THS students begin to prepare for NHS applications

National Honor Society applications were sent out to eligible students this past month. In order to have received an application students would need to have made academic achievement during their time at Torrington High School. The application requires students to complete 15 hours of community service outside of THS as well as write a short response on how the four pillars of NHS–academics, service, character, and leadership– impacted their high school experience. Students who received applications spoke about the qualities that they believe members of NHS should possess. 

Avalee Fritch (Junior) believes that applicants should be “someone who not only tries their best but also cares about school..someone that wants to learn and get good grades.” Academics are the principle aspect considered when determining if someone should receive an application. It is important that students who plan on joining NHS are in a good academic standing.

After joining NHS however, it becomes more important that students can showcase their ability to embody the pillars of service, character, and leadership. Senior Corinne Chadwick was inducted into NHS during her junior year. Chadwick initially wanted to join NHS because she felt “It was a good way to do community service and become more of a school leader.” NHS is a great way for teens who otherwise would not volunteer to help out in their community. History teacher, Mr Horton added that he doesn’t think that teenagers are interested in community service anymore and that most don’t realize how important it is.