Many of the same timeless values have sustained Christ School and the National Honor Society for more than 100 years.
High character, leadership, scholarship, and service beyond self are not the kind of things that go out of style or lose their worth.
Seniors Noah Clancy ’26 and Thomas Cook ’26 were inducted into the National Honor Society as part of Tuesday's final chapel service before Fall Break.
Noah hails from Maggie Valley, N.C., and is a Proctor in Harris House. He is a key runner for the Greenies’ nationally-ranked cross country program and track team and has swam for Christ School, too. Noah was named an AP Capstone Diploma winner earlier this month, the highest possible designation in the AP Scholars awards program. Thomas is from Weaverville, N.C., the Prefect in Young House, has swam for the Greenies, and lastly been important behind the scenes for Christ School Theater and as a team manager for Greenie soccer.
Dean of Students Emily Pulsifer P’15, P’17 presided over Tuesday’s induction which followed this script:
"Since its inception in 1921, The National Honor Society (NHS) has given schools the opportunity to recognize and support students who shape their communities through scholarship, service, leadership, and character. Today, more than one million students from every corner of the world participate in NHS activities and proudly assert their membership in the society. Chapters like ours not only recognize students for their academic accomplishments, but also challenge them to grow as leaders. NHS students shine in ways that can be measured with grade point averages and test scores, but they also share their time, energy and passion to support their school, their community, and the world.
At Christ School, the process for selection begins with student applications, and a faculty committee considers key elements in awarding the distinction of membership in our NHS Chapter. These elements are considered as a cumulative record for students in the fall, as they start their senior year, and in the spring, as they complete their junior year, and it is understood that students who are selected go above and beyond these three areas of commitment:
- Scholastic achievement, measured as a 3.9 weighted GPA for three consecutive semesters with all A & B grades.
- Honorable character, measured by judiciary and honor history.
- Dedication to the service of others with at least 20 hours of documented community service.
Thank you to the students who submitted thoughtful, thorough applications for membership this fall."