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National Honor Society is a highly respected organization with a committed focus on service, leadership, character and scholarship. Members of NHS have opportunities to volunteer around the school and in the community, to learn valuable leadership skills, and to create lasting connections with other students and organizations. Additionally, many colleges consider NHS membership a great quality that can distinguish you from other applicants to programs and scholarships.

Sophomore and Junior students who are in good standing and have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher will receive an invitation to apply to NHS near the start of the 2nd semester. Students who are interested in applying will need to have met the following criteria:

• Completed application with references
• Completed 40 hours of community service between the summer before 9th grade through application deadline
• Held 2 leadership positions

Contact Ms. Mendenhall in room 2207 for more information

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What is scholars bowl?

Scholars bowl is a team competition against other local high schools in which teams of four or five students answer questions from the following general categories: World Language, Social Science, Language Arts, Mathematics, Science/Health, Fine Arts, and Year in Review/Current Events.

Each competitor holds a buzzer and the first to buzz in gets an opportunity to answer the question and earn points for his or her team. If the answer is correct the team is rewarded points. If the student buzzes in before the moderator finishes reading a question (interruption) and gives an incorrect answer, points are deducted. No points are rewarded or deducted if an incorrect answer is given after the question is given in its entirety.

Who can join the scholars bowl team?

Everyone is welcome to join the scholars bowl team. We have both a junior varsity and varsity team and opportunities to qualify for competitions will be available through January. Although we practice twice a week, we have had varsity competitors who also have participated in nearly every sport. Students who play sports can earn tournament spots by demonstrating their academic abilities and attending practices and tournaments when they are available. Even if students are uncertain whether or not they wish to compete in tournaments, we greatly encourage all students to come and practice with us. Come test your skills.

Lettering requirements:

A student must complete the following to letter in scholars bowl:

• Compete in three varsity meets
• Attend practice regularly (on average at least once a week throughout the season).
• Submit three questions in each of the following areas to mendenhm@usd385.org by October 15th: Social Science, Science, Language Arts, Fine Arts, Mathematics (15 questions total)
• Help in organizing and running any tournament Andover High School may host AND/OR help run any concession stand that Scholars Bowl is assigned.

Stipulation:

If a student has conflicts with other school activities and is unable to meet the practice requirements, he or she may letter but must attend practice regularly once able. Scholars bowl will go two months longer than soccer, for example, so a student in soccer could qualify for a letter if he or she went to three varsity tournaments and attended practice regularly after the soccer season ends.

Tournaments:

Tournament selection is entirely up to the coaches and is based on prior experience and performance in tournaments and practice. We are allowed 5 per team in most competition settings and may take up to six students to a meet.  

Signing up for a tournament is a commitment students are not to take lightly. All students who sign up are expected to not only prepare but also communicate with the coach so that scheduling and departures run smoothly.

To participate in a tournament, a student must be academically eligible and have no outstanding detention time.

INFORMATIONAL MEETING INFORMATION

What is Science Olympiad?

Science Olympiad is an after-school, competetive club focusing in the various disciplines of science. Teams compete against other area schools at a Regional tournament to possibly qualify for the Kansas State Tournament held at Wichita State. Should the team place first, the team would be invited to the National Tournament. Competitions are held Olympic-style as there are 23 different events that students could compete in. We are always looking for students of all ranges and abilities. You don’t have to be a science wiz to be chosen, we are really looking for dependable, hardworking students.

What are the events?

There are 23 possible events that students could compete in, and they are divided into the categories: Life/Social Sciences, Physical Sciences, Earth/Space Sciences, and Engineering/Science Inquiry. Events vary in their competitive requirements. Some are test-based requiring application of science knowledge. Others are lab-based where students could complete hands-on type activities. Finally, some require building a device to test in front of judges at the competition. For a complete list of events (and other information on Science Olympiad), go here.

What are the expectations of me?

Students are required to try-out for the team as there are limitations to the number of students who can be on a competetive team. Should you be chosen for the team by the coaches, you will be expected to

1. Attend practices (Science Olympiad runs from October through possibly April if the team qualifies for state. We encourage participation in other sports/activities, please fill in any conflicts that might occur on your tryout application)
2. Prepare for what is required of the events that are on your case-load
3. Attend ALL competitions (Regionals – Saturday, February 4 at Andover Middle School; State – Saturday, April 1, 2023 at WSU)).

Practice Information

Practices for first semester will be held on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Saturdays. See calendar here for specific dates.​​

• ​Students are required to attend 2 practices per week. If you miss without prior approval from a coach, this will be counted as unexcused, and 3 unexcused practices will result in dismissal from the team.
• Schedule Note: There will not be any practice the week of Thanksgiving Break (November 22 and 23).

Click here for a copy of the team handbook for more detailed expectations.

How do I get involved?

If you are interested in trying out, you will need to complete the following steps:

1. Fill out Application. Application will be given out during the informational meeting and the link will also be posted here. 
2. Complete the Tryout Proces (All students will complete a written test before/after school over various science content areas; For those students interested in building events, you will need to complete an engineering challenge – more details will be given in the informational meeting).
   • The written test will be given on September 13 and 14. You can choose which time works for you: 9/13 @ 7AM or 3PM; 9/14 @ 7AM. All tests will be given at AMS in room 809.
   • The engineering challenge will be due to Mr. Hallmark in room 809 by 3PM on Thursday, September 15. 
3. Team members will receive an email from Mr. Hallmark by the end of the day on September 16. Students will be notified for both acceptance and rejection. Please check your email as there will be important details regarding the first week of practice, which will begin on Tuesday, September 27.

Contact Information:

Coach: Keegan Hallmark
Email: hallmark@usd385.org
Room 809, Andover Middle School

Lettering Requirements for Science Olympiad:

For students wishing to obtain a letter in Science Olympiad, the requirements are to:

• Attend and actively contribute to practices at least 50% of the year.
• Participate in at least one event in both the Regional and State tournament.

Student Council website

2022-2023 Student Council Officers

Student Body President- Jeremiah Rather

Student Body Vice President- Sam Keene

Student Body Treasurer- Kate Burdette

Student Body Secretary- Addy Thrash

Senior Class Officers

Sam Ellis- President

Cole Fox, Sydney Gehring, Corbin Hoppas

Junior Class Officers

Lindsey Reynolds - President

Lawrence Bryant, Francie Foster, Walker Schoning

Sophomore Class Officers

Avery Vogt - President

Chase Haberichter, Carly Tucker, Nick Williams

Freshman Class Officers

Marybeth Akidiva- President

Zoe Chan, Brody Fields, Paige Stieban

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