Honor Societies
Rock Canyon High School offers 15 distinctive Honor Societies recognizing students who cultivate scholarship, leadership, service, character, skills and academic excellence.
Computer Science Honor Society
Recognizing those who have demonstrated interest, passion, and academic excellence in the subjects of computer science, programming, and other computer science disciplines.
Faculty Sponsor: Chris Cassic
Meeting: Contact Mr. Cassic for meeting information
Requirements: CSHS
Société Honoraire de Français
Société Honoraire de Français is an organization whose intent is to recognize high school students in the United States who have maintained excellent grades in a least three semesters of French language courses.
Faculty Sponsor: Alexis Savas
Meetings: 8/31, 9/28, 10/26, 11/30, 12/14 Access, room 8300
Induction Ceremony, Monday, November 6, 2023, 6:00pm, RC Auditorium
International Thespian Society
The International Thespian Society is an honor society for high school and middle school theatre students. It is a division of the Educational Theatre Association. Thespian troupes serve students in grades 9-12; Junior Thespian troupes serve students in grades 6-8.
Faculty Sponsor: Cindy Baker
Meeting: Monthly meetings with Drama Club
La Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica
The Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica is an honor society for high school students enrolled in Spanish and/or Portuguese, sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese (AATSP)
Faculty Sponsor: Derek DeNileon
Meeting: Last Gold Day of the month, room 8850
Induction Ceremony, Monday, October 30, 2023, 6:00pm, Auditorium
Mu Alpha Theta
Mu Alpha Theta, the National High School and Two-Year College Mathematics Honor Society, was formed in 1957 at the University of Oklahoma. We are dedicated to inspiring a keen interest in mathematics, developing strong scholarship in the subject, and promoting the enjoyment of mathematics in high school and two-year college students. Currently, more than 124,000 students are Mu Alpha Theta members at more than 2,633 schools in the United States and in 23 foreign countries.
Faculty Sponsor: Karen Bukowski
Meeting: First Wednesday of the Month in room 9500. Contact Ms. Bukowski for more information. Meeting: 9/28/23 7:00am in the Auditorium
National Art Honor Society
The National Art Honor Society’s goal is to foster a creative community of honor students who are passionate about art and design. The National Art Honor Society is an excellent platform for our school to honor those students with artistic recognition, developing leadership skills, college scholarships, and personal growth.
Faculty Sponsor: Kennetha Miller
Meeting: Every other Tuesday, during Access, room 7400
National Art Honor Society Bylaws
National Chinese Honor Society
The National Chinese Honor Society (NCHS) was established in 1993 to recognize those accomplished high school students who study Chinese as a world language. NCHS is a scholastic organization that promotes and recognizes students who demonstrate citizenship, leadership, and community service. NCHS encourages its members to become life-long learners in order to gain a better understanding of Chinese language and culture, as well as to play an active role as a contributing global citizen.
Faculty Sponsor: TBD
Meeting: Monthly during Access, room 8050
National English Honor Society
The National English Honor Society (NEHS), founded and sponsored by Sigma Tau Delta, is for students who merit special note for past and current accomplishments in the field of English. Benefits of affiliation include academic recognition, scholarship and award eligibility, and the opportunities for networking with others who share enthusiasm and accomplishment in the language arts.
Faculty Sponsor: Bryan McBride and Andrew Watkins
Meeting: September 12, 2023, Access, in the Auditorium
Induction Ceremony: September 12, 2023, 6:00-7:00pm, Auditorium
National English Honor Society
National Honor Society
The National Honor Society is a nationwide organization for high school students in the United States and outlying territories. Selection is based on four criteria: scholarship, leadership, service, and character.
Faculty Sponsors: Bryan Winkelman and Katerina Casas
Meeting: Before school on Jag Fridays, 7:40am - 8:15am, in the Auditorium:
September 15, 2023
November 10, 2023
February 2, 2024
April 12, 2024
NHS Application (Accepting Applications until 9/5/23)
National Speech and Debate Honor Society
The National National Speech and Debate Association's Honor Society recognizes middle school and high school students for participation in speech and debate activities. Students earn distinction through speech and debate competition, as well as community service, public speaking, and leadership activities.
Faculty Sponsor: Mary Burnham
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National Technical Honor Society
The National Technical Honor Society is an honor society for outstanding career and technical students of workforce vocational education institutions of the United States.
Faculty Sponsor: Janna Robinett
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Quill and Scroll
Quill and Scroll is an international high school journalism honor society that recognizes and encourages both individual and group achievements in scholastic journalism.
Faculty Sponsor: Kristi Rathbun
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Rho Kappa Social Studies Honor Society
Rho Kappa Social Studies Honor Society encourages an interest in, understanding of, and appreciation for the social studies.
Faculty Sponsor: Matt Sassali
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Rho Kappa Social Studies Honor Society
Science National Honor Society
Science National Honor Society is an academic nationwide society focused on science for high school students in the United States. The society was established in 2000 in Texas and has expanded to over 277 schools in 33 states.
Faculty Sponsor: Mindy Moss
Meeting: During Access once per quarter, dates TBD
Science National Honor Society Guidelines
Quarterly meetings: During Access, in the Auditorium, 9/7/23, 12/7/23, 1/23/24, 4/9/24
Tri-M Music Honor Society
The Tri-M Music Honor Society is the international music honor society for middle/junior high and high school students. It is designed to recognize students for their academic and musical achievements, reward them for the accomplishments and service activities, and to inspire other students to excel at music and leadership.
Faculty Sponsor: Julia Dale
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