National Honor Society

The National Honor Society chapter of Georgia Military Prep School is a duly chartered and affiliated chapter of this prestigious national organization. Membership is open to those students who meet the required standards in four areas of evaluation: scholarship, leadership, service, and character. Student in the 10^th, 11^th, or 12^th grades are eligible for membership. [Note: 10^th graders must have completed one semester of study.] For the scholarship criterion, a student must have a cumulative GPA of 90.00. Those students who meet this criterion are invited to complete a Student Activity Information Form that provides the principal-appointed Faculty Council with information regarding the candidate’s leadership and service. A written history of leadership experiences and participation in school or community service is also required.

Following notification, a formal induction ceremony is held at the school to recognize all the newly selected members. Once inducted, new members are required to maintain the same level of performance (or better) in all four criteria that led to their selection. This obligation includes regular attendance at chapter meetings held monthly during the school year, and participation in the chapter service project(s).

Membership in the Georgia Military Prep School charter of the National Honor Society is both an honor and an opportunity for service. In recent years, the chapter has participated in tutoring of middle school students, advocating a drug-free life for Red Ribbon Week, helping to run local elementary school field days, a canned food drive for the holidays, and much more. In addition, the chapter strives to find unique ideas for fundraising, such as the 2008 Guitar Hero competition.  Activities for each year are determined by the officers and voted on by the chapter.

In addition to the local activities, GMC’s chapter is active on the state level, as well. GMC has had a student officer on the state board of GA NHS since 2005. These officers plan and run the state convention held every spring on Jekyll Island. GMC sends student delegates to the state convention each year for a weekend full of fellowship, learning, and growth.