Information for New Members

    Selection to the National Honor Society is a privilege, not a right.  It is an honor and a responsibility.  Students do not apply for membership in the National Honor Society; instead, they provide information to be used by the WHS teacher selection committee to support their candidacy for membership.  Membership is granted only to those students selected by the WHS teacher selection committee.  This selection committee changes each year and most departments of teachers are represented each year. This is not an election, nor is membership automatically conveyed simply because a student has achieved a specified level of performance.  NHS is more than an honor roll and the extent to which the local chapter emphasizes the other components of the selection process (leadership, service, and character) is carefully included in the selection process.
    
   The WHS National Honor Society will begin the selection procedure for members as soon as the first semester grades are finished and grade point averages are figured by the guidance department.
    
    As was specified above, there is a precise procedure outlined by the National Council of National Honor Societies recorded in the handbook and by - laws, and it is followed by the Wapakoneta High School NHS.  These requirements are followed so that the local chapter can retain national certification.
    
    Any junior or senior with a GPA of 3.5 or better is eligible for nomination.  As stated, students will be selected based on four categories:  Scholarship (GPA), Leadership, Good Character and Service to school, church and/or community.  Students should exhibit achievements in all four areas.  Grades alone are not a factor for membership.
    
    The students meeting the above requirements and wishing membership will be asked to submit a typed resume of all honors, awards, activities and service in which they are or were involved in - in school, church or community.
    
    Final selection of teacher recommendation committee will be tabulated by the advisor.  The advisor only tabulates results.  He does not choose the candidates for membership in NHS.
   
     The posting of juniors and seniors with a 3.5 or better average will be on the library windows and in Mr. Meyer's room.
    
    Any questions about the selection process should be directed to Mr. Meyer, the advisor.

Created by: Jay Grothause