require your time and energy. You should carefully consider whether you can make this
commitment before submitting your candidate resume for consideration for membership.
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To be eligible for membership consideration at St. Agnes Academy, the candidate:
 Must have been in attendance for a period equivalent to one semester at St. Agnes Academy
 Must have achieved a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher
 Must not have any conduct issues or disciplinary actions
 Must be recommended for membership by the teachers of St. Agnes Academy
 Must have completed the process of seeking membership by the deadline of Wednesday, August 27 at 3:00
p.m. in room 212.
If you or your parents have questions about the organization, you may contact one of the chapter advisors, Katie Fritsch
(kfritsch@st-agnes.org) or Lydia Smith (lydia.smith@st-agnes.org).
RESUME DIRECTIONS: Please complete all sections. Do not be modest. Every bit of information can be used by
the Faculty Council to assist with the selection process. Be specific in describing your activities. Attach additional
sheets if necessary; however, items submitted will not be returned.
SECTION 1: STUDENT INFORMATION AND SIGNATURE
Complete all of the information requested. Your signature and the signature of a parent are required before we can
consider your application for membership.
SECTION 2: ACTIVITIES
COCURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
List all activities in which you have participated during high school. Include clubs, teams, musical groups, etc., and
major accomplishments in each. Give the full name of the club. Be specific about the time commitment involved. A
signature of an adult sponsor is required. NO CREDIT WILL BE GIVEN WITHOUT A SIGNATURE. If an adult
sponsor’s signature cannot be obtained, please attach copies of certificates, letters, or other forms of verification for
proof of participation.
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. Give the full name of the
club or group. Be specific about the time commitment involved. Have an adult sponsor sign in the appropriate box.
NO CREDIT WILL BE GIVEN WITHOUT A SIGNATURE. If an adult sponsor’s signature cannot be obtained, please
attach copies of certificates, letters, or other forms of verification for proof of participation.
SERVICE AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
To demonstrate the attribute of service, candidates will be asked to prove completion of 20 hours of service in the past
year (June 2013-August 2014). List the service and community activities in which you have participated and note any
major accomplishments in each. These should be any activities outside of school in which you participated for the
betterment of the community. Service completed with church groups, Girl Scouts, volunteer groups or community
organizations is eligible. Service completed while on a St. Agnes grade-level retreat does not count toward this
requirement. Work-study hours completed as part of a St. Agnes financial aid package also do not count toward this
requirement. Please note that working without pay (as a babysitter, as an assistant in your parent’s office, as a coach,
etc.) does not necessarily equal community service; ideally, your service hours should be completed at or in conjunction
with a non-profit organization. Be specific about the time commitment involved. Have an adult sponsor sign in the
appropriate box or attach copies of certificates, letters, or other forms of verification for proof of participation. If you
have any questions about what qualifies as community service, please contact Ms. Smith or Mrs. Fritsch.
WORK EXPERIENCE/RECOGNITION AND AWARDS:
List below any job experiences, honors, or recognitions that you have received which support your bid to be selected
for membership in the National Honor Society. Work experience may be paid or volunteer. Be specific about the time
commitment involved.
SECTION 3: ESSAY
Complete the essay as instructed and attach it to your resume.
Please print and submit the following with supporting documentation to Ms. Smith by Wednesday, August 27 at 3:00.
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NHS CANDIDATE RESUME
SECTION ONE - STUDENT INFORMATION AND SIGNATURE
Name: ____________________________________________________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________________________________________
Home Phone: _________________________
E-Mail Address: ___________________________
Grade Level: _____________
T-shirt size:________________________
READ CAREFULLY AND SIGN IF YOU CAN ACCEPT THE COMMITMENT BELOW
COMMITMENT: I (my parents and I) understand that completion of this form does not guarantee membership but that
I am being considered for membership in the St. Agnes Aquinas Chapter of the National Honor Society. I (my parents
and I) will accept as final the decision of the Faculty Council charged with the responsibility of selecting members. If
elected to membership, I will fully commit myself to the following: to attend all required meetings, to participate
actively in those activities undertaken by the organization, and to have a positive attitude toward every aspect of the
National Honor Society. If I do not fulfill the necessary obligations, I understand that I will go before the Faculty
Council and my membership may be terminated.
______________________________________________
Student Signature
__________________
Date
______________________________________________
Parent Signature
__________________
Date
SECTION TWO - ACTIVITIES
COCURRICULAR ACTIVITIES:
GRADE 9
Activity
Accomplishments
# of Hours
Sponsor’s Signature
Accomplishments
# of Hours
Sponsor’s Signature
GRADE 10
Activity
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GRADE 11 (Do not complete if you are a junior, unless the activity has already started, e.g. Trio/Cross Country.)
Activity
Accomplishments
# of Hours
Sponsor’s Signature
LEADERSHIP POSITIONS:
GRADE 9
Activity
Accomplishments
# of Hours
Sponsor’s Signature
Accomplishments
# of Hours
Sponsor’s Signature
GRADE 10
Activity
GRADE 11 (Do not complete if you are a junior, unless the activity has already started, e.g. captain of team.)
Activity
Accomplishments
# of Hours
Sponsor’s Signature
SERVICE/COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES FROM JUNE 2013-AUGUST 2014:
Activity
Your Role (be specific)
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# of Hours
Date of Service
Sponsor’s Signature
WORK EXPERIENCE, RECOGNITION AND AWARDS:
GRADE 9
Job, Recognition or Award
Number of Hours (if applicable)
GRADE 10
Job, Recognition or Award
Number of Hours (if applicable)
GRADE 11 (Do not complete if you a junior, unless you are currently employed.)
Job, Recognition or Award
Number of Hours (if applicable)
SECTION THREE: ESSAY
In what ways do you think you exemplify the four characteristics (Scholarship, Leadership, Service, and Character) of a
National Honor Society member, and in what ways do you think that you can contribute to the National Honor Society at St.
Agnes Academy? If you do not address both issues, the essay may not be counted. In your essay, under the characteristic of
service, be sure to discuss the service you have listed on your resume. Please be specific and thorough. Your essay should
be approximately one single-spaced, typed page and attached to your resume. Remember, your essay should give as complete
a description of your qualities and accomplishments as you can give. It is to help the selection committee know you.
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