NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY APRIL 11, 2014 WELCOME! All Members sit
in the FRONT LEFT & FRONT RIGHT sections of the auditorium. All
Inductees sit in the CENTER BACK section of the
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BEFORE WE BEGIN Please make sure you are in the right place!
Members Left of Stage Inductees Center BACK Members Right of
Stage
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TODAYS AGENDA Welcome Induction Rehearsal What to Wear What to
Do & When to Arrive The Actual Ceremony Process Question &
Answer Sign-In for Attendance
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INDUCTION REHEARSAL: WHAT TO WEAR Gentlemen: Dark dress pants.
No khakis. A button down, oxford-style shirt A tie (bow tie or
necktie) Dress shoes Jacket is optional, unless you are an Officer
or a Stage Participant Ladies: Knee-length (TO-THE-KNEE!) Skirt or
Dress in a dark color. An appropriate blouse. Not sheer; not
low-neckline. All blouses & dresses MUST have sleeves, OR be
topped with a cardigan or jacket. Dress shoes: Low pumps or Flats.
NO flip-flops, sandals. No Peeptoes. Dress pants/slacks are
appropriate in black or dark blue. Please dress as though you were
going to an Interview. Many members of the audience may be your
future business colleagues. Dress to provide the appropriate
impression!
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APPROPRIATE WARDROBE
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INDUCTION REHEARSAL: WHAT TO DO & WHEN TO ARRIVE If you are
an INDUCTEE: Arrive at the Auditorium no later than 6:30pm. Sign-in
with the NHS in the Lobby of the Auditorium. Go to your assigned
seat in the Center Back of the Auditorium (Labelled with an INDEX
card). Turn your cell phone OFF (We are NOT joking.) Your
belongings are your own responsibility, so we recommend NOT
bringing purses or backpacks (you wont need them that night!)
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INDUCTION REHEARSAL: WHAT TO DO & WHEN TO ARRIVE If you are
a Member: Arrive at your assigned location ON TIME.
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INDUCTION REHEARSAL: WHAT TO DO & WHEN TO ARRIVE If you are
a Member: Arrive at your assigned location ON TIME. Arrival
TimeCommittee 7 th PeriodAuditorium Set-Up 6:00pmLights &
Sound; Cafeteria Set-up; 6:10pmInductee Check-in table;
Ryder-Assist; Warren- Assist; Madu-Assist; Programs; Room Monitor
6:15pmMusicians 6:25pmAuditorium-Cleanup; Reception; Cafeteria
Clean-up 6:25pmEVERYONE All members who have not already arrived
must check-in by this time.
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INDUCTION REHEARSAL: WHAT TO DO & WHEN TO ARRIVE If you are
a Member: Arrive at your assigned location ON TIME. Sign-in with
the NHS Members at the Member check in Table (in the Cafeteria)
Report to your Duty Post OR report to your assigned position in
line, inside the cafeteria. TURN OFF YOUR PHONES the audience will
already be coming in.
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INDUCTION REHEARSAL: WHAT TO DO & WHEN TO ARRIVE If you are
part of the Audience: Communicate this with your Friends &
Family!!! Please arrive between 6:30-6:45; we must close the doors
at 7pm. Please take a Program from one of the NHS Members Please
sit in the Center Front of the Auditorium, directly in front of the
stage. Bathrooms are located in the Auditorium Lobby on the left
& right. Please Silence all Phones!
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INDUCTION REHEARSAL: THE ACTUAL CEREMONY PROCESS At 6:55 pm,
the NHS members in the Lobby will close the doors & join the
other Members in the Cafeteria. The NHS Members will be lined up
alphabetically in two rows. They will proceed out of the cafeteria
along the side of the auditorium, and enter from the lobby.
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INDUCTION REHEARSAL: THE ACTUAL CEREMONY PROCESS The rows will
split to enter the left and right doors, and proceed down the
aisles, past the new Inductees. The NHS Members will take seats on
the left and right of the stage. The NHS president will call
everyone to order.
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INDUCTION REHEARSAL: THE ACTUAL CEREMONY PROCESS The NHS
president will open with an introduction. Then, the NHS V-P goes to
the podium, reads the scholarship paragraph, and then, from the
lighted candle, lights the first small candle on the table. As VP
sits down, the Exec. Council Member walks to the podium, reads the
leadership paragraph, and then lights the 2 nd small candle on the
table.
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INDUCTION REHEARSAL: THE ACTUAL CEREMONY PROCESS As ExCM sits
down, the Sergreant-at-Arms walks to the podium, reads the service
paragraph, and then lights the 3 rd small candle on the table. As
SaA sits down, the other ExCM walks to the podium, reads the
character paragraph, and then lights the 4 th small candle on the
table. As the last ExCM sits down, the Secretary & 2 NHS
members move to the table with certificates, membership cards, and
signature book.
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INDUCTION REHEARSAL: THE ACTUAL CEREMONY PROCESS At the same
time, the Usher moves to the front row of chairs to usher students
to their seats. The first Stage Participant walks to the podium,
reads the paragraph explaining the tapping, and the first set of
names. Officers & Stage Participants: we will be going over
this in detail AFTER the main body of students have been dismissed.
Please remain.
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INDUCTION REHEARSAL: THE ACTUAL CEREMONY PROCESS When a
Inductee Name is read: The Inductee should stand and exit their row
and proceed down the left or right aisle. Inductees will be seated
alphabetically with an indication of LEFT OR RIGHT (so you will
know what to do). A NHS Member will meet them halfway up the aisle,
and escort them to the steps of the stage. The Inductee will then
proceed to the table, where they will be given a charm by the NHS
Secretary, and will sign the membership registration & receive
their certificate folder. Then the Inductee will be escorted to
their seat on the stage by the Usher. The entire row remains
standing UNTIL it is full.
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INDUCTION REHEARSAL: THE ACTUAL CEREMONY PROCESS When all the
Inductees have been tapped, and proceeded to the stage: The NHS
President will go to the podium. The Stage Participants will light
their candles, and then the candle of the person next to them.
Until all the candles are lit. (After lighting the inductees
candles, speakers return to their seats and carefully blow out
their candles. ) The President then reads the membership pledge,
congratulates new members, and invites guests to the reception in
the cafeteria. Proceed to the Cafeteria for the Reception.
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INDUCTION REHEARSAL: QUESTIONS & ANSWERS Raise your Hand,
so we can see you. A few answers to FAQs: If you have to ask
whether it is appropriate dress, it isnt! We cannot watch/keep your
purse, backpack, cellphone, et cetera, for you. This is a long and
serious ceremony, so small children will not have much fun during
it. Yes, we will pull you out of the ceremony if you are not
dressed appropriately. You really do need to have your cell phone
off. We recommend parking by the Freshman Academy, but that fills
up FAST. Secondary parking can be found in front of the school
& the Senior Gym lot.
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WSHS NHS WEBSITE IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, GO TO OUR SITE!
Online Forms Service Opportunities Contact information, etc.
Meeting dates http://www.schoolrack.com/WSHSNHS/
http://www.schoolrack.com/WSHSNHS/ [email protected][email protected]
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INDUCTION REHEARSAL: SIGN-IN FOR ATTENDANCE Inductees: Your
sign-in Sheets are with the NHS Officers in the back of the
Auditorium. A-M on the left N-Z on the right Current Members: Your
sign-in Sheets are with the NHS Officers in the front of the
Auditorium. A-H on the left I-P in the center Q-Z on the right
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DONT FORGET: TAKE YOUR BELONGINGS AND LITTER WITH YOU. (AKA,
PICK UP AFTER YOURSELVES.)