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| ART HONOR SOCIETY | AHS recognizes students who have shown outstanding ability in the field of Art. AHS tries to bring art to the attention of the school and community by organizing activities such as portfolio days at the junior high and middle schools, art displays and gallery shows, and various art competitions throughout the year. They collaborate on service project artworks as called for by the community or school such as works for charity, club or community group art requests, or school publicity needs and murals. They participate in social events such as Homecoming and a Christmas party. AHS is open to 10th-12th grade students. | |
| NATIONAL FRENCH HONOR SOCIETY | The aim of the NFHS is to stimulate interest in the study of French, to promote higher standards of scholarship, to reward high scholastic attainments, to create enthusiasm for an understanding of francophone culture and civilization, to promote and perpetuate international friendship, and to reward efforts toward furthering solidarity in the French - speaking world. Candidates must have A's in French for three consecutive semesters, maintain a high overall GPA, and be active in French - related activities. | |
| NATIONAL GERMAN HONOR SOCIETY | GNHS, Delta Epsilon Phi (DEP), sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of German was founded at Coral Gables High School (FL) in 1968 by Kathee Wilson, a devoted AATB member, who until her death remained active and supportive of this rapidly expanding organization. There are now over 1300 chapters in 50 states. The purpose of this organization is to recognize high achievement in German by students of secondary school and to promote a continuity of interest in German culture and studies. To be eligible for membership, a student must maintain an A average in German for a minimum of 3 semesters and participate in some type of language learning outside of the classroom. | |
| NATIONAL SPANISH HONOR SOCIETY |
SNHS, sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese, was formally organized in 1953 as the Spanish National Honor Society. The purpose of this organization is to recognize high achievement in Hispanic Studies. To be eligible for membership, a student must be enrolled in Spanish III or higher, maintain three consecutive semester grades of an A in high school Spanish, participate in some type of language learning activity outside of the classroom, and be recommended by a Spanish teacher. |
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| NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY (NHS) | National Honor Society is an organization dedicated to Scholarship, Character, Leadership, and Service. It is made up of selected juniors and seniors. Students are nominated based on a minimum grade point average of 4.5. The entire faculty rates nominees in the areas of Service, Leadership, and Character and a faculty committee then determines the final membership. NHS members use their skills to help others by participating in community service projects including tutoring, helping the elderly, and volunteering in the community. | |
| Quill and Scroll | Quill and Scroll is an international high school journalism honor society. According to the society, it was organized April 10, 1926, by a group of high school advisers for the purpose of encouraging and recognizing individual student achievement in journalism and scholastic publication. To qualify, a junior or senior journalist must be in the top third of his or her class, be an active and extraordinary staff member of Phoenix, The Stinger, or Vespa, and have the recommendation of his or her adviser. | |
| THESPIANS | Only those who work very hard at their assigned drama club duties, or production positions are afforded the opportunity to be a part of this organization. Thespians is an international fraternity of high school theater students. In order to be an initiate, you must earn ten points in several different productions. |
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