National Honor Society
Robert F. Frisby Chapter

Advisors
Mrs. Kim Watson
Ms. Danyale Ury

Faculty Council
Mrs. Amaryah Credle
Ms. Jeanine Joyner
Mr. Robert Lynch
Mr. William Neal

National Honor Society is an organization of elite students who demonstrate the four pillars of service, character, scholarship, and leadership.  Students are nominated based on their cumulative GPA, which must be a 3.00.  Once students submit their application it is reviewed by the faculty council.  This application process is also includes teacher recommendations of the nominated students.  Upon a final review the nominees essays are read and the faculty council makes a final decision on those who will be accepted into the National Honor Society.

Activities | Officers | Members | Inductees | Criteria | Selection Procedure | Induction Ceremony

National Honor Society Activities

Officers

Members

2007 Inductees

Criteria for Selection

1. Attendance at Frederick Douglass High School for one complete semester.
2. Cumulative 3.5 GPA since the beginning of grade 9.
3. Performance of one community service activity.
4. Active participation in at least 3 school activities since 9 for seniors and 2 activities since grade 9 for juniors. Certain activities count as more than one activity.
5. Acceptable evaluation for character, service, and leadership by faculty and activity sponsors.

Selection Procedures 

1. In October, Student Activity Information forms are sent to juniors and seniors who have a cumulative 3.5 GPA since the beginning of grade 9.
2. Completed Student Activity Information forms are processed.
3. Students are evaluated for character, leadership, and service by the faculty and activity sponsors.
4. The National Honor Society Faculty Council reviews the pertinent data for each student.
5. Students accepted for membership are tapped at the Induction Ceremony in December.

2007 Induction Ceremony

After the rigorous selection process is complete new members are inducted into the Robert F. Frisby Chapter of the National Honor Society (NHS).  The faculty, staff, students and parents of Frederick Douglass High School would like to congratulate this year's inductees.		The NJROTC Honor Guard begins the induction ceremony with the Presentation of Colors
Current NHS members, parents and FDHS Honor Roll students gathered to celebrate the induction of new NHS members FDHS Honor Roll students		Empty chairs await the new NHS members
		Officers explain the four pillars of the NHS:  Character, Leadership, Service and Scholarship
Tauna Lane introduces a guest speaker from the Bennet Career Institution.		A representative from the Bennet Career Institution speaks to the scholars about hard work and dedication.
Slavador Banda-Alvarado introduces the 2007 NHS Inductees.  Principal Saunders and NHS Advisor Ms. Ury congratulate each student.		After receiving their induction certificate and membership card, the new NHS members sign the NHS ledger.
The NHS 2007 inductees recite the NHS Induction Pledge.	National Honor Society Induction Pledge I pledge to maintain my high scholastic standing, To hold as fundamental and worthy an untarnished character, To endeavor intelligently and courageously To be a leader, and to give of myself freely in service to others. In so doing, I shall prove myself worthy of a place in the National Honor Society.
Principal Saunders, gives closing remarks of congratulations and encouragement for continued success.
Activities | Officers | Members | Inductees | Criteria | Selection Procedure | Induction Ceremony

Rudolph Saunders, Principal

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