Honor Societies

Moderator:
Lourdes Rayneri - lrayneri@columbushs.com

Purpose of the Computer Science Honor Society:

The CCHS Computer Science Honor Society encourages enthusiasm for computer science and recognizes students who display academic excellence, qualities of scholarship, leadership, character, and service in computer science.

Moderators:
Dr. Sharifah Lee - slee@columbushs.com

Purpose of the Florida Law Honor Society:

The Florida Law Honor Society aims to recognize first-semester seniors who have demonstrated a strong commitment to legal studies and civic engagement. 

Moderator: 
Antonio Oses - aoses@columbushs.com

Purpose of the International Robotics Honor Society:

The primary goal of the IRHS is to elevate the profile of student participation in robotics at the school, district, and national levels and encourage more students to strive toward academic excellence in the STEM fields. This is achieved through character development, participation in service opportunities, and involvement in robotics programs.

 

Moderator:

Erin McGrath - emcgrath@columbushs.com

 

Purpose of the International Thespian Honor Society:

The International Thespian Honor Society is recognized worldwide as an honor society for theater students. It recognizes student achievement in the performing arts as well as continues to educate students through theater. Over 2.2 million students have been inducted since it was founded in 1929 (edta.org). Benefits include professional networking, development opportunities, access to resources in the performing arts, and being part of a community which strives to educate the public about the necessity of theater in life. Students also receive a monthly subscription to Dramatics, a performing arts magazine for theater students. Students receive thespian honor cords at graduation and can also work their way up in the society to receive higher rankings.

Moderator:
Adriana Amador - aamador@columbushs.com and Leticia Friefer - lfrieder@columbushs.com 

Purpose of the National Honor Society:
The National Honor Society (NHS) is the nation's premier organization, established to recognize outstanding high school students. More than just an honor roll distinction, NHS serves to recognize those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of scholarship, leadership, service, and character.

Moderator: 

Gabriel Gomez - ggomez@columbushs.com 
 

Purpose of the National Art Honor Society:

The National Art Honor Society was established in 1978 in the United States by the National Art Education Association for high school students grades 10-12, for "the purpose of inspiring and recognizing those students who have shown an outstanding ability in art" from the National Art Honor Society website.

Moderator:
Abraham Berch - aberch@columbushs.com

Purpose of the National Honor Society:
The National Business Honor Society is a division of the National Business Education Association. NBEA is committed to the advancement of the professional interest and competence of its members and provides programs and services that enhance members' professional growth and development. Further, NBEA serves as a unifying agency among other groups dedicated to advancing and improving business education.

Moderator:  
Keith Crossman - kcrossman@columbushs.com
 

Purpose of the National English Honor Society:

The purpose of the NEHS is to recognize students who have excelled in at least 2 years of English and to provide a venue for service within the discipline. National recognition, scholarship eligibility, and opportunities for national networking with others who share enthusiasm for, and accomplishment in, the language arts are potential benefits for active members. The Panzer Division of the NEHS, provides much of its service through tutoring composition to underclassmen in our CCHS Writing Lab.

Moderator:
Estelle Vessiere - evessiere@columbushs.com
 

Purpose of the French Club/French Honor Society:

The Société Honoraire de Français was founded at the national level in 1949 under the auspices of the American Association of Teachers of French. There are currently over 1500 active chapters across the country and in American schools abroad. The goal of the Society is to promote and recognize outstanding scholarship in the French classroom. These students are entitled to wear a blue/white/red cord at graduation ceremonies and the placement of a special seal on their diplomas.

Moderator: Gabriel de Tuya - gdetuya@columbushs.com

Purpose of the National Speech and Debate Honor Society:

The Honor Society recognizes students who grow as leaders, thinkers, and communicators through speech and debate. Its purpose is to build skills in critical thinking, communication, and collaboration while encouraging integrity, respect, service, and humility. Since 1925, the Society has honored students who uphold these values and has become one of the most respected distinctions recognized by colleges and universities.

Moderator:

Carlos Moro - cmoro@columbushs.com
 

Purpose of the Math Honor Society (Mu Alpha Theta):

The purpose of the Math Honor Society (Mu Alpha Theta) is to recognize students who have excelled in at least two years of Mathematics and to provide a venue for service in within the discipline. National recognition, scholarship eligibility, and opportunities for national networking with others who share enthusiasm for, and accomplishment in, Mathematics are potential benefits for active members. The Math Honor Society members provide much of its service through free peer math tutoring.

Moderators: Bruce Ferguson - bferguson@columbushs.com

Purpose of the Science National Honor Society:

NSHS is a prominent national scientific organization that will engender a new group of young thinkers who will be the future of industry, research and scientific exploration for America.

Moderators: Maria Romero - maria.romero@columbushs.com

Purpose of the National STEM Honor Society:

The National STEM Honor Society (NSTEM) recognizes and encourages students who excel in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. It promotes academic achievement, leadership, and innovation in STEM, while fostering community involvement and preparing students for future careers through hands-on learning and enrichment opportunities.

Moderator:
Joseph Busatto - jbusatto@columbushs.com

 

Purpose of the Quill and Scroll International Honorary Society:

The Quill and Scroll International Honorary Society for High School Journalists was established on April 10, 1926, at the University of Iowa by renowned pollster George H. Gallup and a group of high school advisers. The society was created to encourage and recognize excellence in high school journalism. Membership is open to students who are classified as sophomores, juniors, or seniors.

Moderator: 
Cody McKeon - cody.mckeon@columbushs.com
 

Purpose of the Rho Kappa National Social Studies Honor Society:

Rho Kappa is the honor society recognizing student achievement and excellence in the discipline of social studies at the high school level. Rho Kappa is open to juniors and seniors who meet the entrance criteria. Our name, RHO KAPPA, is taken from two words of semitic origin. RHO is derived from "resh" meaning "head" and KAPPA is derived from "kapf" which means "palm of the hand." Both these terms symbolize our firm belief that knowledge, without service, is useless. 
 

Moderator: 
Valetina Medico - valentina.medico@columbushs.com
 

Purpose of the Spanish Honor Society:

The mission of the Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica is to recognize high school achievement in Spanish and to promote interest in Hispanic studies.
 

Moderator:
Omar Delgado - odelgado@columbushs.com 

Purpose of the STN Honor Society:
The STN Honor Society was established to recognize the accomplishments of outstanding students enrolled in STN programs.