Morton East National Honor Society members have worked hard to produce Christmas cards for those ill or hospitalized.
Morton East’s Chapter of the National Honor Society is a club that meets on Thursdays either online or in-person. Their meetings take place in the auditorium or on Teams. The mission of the National Honor Society is to recognize students who demonstrate excellence in the four core pillars: scholarship, service, leadership, and character. We hope to develop students into strong leaders with strong character who are devoted to service within the school and community.
This club matters to students because it builds their leadership skills, encourages them in their academics, and builds character and responsibility. It is important for the school community because National Honor Society students are often leading events and projects held by the school. They are positive role models to their peers.
During meetings, the National Honor Society usually discusses service hour goals. They also discuss service opportunities inside and outside of the school. At the end of the year, students are then recognized for their achievements in service.
Recently, the National Honor Society made cards for hospitalized children to be sent for Christmas. They help set up and for the Student of the Month events every month in the school. Students volunteer in the community for Turkey Bingo for seniors, as well as trunk or treats for children around Halloween.
“I would say National Honor Society is so interesting to me because it gives students like me a chance to not only push towards academic goals but also give a hand to those who need it in the community around us. There is also the fact that keeping up with school can be tough at times, but being part of NHS is a reminder that hard work is always worth it whether it is working towards getting a good grade or working towards helping those around us because in the end there’s a positive outcome for everyone,” said senior National honor society member Danna Silva.
“Personally, the NHS is meaningful to me because it allows not only myself but others to be recognized for hard work while simultaneously connecting with others through the different experiences that the NHS opens for us. To be in NHS means that you are a leader with strong core values who strive for excellence and to push towards helping those who need it, and that has shifted me in the time I’ve been in it. With time, I have not only become more confident in helping others but also kept up my motivation to keep a positive attitude towards school so I can push forward and be the best I can be,” said senior NHS Danna Silva.
“I love helping my community so that’s what makes national honor society interesting to me,” said senior National honor society member Gillian Quam Hernandez.
“Being in the national honor society has taught me the importance of helping our communities and it has made me feel more connected. It also makes me strive to do good in school and be an example to others,” said senior NHS Gillian Quam Hernandez.
