Seniors

• Austin Carroll

• Macy Eberle

• Kaydawn Haag

• Emily James

• Kylee Pfeifer

• Ava Reed

• Taylor Seibel

• Jadyn Starns

• Mason Younger
  

Juniors

• Isabella Eck

• Toby Honas

• Chance Jimenez

• Addison Kohl

• Makenzie Kohlrus

• Natalee North

• Alyssa Rome

• Taegan Shannon

• Brooke Starns

• Maleah Vine
  

Maria Mick

How it started . . .

The National Honor Society was established in 1921 by Edward Rynearson, a high school principal, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  Throughout the years, the Honor Society was supported by the National Association of School Principals, and today is found in high schools across the nation.

The Ellis High School Chapter was established in 1986.  The bylaws are aligned to the constitution of the Nat’l Honor Society.  The Ellis Chapter is named in dedication of Dr. G.A. Surface. Dr. Surface served on city, school, and hospital boards and committees.  Through his practice, he served old and young. He lived and modeled scholarship, service, leadership, and character.

The purpose of this organization shall be to create enthusiasm for scholarship, stimulate a desire to render service, promote leadership, and develop character in high school students.

Other information . . .

The emblem of the National Honor Society is the keystone and the flaming torch.  The keystone bears at its base the letters CSLS, which stand for the four cardinal principles of the organization:  character, scholarship, leadership, and service.  As the keystone is placed by the builder to hold the perfect arch in perpetual stability, so the structure of our education must be held firm and true to the purposes of life by the virtues represented in this symbol.  To bear forward the searching light of truth, to lead that others may follow in light, to keep burning in our school a high ambition for the enduring values of life, and to serve –these purposes are symbolized in the torch.

These members will uphold the high purposes of the National Honor Society to which they have been selected - To strive in every way by word and deed to make the ideals of the National Honor Society the ideals of their school and their lives.

Criteria for selection:

Leadership:

Exercise positive influence on peers in upholding school ideals and policies. Is able to delegate responsibilities. Exemplifies positive attitude. Demonstrates academic initiative. Holds school offices or positions of responsibility. Conducts business efficiently and effectively and is reliable, dependable, and carries tasks to completion. Demonstrates leadership in the classroom and at work. Attendance at school is about the average.

Service:

Is willing to uphold scholarship and maintain a loyal school attitude. Participates in outside activities; volunteer services for the aged, poor, or disadvantaged, church groups, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, 4-H, etc. Volunteers dependable and well organized assistance to school and community organizations. Works well with others and is willing to take on the difficult or inconspicuous responsibilities. Responds positively to requested service to the school. Is willing to represent the class or school in the inter-class and inter-scholastic competition. Is willing to give personal time and effort organizations. Shows courtesy by assisting visitors, teachers, and students.

Character:

Takes criticism willingly and accepts recommendations graciously. Exemplifies desirable qualities of personality (cheerfulness, friendliness, poise, stability). Upholds principles of morality and ethics such as honesty (avoids cheating and lying). Cooperates by complying with school regulations concerning property, programs, office, halls, etc. Demonstrates strong values such as reliability, courtesy, and concern for others. Observes instructions, rules, and punctuality both inside and outside of the classroom. Uses class and study time efficiently.

Scholarship:

Maintains a 3.5 cumulative grade point average.

Selection Process:

A five member faculty selection committee is appointed annually by the principal to evaluate the applications submitted by all junior and senior students maintaining a 3.5 cumulative grade point average. Students must qualify for a minimum of 7 points on the leadership form and must complete a log of at least 40 of volunteer service work annually. Lastly, the character evaluation is aided by surveys of the entire faculty dealing with observed character demonstrated daily by these students during teachers' classroom lectures and study periods, organizational meetings, hallway free time, and athletic or activity practices and competitions. The selection committee members tabulated and verify results, thus, making final selections. Membership on this committee changes annually based on alternating two year and one year appointments and represents the entire curriculum. Students must re-qualify annually for scholarship, service, and leadership in order to maintain their membership.