Events 2007

A celebration of academic achievement, member events are open to all members and their immediate family at no charge. Mr. Nobel participates in the events as a featured speaker, and also meets and greets members. Advisory board members are invited to attend (participation depends on their individual schedules). We'll be traveling from coast to coast with Mr. Nobel, recognizing students, connecting with college admissions officers from the top universities, and perusing career fairs with exhibits from outstanding corporations. Make sure to mark your calendars for these incredible events that will mature you as a scholar and build your resume and transcripts for college. You may contact Veronica Squires with any questions about member events.

Read below to see upcoming and recent Society events. Other events will be planned throughout the year. Members are encouraged to contact us with event ideas. View Event Photo Gallery.
 

Career Fair, Event Program, & Campus Tour

Our first member event for the year was hosted by the University of Oklahoma, in Oklahoma City on Saturday, February 17, from 10:00 am - 5:00 p.m. at the prestigious Petroleum Club. The event provided members with the opportunity to meet Mr. Nobel and to fellow NSHSS members. The day began with a career fair highlighting leading corporations that have offices throughout the United States, and a member program followed with Mr. Nobel addressing the group, as well as  Dr. Joseph J. Ferretti, Senior Vice President and Provost of the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, and Dr. Robert Con Davis-Undiano, Dean of the Honors Program at the University of Oklahoma.

Oklahoma Governor Brad Henry issued officially proclaimed February 17 as "National Society of High School Scholars Day" in Oklahoma.  - More about the event -

Meet with Nobel Laureates and Hear from University Deans of Admission

On March 3, 2007 NSHSS members and families congregated at The Corwin Pavilion on The University of Santa Barbara's campus for an exciting program hosted by UCSB University Chancellor Henry Yang. Faculty member and Nobel Laureate Herbert Kroemer addressed the group, inspiring them to be world leaders and future laureates. Dr. Herbert Kroemer won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2000 and his technology is used every day in cell phones and CDs. The program recognized Computer Sciences Corporation for its outstanding scholarship support of high school scholars and sponsorship of bicycling teams. Founder and Chairman Claes Nobel gave a keynote address and recognized scholarship recipients and Educators of Distinction. The program also highlighted some of our outstanding college council members. The program was followed by a reception with photos with Mr. Nobel and Dr. Kroemer. Details can be found in our April update.

"This was a fabulous meeting.  I am so grateful to NSHSS.  These young students may not realize how fortunately blessed they are, but they will some day.  Please keep up your good works and thank you for sharing them with us!"
--NSHSS Parent, Westlake Village, California

Annual Scholar's Day Program

NSHSS members celebrated our annual Scholar's Day on June 1 in Washington D.C., in the Dirksen Senate Building . This program is a gala event recognizing members, educators, families, and scholarship recipients. Mr. Nobel provided the keynote address, and members had the opportunity to meet with him and take photographs following the program. Read about Scholar's Day 2007.

The NSHSS Australian adventure for NSHSS members took off  July 8-18, 2007. Mr. Nobel was on hand, leading discussions and interacting with NSHSS members. Opportunities for travel and adventure included a trip to the Great Barrier Reef, one of the natural wonders of the world. For next year's trip, where you can develop your leadership potential, spend time with fellow NSHSS members, and learn directly from one of our time's most renowned environmental leaders, contact Gloria Smith. Information, application, and photos are on the website. Read about last summer's trip.

December 1, 2007
Atlanta, Georgia - The Carter Presidential Center

Holiday Event, Collegiate Panel Discussion, & College Fair

This December NSHSS held its annual holiday event at The Carter Presidential Center in Atlanta, Georgia on December 1, 2007. The event honored our scholars and distinguished educators, and included a panel discussion with college admissions officials from sixteen top colleges and universities. Topics range from the various elements of the college application process, including timelines, common applications, early action and early decision, interviews, college visits, college selection, and much more. After the program, members met the college representatives and asked questions in a college fair setting. Colleges attending included Yale, Stanford, Duke, Tulane, the University of Oklahoma, LSU, Vanderbilt, the University of Rhode Island, SMU, Washington University in St. Louis, Wake Forest, Georgia Tech, Griffith University Dublin, Spelman College, the University of Texas, and the University of Georgia.  Read about the event.