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

BEFORE WE BEGIN  Please make sure you are in the right place!  Members Left of Stage  Inductees Center BACK  Members Right of Stage

TODAY’S AGENDA  Welcome  Induction Rehearsal  What to Wear  What to Do & When to Arrive  The Actual Ceremony Process  Question & Answer  Sign-In for Attendance

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!

APPROPRIATE WARDROBE

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 won’t need them that night!)

INDUCTION REHEARSAL: WHAT TO DO & WHEN TO ARRIVE  If you are a Member:  Arrive at your assigned location ON TIME.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 isn’t!  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.

WSHS NHS WEBSITE  IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, GO TO OUR SITE!  Online Forms  Service Opportunities  Contact information, etc.  Meeting dates  

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

DON’T FORGET:  TAKE YOUR BELONGINGS AND LITTER WITH YOU.  (AKA, PICK UP AFTER YOURSELVES.)