By Alexis Clements
National Honor Society is a group of students who don't get a lot of recognition of the dedication.. The students who go through the application process,work in after-school hours and take time to honor and welcome new members help to make this group come to life.
Senior NHS member Will Caswell said, “When I applied, I just wanted another thing on my applications, but I realized a lot about myself during this program.”
The process of applying to the NHS is simple.
“You just have to answer a couple of different prompts… then you have to explain your. good qualities, your academics personality, and willingness to help others,” junior Taylor Staben added.
When it comes to a leader of the group, high school teacher Nicholas Bausch is the one to count on. Bausch helps organize the group, plan the meetings, and host the ceremonies; without him, the activity would not have fulfilled its full potential. Though Bausch is the main advisor, NHS also occasionally collides with the student council, run by one of Louisville's science teachers, Christin Frahm Krick.
“We're all kind of in multiple things since our school is so small…so sometimes we do need help, that's where Mrs. Frahm Krick comes in. She’ll help us with fundraising and ceremonies,” Staben stated.
When the student council and NHS collide for the annual Platte River State Park fundraiser, the groups help mentor the children at stations and provide an enjoyable environment for all.
Sophomore Micaiah Price said, “It was a fun way to connect with the kids, support the community, and spend time with friends.”
When hearing about the NHS, it may confuse people and make them wonder why join something that's not recognized like other sports, but finish by stating the value of it