Kappa Tau Alpha: The Honor Society of Journalism and Mass Communication

Melissa W.
As we rely on healthcare workers to care for us and heal our bodies, journalists provide another essential component during times like these. They give us information and facts which are critical to sustaining an informed citizenry, reminding us that it’s important to protect ourselves with a healthy understanding of the world around us. Today, we’re exploring an organization that recognizes academic excellence for students in that field, Kappa Tau Alpha: the honor society of journalism and mass communication.

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Sigma Xi: The Scientific Research Honor Society

Melissa W.
We’ve previously discussed honor societies dedicated to students excelling in the medical fields who are wrapping up their studies and heading straight to the front lines. Today, we’re talking about an honor society for students who are just as important but may be seen more behind-the-scenes: Sigma Xi: The Scientific Research Honor Society.

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Valedictorian & Salutatorian Recognition

Melissa W.
Valedictorians and salutatorians are traditionally the two highest-ranked students in their graduating class. Based on a number of factors, including GPA, grades in AP (Advanced Placement) and IB (International Baccalaureate) classes, students are typically awarded the titles in the second semester of their senior year.

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Understanding the Importance of High School Honor Societies

Melissa W.
When students begin thinking about their post-primary educational career, there’s so much for them to consider, namely what will look attractive on their college applications. Extracurricular activities and clubs are a great way to appear well-rounded to an acceptance committee, but there’s no denying the importance of being accepted into an honor society to bolster their chances of standing out in a stack of applications.

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Honor Societies: A Way to Distinguish Yourself on Graduation Day

Melissa W.
Picking up your graduation cap & gown is such an exciting experience! It all starts to sink in that you’ll soon be walking across the stage and ending a chapter of your long academic career. Everyone blends together across the sea of graduates during the ceremony, but there are some distinguishing features to wear, thanks to honor societies.

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How to Recognize Your Class Officers on Graduation Day

Melissa W.
Are you prepared to properly recognize your Class Officers on graduation day? An oftentimes thankless job, Class Officers spend a lot of their free time in between classes leading and engaging their fellow classmates through the fun side of high school. It may look fun, but it's a lot of work that spans years beyond graduation day.

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