The Lovett chapter of the National Honor Society (NHS) promotes appropriate recognition for juniors and seniors who demonstrate outstanding accomplishments in the areas of scholarship, leadership, service, and character. The NHS membership selection process begins early in the spring semester when juniors and seniors who have an unrounded, cumulative, weighted GPA of 90 are considered for
membership.
These students are required to submit information describing how they have made significant contributions in the areas of leadership, service, and character. This information is evaluated carefully by a faculty committee, which determines the final selection of new members. Juniors who are not selected and who maintain the required GPA may reapply during their senior year. Qualifying candidates are expected to be actively involved in leadership roles at the school or in the community. Examples would include club officers, members of student government, team captains, scout leaders, etc. Service involvement should indicate a student’s personal commitment to ongoing service and must extend beyond those activities required by the school (e.g., SING). Moreover, only students of strong character will be considered for membership. Each candidate receives a written notice of the selection committee’s decision. The selection process culminates with a formal induction ceremony.
The Lovett chapter of NHS works to help Kiva, an organization that empowers individuals to lend to entrepreneurs across the globe. By combining microfinance with the internet, Kiva is creating a global community of people connected through lending.