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Cyclone ServiceNational Honor Society Continues toDemand the Best from Its MembersContributed by Katie Mann ’05Chosen to be a member of the National Honor Society is being chosen to represent the characteristics of anhonored organization. “Noblesse Oblige,” the motto, “Those to whom much is given, much is expected” can beseen as the foundation of the National Honor Society. Members are expected to possess the qualities ofservice, leadership, character and scholarship and are to demonstrate those in their daily activities.By being a service-orientated organization, it is very important that the members of the National HonorSociety give back to their community. Members are asked to obtain 36 hours of community service in additionto the hours required for their Religion classes. These hours are asked to be in school and out of school. Indoing this, not only can the school benefit from the extra service, but also the community. The biggest serviceproject that the Society participated in was Make A Difference Day. During this day, NHS members went to OurLady of Unity Grade School to help repaint their library after a fire destroyed it in 1999. It was amazing to seehow students can come together and make a difference. In just a few short hours, the library went from plainwhite walls, to a place that is warm and welcoming to students.Photo by Colleen Lillig Mann ’77Senior NHS members Megan Szczygiel andKatie Mann relax after giving their outstandingspeeches at the Ward auction.Throughout the year, NHS members were also challengedto perform at a high level academically. Already seen asstrongly motivated individuals, members must go beyond thenorm, and strive for excellence. All are expected to lead byexample and the members did this by making honor rollduring all the quarters and at semester.On April 24th, the 2004-2005 session of the National HonorSociety concluded as the 2005-2006 began. On this night,28 seniors, who throughout their years in NHS, completedapproximately 1500 hours of community service graduated,and 25 new members were inducted. The National HonorSociety is a prestigious organization and one to be proud ofbelonging to. It has been my privilege to serve as presidentthis past year and see what wonderful things the NationalHonor Society has accomplished.In closing, I would like to thank Mrs. Anita Gregory ‘68, National Honor Society Sponsor, and this year’sofficers for all their hard work: Seniors, Lauren Brooks - Vice-President, Clare Stump - Co-Secretary, ChristinaGarcia - Historian and Juniors: Zach Mark - Treasurer, Lant Fogarty - Co-Secretary. I would also like to saycongratulations to next years officers: Zach Mark - President, Lant Fogarty - Vice-President, Brooke Conner -Co-Secretary, Cecilia Stump - Co-Secretary, Kaycee Overcash -Treasurer, and Kinsley Tluscik -Historian. Next year’s NationalHonor Society will consist of 48members. It is certain that thesemembers willcontinue to representthe qualitiespivotal to theNational HonorSociety.Pictured at Left, the 2004-2005 NHS Officers at the2005-2006 NHS inductionceremony: (L-R):Senior Clare Stump,Junior Lant Fogarty,Senior Katie Mann, SeniorChristina Garcia, JuniorZach Mark, and SeniorLauren Brooks.6