Honors Societies
Here at Legend we offer 12 exclusive honor societies that provide opportunities for personal development, foster a sense of community and service, and open doors to future academic and professional opportunities. Membership in these societies is often seen as a prestigious accomplishment and can offer students additional opportunities for personal growth, scholarships, and college applications.
National English Honor Society
The National English Honor Society (NEHS) celebrates the academic brilliance of high school students worldwide, igniting their passion for the English language arts.
NEHS is the premier honor society for high school students who are captivated by English language and literature, creative writing, theatre and drama, film and media studies, and journalism. This unique society offers an unparalleled chance for students, teachers, and schools to engage in an enriching, discipline-specific international community.
Faculty Sponsors: Heather Puckett and Traci Early
Meetings: Thursdays, once a month, at 7:00am in F204
NEHS Information
National Honor Society
National Honor Society (NHS) membership has been the true mark of student achievement for over 100 years, but it goes far beyond a report card. By empowering, championing, and recognizing well-rounded students, NHS provides schools with a values-based framework to elevate a culture of scholarship, service, leadership, and character.
NHS chapters operate in all 50 states and many schools around the world, engaging and serving more than 1.4 million students.
Faculty Sponsors: Anastasia Harrison and Michelle Cohen
Meetings: One Friday a quarter
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National Technical Honor Society Membership
The National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) membership's goal is to foster a community of honor students passionate about Career and Technical Education. The National Technical Honor Society is an organization aimed at recognizing CTE students in the areas of career development, leadership and service.
Faculty Sponsors:
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National Chinese Honor Society
The National Chinese Honor Society (NCHS) is dedicated to the advancement of Chinese language study in public and independent secondary schools and is sponsored by the Chinese Language Association of Secondary-Elementary Schools (CLASS).
The National Chinese Honor Society was established in November 1993. Its objective is to acknowledge the superior achievement of secondary students studying Chinese as a second language. Like other honor societies, the National Chinese Honor Society not only recognizes high scholastic achievement but also good character, leadership, and service. NCHS members should exemplify all these standards. The Society’s goal is to promote enthusiasm for Chinese language learning and culture, commitment to advanced study, and greater cross-cultural understanding.
Faculty Sponsors: Matthew Solak
Meetings: First Wednesday of the Month
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International Thespian Society
The International Thespian Society is the only theatre honor society for middle and high school students in the United States. Affiliation brings credibility and distinction to students, theatre programs, and schools. It is a visible, positive symbol of the quality of your theatre program.
ITS recognizes, rewards, and encourages student achievement and celebrates the work of students in all aspects of theatre – performance and production. Each student is honored on a national level and gains access to opportunities and resources beyond those of their school.
Faculty Sponsors: Katie Glide
Meetings: 1st Friday of each month
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Mu Alpha Theta Honor Society
Mu Alpha Theta, the National High School and Two-Year College Mathematics Honor Society, was formed in 1957 at the University of Oklahoma.
We are dedicated to inspiring a keen interest in mathematics, developing strong scholarship in the subject, and promoting the enjoyment of mathematics in high school and two-year college students.
Faculty Sponsors: Mandi Grzybowski
Meetings: Monthly
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National Art Honor Society
For more than 40 years, the National Art Honor Society programs have provided national recognition and opportunities for students who exhibit outstanding scholarship in the visual arts, and for their teachers. Participation in NAHS provides your students, faculty, school, and community with invaluable benefits—including peer recognition, leadership growth opportunities, college and career preparation, recognition of your art program, and so much more.
Faculty Sponsors: Hayley Hunter
Meetings: 2nd Wednesday of Each Month
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French National Honor Society
The aim of the French National Honor Society shall be to stimulate interest in the study of French, to promote high standards of scholarship, to reward scholastic achievements, to create enthusiasm for and an understanding of Francophone cultures, and to promote international friendship.
The Société Honoraire de Français was established through presidential order by the American Association of Teachers of French in 1949 as an affiliate of the AATF.
Faculty Sponsors: Emily Starnes
Meetings: Every Other Thursday
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Science National Honor Society
ScNHS is a prominent and prestigious scientific organization that is the perfect opportunity for science lovers to get involved in their community in and out of the classroom through earning service hours, fun events, attending monthly meetings as needed, and so much more!
Faculty Sponsors: Nick Ciarvella
Meetings: Once a Month
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Spanish National Honor Society
Spanish National Honor Society, SNHS (also known as La Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica, SHH) is an honor society for high school students enrolled in Spanish (or Portuguese), sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese. The mission of Spanish National Honor Society/La Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica is to recognize high school achievement in Spanish and Portuguese and to promote interest in Hispanic and Luso-Brazilian studies.
Faculty Sponsors: Adrienne Wilson
Meetings: Seminar (Thursdays)
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Tri-M Music Honor Society
Tri-M Music Honor Society opens up a world of opportunities for students who have already shown themselves to be academically capable and musically gifted. Through performance and community service, they’ll develop confidence, creativity, critical thinking, compassion, and a host of other leadership skills sure to serve them well in school and beyond.
Faculty Sponsors: Jordon Schultze
Meetings: First Friday of the Month
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Rho Kappa Social Studies Honor Society
Rho Kappa National Social Studies Honor Society is the only national organization for high school juniors and seniors that recognizes excellence in the field of Social Studies. Any accredited public or private high school can apply for a local chapter, through which individuals will be inducted into Rho Kappa National Social Studies Honor Society.
Faculty Sponsors: Kendra Gish
Meetings: Last Wednesday of the Month
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