The first national chapter of the National Honor Society was organized in 1921; the founding principles desired to honor students who exhibit scholarly enthusiasm; give service to school, community, and others; demonstrate leadership and responsibility; and maintain favorable character. In 1936, Monsignor Duffy named the FRHS chapter STOA, (Greek for porch) as that was the area from which Greek philosophers would teach.
A faculty committee selects members for induction under the leadership of moderator Carol Brewer. The four criteria for membership are considered with consideration beginning in the freshman year. Following national guidelines, the committee requires the following:
- Junior or senior standing.
- Meet the minimumal requirements for semester cumulative grade average and weighted cumulative grade point average
- Active involvement in at least two service projects/activities.
- Demonstrated leadership in a school, church, or community activity.
- Active participation in at least two school organizations.
- Favorable character.
- Enrollment in school for one semester.
I pledge myself to uphold
The high purposes of the
National Honor Society
To which I have been elected;
I will be true to the principles
for which it stands;
Striving in every way
By word and deed
To make its high standards of
scholarship, service,
leadership, and character
The ideals of my school and of my life.
