NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY (NHS)

MOTHER MARY ELIZABETH LANGE CHAPTER

Unlike the honor roll, which identifies scholars who excel in academic accomplishments, the National Honor Society is an honorary title bestowed on scholars who demonstrate excellence in SERVICE, LEADERSHIP, CHARACTER, and ACADEMICS. Each academic year, this invitation only, nation-wide honors group is selected for induction into the Mother Mary Elizabeth Lange Chapter of the NHS.

Scholars meeting the following criteria will be considered for induction:

SERVICE

The scholar, with faith in God’s Providence, must participate in educational programs that help our community, particularly the poor and the neglected, develop and live as respectful and responsible members of God’s family.

LEADERSHIP

The scholar must demonstrate positive leadership qualities in the classroom and at school activities, as well as be respected by faculty as being honest and conscientious.

CHARACTER

The scholar must have an unblemished discipline record, which is an 80% discipline average each semester prior to consideration for induction.

ACADEMICS

The scholar must maintain a minimum of a 3.0 average through two of four high school semesters as a sophomore, or three of six high school semesters as a junior.

STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION (SGA)

The Student Government Association primarily consists of the elected officers for each class as well as other scholars who like to plan activities for the school.

THE SGA PLANS THE FOLLOWING EVENTS

  • Flag Football Competition

  • Fall Talent Show

  • Christmas Toy Drive

  • Christmas Door Decorating Contest

  • Spirit Week

  • Homecoming Pep Rally

Each class meets monthly to plan class events like retreat, sophomore pinning, freshmen commitment, junior ring mass and senior inauguration.

MORE EXTRACURRICULARS

STUDENT AMBASSADORS

Scholars learn social graces and act as ambassadors for the school on recruitment days, visitor tours, and guest visits.

GOSPEL CHOIR

The Gospel Choir performs at most school functions as well as community events. Vocalists and musicians are encouraged to participate.

LITURGICAL DANCE

Scholars perform beautiful liturgical dances to Christian-themed music for prayer services and assemblies.

THE CREW

Interested scholars help with the setup and breakdown of the school facilities for assemblies, sporting events, etc.

PROM COMMITTEE

Interested juniors and seniors help in planning the school’s prom. They meet every Tuesday from 3:15pm – 4:30 PM during the second semester.