The National Honors Society is a nationwide organization dedicated to recognize students who have proven their excellence with respectably good grades as well as abilities in areas such as scholarship, leadership, service, and character. According to the NHS, these four characteristics have been defining members since the beginning of the organization, from back in 1921. It is estimated that the organization has more than a million members nationwide.

The NHS not only recognizes its members, but also participates in school activities and community services. In fact, one of the requirements for the NHS is to demonstrate volunteer hours. You must maintain a grade point average of at least an 85%, or 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. You must also have a good behavior record. Members must be in 10^th to 12^th grade to attend. For the National Junior Honors Society (NJHS), it must be from second semester of 6^thgrade to 9^th grade. Members must attend meetings, execute services for their community and any other accountabilities they are required by their Schools Chapter (National Honors Society, 2015). Joining NHS is not required if you meet its requirements, but it’s highly suggested that you do.

Being in NHS is beneficial to life further than high school because it encourages you to achieve in school, which helps in the future when going to college and beyond. It works for your community, making it a healthier and better place to live in (National Honors Society, 2015). Helping your community allows you to know the people around you, giving you more experience to lead in the future and giving you a sense of community.

On February 20^th, there was a meeting for the NHS. February 19^th-21^st marked the ignite ’15 national conference, which is where school leaders meet to help their students prepare for the future. It provides them a first-rate education program that assists in being better prepared to lead their school. It helps them be a better school leader and enhances leadership knowledge (National Honors Society, 2015).

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“Become a Student Member.” National Junior Honor Society Resources How To. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Feb. 2015.

“Leadership Experience and Development.” LEAD Conferences. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Feb. 2015.

“NHS Scholarship Program.” NHS Scholarship Program. N.p., n.d. Web. 26 Feb. 2015.

“NASSP Conference.” NASSP Conference. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Feb. 2015.