Honor Societies at St. Thomas Aquinas High School

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High school honor societies are prestigious organizations that recognize and celebrate academic excellence and dedication among students. These societies have specific criteria for membership, such as maintaining a high GPA, demonstrating leadership skills, and actively participating in community service. Being a member of a high school honor society not only adds to a student's academic portfolio but also provides opportunities for personal and professional development, encourages a sense of responsibility, promotes networking with like-minded individuals, and provides access to exclusive resources and scholarships. Additionally, honor societies foster a culture of excellence and inspire students to strive for academic success, while also instilling important values such as integrity, service, and leadership.

National Honor Society

The National Honor Society (NHS) is a nationwide organization for high school students in the United States. Selection is based on four criteria: scholarship (academic achievement), leadership, service, and character. St. Thomas Aquinas High School maintains strict requirements for students who wish to be accepted into NHS, including a 3.9 GPA, annual service hours, outstanding character, and strong leadership.

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Language Honor Societies

The Language Honor Societies for Spanish, Italian, French, and Latin are nationwide organizations for high school students in the United States. Students who are invited into these honor societies have shown and proven a deep interest and attachment to their respective languages of study. They have excelled in all aspects of the language and have shown an utmost appreciation for the culture of the its native speakers.

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Science Honor Society

The objective of the Science National Honor Society is to encourage and recognize scientific and intellectual thought, to advance the student’s knowledge of classical and modern science, to aid the community in its understanding and comprehension of science, to encourage students to participate in community service, and to inspire dedication to the pursuit of scientific knowledge and original for the betterment of mankind. 

The motto inscribed in Latin on the Science N.H.S. shield translates: “Fortunate is one who understands the causes of things.” Each member of the St. Albert the Great Chapter is indeed fortunate to have the fortitude, determination, and ability to understand both the biological and physical sciences.

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Mathematics Honor Society: Mia Alpha Theta

The objective of the Science National Honor Society is to encourage and recognize scientific and intellectual thought, to advance the student’s knowledge of classical and modern science, to aid the community in its understanding and comprehension of science, to encourage students to participate in community service, and to inspire dedication to the pursuit of scientific knowledge and original for the betterment of mankind. 

The motto inscribed in Latin on the Science N.H.S. shield translates: “Fortunate is one who understands the causes of things.” Each member of the St. Albert the Great Chapter is indeed fortunate to have the fortitude, determination, and ability to understand both the biological and physical sciences.

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Social Students Honor Society: Rho Kappa

The principle purpose of Rho Kappa is to stimulate a deeper and more comprehensive understanding of all the academic disciplines comprising the social studies curriculum. It is an honor to be selected for membership into this organization. The name, RHO KAPPA, is taken from two words of Semitic origin. RHO is derived from “resh” meaning “head” and KAPPA is derived from “kapf ” which means “palm of the hand.” Both of these terms symbolize our firm belief that “knowledge without service is useless.”

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