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November, 2013
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By Isabella Moore Reporter
The National Honor Society (NHS) is a unique group that offers students recognition for leadership, good attendance, and being a good role model. “National Honor Society is full of role models for other students in the building and it shows that we represent TJ very well, wherever we go,” said senior Janette Gonzalez. This program was established to recognize outstanding students for their good intentions and grades. NHS does different volunteering activities as well; Friday, October 18th and Monday the 21st, NHS let TJ students get into the “senior night” football and volleyball games by bringing a can of food as admission. September 25th NHS went to Hitchcock Park and cut down trees for trail
Photo by Deb Goodman; NHS cutting down trees and planting seeds.
maintenance and collected seeds. “It makes me feel good about myself that it’s such a prestige group and it’s full of the top students in our school, and to be part of that makes me proud,” said Gonzalez. Gonzalez
states that being apart of NHS is a great asset for her resume. This program is offered all over the country. National Honor Society was established in 1921 by The National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP).
Not only is this program offered in high school but, NASSP also established a National Junior Honor Society just eight short years later for junior high students. “There are four pillars and the first and foremost is
Social Media Etiquette By Hannah-Grace Northam Reporter
The Internet can be compared to the Wild West: rule-less, reckless, and open for anything. Rule number one of the internet, there are no rules. Yet, there are four million results on Google about etiquette that should be used when it comes to surfing the net. As technology has evolved, rules of the internet have evolved
with it. Politeness is still a must when it comes to communicating with people, whether through technology or in person. “Well, it’s just like any other social media, treat others how you want to be treated. I think that people shouldn’t be negative, but be positive,” said John Fuller a school technician in the Tech Center. The rules for manners still exist. However, people abandon these
rules, harass others, and say rude things. “People feel like they can get away with saying rude things on the Internet because they’re behind a screen, no one’s there in front of them to do anything,” said junior Devon Kermoade. “If people don’t post anything stupid, then they’re not going to have to worry about it.” Anything people put on the Internet can be
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permanent. All it takes is a screenshot, or a repost. Schools, co-workers, other students, and future employers can all see what has been posted. “Well, if I had something to hide, then I wouldn’t be posting it on the internet,” said sophomore Mike Crusius. If students do not want other people knowing things about them then they should not post information online. However, the internet is not the Wild West that needs taming. It is still relatively new and constantly changing. It is an ambiguous and unique form of communication. Collaboration is key to creating a set of rules.
scholarships which means you have to maintain a 3.5 accumalitive GPA,” said business teacher Deb Goodman. “The second is service and so that’s why we ask the students who do NHS to do community service outside NHS for 20 hours, third is leadership and thats where we ask our students to have two types of leadership types of positions, and the fourth one is character, and that’s where we have an advisory board. We are looking at applicants and how they speak to their character.” If students are interested in being apart of NHS, take each of these steps very seriously. “I recommend that freshman and sophomore students work on Keeping their GPA up so they meet that 3.5 level and keep maintaining good character,” said Goodman.
General Rules: 1. Don’t complain about work on social media sites because your employer, co-workers, and potential employers can see it. 2. Link to sources Often if you use a quote by someone, especially from somebody’s blog, you should link back to their original post. Not only is it proper blog etiquette, but it can be used to your advantage. 3. Friends are optional You’re not obligated to friend/follow anyone. No matter what. 4. For every opinion, there is always at least one loud and opposing opinion. 5. Have common sense - If you wouldn’t say it to their face, don’t say it online.