2015 National Honor Society Induction Held at HHS
New Members Honored in Annual Ceremony
April 29th Hemingford High School welcomed several new members to our HHS Chapter of the National Honor Society. Six standing members of the local chapter will soon be graduating. Thanks to HS principal Peggy Foster for the photos she took. Three members, including Natalie Gasseling, Carli Cullan, and Jacob Horstman were not able to be in some of the pictures taken.
Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors are eligible for consideration by attaining a minimum grade point average. Those selected meet the criteria listed below by the National organization.
The Four Pillars of National Honor Society Scholarship:
Scholarship is characterized by a commitment to learning. A student is willing to spend the necessary time to cultivate his/ her mind in the quest for knowledge. This pillar can only be achieved through diligence and effort. Scholarship means always doing the best work possible, regardless of impending reward.
Service: The pillar of service can be reached in a variety of ways. The willingness to work for the benefit of those in need without compensation or recognition of any kind is a quality that is essential in NHS members. As a service club, the National Honor Society is highly concerned with giving its all to the school and community at large.
Leadership: Leaders take the initiative to aid others in a wholesome manner throughout their daily activities. Leaders sacrifice their personal interests in order to yield to the needs of others. Leaders need wisdom and self-confidence to affect change in all aspects of their lives. Some examples of leadership can include, but are not limited to, leading group activities in the classroom and in the community, being an officer in a club, being a primary member of the band or choir, or being the captain of a sports team.
Character: Character is what distinguishes one individual from another. It is the product of constant striving to make the right choices day after day. Students with good character demonstrate respect, responsibility, trustworthiness, fairness, caring, and citizenship in all of their actions.
Officers for 2014 - 2015 are pictured below. Thank you again to Secondary Principal Peggy Foster for taking the photos in this article!