NAHS - National Honor Society

North Augusta High School National Honor Society

Membership in the National Honor Society is the highest honor that a faculty can give a high school student. Membership is more than an honor; it carries with it a responsibility and should be the beginning of an obligation, not merely the successful culmination of an effort to achieve recognition and honor.

NHS was founded in 1921 by the National Association of Secondary Principals and the Board of Directors of the NASSP serves as the governing board of NHS. Operational control of NHS is in the hands of a National Council and its secretary. The local Chapter of NHS was chartered in 1971.

Motto: Noblisse Oblige Colors: blue and old Flower: yellow rose

Emblem: The emblem is the keystone and the flaming torch. The keystone bears at its base the letters C S L S, which stands for the cardinal principles of the organization: character, scholarship, leadership, and service. The purchase of the emblem is not obligatory in any way; the title of the emblem remains with the chapter until the member is graduated. Therefore, the Chapter Council can, for reason, commandeer the emblem, as in the case of a dismissed member. Emblems can be ordered through the Chapter Advisor. A price list is available.

Selection of members
     Selection is the responsibility of the local school faculty and the Chapter Council. It is equally based on the four requirements of membership, character, scholarship, leadership, and service, and is subject to a scholastic requirement of a GPA of 3.75 on a 5.0 scale for four consecutive semesters. National Junior Honor Society membership does not carry over to NHS.
     To become a member, a person with the required GPA is asked to complete an information form containing facts concerning the individual's activities, leadership positions, and service projects. The faculty chapter council in determining the candidacy of each individual uses this information, along with character rating from the student's teachers. There is no limit on the number of students selected per year. Membership is an honor given, not a right earned; therefore one cannot apply for membership.      Selection Procedure for NAHS NHS Membership

Student Information/Activity Forms

Meeting Times
The second Monday of each month.

Dues
Dues of $10.00 are to be collected immediately after each induction. They cover the cost of membership card, diploma seals, national registration, ribbons, the cost of the reception for induction the following year, etc.

Probation
One probationary period consisting of one semester will be allowed to pull up a GPA which falls below the requirement of 3.75 out of 5.0.

Dismissal
Once a member is dismissed, he is never eligible for membership again. Notice of probation or dismissal will be made in writing by the president of the chapter. Indication of dismissal must be placed in permanent records of students.

Requirements
To maintain membership in NHS, a member must:

1. continue to uphold the four principles of NHS, Character, scholarship, leadership,
    and service.
2. pay dues each year following the induction ceremony and before the end of the
    calendar school year.
3. attend a minimum of five meetings per year unless a member of the Faculty
    Council excuses the absence.
4. maintain a required GPA (3.75 out of 5.0) with one allowed probationary period.
5. complete one group service project.
6. complete a minimum of 4 hours of individual community service.

NAHS NHS Officers 2009-2010 President - Jennifer Price Vice President - Jessica Kaczmarek Secretary - Ashlyn Kelly Treasurer - Autumn Busbee Service Chair - Stephanie Rozier

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