National Junior Honor Society

The Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders is a charter member in the National Junior Honor Society. Students meeting eligibility requirements will be invited to join during the spring semester of each year. Application is by invitation only.

To receive an invitation to apply to NJHS, students must:

-have an overall grade point average of 95 or higher for the Fall semester,

-have completed all service learning requirements for the Fall semester, and

-be recommended by the NJHS Faculty Council.

Council recommendations are based on the five NJHS Ideals of Service, Leadership, Character, and Citizenship.

Member Requirements

To maintain membership in good standing, each member must:

-attend meetings regularly,

-participate in the yearly NJHS community service project,

-continue to exemplify the highest levels of Service, Scholarship, Leadership, Character, and Citizenship,

-complete all service learning requirements each semester,

-complete a thorough end-of-the-year review of her contributions to NJHS and her community based on the five characteristics of an NJHS member, and

-assist with and attend the annual NJHS Induction Ceremony.

ARS Chapter Community Service Project 2009-2010

For this year's service project, NJHS has worked to establish ARS as an official No Place for Hate school. To be recognized as an offical NPFH site, students must pledge to do their best to fight intolerance and prejudice in all its forms. Additionally, the school must implement three school-wide activities designed to raise awareness about the issues of discrimination and prejudice. Our NJHS chapter is currently promoting its second activity, voluntary participation in the April 16th National Day of Silence to honor those whose lives have been taken as a result of a hate crime.

Click here to learn more about ADL's No Place for Hate initiative.

Important Dates

-Meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month during the advisory/lunch block.

-April 19th, 2010--Invitees "tapped" during morning assembly.

-May 6th, 2010--Induction Ceremony

NJHS Officers 2009-2010

President......................Monica H.

Vice Presidents.............Paige R. and Laura H.

Secretary/Historian.......Allison S.

Treasurer.....................Lila W.

NJHS Sponsors for the Ann Richards School Chapter

Shawn Mauser