6|FEATURES
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
As years go by clubs come and go from South, but one very beneficial organization will be here to stay. National Honor Society, or NHS, is joined for many different reasons. However, many people do not know what National Honor Society is or what they do. “National Honor Society is the premier honor organization at Park Hill South and it’s a chance for students to gather who represent our four pillars which include leadership, service, scholarship, and character. NHS is a way to get together and volunteer, but also better ourselves in preparing for the future in terms of career and life,” said Deana Bindel, NHS sponsor. To be eligible to join National Honor Society, you must have a 3.5 cumulative GPA, be actively a part of two different clubs from the start of sophomore year until the time you apply, and have completed 20 non-school sponsored service hours. You are also not allowed to have certain disciplinary actions, such as in school or out of school suspension. NHS President Grant Pace, senior, said, “Our main goal is to have students who are by ASHLEY PASLEY academically involved and are also involved with extracurricular activities at the school and perform service to benefit the community around them. I would recommend people join NHS because it gives you a reward for a lot of the hard work people are already doing.” Many high school students join National Honor Society simply for the fact it looks great on resumes and college applications. However, NHS is helpful for more than just making yourself look good. For example, college students still use the skills they learned through the organization. Kaela Juarez, a 2015 graduate said, “NHS, in general, gave me a better understanding of the importance of community service and being Vice President taught me real leadership and organization skills that are still useful to me in college.” Bindel explained that the organization is working on making NHS much more than just a service organization, but a way to build useful skills such as character, leadership, networking skills, interviewing skills, as well as helping students continue in the future with their best foot forward. National Honor Society helps students grow more as individuals and gain useful tools for their future. Applications were due in early January to all eligible Juniors and Seniors and Grant Pace, senior members will be chosen later in February. Sophomores and Juniors should keep an eye NHS PRESIDENT out for applications and work to be able to join in the coming year.
PING PONG
If you take a look around South you will find plenty of different clubs for different types of people such as Spanish Club, FCA, and Fishing Club. This year, Jason Jeong, Junior, and Blaaze Booth, Junior, decided to start something new, Ping Pong club. Jeong said, “Ping pong club was first made so that we can organize a South ping pong team to compete with other schools’ Ping Pong teams, and of course also to hang out with friends, and just enjoy the game of ping pong.” Jeong and Booth had the idea to start the club back in October, but the team was not formed until later in November. With a lot of past experience in Ping Pong, Jeong feels he can help and teach others this game. Jeong started the club to help by ASHLEY PASLEY start something at South that can leave a legacy, as well as bring students together to have fun. “I joined Ping Pong club because it’s a warm and cozy environment with great people and it is a great time,” said JD Nassab. This club meets every Wednesday directly after school during collaboration in the home maintenance room. They set up tables by the grand staircase and start playing. The equipment is provided, however it is recommended you bring your own paddle. Feel free to show up any day, as this club welcomes anyone and everyone. Whether you are a senior or a freshman, boy or girl, even if you do not have any past experience, all are welcome.