GFW Public Schools

GFW High School has a wide variety of activities and options for students to participate in to learn valuable life skills, connect with others, and grow in their talents. We wanted to highlight the GFW chapter of the National Honor Society and the Student Council with a little help from advisors Jake Langemo and Staci Wood.

GFW National Honor Society

National Honor Society (NHS) is an organization that brings together students that are not only talented academically but also excel in their school and community outside by being involved and looking to give back. Some of the benefits of joining are leadership opportunities, a chance to volunteer in the community, and work with students in younger grade levels.

Every March students request an application to be submitted and reviewed by a faculty team that identifies applicants who meet the four pillars of the organization: Leadership, Academics, Service, and Character. Once selected they are inducted into the chapter during a ceremony in May.

This year the group is looking to grow in community events by recruiting more people to annual blood drives, participating in Trunk or Treats in all three communities, and helping to serve lunch at the Sibley County Senior Expo hosted at UFC in April.

“I am always impressed with our members because in order to be in NHS you have to perform at a high level academically, be involved in the school and community, and be a leader amongst your peers,” said Langemo. “This next generation of leaders is very inspiring, and our members will go on to do great things!”

GFW High School Student Council

For students looking to make a difference in their school community, Student Council is a great way to get involved!

Students can apply for Student Council each spring. The application includes expectations and questions like why they are interested in being part of the Student Council or what a role model looks like to them. They also share one current challenge in the GFW student community and how they can play a role in resolving this challenge.

The student body then votes through four members of each grade to be their Student Council class representatives along with a president from the senior class. The group then organizes events including Homecoming activities, holiday fun, and other theme weeks and community service initiatives throughout the year

Student Council benefits students through numerous activities and team building experiences such as leadership skills when holding the title of class representative, public speaking when hosting an assembly or speaking to the student body, working as a team to create spirit week dress up days and activities, and creating a positive, inviting school climate for all.

“Student Council can be added to student resumes and as experience on scholarship applications as well,” said Wood. “Being a member of the student council prepares students for future endeavors and teaches them valuable skills that will further student success in their everyday lives!”

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