Volunteers. Leaders. Scholars. Those are just some of the words that can be used to describe the students of the National Honor Society (NHS). And on April 23, long-time members of the club held an event called “National Honor Society Tap Day” where they did mock – inductions of newly accepted members. Moreover, on Thursday, hundreds of students gathered to socialize with other new members of the club and to eat snacks, and then participated in a practice induction meeting.
Louis Stoyanov (12), a two-year member of NHS expressed how it felt to see so many new inductees.
“It feels really nice that people still care to volunteer in their community and be a part of something that is outside of class,” Stoyanov said.
Loukya Vaka (12), another two-year member of NHS, also indicated how it felt to see so many new club members.
“It’s wonderful to see so many new members of the NHS,” Vaka said. “The NHS has given me a lot of beautiful purpose through service and leadership, and I’m excited for the new members to serve their community and make memories as well.”
Stoyanov also further explained what the event entailed.
“This is a rehearsal for the induction that will take place next week for all of the new club members, and it is a nice celebration as well that allows people to see their friends,” Stoyanov said.
Vaka described the event in great detail as well.
“Tap Day entails informing new members of the chapter that they are to be inducted into the chapter,” Vaka said. “They are brought to the auditorium to have some treats and then listen and partake in the Inductions practice meeting. For committee members, we work on ‘tapping in’ the new members, setting up the food and drinks, and handing out their contracts.”
This tradition has also been around since the start of the NHS and senior members shared that they felt proud to carry on that legacy. In addition to that, these members conveyed how this process is uniquely important to them.
“NHS Tap Day is important because it’s a tradition or a ritual that has been around since the start of the NHS and it’s nice to honor that tradition,” Stoyanov said. “It’s also nice to have your first experience in your club be positive. NHS is about community, volunteering, and hard work.”
Riley Barton (10), a new member of the NHS, also revealed what she was looking forward to after becoming a member.
“I am looking forward to helping our school and community and doing numerous events,” Barton said.
Additionally, the NHS not only symbolizes extraordinary academic achievement but also service to others in need. Furthermore, these are the types of students that call Liberty High School (LHS) home and the National Honor Society (NHS) is proud to recognize them.
Stoyanov further articulated what the NHS symbolizes.
“The NHS symbolizes recognition,” Stoyanov said. “It is about going above and beyond in your community to help others while also being a good academic student, it interconnects volunteering and academics.”
Vaka demonstrated what the NHS represents as a whole.
“The NHS symbolizes a commitment to scholarship, service, leadership, and character,” Vaka said. “These students embody the best parts of our student body and they work to make sure they help people within our community in any and every way possible.”
