NHS Sponsor Breaks New Ground with Fresh Ideas
National Honor Society is an academic and community-service based organization. McClellan's chapter is active as ever. NHS's new sponsor, Mr. Roy Vaughn is making the organization even more engaging and beneficial to its members. Mr. Vaughn was asked by Mrs. Ferguson to be involved in the club. He hopes to combine the original traditions of NHS with fresh new ideas.
To be invited to join NHS, you must have a 3.0 grade point average or better, leadership skills, good character, and good citizenship.
Here is the interview conducted with Mr. Vaughn
Q. What are some of the things NHS does annually?
Vaughn: The Pep breakfast, inductions, and the members serve as ushers and grand marshals during the graduation.
Q: How many students are currently in NHS?
Vaughn: 23
Q; How much are NHS annual dues?
Vaughn: $5.00
Q: What happens when you don’t pay your NHS dues?
A: You are suspended from the chapter due to none payment.
Q: If you get suspended or have any other disciplinary problems, can you be removed from NHS?
Vaughn: Yes
Q: How does NHS help when applying for college?
Vaughn: AIt shows that you where involved in high school and that you were very strong as a student.
Q: If you make a grade point average that is lower than the requirement for one nine week, would you be removed from NHS?
Vaughn: You will be placed on probation and given the opportunity to raise your grade point average before removal.
Q: What are the things you remember doing in NHS?
Vaughn: My fondest memory of NHS was at graduation. The pride I felt wearing my blue NHS stole.
Q: When is the next NHS meeting?
Vaughn: NHS will meet on the last Thursday in September during lunch.
Q: If invited to join NHS, why should you join NHS?
Vaughn: It is an organization that serves as a ladder to your next level of success. It shows that you were academically strong and that you are a leader.
Q: Why did you want to get involved in NHS?
Vaughn: I was asked by Mrs. Ferguson and I accepted because I feel that NHS is an excellent club.
Q: What changes do you hope to bring to NHS?
Vaughn: I hope to keep the traditions of NHS while bringing it some fresh new ideas. This year I am hoping to have a really successful year for the students who are in NHS.
Q: About how many students are inducted yearly in NHS?
Vaughn: There is no specific number.
Q; What are the changes in membership since last year?
Vaughn: None
Here's what one student had to say about NHS. "Being a current member of NHS for 2 years now, I can remember a few memories from ushering at the baccalaureate and a few pep breakfasts. Joining NHS was not a goal I set prior to high school. I was completely unaware of the existence of NHS until I was I was sent an invitation to join NHS. My goal is to learn as much as I can to become a better leader and to improve my social skills," said the student.
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