As the new year begins, the Whitman Hanson chapter of National Honors Society is being expanded with incoming members; however not many recognize the hard work of the National Honors Society within the community. National Honors Society is a selected group of students who are committed to their society’s core values, Scholarship, Service, Leadership and Character. These warm hearted participants are willing to donate much of their time to giving back to our community with various projects, activities and fundraisers.
Earlier this week at the National Honors Society meeting, the Panther Press had the opportunity to discuss with head administrator, Ms. Galambos, and Vice President, Bryce Pulkinen, on various topics regarding the NHS’s past success, and upcoming accomplishments. Not only do these accomplishments demonstrate the NHS core values, they express constant leadership throughout our community. For example, NHS took part in an program, known as Green Hanson.
“Last year, one of my favorite things that we did was we went around Hanson and we cleaned up some of the parks,” Bryce Pulkinen said, “We went to the skate park, and we also went to Maquan and we cleaned up all of the trash that was laying there.” This was an important act made by the National Honors Society, because it not only preserved Hanson land, but it also made a safer environment for residents of the community. “I am hoping we bring it to Whitman this year, and we can do both towns, to make it even greener, and help our community,” stated a hopeful Bryce Pulkinen.
National Honors Society also focuses on the people of these two communities. “We go to the Hanson Senior Center and I love going to the residents,” explained Ms. Galambos, “They love to have us there… For me, it’s a really good time, knowing personally how much it means to the different residents that happen to be there.” When NHS visits the senior centers, they participate in many activities to entertain the residents, such as playing games and singing songs. This develops an unforgettable relationship with the Society members, and the people of Hanson as well.
Leadership, Scholarship, Service, and Character are all expressed through the noble acts of kindness of the National Honors Society toward our community. Our communities of Whitman and Hanson would not be the same without our devoted students and faculty that make the National Honors Society.
Julia Pendrak and Maicey Bowman ‘18
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