National Honor Society Self-Nomination
Fall, 2008
National Honor Society exists to recognize students who demonstrate excellence in the four “pillars” of
scholarship, leadership, service, and character. The self-nomination process provides an opportunity for
you to demonstrate your high achievement in each of those areas.
To nominate yourself for induction into Trinity High School’s chapter of the National Honor Society,
provide the following information in a neat and thorough manner. Use your word processing program to
create the space you need for each response. Type your answers in complete sentences and paragraphs,
using correct language reflective of your commitment to excellence. Then obtain the requisite
signatures, and submit the materials to the Attendance Office.
If you have any questions about National Honor Society or about this self-nomination form, see Ms.
Kovacs.
Deadline: November 24, 2008, 3:00 p.m.
Name: _________________________________
Grade:
11
12
Scholarship: minimum 3.4 GPA
Note that this is a minimum. If your GPA is under 3.8, be especially careful to explain how your
academics do reflect actual excellence.
What was your over-all GPA in June, 2008? _____
What was your average for the half-term that ended in October, 2008? _____
How have you demonstrated academic excellence in your course selections and in your performance in
and out of the classroom?
Leadership: the ability and willingness to take charge
This may or may not involve formal leadership positions. Leaders are the people who step forward to
make classroom projects, class activities, ministries, sports competitions, and extracurricular events
successful.
How do you manifest leadership here at Trinity?
How do you manifest leadership outside of Trinity?
Service: giving time, energy, and resources to help others
Service hours required for graduation are certainly part of this, but they are not the whole picture.
Excellence in service means giving of yourself even when you personally have nothing to gain from
the situation. Sometimes service benefits individuals in need; other times it ministers to entire groups.
How do you extend yourself in service within the Trinity community?
How do you extend yourself in service outside of the Trinity community?
Character: integrity, fidelity, love, justice, maturity
Character involves what one does and what one avoids; it also involves what one is. Of course, no one
is perfect. Excellence in character generally means that people recognize in you characteristics such
as trustworthiness, strength, generosity, integrity, honesty, love, justice, determination, and maturity.
Describe three components of the excellence of your character.
References
Obtain the signatures of three Trinity teachers or administrators who can attest to your excellence in
scholarship, leadership, service, and character.
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Student’s and parent’s/guardian’s signatures
I understand that admission to National Honor Society is based on approval by Trinity teachers and
administrators. I recognize that membership is an honor, not a right. Acceptance into the organization
depends on the visibility of a student’s excellence in scholarship, leadership, service and character.
Student’s signature ________________________________
Date _____________
Parent’s/guardian’s signature ______________________________
Date ______________