NHS Member Interview

Are you interested in joining NHS? Are you still not sure whether you should join or not? Read the rest of this article to find out what current NHS members think about the club and whether or not its worth it to join!

Question One:

How do you like NHS so far?

1. “I like being a part of something that is a widespread community.”
2. “It’s great, I enjoy meeting new people, and it overall has been a great learning experience.”
3. “Good, we only meet once a month.”
4. “I think that it’s a great way to earn volunteer hours with a great community to surround yourself with.”
5. “I think the meetings are pretty informational and it’s pretty good for college.”
6. “It’s good because the juniors are all in it and the meetings are not too long, and we get a bunch of opportunities each month, which is good for people who don’t want to go far and find one. It’s also good for college and learning leadership, and everyone is friends with each other.”
7. “I’m enjoying it, I’ve been able to find my role in the community by doing service opportunities.”

Question Two:

Do you enjoy the volunteer opportunities provided by NHS, and explain?

1. “They are fun, volunteering makes me proud because I’m working for a better cause.”
2. “Yes, because the volunteer opportunities allow me to be more productive, and it makes me feel better to know that I am actively helping the community.”
3. “Yes, I like tutoring the most.”
4. “I do, NHS provides a wide variety of volunteer opportunities, from volunteering with kids to cleaning up the environment.”
5. “Yes, so far I’ve really enjoyed going and volunteering at the service opportunities that have been offered by NHS.”
6. “I do because they are pretty easy and a lot of them have to do with the school and even the ones that don’t have to do with the school are close and it’s really easy for people who don’t want to drive far.”
7. “Yes I do, because I’m able to help others and I get service hours while doing so.”

Question Three:

What would you like to gain from being in NHS? 

1. “I would like to meet new people and help out the community.”
2. “I would like to gain understanding and new perspectives through real-world experiences and responsibilities.”
3. “I would like to gain new skills such as leadership.”
4. “From NHS I would like to gain leadership skills as well as communication skills because the club has so many members.”
5. “More recommendations for colleges and more opportunities to serve my community.”
6. “I would like to gain impressive skills for colleges to look at and get leadership skills as well as gain more service hours. I would also like to get to meet people I don’t normally talk to.”
7. “I would like to gain leadership and communication skills, like cooperating with my peers.”

Question Four:

If given a chance would you be interested in becoming an officer? 

1. “Yes, to get the experience of leading leadership opportunities.”
2. “No, I don’t have the time for it.”
3. “No, it sounds like too much work.”
4. “Yes, I would want to become an officer next year.”
5. “No, it seems cool, but I honestly don’t have the time for it.”
6. “Yes, if people would vote for me.”
7. “No, sorry, I’m bad at talking in front of a large group of people.”

Question Five:

The four pillars of NHS are Character, Leadership, Scholarship, and Service. What pillar do you think is the most important? 

1. “Scholarship, because it helps people get financial aid through their grades.”

2. “Character, being involved with other people and having to work well as a group, makes this pillar essential to doing well in school and in life.”

3. “Service, because it involves volunteering and helping the community.”
4. “I think service is the most important pillar because it teachers you a lot about yourself and the world, it also feels good to do good deeds.”
5. “Leadership. I think it’s important to be a good leader, to mentor other people.”
6. “Character, because you have to have a good character to fulfill all the other pillars that determines how you live your life.”
7. “Leadership, not only is it important for school, but it’s also useful in the real world.”

Question Six:

Would you recommend an underclassman to join NHS?

1. “Yes, because it’s important to take opportunities. Don’t let something pass you by.”
2. “Yes, it’s a nice club, and you can learn a lot from volunteering in the service opportunities provided.”
3. “Yes, it’s good for college.”
4. “I think I would if they are willing to put in the work to volunteer and participate in the club.”
5. “Yes, It’s easy to get volunteer hours, and it looks good for college.”
6. “Yes, I have already recommended students because it looks good for college and if you aren’t going to do anything else, then it’s easy to do NHS.”
7. “Yes, it makes it easier to get volunteer hours and it’s nice for colleges to look at.”

I hope these interview responses have helped you in making your decision and have given you an insight into what current club members think about Fleming Island High School’s National Honor Society.