National Honor Society members:
*Minimum 3.5 GPA, invited to join junior and senior years
*Active member of school and civic community
*Leadership experience
*Work experience, recognition, awards
*Character
2011-2012
Congratulations to this year's officers:
President........Laura G.
Vice President...Jade B.
Secretary........Chris G.
Treasurer........Lewis J.
Activities!
Louisiana Business Challenge, Sponsored by Lt. Governor's Office and ULL
Team Won Regional Competition, February 29th in Luling
Placed 3rd State Competition at ULL, March 2012
Congratulations to winning team members/business challenge scholarship
winners Laura, Lauren, Raheem, and Jordan who will receive more than
$6000.00 in scholarships for their plan. The scholarship funds may be applied
to enrollment at any Louisiana college.
The business challenge is featured in the March 2012 issue of Bayou Business Beat:
*Cooperative Learning/Community Service with Elementary School
--Writing and Publishing a Children's Book
*Green Awareness, Weekly Recycling Collection, Sorting, Scanning, Deposits (we
have collected more than 12,000 bottles/cans in four months!). Participants of the Dream
Machine Recycle Rally and Keep America Beautiful's Recycle Bowl
Keep America Beautiful National Convention, November 2011:
*Disabled Veterans Weatherization/Beautification Project Sponsored by Home
Depot Community Grant, January 2012:
Salmen students pictured with 86 year old Navy and Marine veteran Mr. Bryant, a native of
Florida and a long-time Slidell resident. During WWII, he served as an air watchman on the
starboard side of the U.S.S. San Diego, and he later became a rifleman and a trainer for the Marines.
Mr. Bryant shared some of his exciting history, including details of his experience of living through
a tidal wave and information about his brother serving under General Patton during WWII.
*Community Clean-up (Keep Slidell Beautiful!)
*Concession Sales
*School Beautification (Annual School Competition)
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2010-2011
Congratulations to the following students who will serve as provisional
members before being inducted into National Honor Society at the end of their
senior year*:
1. Kristen A.
2. Clayton A.
3. Hannah B
4. Catherine C.
5. Alan C.
6. Shannon C.
7. Kara D.
8. Karyante’ F.
9. Melissa G.
10. Rebekah G.
11. Jodi H.
12. Brandon H.
13. Rebekah H.
14. Jeffery J.
15. Jacqueline L.
16. Penny L.
17. Hailey L.
18. Joseph R.
19. Tia T.
20. Emily W.
21. Renee Y.
These students have completed the first part of the admission process by
completing an application by the due date and completing an essay for review
by the selection committee. To retain their provisional memberships, they
must continue to uphold and "demonstrate an outstanding record of conduct and
behavior with regard to school and community rules, guidelines, and policies."
Any changes to conduct or academic performance will be grounds for dismissal
from the organization. Provisional members must also attend a majority of
meetings and provide advance notice of absences from meetings.
*Must meet all criteria listed above and outlined in bylaws of organization
for induction.
Activities: Working with Slidell Tree Board and Keep Slidell Beautiful,
concrete tree markers, car wash fundraiser, concession fundraiser, school
beautification, senior project refreshments, cooperative environmental project
with Abney Elementary, Coastal plantings and tree plantings: Keep Louisiana
Beautiful,
Christmas Under Stars Puppet Show:
Concrete Marker:
Dedication Marker at Abney honoring former Principal Jane Freeman:
Our Concrete Art:
Collaborative Beautification Project with Abney Elementary, Tree Dedication:
Our Abney Poster Contest:
Florida Avenue and Abney Puppet Shows:
Fundraiser:
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2009-2010
Lauren "Gabby" President
Vardha Vice President
Amanda
Lizzie
Sarah
Fatima
Congratulations to Vardha, Basketball Sweetheart and congratulations to Sarah
and Vardha for placing at the state level for the Reflections Contest and to
Lizzie for winning at the District level and receiving an award of Merit at
the State level!
Vardha's entry:
Sarah's Entry:
Congratulations to scholarship recipients Gabby, Lizzie, Sarah, and Fatima.
Activities: Cards for terminally ill, painted cement wall art, Christmas door
decorating contest, school beautification contest, community environmental
awareness campaign, tailgating fundraiser for Haitian relief, refreshments for
awards ceremony
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2008--2009
Andrew T., President
Kristi B. and Kristi S., Vice Presidents
William J. Treasurer
Shelly W., Secretary
The following seniors have met the requirements for admission to Salmen’s
chapter of the National Honor Society: Kristi B, Shannon F,
Joshua F, Carol G, William J, Tyler L, Franchesca
L, Lindsay M, Scarlet R, Kristi S, Andrew T, and
Shelly W. Qualified students are invited to join at the end of their junior
and senior years of high school. The organization recognizes students who
have exhibited excellence in scholastic achievement, leadership, service,
and character during their high school years. Once students become members,
they must retain an unweighted GPA of 3.5 or higher, attend regular
meetings, and complete a service requirement during the school year.
Election for this year’s officers will be held in Nancy Pearson’s room on
Thursday, September 11 at 7:15 am.
Thanks to all members that helped with refreshments for the senior play.
Congratulations to NHS member Lindsey M., our Basketball Sweetheart.
Congratulations also to NHS member Shelly W. for placing at State in the
Reflections Contest!
Activities: Creating cement wall art. We are still in the process of
completing our fundraiser. We will need volunteers to finish the molds. When
we finish casting, we will begin painting. School beautification and community
clean-up.
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Members 2007--2008
1. A, Jillian
2. C, Cassie
3. F, Brittany
4. G, Racquel
5. G, Ivan
6. G, Trent
7. G, Adam
8. H, Christina
9. L, Lindsay
10. L, Stephen
11. M, Emilee
12. M, Devin
13. M, Dana
14. N, Xuan
15. P, Amelie
16. P, Anthony
17. P, Danielle
18. R, Scarlett
19. S, Jessica
20. W, Christine
21. Z, Charleen
Activities: Food drive, school clean-up, created wall of fame, purchased and
assembled shelving for school book room, refreshments for senior project
presentations and Junior Auxiliary presentation, community clean-up.
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Officers 2006--07
President........J. Curtis T
Vice-President...Aaron M
Secretary........Amanda G
Co-Treasurers....Britney C
....Shiloh K
Reporter.........Carla C
Members 2006--2007
Jay A
Brittany B
Alexis C
Britney C
Carla C
T. Shayne C
Amanda G
Shiloh K
Julia L
Aaron M
Noor M
Stefanie O
Kim S
Maggie S
J. Curtis T
Rachel W
K, Jennifer Catherine
M, Cherelle Senchel'
Activities: Hosted guests from Southeast Polk High for Katrina relief, built
27 full-size podiums to replace those lost in Hurricane Katrina, car wash,
community clean-up.
Visitors from Southeast Polk High, Runnells, IA
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Induction, Classes of 2005 and 2006
