National Honor Society*

The National Honor Society is the nation’s premier organization to recognize outstanding high school students. More than just an honor roll, NHS serves to honor those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of Scholarship, Leadership, Service, and Character. These characteristics have been associated with their membership in the organization since they began in 1921. The WTHS chapter creates enthusiasm for scholarship, to stimulate a desire to render service, to promote leadership, and to develop character in our students. 

WTHS Official By-Laws

Eligibility & Requirements:

Membership in the WTHS’s Chapter of NHS is bestowed by the Faculty Council on those students who exemplify the cardinal virtues of the Society-Scholarship, Service, Leadership, and Character.

  • Scholarship - The student must have achieved a non-weighted cumulative grade point average of 3.6 over the previous academic years at WTHS.

  • Service - The student must have provided service to 2 groups, the school district and community (not within the school district); a minimum of 4 hours of service to act as tutors at a minimum of twice per month.

  • Leadership - The student must have held, within the previous twelve months, at least one leadership position over an extended period of time in a school or community organization/project.

  • Character - The student must be judged, by a pool of the entire faculty, to possess the qualities of good character, which include integrity, positive behavior, cooperation, and ethical behavior. He/she must have no recorded incidents of cheating or intentional dishonesty, no record of skipping classes or knowingly violating school regulations, and no record of civil offenses within the community.

NHS Timeline after you have been invited to apply:

  • Procedures for Selection Process

  • Candidate Information Sheet (must be returned via hard copy)

All materials must be completed and returned to Mrs. Alexandra Schuh. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. Paper applications will only be accepted.

See sponsor for details on application & deadlines.