National Honor Society

Carolyn G. Lee Chapter - West End High School


About Us


The National Honor Society (NHS) is the nation's premier organization established to recognize outstanding high school students. More than just an honor roll, NHS serves to honor those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of Scholarship, Leadership, Service, and Character. These characteristics have been associated with membership in the organization since its beginnings in 1921.


West End High School was granted a charter in 2001, and inducted thirty-one charter members into the club.

Requirements and Obligations for Membership

Membership is open to any Junior or Senior and is based on academics as well as leadership skills and commitment to others. A student is issued an invitation when he or she becomes a Junior, he or she must maintain an overall 3.0 GPA average, based on 4.0 unweighted scale, as well as have an 80.0 overall average for core classes. As well, a student must be set to graduate with either an Advanced Academic Diploma or an Advanced Career Technical Diploma. Once a student receives an invitation, there is a $10 annual fee and for Seniors who plan to buy a stole for graduation can expect to pay around $20 to $30.


With induction into the Honor Society, a member assumes certain obligations. All Honor Society members are expected to maintain the standards that were used as the basis for their selection. Members must maintain a high level of conduct and not receive disciplinary action. As well a member must continue to be a good citizen and leader for the community in general.