National Honor Society
Port Jervis High School, Neversink Chapter
The Port Jervis High School is home to the Neversink Chapter of the National Honor Society. The National Honor Society (NHS) is the nation's premier organization established to recognize outstanding high school students. Port Jervis High School has had a long standing tradition of showcasing the outstanding achievements of our students who are inducted into this prestigious national association.
National Honor Society Induction Ceremony - 2018
Port Jervis High School Honor Society Induction Ceremony
May 9th, 2018 - Port Jervis High School, Port Jervis, NY - Port Jervis High School Honor Society Induction Ceremony, 7:00pm at the PJHS auditorium. New inductees are: Juniors: Marcus Figorito, Isabella Johaneman, Jakob Mann, Kyle Prundl, Michael Radigan, Besim Restelica, Will Zhou; Sophomores: Timothy Batzel, Matthew Conklin, Logan Fitzpatrick, Arnulfa Garcia, Braedon Halpin, Clarissa Hill, Spencer Hughes, Alexander Kinman, Daniel Klotz, Garrett Otto, Daeryan Padgett, Fiona Papandrea, Christian Rodriguez, Cameron Sauschuck, Julyanna Sauschuck, Riley Sauschuck, Laura Schock, Jillian Shearer, Olivia Stanzl, Sarah Stickney, Elizabeth VanHorn, Kaitlin Villanueva. Port Pride!!
The National Honor Society (NHS) is the nation's premier organization established to recognize outstanding high school students. More than just an honor roll, NHS serves to recognize those students who have 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.
Background
The National Honor Society (NHS) is the nation's premier organization established to recognize outstanding high school students. More than just an honor roll, NHS serves to recognize those students who have 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.
Today, it is estimated that more than one million students participate in NHS activities. NHS chapters are found in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, many U.S. territories, and Canada. Chapter membership not only recognizes students for their accomplishments, but challenges them to develop further through active involvement in school activities and community service.
History
The National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) officially established NHS in 1921. Though many local and regional honor societies existed prior to 1921, no nationwide organization had been founded. Under the leadership of Dr. Edward Rynearson, principal of the Fifth Avenue High School in Pittsburgh, the organization grew from the original Alpha Chapter at the Fifth Avenue School to more than 1,000 chapters by 1930. Equipped with a constitution, an emblem and motto, and a group of dedicated principals as coordinators, the new NHS organization quickly developed into one of the country's leading educational groups.
Four main purposes have guided chapters of NHS from the beginning: to create enthusiasm for scholarship; to stimulate a desire to render service; to promote leadership; and to develop character in the students of secondary schools. These purposes also translate into the criteria used for membership selection in each local chapter.