Honor Societies & Scholars Program

Academic Honor Societies

International Thespian Society

Theatre Studies Honor Society and is open to any students, in good academic standing, who have participated for a minimum of one year. ITS is our primere leadership group, fundraising participants, provides program and performance opportunities. Members may receive a graduation cord and possibly other honors within the society.

Jacob Traver | Teacher/Theater and English | jacob_traver@hcpss.org

National Art Honor Society

The National Art Honor Society program provides national recognition and opportunities for students who exhibit outstanding scholarship in the visual arts. Participation in NAHS provides our students, peer recognition, leadership growth opportunities, college and career preparation, through service related activities and projects throughout the school year.
 
Mark Hanssen | Teacher/Art | mark_hanssen@hcpss.org | Website

National Chinese Honor Society

Promote Chinese Language and Culture.

Hui Liang | Teacher/Chinese | hui_liang@hcpss.org

National Dance Honor Society - Delta Eta Pi

Delta Eta Pi is the National Dance Society’s honor society. Its purpose is to provide an organization dedicated to the advancement of dance and dance education. Delta Eta Pi offers programs in dance instruction in one or more genres; and to recognize and encourage academic excellence, dance technique, choreography, scholarship, and service to the school and community.

Rebecca Clark | Teacher/Dance (ITL) | rebecca_clark@hcpss.org | Centennial High School Dance Program

National English Honor Society

The Centennial High School Chapter of the National English Honor Society promotes a love of the English language and literature to others within our community. Through service projects, tutoring, and outreach efforts, we strive to have members think about English in different ways.

Kelli McDonough | Teacher | kelli_mcdonough@hcpss.org

National French Honor Society

French culture appreciation.

Marylynn Doff | Teacher/French | marylynn_doff@hcpss.org

National German Honor Society

National German Honor Society (Delta Epsilon Phi) recognizes the outstanding academic achievement of learners of German. Rewarding scholastic achievement in the study of German and promoting interest in the study of German language, literature, and civilization.

Will Funk-Heiser | Teacher - German | will_funk-heiser@hcpss.org

National History Honor Society

Promotes interest in history and provides a platform for historical enrichment, learning, and community service

Jessica Landi | Teacher | jessica_landi@hcpss.org

National Honor Society

Being a member of the National Honor Society is one of the highest honors a high school student can receive. Centennial High School's chapter strives to recognize the outstanding accomplishments of students who have demonstrated scholarship, service, leadership, and character inside and outside of school. Grade point average is not the only determining factor for admission into the National Honor Society. A commitment to service is required to ensure that Centennial's chapter activitely assists the community.

Lori Estes | Teacher (ITL) | lori_estes@hcpss.org
Thomas Wheeler | Teacher | thomas_wheeler@hcpss.org

National Mathematics Honor Society - Mu Alpha Theta

The National Math Honor Society was established in 1921 to create enthusiasm for scholarship, to stimulate a desire to render service, to promote leadership, and to develop character in the students of secondary schools. We hope to create safe tutoring environments and organize fun, mind-stimulating events that encourage the development and utilization of mathematics. To provide free Math tutoring services for students who are struggling, and host a tournament for students from across the county to compete in.

Kathryn Carr | Teacher (ITL) | kathryn_carr@hcpss.org

National Science Honor Society

Lori Griffiths | Teacher | lori_griffiths@hcpss.org
Chad Hollwedel | Teacher | chad_hollwedel@hcpss.org

National Social Studies Honor Society - Rho Kappa

Encourage interest in/understanding of/appreciation for social studies. Promote scholarship/recognition of academic excellence and to provide opportunities for exploration and experiences in the environment and community

David Riddler | Teacher (ITL) | david_riddler@hcpss.org

National Spanish Honor Society

To provide cultural enrichment and enhance Spanish language abilities through conversation and peer tutoring.

Shanna Grimes | Teacher/Spanish | shanna_grimes@hcpss.org

National Technical Honor Society

Honor society for career academy students.

Nancy Smith | Teacher/Tech Ed and PLTW | nancy_c_smith@hcpss.org
Kristin Taylor | Teacher/Business (ITL) | kristin_taylor@hcpss.org

Psi Alpha Honor Society

Enhance understanding and knowledge of the science of psychology, how psychology benefits society, and career opportunities available in psychology.

Katherine Parker | Teacher | katherine_parker@hcpss.org
Chris Sanders | School Counselor (Mb-Sg) | christian_sanders@hcpss.org

Tri-M Music Honor Society

A Tri-M Music Honor Society chapter opens up a world of opportunities for students who have already shown themselves to be academically capable and musically gifted. Through performance and community service, they’ll develop confidence, creativity, critical thinking, compassion, and a host of other leadership skills sure to serve them well in school and beyond.

David Matchim | Teacher/Band | david_matchim@hcpss.org | CHS Music

Centennial Scholars Program