With National Honors Society (NHS), a chance to meet new people and get involved in the community is possible at Eagle High. One way to become involved within the community, school and be rewarded for academic achievement is none other than NHS.
NHS is a volunteer service club that is organized at high schools around the country. NHS recognizes high school students in the United States who have excelled at their studies, scholarship, leadership, service and character. To be invited to be a part of NHS, a student must be an incoming junior or senior who has a GPA of at least a 3.8.
At Eagle High, an incoming junior or senior will receive an email from the club to attend a meeting where they will complete a form of short essays about themselves and why they would be a benefit to the club. The club leader and cabinet members will review the applications and decide who would be beneficial for the club. What the club looks for the most in its members is the drive to participate in the community and reflect the four pillars of NHS. These are scholarship, service, leadership and character.
NHS holds two meetings every month for the club members. These meetings provide opportunities for club members to reach the required hours. Members are required to obtain 20 hours of volunteer work per semester to stay in the club. Ten hours have to be school service and the other 10 are community service. NHS at Eagle High collaborates with other service clubs like Key Club and Just Serve to volunteer in the community.
The club functions by leaders of the club organizing volunteer opportunities. Cabinet leaders contribute tremendously to this club. NHS is a student-run club with teacher Hali Goodrich as the advisor. The cabinet leaders for the 2024-2025 school year are seniors Ashley Lindley, Reese Russell, Abram Peery and Thomas Priegel. These leaders oversee the club and run it smoothly.
“I really like being able to organize service opportunities. I like to organize things,” Lindley said. She is a contributing member of NHS. The club is a great opportunity for those who achieve high grades and enjoy helping their community.
“I really love National Honors Society. At first, I was really nervous, but this club has helped me grow as a leader and gain confidence,” Lindley said. This club has allowed many students to grow as individuals and provides opportunities for success.
Adequate sophomores or juniors will receive emails near the end of the school year for an invite to the club. This club is essential to the community. As NHS continues to grow, it remains a powerful force for creativity, teamwork and positive change within our school.
