The National Honor
Society (NHS) was founded in 1921 to promote academic excellence.
The NHS chapter began at Mount Pleasant High School in 1952 under the
direction of Mrs. Daisy Wallace. Local chapters of the
Honor Society are governed by two sets of documents: The National
Constitution and the local chapter bylaws. The National Constitution was
developed and is monitored by the National Council that serves as the
governing body of the national organizations. The day-to-day
administration of the Societies is undertaken by the staff of the
national office.
All chapters must adopt and abide by the
provisions of the National Constitution, per their chartering agreement
with the national organization. The National Handbook, available from
the NHS sales office, elaborates on the items found in the
Constitution—including an outline for local bylaws—and provides guidance
for advisers in applying the Constitution to their work with their
chapters.
