On Sept. 17 in the auditorium, 130 new students were inducted into the National Honor Society. NHS is an elite club that recognizes students for academic excellence, leadership, character and service. To join, students must be part of an active NHS chapter at their school, meet the chapter’s academic requirements (often a GPA of 3.65 or higher), and demonstrate proficiency in the four pillars of scholarship, service, leadership and character.
“Being accepted into NHS makes me feel proud of myself, that all my work and effort has been recognized,” junior Samantha Finch said. ”I’m looking forward to finding new opportunities in NHS for future scholarships or just service opportunities.”
To be accepted into NHS, forms, agreements and contracts were required to be signed in advance. NHS required candidates to fill out recommendation letters from their bosses, family friends or past mentors.
“Not only was this the largest group of inductees in Wylie East history, but it also gave us the opportunity to welcome them into a world of possibilities, where they can make an impact at their school through both service and scholarly activities,” Vice President of Communications senior Daisy Rodriquez said.
The induction ceremony highlighted the importance of character, leadership and service, while celebrating the new members of the National Honor Society. After being announced, inductees were to walk across the stage and receive their NHS medal, then sign the NHS book to be officially inducted into the prestigious club.
“I really love seeing members getting together to fulfill service projects that truly benefit our community,” President senior Danielle Alvarez said. “I also enjoy working with my officer team because they are super influential and amazing people.”
There are a variety of reasons to aim to be in National Honor Society, the most prominent being scholarships. The NHS scholarships are vast financial aid. Besides the scholarships, NHS is an opportunity for young students to be encouraged and continue keeping their grades up. Some more benefits include college admissions, skill development, community impact and networking.
“I believe that NHS gave me the opportunity to really reflect and grow in my service, public speaking, and leadership skills,” Alvarez said. “I feel like it allows members to branch out in character and leadership as well.”
The National Honor Society is one of the oldest, biggest, and most widely recognized student organizations in high school, with over 1.4 million members. Being a member of NHS exhibits strength, commitment to principles, and intelligence.
“Being a part of NHS is the highlight of my year,” Finch said.
