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Honor Societies


SOCIETE HONORAIRE DE FRANCAIS

Purpose

Recognize students of high scholastic achievement in French language and foster enthusiasm for understanding the francophone culture and civilization.

Qualifications

Academic excellence in French and outstanding character and service

Events and Activities

Induction ceremony, tutoring in French, outings to plays, music and dance performances and authentic French restaurants. (The outings are related to French culture and are done with the French Club)

Moderator

Mary Ellen Scandale

Officers are elected yearly. Positions include:

PRESIDENT
VICE PRESIDENT
SECRETARY
TREASURER

General Information


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SOCIEDAD HONORARIA HISPANICA

Purpose

Recognize students of high academic achievement in the study of the Spanish language and foster enthusiasm for Hispanic cultures.

Qualifications

Academic excellence in Spanish and outstanding character and service

Events and Activities

Induction ceremony, tutoring in Spanish, charity taffy apple sale

Moderator

Joanne Brixner

Officers are elected yearly. Positions include:

PRESIDENT
VICE PRESIDENT
SECRETARY
TREASURER

General Information


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NATIONAL ART HONOR SOCIETY

Purpose

The National Art Honor Society strives to aid members in working toward the attainment of the highest standards in art areas and to bring art education to the attention of the school and community.

Qualifications

Academic excellence in Art (with at least 2 semesters of Art) and outstanding character and service. Students are asked to join the National Art Honors Society and are expected to take their responsibilities seriously.

Events and Activities

2006-2007 - School Year: Painting a Mural in the Art Room Participation in various contests Spring service Project Will also be responsible for helping with various Art Club activities

Moderator

Shannon Reuland

Officers are elected yearly. Positions include:

TO BE DETERMINED

General Information

Makes posters for school organizations. Has Art Exhibits at school functions. Take place once a month – typically the 3 rd Thursday of every month - unless otherwise advised. (Will meet more often if projects require)

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INTERNATIONAL THESPIAN SOCIETY

Purpose

The International Thespian Society recognizes the dedication and talents of students who have offered service to Regina 's Drama program through onstage performance and backstage service. Students earn the invitation for membership through their work on school productions.

Qualifications

Students earn the invitation for membership through their work on school productions. Once a student earns 10 points (roughly 100 hours of service to the program), she is eligible for membership.

Events and Activities

Thespians participate in the Fall Musical and Spring Play, which are open to all students. They also take part in the annual Induction ceremony and performance, and produce their own show which is performed in May.

Moderator

Dianne Weinand

Officers are elected yearly. Positions include:

PRESIDENT
VICE PRESIDENT
SECRETARY
TREASURER

General Information

Participates in theatrical productions

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MODERN MUSIC MASTERS (TRI-M)

Purpose


Qualifications

Academic excellence in music and outstanding character and service

Events and Activities


Moderator

David Hiett

Officers are elected yearly. Positions include:


General Information

Inductees must be a member of a performance group for one semester

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NATIONAL FORENSICS LEAGUE

Purpose

Recognizes the accomplishments of students who have participated in extra-curricular speech and debate competitions.

Qualifications

Academic excellence in speech and outstanding character and service

Events and Activities

In addition to local CCFL and IHSA competitions, students are eligible to participate in the annual regional NFL tournament. Qualifiers advance to national level competition.

Moderator

Dianne Weinand

Officers are elected yearly. Positions include:

Team Captains serve as NFL officers:
TEAM CAPTAIN
STUDENT CONGRESS CAPTAIN
VARSITY IE CAPTAINS
JV CAPTAIN

General Information

Points are earned through participation in speech competitions

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NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY

Purpose

The Regina Dominican chapter of NHS is open to eligible juniors and seniors who have maintained a 4.7 cumulative GPA, have demonstrated leadership ability through involvement in at least three extracurricular activities, have exhibited quality of character with no more than 5 detentions per year, and have offered service of at least 30 hours per year of high school. In addition, all NHS students must have reasonable attendance records with no more than 13 absences and/or 5 tardies per academic year.

Qualifications

Overall scholarship, leadership, character, and service of juniors and seniors

Events and Activities

  • Serve as tour guides for Open House
  • Community Service Projects: Winterwear Drive, Bake Sales, Random Acts of Kindness, Cystic Fibrosis Walk-a-thon, and others

Moderator

Kate Houston and Kim Fermoyle

Officers are elected yearly. Positions include:

PRESIDENT
Senior
Junior

VICE PRESIDENT
Senior
Junior

TREASURER
Senior
Junior

SERVICE CHAIR
Senior
Junior

SECRETARY
Senior
Junior

HISTORIAN
Senior
Junior

General Information

Applications are taken in September of each year. Contact khouston@rdhs.org.

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