National Honor Society Finishes the Year Strong

By Steven Tacheny, NHS Adviser
June 9, 2021

This past year, the CDH chapter of National Honor Society concentrated on a theme of maintaining community connections despite the pandemic. Students prevailed in meeting their service requirement, especially finding ways to serve elders and those in need. Thirty-five seniors graduated as members of NHS, and they contributed more than 2600 hours of service over the year. 

Some students worked with a new initiative called "How Many Gardens?" which strives to grow as much food in community gardens as possible. Students planted tomatoes and basil to share or sell. Tomatoes and basil went to both Highland Catholic garden and Celeste's Dream Community Garden, which grows for the St. Kate's / CSJ food shelf, serving St. Kate's and St. Mary's Health Clinic clients who experience food insecurity. 

This May, 64 juniors were inducted into NHS. In less than a month, about 15 members have contributed to the "leadership committee." They created a Trash-a-Thon to clean Dodge Nature Center, organized collecting leftover schoool supplies, and helped take tickets and clean up after this year's graduation at the Cathedral. 

The dual focus of academic excellence and care for the community is what CDH is all about, and these students are exemplary examples. Go Raiders!