National Honor Society, John W. Hoke Chapter

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  • Purpose
    The purpose of this organization shall be to create enthusiasm for scholarship, to stimulate a desire to render service, to promote leadership, and to develop character in the students at Galena Park High School.

    How To Join
    Every October, students are invited to join National Honor Society through a personal invitation delivered to their classroom. Students invited to join must meet the following criteria as stated in the ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ Student Handbook and our chapter bylaws:

    • be sophomores, juniors, or seniors;
    • must have spent at least one semester in ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ;
    • must have a 3.35 GPA on a weighted 4.0 scale; and
    • must not have been assigned to ISS, suspension, AEP in the previous year.
    Once invited, students must complete a  to join. The faculty council will vote on membership according to the guidelines listed .
     
    Membership Requirements
    According to the Galena Park High School National Honor Society bylaws, an active member is one who:
    • Maintains the standards of the society: character, leadership, scholarship, and service;
    • Completes 15 hours of individual community service per semester;
    • Attends all meetings and NHS activities;
    • Pays annual dues of $10.00 which are used to fund our induction, t-shirts, and scholarships for seniors;
    • Maintains a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.35 on a weighted 4.0 scale.
    Only those members who are up to date with membership requirements will be recognized and allowed to wear a stole at graduation.
  • Sponsor
    Mrs. Cynthia Tenaglio, ctenaglio@galenaparkisd.com
     
    Student Officers
    Bernardo Vazquez, President
    Churchill Couch, Vice-President
    Deyanira Ramirez, Secretary
    Nathalie De La Cruz, Treasurer
    Victoria Tovar, Historian
    Bianca Borrego, Parliamentarian

    Meetings
    1st Monday of each month
    Make-up meetings are the morning immediately after the general meeting

    Faculty Council
    Brandi Couch
    Erika Gonzalez
    Ted Mahoney
    Lisa Robinette
    Kendra WalkerCynthia A. Tenaglio

    Cynthia A. Tenaglio
    Chemistry Teacher
    Science Department Chair
    Galena Park High School
    (832) 386-2977