National Junior Honor Society raises money for local organization

National Junior Honor Society raises money for local organization

Jolee Smith

Jolee Smith
May 5, 2017

The National Junior Honor Society is a nation wide organization to recognize students for their scholastic achievements and good character qualities. The NJHS has chapters in the 50 states, Puerto Rico, the District of Columbia, several U.S. territories and Canada. This school is in the national chapter. Each year new members are added to the society, on average the Altoona Area Junior High school NJHS inducts between 95 and 150 students. The NJHS’s spring project was the fourth annual mini THON. This year students raised $5,681.00 for the Mountain Lion Backpack Program.

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Hand me that paddle! Ninth grader Allison Peterman competed in several competitions as well as non-competitive activities. A field trip is available to NJHS members who follow the rules and pay the $75 fair share.
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Yummy! At the mini THON event administrators purchased pizza for the participants. A concession stand was also available with drinks, snacks and candy.
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So low! Ninth grader Raquel Dunio competed in the limbo contest at mini THON. Different competitions are held such as jumping rope, hula-hooping and limbo with a reward of a $5 gift card.
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Mine! Participants in THON stayed active for four hours by playing different sports. Students could sign up to be a part of a badminton team for a spot on the bracket.
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One on one! Ninth grader Kaleb Riley competed in the ping-pong competition by putting his name on the bracket. Unlike the badminton bracket which was composed of several teams of 4, the ping-pong bracket is played as 1-on-1.

Qualifications for NJHS

  • 8th grade overall GPA must be 93.0% of higher for the 1st 3 marking periods.
  • 7th grade overall GPA must be 93.0% or higher.
  • Students must complete 10 hours of community service.
  • Students must receive at least a 15/20 from their current teachers regarding their pillars of character and leadership demonstrated in their classes.

Maintaining NJHS membership

  • Induction takes place at the end of their 8th grade year.
  • Students must acquire an additional 20 hours of community service.
  • Students must maintain a GPA of at least 90.0%.
  • Students must adhere to all by-laws.
  • Students must attend all meetings before school which are held every 1-2 months as needed.
  • Students must pay $10 in dues each year they are a member of the NJHS.
  • Students must participate in the group community service project held in the spring.