Mayer Lutheran is a member of the National Honor Society.
NHS Eligibility
- Candidates eligible for selection to this chapter must be members of the junior or senior class.
- To be eligible for selection to membership in this chapter, the candidate must have been enrolled for a period equivalent to one year at ML.
- Candidates eligible for selection to this chapter shall have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.60on a 4.0 scale.
- Upon meeting the grade level, enrollment, and GPA standards, candidates shall then be considered based on their service, leadership, and character.
What is National Honor Society?
The National Honor Society (NHS) is a nationwide organization that elevates a school’s commitment to the values of scholarship, service, leadership, and character. These four pillars have been associated with membership in the organization since its inception in 1921.
Who can join NHS?
If you qualify to apply for NHS membership at Mayer Lutheran, you will be notified via e-mail by Mrs. Cash. Your parents will also receive an e-mail, notifying them that you are eligible to apply. The following initial requirements must be met:
- Must have earned a cumulative GPA of 3.6 or higher
- Must be a junior or senior
- Must have been attending ML for at least a year
If you meet these qualifications and are invited to apply for membership, you will need to complete an application on which you document your activities, both in-school and out of school, during your high school years, as well as your volunteer service hours in the past year. You are required to document at least 12 hours of service. In addition, you will need to submit a letters of recommendation from adults outside of ML. Upon submission of your application, a five-member faculty council will review your application and reflect upon your character and leadership. The service and leadership roles on your application, the letters of recommendation, the faculty council response regarding scholarship, leadership and character, and your GPA are all taken into consideration to determine your eligibility to be a part of the National Honor Society.
Students who do not earn a high enough GPA, do not have enough service hours, do not earn high enough scores in character or leadership, or miss the application deadline may have more opportunities to try again. Students will be invited to apply again after each semester that they earn a 3.6 cumulative GPA.
What can I expect once I am accepted?
Once your application is approved, you will be notified in person and via e-mail by Mrs. Cash. Your parents will also be notified by e-mail. You are then expected to attend meetings and participate in NHS activities. There will be an induction ceremony at ML to welcome you into membership.
What does NHS do?
Members of NHS use their God-given talents of scholarship, character, and leadership to serve and bless others in our community. We meet once a month to plan and organize service opportunities. Our meetings are currently taking place from 7:30-8:00am on the first Wednesday of the month. We maintain the two Little Free Libraries in Mayer on a regular basis. NHS students volunteer their time to tutor other students at ML. We do group service activities, such as going to Feed My Starving Children, leading the student body in filling shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child, and collaborating with the American Red Cross to host two blood drives..
In addition to group activities, NHS members are required to continue to document at least 12 individual service hours per year to demonstrate their continued commitment to serve others.
Membership in the National Honor Society provides opportunities to develop leadership skills and participate in valuable service. The requirements of the organization lend validation to the claim of character and leadership of the member. Participation in NHS is an honor that may open doors of opportunity in future endeavors. In recognition of their achievement, National Honor Society graduates wear a white cord at graduation. They are also eligible to apply for the National NHS scholarship and have a chance at the annual American Red Cross scholarship provided to ML as a blood drive host site.
Members of the National Honor Society are leaders at Mayer Lutheran. If you have any questions, please feel free to talk to Mrs. Cash, the NHS Advisor.