Student Organizations

(Mrs. Anita Ridge,  Melissa Gismervik, Bettina Robertson, Laura Morse)
The National Honor Society is an organization that recognizes students for scholarship, character, service, and leadership. Students in the 10th, 11th, or 12th grades, who meet eligibility requirements as described in the school handbook, are invited to submit credentials. Faculty selection of new members occurs each spring. NHS members tutor fellow students one afternoon per week. The Catholic High Chapter of the National Honor Society is known as the Meehan Chapter. 

Each World Language at Catholic High School has an honor society. Each of these honor societies promotes the study of its language and culture. Service activities are also undertaken. In order to be considered for membership in any of these societies, students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and maintain at least an A- average in the language for a minimum of three consecutive semesters.
The honor societies are:

German National Honor Society - Delta Epsilon Phi, Virginia Gamma Rho Chapter (Frau Laroussi)
Latin National Honor Society - Association Ad Promovendum Studium Latinum (Mrs. McOsker)
Spanish National Honor Society - Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica, Cápitulo Popocatepetl Chapter (Sra. Glenn)

Science National Honor Society (Mrs. Jennifer McMullen and Mrs. Martha Bradley)
Membership in the Kline chapter of the Science National Honor Society (SNHS) is conferred during the last two years of secondary school education.  The SNHS recognizes high achieving students who particularly enjoy math and science and pursue advanced or honors classes in their junior and senior year.   A student must have and maintain a 3.0 (4.0 scale) overall grade point average (GPA) and a 3.75 GPA across all science classes to be a member. In addition, students must enroll in and complete at least one honors or AP level science class during their junior and senior years.  

(Mr. Rick Pugsley and Mr. Phillip Gruccio)
Membership in the Catholic High Chapter of the Mu Alpha Theta National Mathematics Honor Society is open to students in grades 11 and 12, who have completed the equivalent of two years of college preparatory mathematics, including algebra and/or geometry, and in addition have completed or are enrolled in a third year of college preparatory mathematics providing their mathematical work was done with distinction. A student must have and maintain a 3.0 (4.0 scale) overall grade point average (GPA) and a 3.75 (no rounding) GPA or higher in all semesters of mathematics in which they receive high school credit. Induction to the chapter will be conducted during the first quarter of the school year.

Students in grades 10 through 12, who have completed one year of algebra, or its equivalent, with distinction and are currently enrolled in a higher math course are eligible to be associates of Mu Alpha Theta. Associates are not members of Mu Alpha Theta but are likely candidates for membership. Associates do not pay the initiation fee but are eligible to be listed with the National Office, should they wish to participate in Mu Alpha Theta national math contests. While they are not entitled to vote nor hold office in their chapter, they are entitled to attend and be heard at meetings. A student may remain an associate for only one year and then, if eligible, must be inducted as a member of Mu Alpha Theta.

(Mrs. Laura Morse and Mrs. Rosalyn Pattison)
Membership in NEHS is an honor bestowed on individuals selected for their accomplishments in the field of English and in overall academic achievement. Qualifications for entrance into NEHS include a 3.5 (4.0) grade point average in English classes and a 3.0 GPA overall. Students should also have at least 2 years (preferably in honors English) of high-school English coursework with grades before applying. Due to these criteria, inductees will be juniors and/or seniors. NEHS is open to juniors and seniors who have demonstrated exceptional ability in such areas as literary analysis, media studies, composition, linguistic study, and creative writing and who meet the requirements of membership as set forth in the NEHS Constitution, Article X.

(Ms. Sarah Orleans)
Rho Kappa is the only national organization for high school juniors and seniors that recognizes excellence in the field of Social Studies.  To be eligible for membership, students must have completed at least four semesters of social studies courses, with a minimum GPA of 3.5 in those courses. They must also have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, and have demonstrated leadership skills through participation in extracurricular activities or community service projects.

(Mrs. Teresa Browndorf)
The Tri-M Music Honor Society (Chapter 8026) recognizes students that have gone above and beyond both academically and musically. It is a service organization that focuses on creating future leaders in music education and music advocacy. Candidates for membership must have taken two semesters of music with a grade of 3.7 or better, have an overall GPA of 3.0 or better, desire to improve their musicianship, exhibit leadership qualities, and have performed at least 10 hours of community service. 

• Music Participation - Candidates must have been enrolled in a school-sponsored music ensemble and/or class for at least one semester of the current school year
• Academic Achievement - Candidates must have maintained for the previous semester at least an A average grade or equivalent in music, with at least a B average grade or equivalent in other academic subjects. Local chapters may make exceptions to these requirements at the discretion of the chapter advisor with school principal's approval.
• Leadership - This criteria is at your discretion as Advisor. Generally speaking, any school or community activity that students are actively involved in will suffice. Leadership roles in both school and community may be considered as long as they can be verified.
• Service - Similar to leadership, this criteria is at your discretion as Advisor. Service activities include any actions undertaken by the student that are done with or on behalf of others without any direct financial or material compensation to the individual performing the service.
• Character - Judgment of character should be free of speculation and rumor. One description of character is a person who demonstrates respect, responsibility, trustworthiness, fairness, caring, and citizenship. Chapters are encouraged to take this model and modify it to meet their local needs.

(Mrs. Kiesha Morrison-Poole)
Since 1978, the National Art Honor Society Programs support student members in their efforts to attain the highest standards in art scholarship, character, and service. The National Art Honor Society (NAHS) or National Junior Art Honor Society (NJAHS) are more than “art clubs.” Students are required to meet eligibility criteria for membership as detailed in the chapter’s constitution and bylaws. Candidates for the National Art Honor Society must convey  dedication to artistic scholarship, academic achievement, outstanding character and leadership ability. 

• Inspire and recognize those students who have shown outstanding ability in art; 
• Foster excellence and a dedicated spirit to the pursuit of art; 
• Further creative abilities and talents of the Society’s members, as well as the school’s entire student art enrollment; 
• Aid members in working toward the attainment of their highest potential in an art area; 
• Bring art to the attention of the school and community; 
• Increase an awareness of art in relation to other areas of the school curriculum; and 
• Further aesthetic awareness in all aspects of the school’s total program.