The purpose of National Honor Society is to recognize students who excel in school and the community. NHS was founded in 1921 to recognize and encourage academic achievement while also developing other characteristics essential to citizens in a democracy. To be eligible for membership consideration, students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.5. In addition, candidates must meet high standards of leadership, service, citizenship, and character. To be eligible for membership a candidate must be a member of the sophomore, junior, or senior class. Candidates must fill out an application after the first semester, which is then evaluated by a faculty advisory council. An induction ceremony takes place in the late spring. All members are required to spend a minimum of 20 hours in community service throughout the school year (hours must be documented). As a club we participate in such advisories as: Pen Pals with elementary students, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, raising funds for the homeless and St. Jude's Children's Hospital, adopting a family at Christmas, and donation of food to the local food pantry. Members must sign a Code of Conduct, agreeing to the standards of NHS.