National Ho=
nor
Society
Membership =
Nomination
Criteria
Willapa Valley
High School
The following criteria have been selected as the=
basis
for nominating students to the Willapa
Valley Chapter of
National Honor Society:
Leadership=
:
The student who exerc=
ises leadership:
- Is resourceful in proposing new problems,
applying principles, and making suggestions.
- Demonstrates initiative in promoting school
activities.
- Exercises influence on peers in upholding s=
chool
ideas.
- Contributes ideas that improve the civic li=
fe of
the school.
- Is able to delegate responsibilities.<=
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- Exemplifies positive attitudes.<=
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- Inspires positive behavior in others.<=
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- Demonstrates academic initiative.
- Successfully holds school offices or positi=
on of
responsibility, conducting business.
- Effectively and efficiently, and without
prodding, demonstrates reliability and dependability.
- Is a forerunner in the classroom, at work, =
and in
school or community activities. =
- Is thoroughly dependable at any responsibil=
ity
accepted.
Service
The student who serve=
s:
- Is willing to uphold scholarship and mainta=
in a
loyal school attitude.
- Participates in some outside activity: Girls
Scouts; Boy Scouts; church groups; volunteer services for the aged, po=
or
or disadvantages; family duties.
- Volunteers dependable and well-organized assistance, =
is
gladly available, and is willing to sacrifice to offer assistance.
- Works well with others, and is willing to t=
ake on
difficult or inconspicuous responsibilities.
- Cheerfully and enthusiastically renders any
requested service to the school.
- Is willing to represent the class or school=
in
inter-class and inter-scholastic competition.
- Does committee and staff work without complaint=
.
- Shows courtesy by assisting visitors, teach=
ers,
and students.
Character<=
o:p>
The student of charac=
ter:
- Takes criticism willingly and accepts
recommendations graciously.
- Consistently exemplifies desirable qualitie=
s of
behavior (cheerfulness, friendliness, poise, stability).
- Upholds principles or morality and ethics.<=
o:p>
- Cooperates by complying with school regulat=
ions
concerning property, programs, office, halls, etc.
- Demonstrates the highest standards of hones=
ty and
reliability.
- Shows courtesy, concern, and respect for ot=
hers.
- Observes instructions and rules, punctualit=
y, and
faithfulness both inside and outside the classroom. =
- Has a power of concentration and sustained
attention as shown by perseverance and application to studies.
- Manifests truthfulness in acknowledging obe=
dience
to rules, avoiding cheating in written work, and showing unwillingness=
to
profit by the mistakes of others.
- Actively helps rid the school of bad influe=
nce or
environment