Wasilla High School National Honor Society
701 E. Bogard Rd Wasilla, AK 99654
Phone: 907-352-8200
Congratulations! Election to membership in the National Honor Society represents the highest
honor and trust that can be bestowed upon a student in the sophomore, junior or senior 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 of 3.50 is not the sole criteria for acceptance into
the National Honor Society. Evidence that you meet the qualifications of LEADERSHIP,
CHARACTER and SERVICE are necessary as well to be eligible for membership.
Membership
Membership in the Wasilla High Chapter is an honor bestowed upon a student. Selection for
membership is by a faculty council and is based on outstanding scholarship, character,
leadership and service. Once selected, members have the responsibility to continue to
demonstrate these qualities.
Selection of Members
To be eligible for membership the candidate must be a member of the sophomore, junior or
senior class. Candidates must have been in attendance at the school for the equivalent of one
semester. The selection of members to the chapter shall be by a majority vote of the faculty
council.
Application Deadline
All applications must be turned in no later than 2:15 pm on Monday November 30th to
Mrs. Logsdon in the library.
Note: An electronic version of this application can be found on the WHS web page, under
Activities, National Honor Society. http://www.whs.matsuk12.us
Wasilla High School National Honors Society Advisors
Tony Jensen, Social Studies
Shelly Logsdon, Librarian
The student who exercises LEADERSHIP:
 Is resourceful in proposing new problems, applying principles, and making suggestions
 Demonstrates leadership in promoting school activities
 Exercises 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 responsibilities, conducting business
efficiently and effectively, and without prodding, demonstrates reliability and
dependability.
 Demonstrates leadership in the classroom, at work, and is school or community
activities
 Is thoroughly dependable in any responsibility accepted.
The student who SERVES:
 Is willing to uphold scholarship and maintain a loyal school attitude
 Participates in some outside activity (i.e. volunteer, girl/boy scouts, church groups,
family duties, etc)
 Volunteers and is 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
 Is willing to represent the class or school in inter-class and inter-scholastic competition
 Does committee and staff work uncomplainingly
 Shows courtesy by assisting visitors, teachers, and students
The student of CHARACTER:
 Takes criticism willingly and accepts recommendations graciously
 Consistently exemplifies desirable qualities or behavior
 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
 Shows courtesy, concern and respect for others
 Observes instruction and rules, punctuality and faithfulness both inside and outside of
the classroom
 Has powers of concentration and sustained attention as shown by perseverance and
application to studies
 Maintains truthfulness in acknowledging obedience to rules, avoiding cheating in written
work, and showing unwillingness, to profit by the mistakes of others.
WHS National Honor Society
Application
Directions: Please complete all sections in pen or type. Do not be modest. Every bit of
information can be used by the Faculty Council to assist with the selection process.
PERSONAL DATA:
Last Name: _______________________
First Name: _________________
Mailing Address: _____________________________________________________
Gender:
Male
Female
Current Grade: 10th
11th
12th
HIGH SCHOOL INFORMATION:
Please list the courses you are currently enrolled in:
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
WORK EXPERIENCE (Use this space to list work experience: including summer jobs)
Date (from-to)
Job/Experience (title and description of duties)
Volunteer or paid?
REQUIRED SIGNATURES:
Have you ever been subject to disciplinary action @ WHS?
(this would include detention or ISS)
Yes or No
Have you ever been convicted of a violation of any state/federal law?
(excluding traffic violations)
Yes or No
Are you currently on probation or suspension @ WHS?
Yes or No
If you answered yes to any of the above questions, please explain on a separate sheet.
I understand that submitting this application does not guarantee placement into the
National Honor Society at Wasilla High School.
Signature: _____________________________________ Date: ______________
I have read all 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 thereto are the following:
1) Regular attendance at meeting
2) Attendance at induction ceremonies for new members
3) Completion of both the in-school and out of school community service hours
4) Participation in any school wide project(s)
Signature: _____________________________________ Date: ______________
I certify that all information given in this application is true and correct. I am solely responsible
for its completion.
Signature: _____________________________________ Date: ______________
Parent/Guardian Signature: _______________________
If any of the information in the application is found to be falsified, your membership will be
revoked immediately and disciplinary action will be taken.
Student Activity Information Form
Directions: Please type or use black/blue pen to complete all sections. Do NOT be modest!
Information that you provide is used by the faculty council to assist them with the selection
process.
I.
Co-Curricular Activities: List all activities in which you have participated during
high school. Include: Clubs, teams, musical groups, etc and major accomplishments
in each. Don’t forget to include school and community events.
Activity
9
II.
10
Year
11
Accomplishments
12
Leadership Positions: List all elected or appointed leadership positions held in
school, community or work activities.
Leadership Position
9
10
Year
11
Activity or Organization
12
III.
Community Activities: List community activities in which you have participated and
note any major accomplishments in each. Remember to include relevant work
experience (jobs), volunteer activities and any items you mention in your essay.
BRAG about yourself!
Activity
Year
9
IV.
Number of
hours worked
10 11 12
Recognition and Awards: List any honors or recognitions that you have received.
Recognition or Award
9
V.
Major Accomplishments
10
Year
11
Group or Activity
12
Optional ESSAY: We understand that not everything can be written in the lines
above. If you feel like there is something you do that shows your qualifications of the
three pillars of NHS: Character, Leadership, and Service, please include an essay
that will tell the faculty council about it. (Extra credit opportunity)
All applications must be turned in no later than 2:15 pm on Monday November 30th
to Mrs. Logsdon in the library.
TEACHER RECOMMENDATION
Ask a teacher that you feel can give an accurate recommendation of you in the areas of character,
leadership and service. Use the copy of the form provided you on and distribute to your teacher.
Submit the form and an envelope to each teacher, who will return the sealed envelope to you. You are
responsible for obtaining recommendation forms and submitting them with your application. The envelope
must have the teacher’s signature across its seal.
Student-Complete the top section prior to giving it to a teacher.
Student Name: _______________
Teacher’s Name: ______________ Date: ________________
List the course(s) you have taken with this teacher and circle the year.
__________________ 9th grade 10th grade 11th grade 12th grade
__________________ 9th grade 10th grade 11th grade 12th grade
_________________________________________________________________________
Teacher Section
You are being asked to provide a reference for this student for entry in to National Honor Society. National Honor
Society honors students who have characteristics of our four pillars: Scholarship, Leadership, Character, and
Service. Please complete this form and return it to the student in the envelope he/she provided. Please be sure to
sign over the seal of the envelope. This recommendation will be kept confidential, so thank you in advance for
your honest and candidness. Please include any additional comments on the back of this paper or a
separate sheet of paper.
Please score each area with 5 being excellent and 1 being poor.
1 to 5
No Basis
Creative, Original thought
Self-Confidence, Motivation, Work Habits
Independence, Initiative
Intellectual ability
Effective class discussion
Academic and Personal Integrity
Leadership in Classroom
Overall character of applicant
Strongly
Recommend
How strongly do you recommend
this student for admission into
NHS?
Teacher Signature: ____________________________
Maybe
Do not
Application Checklist
_____1. Completed application (typed or blue/black ink)
_____2. Optional Typed Personal Essay
_____3. Faculty Recommendation in a sealed envelope
Ask a teacher that you feel can give an accurate recommendation of you in the areas of
character, leadership and service. Use the copy of the form provided you on and
distribute to your teacher.
Submit the form and an envelope to each teacher, who will return the sealed envelope
to you. You are responsible for obtaining recommendation forms and submitting them
with your application. The envelope must have the teacher’s signature across its seal.
____ 4. Obtain all necessary signatures
____ 5. Application, optional Essay, signatures, and recommendation are due in appropriate
order for submission to Mrs. Logsdon in the library by November 30, by 2:15 pm