NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY APPLICATION COVER SHEET

GREELEY COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

APPLICANT'S NAME:

Checklist (please complete and submit WITH your final application)

Did you remember to. . . .

Type or write the application neatly and in black ink.

Paper clip rather than staple the application together.

Make sure no items were taped to the application.

Place your letter of recommendation in a signature-sealed envelope.

DUE DATE:Monday, January 13th, 2014

Parent/Guardian and Student Consent

We have reviewed this application and the attached cover letter. We are aware of the requirements for application and recognize that failure to comply with these standards may disqualify this application. We also understand that students selected for the National Honor Society must attend meetings and functions as required. We recognize that students will be required to perform community service hours and may be removed from the Society for failing to meet these requirements.

Student Name / Student Signature
Parent Name / Parent Signature

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY APPLICATION

GREELEY COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

  1. Leadership Positions:

List all leadership positions held in school, the community, or other relevant activities. Only those positions in which you were responsible for directing or motivation others should be included. Examples include class or club officers, committee chairperson, team captain, newspaper editor, community leader, etc. Please describe the leadership responsibility associated with your position, and give the name of your immediate supervisor.

Position / Year / Description of responsibilities
(and supervisors name)
9 / 10 / 11 / 12
  1. Service Activities

List major service activities in which you have participated and describe the service you performed. These should be any activities in which you participated for the betterment of your community. Please include activities you performed in school (i.e. athletics, band, school clubs, etc.) and activities performed outside of school (i.e. church groups, clubs, boy or girl scouts, volunteer groups, community art endeavors, etc.) Please include the activities organizer in your description.

Service Activity / Year / Description of Service
(include supervisor or organizer’s name)
9 / 10 / 11 / 12
  1. Please attach your letters of recommendation and essay to this page with a staple or paper clip.
  1. I ______affirm that all of the information contained in this application is accurate to the best of my knowledge.

Signature______Date______

Letter of Recommendation

Greeley County National Honor Society

Directions to Student: Identify someone in the community or school who can attest to the SERVICE and/or LEADERSHIP that you have provided over the past year and/or longer. Provide him/her with an envelope addressed to Mrs. Woelk and have him/her sign the sealed envelope and return it with your application.

Directions to Writer: Greeley County High School is in the process of selecting National Honor Society members. We would like your feedback as to the SERVICE and/or LEADERSHIP this applicant has demonstrated. Please comment on:

the applicant’s commitment to service

the nature of the activities

how this person demonstrated leadership in events or organizations

additional comments about the CHARACTER (honesty, reliability, etc.)of the applicant

Please seal the envelope, sign over the seal and return it to the applicant. Please reference the student on the front of the envelope. All letters must be received by 4:00pm on Monday, January 13th, 2014.

Student Name:
Writer's Name:
Signature of Writer: / Date:
Position:
Phone Number:
How long have you known the applicant?

Please use the space below or attach a separate letter to this page to comment on this individual's service and/or leadership to your organization. Please do not use the back of this page.

Student Essay

Respond to the following essay item in the space provided below. Please limit your responses to a maximum of 250 words each. (You may re-type this page.)

What attribute do you most admire about your character and what attribute do you least admire about your character? Provide at least two anecdotes about yourself that best illustrate your CHARACTER considering the questions above. Note: do not include your name in the essay, but personal stories or characteristics are acceptable.