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demonstrated excellence in the areas of Scholarship, Leadership, Service, and Character. These characteristics have been associated with membership in the organization since its beginning in 1921. Membership Criteria
Service: This quality is defined through the voluntary contributions made by a student to the school or community, done without compensation and with a positive, courteous, and enthusiastic spirit. Members are required to complete service hours and to regularly participate in one or more service projects during the course of the school year.
Leadership: Student leaders are those who are resourceful, good problem solvers, promoters of school activities, idea-contributors, dependable, and persons who exemplify positive attitudes about life. Leadership experiences can be drawn from school or community activities while working with or for others. Members are active participants in the school or community program and demonstrate the leadership qualities above through the school or community programs that the member is involved with.
Character: The student of good character upholds principles of morality and ethics, is cooperative, demonstrates high standards of honesty and reliability, shows courtesy, concern, and respect for others, and generally maintains a good and clean lifestyle. Any violation throughout a student's high school career of the academic integrity honor code, as stated on page 5 of the student handbook, may result in a student's denial as a member in NHS or additional loss of academic honors.
