Features: A Message from Claes Nobel A Message from Outgoing Student Council Advisory Board Highlights New Student Council College-Bound Advice The Value of Taking AP Classes Begin College Applications Now My Take on the SAT Getting a Head Start Never Hurt Anybody Spotlight on Service -- From your own Backyard to a Nicaragua Village The Power of Committed Citizens -- Helping the Poor in Nicaragua J.M.H. Academy Volunteer Effort -- Cordele, Georgia, Health and Rehabilitation Center Giving Back to Your Local Community Special Opportunities -- Students Take Advantage of Exciting Programs AFS Exchange Program -- Living in Brazil Summer Business Institute -- LEAD (Leadership Education and Development) Summer in Switzerland for Natasa Kovasevic Food for Thought For the Devout Carb-Quitters: New Bread that is Literally Nothing Living Successfully A message from outgoing NSHSS Student Council Member Jennifer Holcomb, now attending The University of North Alabama: Dear Members, Congratulations on your acceptance to the NSHSS. You are among the best and brightest in the nation. As a member of NSHSS, you will have the opportunity to interact with others across the country who strive for excellence in scholastics and service. There are opportunities to attend events around the country, share newsworthy items with other high school students, participate in the member showcase, participate in service projects, submit articles for the "Journal" and apply for scholarships. NSHSS has a super website with loads of information that is helpful to high school students. I feel fortunate to have been nominated and accepted into membership. It was also quite an honor to serve on the Student Council. People do take notice when you have membership in NSHSS on your resume. I feel membership in NSHSS was influential in my recognition as a scholarly leader and has provided additional opportunities for me in college. The Society has the prestige of the Nobel name behind it. Again, congratulations on your acceptance into NSHSS. I wish you the best in your high school and college years. You're on the right track. Jennifer Holcomb << Back to Journal Home page