WL Honor Societies

Deer Park High School is proud to offer memberships so three World Language Honor Societies:

Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica

Deer Park's Spanish Honor Society is led by Mrs. Pannone. In its efforts to promote the study of Spanish and the appreciation of Spanish literature and culture, members of the Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica align their work with the following mission statement:

The Spanish Honor Society (SHS/SHH) is an organization that strives to recognize the achievements of students demonstrating proficiency in Spanish, as well as community involvement. The SHS allows the students at Deer Park High School to participate in a society that values determination, compassion, and the importance of helping others. The Society unifies students of all different cultures and backgrounds to better our community, as well as furthering our knowledge of the Spanish/Hispanic culture. Throughout the year the society participated in a variety of activities. Some of the activities include Taco Bingo, International Culture Club Dinner, Study Buddy Program, International Poetry Festival, Senior Award Fundraiser, and Spanish Book Club.

Visit the Spanish Honor Society's website, here!

Societá Onoraria Italica

Deer Park's Italian Honor Society is led by Mrs. Conway. In its efforts to promote the study of Italian and the appreciation of Italian literature and culture, members of the Societá Onoraria Italica align their work with the following mission statement:

Mission statement under construction!

Société Honoraire de Français

Deer Park's French Honor Society is led by Mrs. Pannone. In its efforts to promote the study of French and the appreciation of French literature and culture, members of the Société Honoraire de Français align their work with the following mission statement:

The mission of the French Honor Society (FHS) is to promote French community and culture! We strive to create engaging activities for the Deer Park community and to engage all community members in cultural events. This year our goal is to reach the younger students of Deer Park. The society is set to create a French magazine that will be distributed to younger students to encourage them to learn French. This magazine will include French recipes, coloring pages, French vocabulary and pictures, and press articles! Other important activities in which the French Honor Society participate include, The International Culture Night Dinner, French Movie Night, the International Poetry Festival, Study Buddy Program, Thanksgiving Food Drive, and The French Dinner.

Visit the French Honor Society's website, here!

2023 World Language Honor Society Induction Ceremony

Deer Park's World Language Honor Societies will soon be accepting applications from eligible students. In order to be eligible to apply for Spanish, Italian, or French Honor Society, students must:

  • be sophomores, juniors, or seniors;

  • demonstrate leadership and exemplary behavior throughout all classes;

  • have a final course average of 92 or higher each year in their World Language classes;

  • have an average of 92 or higher currently in their Spanish, Italian, or French class (progress reports will be reviewed); and

  • have an overall grade point average (GPA) of 85 or higher.

Should you be eligible to apply, you'll receive a letter from advisors Mrs. Pannone and Mrs. Conway no later than TBD. Application instructions and important dates will be included in the eligibility letters.