NATIONAL JUNIOR HONOR SOCIETY

The National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) is an organization intended to create an enthusiasm for scholarship, stimulate a desire to give service, promote leadership and encourage the development of character and citizenship in the students of Saint Anthony School. Membership in the NJHS is based upon five qualities: scholarship, leadership, service, character and citizenship. Membership is a privilege, not a right. Academic excellence alone does not guarantee membership in the NJHS. Selection for membership is made by the NJHS Council whose decisions on the above requirements. Eligibility requirements:

1. Scholarship - a student must maintain a 90% cumulative average with only one C and no D, F, or U grades.

2. Leadership/Service - a student must be actively involved in service to the school and community and must demonstrate leadership traits.

3. Character/Citizenship - a student must demonstrate high standards of character and citizenship.

A student who has been referred to the administration for a serious infraction of school regulations and policies will not be selected.A student who is already a member of the NJHS and has been disciplined for serious infraction of school rules, regulations and policies may be dismissed from membership. A member is allowed one warning/ probationary period. The school is not obliged to divulge or share with parents/guardians and students information concerning non-selection of any student to membership of the NJHS.

STUDENT COUNCIL- This is composed of students elected by to represent the student body. The organization develops leadership traits and is extended to students in grades five through 8.

ACADEMIC CHALLENGE BOWL- This is composed of students from grades six to eight who are well-informed in the academics, history, current events and the arts. They compete with their peers from other Middle Schools on the island.

HANDBELLS /HONOR CHOIR /BAND - -This program aims to develop a love for music. Students learn to appreciate music as a unique means of expressing ideas, feelings, and thoughts. Students perform on special occasions, both on and off-campus.

SPIRIT TEAM / CHEERLEADERS -This group is organized to lead the student body in cheering for the Raiders’ in the IIAAG (Independent Interscholastic Athletics Association of Guam) Sports Teams.

MATH COUNTS -This is an accelerated program where students participate in a series of competitions. It aims at producing high levels of math achievement in middle school students. A team consists of 20 students from grades seven and eight.

MATH OLYMPIADS -This math program promotes interest and mathematical excellence in students from grades four through six to prepare themselves in end-of-the-year math competitions.

SAFETY PATROL- This organization assists the administration in fostering safety, order and good conduct.
YEARBOOK/ SCHOOL NEWSPAPER STAFF-The Yearbook and School Newspaper Staff composed of grade seven and grade eight students who assist in the publishing of the annual yearbook and the school’s semestral newspaper.

SCIENCE FAIR / SCIENCE CLUB -These programs give the students at all levels an opportunity to exhibit/demonstrate their scientific knowledge.

SPELLING BEE -This provides students from grades five through eight skills in spelling, and develops self-confidence in expression and self-motivation.

GEOGRAPHY BEE - This offers students from grades four through eight the opportunity to exhibit their knowledge in current issues in our ever-changing world.

PERFORMING ARTS / PRODUCTION –These develop the student’s confidence and performing skills by the presentations of actual performances through intensive training given by the music department.

COLOR GUARDS – This provides students from grades five through six an opportunity to enhance their patriotism and dedication to the Guam and American flag. They are responsible for raising and taking down the flags every morning, at school’s sports event, and ceremonies.

NATIONAL JUNIOR FORENSIC LEAGUE – A debate program consist of students grade seven and eight, sponsored by the GATE program local and national.

ELOCUTION – A presentation of designated speech for students grades seven and eight.

OTHERS -Saint Anthony School students participate in most island-wide/international contests and competitions the areas of essay writing, poetry, oratory, poster making, art, etc…