About
Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica - Capítulo Asturias
Advisor: Jessica Swemke
Current junior & senior members (2023-2024)
(New members will be inducted during WIN on March 6, 2024)
Co-Presidentas
Araya S. & Charis W.
Co-Vicepresidentas
Madeline J. & Maya C.
Secretaria
Sydney R.
Tesorera
Kalina C.
Relaciones Públicas
Koen B.*
Micah S.*
Olivia G.
Winona G.
How to become a member
Students interested in becoming members in the LHS Capítulo Asturias chapter of Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica must meet the following requirements:
Be currently enrolled in a Spanish 3 class (or above) as a sophomore, junior or senior
Have a GPA of 3.5 or above in Spanish
Have an overall GPA of 3.0 or above
Complete an application and submit $8 induction fee to Sra. Swemke
Complete at least 4 hours of community service in Spanish during the current semester
How to maintain membership
In order to maintain membership in the Sociedad Honoraria Española, students must:
be currently enrolled in a Spanish class at LHS
maintain Spanish GPA of 3.5 and an overall GPA of 3.0
complete activity and 4 service hours in Spanish each semester
attend meetings and annual induction ceremony for new members
maintain a behavioral record free from suspension, instances of academic dishonesty, and/or a pattern of inappropriate behavior
meet all deadlines and pay any required dues
Failure to meet these expectations & the Code of Conduct may result in a warning, probation and removal from the Spanish Honor Society.
Benefits of membership
Improve skills & understanding
Opportunities to use your Spanish language skills beyond the classroom
Opportunities to experience and expand your knowledge of Spanish-speaking cultures
Opportunity to publish your work in Albricias student journal (cash awards for student work that is published)
Opportunity to participate in AATSP Poster Contest
Prepare for college
Build your leadership skills
Enhance your college applications
Receive induction certificate
Wear honor cord (gold/yellow) for graduation
Apply for scholarships
Scholarship opportunities through AATSP:
Junior Travel Scholarships
Senior College Scholarships