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Golden Valley High School

2019 – 2020 National Honor Society

 

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Scholarship. Service. Character. Leadership.

CONGRATULATIONS 2020 GVHS NHS GRADUATING SENIORS

Peter Agban, Katelyne Aguilar, Jonah Austria, Ebony Beyah, Taylor Boatwright, Penelope Campos, Justine Dondonay, Isabella Estrada, Christine Eugenio, Cassidy Florendo, Aminah Fields, Gerard Gandionco, Joaquin Garces, Edain Gonzalez, Starlynn Hartnek, Landon Hobbs, Jacquelene Hundelt, Christian Jarmon, Eric Kim, Evelyn Kong, Ashley Larco, Jadalyn Marella, Christopher Martinez, Mindy Mello, Erin Miller, Maya Morales, Julia Onu, Omolola Olatunji, Javier Oropeza, Juan Palare, Devin Patel, Chloe Phan, Sarah Pleitez, Benicio Prediado, Chayliel Quintanilla, Tyler Richardson, Liliana Rivera, Jayden Robinson, Brian Romo, Roman Rosillo, Erik Rozi, Margaret Sachoff, Esmeralda Sanchez, Jose Sandoval, Justice Scales, Elle Schroeder, Ben Shapiro, Emma Strassner, Pinky Suwansatit, Preston Swanson, Misheel Unur, Roselyn Uy, Kennedi Williams, Katelynn Zara, Michael Zuluaga

 

4/22/2020 UPDATES:

- NEW NHS APPLICANTS, SPRING 2020:  The Faculty Council (five members of GVHS faculty) reviewed all new applications for Spring 2020 earlier this week. New applicants received an email from me (Mrs. Flynn, NHS Advisor) this week (week of 4/22/2020) notifying them of their application status (if it was approved or if it was not approved). Please be sure to check your Hart District email. If you have not received an email from me regarding your membership application this week, please email me as soon as possible.  NOTE:  I know some of you did not receive an NHS t-shirt yet. Unfortunately we will have to get you your NHS t-shirt once school resumes in the Fall. I'm sorry for the delay.  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mrs. Flynn, NHS Advisor, at eflynn@hartdistrict.org

- INDUCTION CEREMONY RESCHEDULED:  Unfortunately due to social distancing and remote learning, we were unable to hold our usual Spring NHS Induction ceremony. So, our Spring NHS Induction has been postponed until September 22, 2020. It will be held in the Library, starting at 6:00 pm. All GVHS NHS students who would have been inducted at our Spring 2020 Induction ceremony will be inducted at the (rescheduled) September 22nd ceremony. Students will receive an invitation with full details in August, 2020. NOTE: If you are a current (as of Spring 2020) SENIOR in NHS, and if you have not yet been inducted (you have not yet attended an induction ceremony), your induction requirement is waived. This waiver only applies to current seniors.  Our regular Spring Induction ceremony for school year 2020/2021 will be held on April 13, 2021 at 6:00 pm in the Library.  Please make note of both of these dates on your calendar.  As always, if you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mrs. Flynn.

- OFFICER ELECTION PROCESS (FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2020/2021):  Usually, we hold officer elections in the Spring for the subsequent school-year. So we would have normally had our monthly meeting on April 1st where all officer candidates (for school-year 2020/2021) would have each made a 1-2 minute speech, introducing themselves and their platform. Following their speeches, we would have held our officer election (for school year 2020/2021), with each NHS member casting their vote. Votes would have been tallied and results announced that afternoon.  Unfortunately, we were unable to follow this process this semester as we were already into our remote learning on April 1st. So this year, we will coordinate our officer elections remotely via this Google Classroom. Please see the GVHS NHS Google Classroom for details.  You should have received a join code to the Google Classroom via REMIND and/or an email from Mrs. Flynn.

- SPRING SERVICE HOURS WAIVED:  Due to the myriad of extenuating circumstances related to the world-wide pandemic, GVHS NHS is waiving the requirement of service hours for Spring 2020. NHS members are not required to satisfy any service hours for Spring 2020 to remain a member in good standing in GVHS's NHS. However, as always & as of 4/22/2020, minimum GPA requirements remain in place (to maintain good standing in NHS). The minimum weighted GPA requirement for NHS membership is 3.5 or higher.  As far as service hours for Fall 2020 semester, as of now (4/22/2020), the requirement stands. In order for NHS members to remain in good standing, members must satisfy a total of ten service hours (5 hours on-site at GVHS and 5 off-site). Fall 2020 service hours will be due in December 2020 (the specific date will be determined once the 2020/2021 school year begins in August). Please check back here for the specific due date for Fall 2020 service hours.  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mrs. Flynn.
 
- SENIORS ONLY, NHS GRADUATION RECOGNITION (SASHES, CORDS):  Graduating Seniors, as of today (4/22/2020), it is unknown if there will be a graduation ceremony and/or what graduation will look like. I know some of you had already paid Vince (ASB) for your NHS graduation recognition and some of you had not yet paid Vince.  IF you HAVE ALREADY PAID Vince for your NHS graduation recognition (sash or cord), please fill out the Google form in the NHS Google Classroom indicating if you want a full refund OR if you still want your NHS graduation recognition. NOTE: If you still want it, please know that it is likely that you will not actually get your graduation recognition until July/August/September - ish.  IF you HAVE NOT ALREADY PAID Vince for your NHS graduation recognition, the NHS national office is opening it's store to the public, meaning students can go directly to NHS and buy their own sash or cord (this has never been done previously; students have always been required to get their graduation recognition through their school's advisor). I'm not sure how long the NHS national office will continue to open it's store to the public. So if you are interested in this option, please go to the below link at your earliest convenience.  One at their store website, click on 'NHS Recognition Merchandise' on the right of the screen. Then scroll down. You will see NHS Carolina Blue Pendant Stole (for seniors who have been in NHS for 3+ semesters) and NHS Honor Cord Blue/Gold (for seniors who have been in NHS for 2 semesters).As always, if you have any questions regarding NHS graduation recognition, please email Mrs. Flynn.
 
- SENIOR SCHOLARSHIPS:  Unfortunately due to the Coronavirus closures, NHS officers were unable to host fundraisers to fund any scholarships for graduating GVHS NHS seniors this year. Please accept our sincere apologies.
 

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Welcome.  As a charter-certified institution of the National Honor Society, Golden Valley High School is proud to recognize our student members for their exceptional achievements. GVHS NHS students are not only academically remarkable, but also socially active, responsible individuals who are committed to serving their peers and community.

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 honor 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, 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.  

It is GVHS's NHS purpose to build character, extend awareness of scholarship, build leadership skills, and serve the school and community.  As such, we look forward to our students' contributions and success on and off campus in the years to come.

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY PLEDGE

I pledge to myself to uphold the high purposes of the National Honor Society to which I have been selected.  I will be true to the principles for which it stand.  I will maintain and encourage high standards of scholarship, leadership, and character.

2020/2021 IN-COMING EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS

 

          President:            Andrew Oh

 

         Vice President:     Ashleigh Azarraga

 

         Secretary:            Joellen Bragasin

 

        Treasurer:            Evelyn Joo

 

        Historian:            Alicia Ulloa

 

2019/2020 OUT-GOING EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS

          President:            Evelyn Kong

 

         Vice President:     Andrew Oh

 

         Secretary:            Kennedi Williams

 

        Treasurer:            Liliana Rivera

 

        Historian:             Christine Eugenio

 
 
 

IMPORTANT NEWS, DEADLINES, EVENT INFORMATION

Meetings:  NHS meetings are generally held once a month on Wednesdays at lunch in room 506 (location subject to change).  Our meetings for 2020/2021 are scheduled as follows:  September 2nd, October 7th, November 4th, & December 2nd.  Meeting dates for Spring 2021 will be published here in Fall 2020.  Members must plan to attend all NHS meetings.

Text Notifications are HERE!  All you have to do is text @gvhsna to 81010 to start receiving text notifications/reminders about everything and all GVHS NHS.  Sign up today!

2020/2021 NHS Membership Dues:  2020/2021 NHS membership dues are $20 and include an NHS t-shirt.  Dues are due to Mrs. Flynn no later than October 7, 2020.  All current NHS members must pay their NHS dues to keep their memberships current.  If payment of membership dues result in a student hardship, please contact Mrs. Flynn directly.

 

Fall 2020 NHS Membership Applications:  The application window for new applicant/members for Fall 2020 opens September 2nd and closes September 18th.  Applications can be obtained from Mrs. Flynn in room 506.  Applications must be received by Mrs. Flynn by September 18th; no late applications will be accepted.  Only current 11th and 12th grade GVHS students are eligible to apply to NHS in the Fall.  Current 10th grade students must wait until Spring 2021 as high school NHS eligibility opens the 2nd semester of 10th grade.  As always if you have any questions about applications or the application process, please see Mrs. Flynn in room 506.  NOTE:  Existing members do not need to submit a new application; however, existing member DO need to pay their annual dues of $20.

Spring 2021 NHS Membership Applications:  Information regarding the application window for new applicant/members for Spring 2021 will be posted here in late Fall 2020.  Please check back here then for full details and updates.  As always, if you have any questions about applications or the application process, please see Mrs. Flynn in room 506.

2021/2022 NHS Officer Applications:  Information regarding the application window for 2021/2022 NHS OFFICER applicants will be posted here in late Fall 2020.  Please check back here then for full details and updates.  If you have any questions about OFFICER applications or the OFFICER application process, please speak to a current NHS officer or see Mrs. Flynn in room 506.

Fall 2020 NHS Volunteer/Community Service Hours:  Fall 2020 service hours are due no later than December 2, 2020.  Late service hours jeopardize your NHS membership.  Please be proactive about fulfilling this NHS requirement.  NHS offers many opportunities for community service.  Please see the Community Service Hours Page (on this website) for details and opportunities or speak to an NHS officer if you have any further questions.  All community service opportunities are also sent to members via REMIND and announced in monthly membership meetings.

Spring 2021 NHS Volunteer/Community Service Hours:  Information regarding Spring 2021 service hours will be posted here in late Fall 2020.  Please check back here then for full details and updates.  NHS offers many opportunities for community service.  Please see the Community Service Hours Page (on this website) for details and opportunities or speak to an NHS officer if you have any further questions.  All community service opportunities are also sent to members via REMIND and announced in monthly membership meetings.

Fall 2020 Induction Ceremony:  Due to the Coronavirus and social-distancing requirements, our April, 2020 Induction ceremony had to be postponed.   As of now (May 2020), GVHS NHS will host our 2020 NHS Annual Induction Ceremony on Tuesday, September 22, 2020, at 6:30 pm, in the Library.  All those newly-approved applicants (that were approved for NHS membership in Spring 2020) will be inducted at this NHS Induction ceremony.  Please check back with this website in August, 2020, for detailed information about our Fall 2020 Induction ceremony.

Spring 2021 Induction Ceremony:  GVHS's 2021 NHS Annual Induction Ceremony is scheduled for Tuesday, April 13, 2021, at 6:30 pm, in the Library.  Please check back with this website in February, 2021, for detailed information about our Spring 2021 Induction ceremony.

2021 NHS Seniors:  Information on graduation recognition (NHS sash, NHS cord) Is generally available in March/April, 2021.  Please check back here in March 2021 for full information.

 

GVHS NHS 2021 Scholarship:  Please check back with this website in Spring 2021 for full details.

NHS Scholarship Search Tool For NHS Students:  The National Honor Society (NHS), in partnership with Get Schooled, has launched a customized scholarship search tool exclusively for Honor Society students.  Accessible through the NHS website for student members and their parents, this tool offers filtered results of scholarship options that are aligned with the four pillars of NHS:  scholarship, service, leadership, and character.  Please visit www.nhs.us/scholarshipsearch and check out this amazing new scholarship resource!

Check in with Us Frequently:  Please be sure to check this website frequently as it is constantly being updated.

 

 

CONTACT INFORMATION

If you have any questions or need additional information, Mrs. Flynn may be reached by email at eflynn@hartdistrict.org or by phone at (661) 298-8140 Ext. 1506.

 

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