1. Please take a seat, the meeting will commence shortly
Welcome to the ARISTA National Honor Society Introductory Meeting for Recruiting Members
Please take a seat, the meeting will commence shortly

2. Meet the ARISTA Officers
President
Bobur Rosulov
Vice President
Abdul Ka
Secretary
Jagoda Tarnawa
Event Coordinators
Ryan Cho & Rudra Pandya
Treasurer
Tamara Shakarov
Advisor
Ms. Aravantinos

3. What is the ARISTA NHS?
A national honor society developed to recognize outstanding high school students who exhibit the following traits…
Scholarship Service
Leadership Character

4. Reminder!!!
All of you are NOT ARISTA members YET! Before becoming an official ARISTA member you must pass an INTERVIEW!

5. ARISTA NHS Interview Process
Interviews will take place from Wednesday, March 14 to Tuesday, March 20 starting period 8 and continuing through until after school.
Your interview date & time will be posted on the ARISTA Bulletin board located outside of 122. Please be sure to check regularly.
Please note that due to time restrictions, interviews cannot be rescheduled. Failure to show up to the interview during your designated time will forfeit your chance to become a member.

6. ARISTA NHS Interview Process
What should you bring to the interview?
A portfolio which includes…
Your Resume
Certificates/Awards (copies only)
Official Transcript
Recent Report Cards
Service Statement (25 volunteering hours)
At least one letter of recommendation from main core 4 subjects (Math, Science, English, Social Studies)
A 500 word essay
Something Unique (art, poetry, writing piece).
Portfolio will be returned to you after all interviews
have concluded.

7. Your Resume Should include… Full Name Goals Skills and Interests
Awards and Certificates
Extra Curricular Activities
Work experience (If Any)

8. The 500 Word Essay Prompts for Essay (at least 500 words)
What does character mean to you? What are some acts of character you do on a daily basis? (Make sure to include a definition of character to you)
Explain what the FOUR pillars of ARISTA mean to you and how you exhibit these qualities?
What are the most redeeming qualities that you have and how can it be beneficial to ARISTA?

9. Interview Attire
You will be expected to wear business casual attire for interviews
Note:
No… revealing clothes, jeans/shorts/mini skirts/joggers/sweatpants/t-shirts/ hoodies/ windbreakers/etc.
No… sneakers/tennis shoes/platform heels

10. After the Interview Interview Results Commencement Ceremony
New ARISTA Members will be notified a week after all interviews take place (on bulletin board & via )
Commencement Ceremony
New members will be inducted on
Thursday, April 19, 2018

11. Membership Dues
Seniors and early grad. Juniors will be expected to pay for $60
Juniors will be expected to pay $35
All dues must be received by Monday, April 9th 2018
Membership dues cover:
Membership to ARISTA NHS
Certificates of ARISTA NHS Installation
ARISTA pin
Member T-shirt
Graduation stole (Seniors & Early Grad. Juniors only)
Seal on HS Diploma (Seniors & Early Grad. Juniors only)

12. Prospective ARISTA Officers
Are you interested in running for office?
ARISTA NHS Officers
A separate panel interview will take place for those interested for these positions (President/Vice-President/Secretary/ Treasurer/Event Coordinator)

13. Distributed Forms You should have received the following documents:
Volunteer Hour Log sheet
Guidelines for interviews
Photo consent forms
T-shirt design pages

14. Any Questions?
All questions or concerns can be addressed to for a prompt response.