NEHS Requirements
NEHS Application
National English Honor Society (NEHS)
Overview: The National English Honor Society (NEHS) was founded and is endorsed by Sigma Tau Delta, the only national organization exclusively for high school students and faculty who, in the field of English, merit special note for past and current accomplishments. Immediate benefits of affiliation include national recognition, scholarship eligibility, and opportunities for national networking with others who share enthusiasm for, and accomplishment in the language arts.
Requirements: Click here for student checklist.
Induction Ceremony: Induction Ceremony: The Sanford H. Calhoun High School chapter of the NEHS will host its official induction ceremony on: TBD.
Motto: The NEHS motto, "gelast sceal mid are," is Old English for: "duty goes with honor." The motto represents one of the earliest forms of our language-it affirms and celebrates an obligation to use one's gifts in service to others. Service to peers, school, and community are part and parcel of the NEHS mission-and, indeed, in the grammatical structure of the Old English phrase, "duty" actually precedes "honor." Pronunciation: hy?-l-o-st sh-ä-ll m-i-d o-r-?
Colors: The official colors of the society are royal blue and gold. The deep richness of royal blue represents creativity and inspiration, while the bright fullness of gold reflects excellence and nobility of spirit.
Flower: White carnations, marks of distinction and symbolic of pure truth, are the authorized flowers of NEHS.
The Museletter: NEHS' online newsletter written by and for both student members and faculty advisors. Inside each issue you will find current Society news, chapter activity ideas, fun trivia, important reminders, and more.
Requirements: Click here for student checklist.
Induction Ceremony: Induction Ceremony: The Sanford H. Calhoun High School chapter of the NEHS will host its official induction ceremony on: TBD.
Motto: The NEHS motto, "gelast sceal mid are," is Old English for: "duty goes with honor." The motto represents one of the earliest forms of our language-it affirms and celebrates an obligation to use one's gifts in service to others. Service to peers, school, and community are part and parcel of the NEHS mission-and, indeed, in the grammatical structure of the Old English phrase, "duty" actually precedes "honor." Pronunciation: hy?-l-o-st sh-ä-ll m-i-d o-r-?
Colors: The official colors of the society are royal blue and gold. The deep richness of royal blue represents creativity and inspiration, while the bright fullness of gold reflects excellence and nobility of spirit.
Flower: White carnations, marks of distinction and symbolic of pure truth, are the authorized flowers of NEHS.
The Museletter: NEHS' online newsletter written by and for both student members and faculty advisors. Inside each issue you will find current Society news, chapter activity ideas, fun trivia, important reminders, and more.