NHS History & Facts
What year was the National Honor Society founded?
What is 1921
What type of surgery does Operation Smile provide
Cleft lip and palate surgery
Which pillar emphasizes academic excellence?
What is Scholarship
This Nobel Peace Prize winner led India to independence through nonviolent resistance.
Who is Mahatma Gandhi
Who is the current NHS president at our school?
Who is Trixie Manaloto?
Which organization oversees the National Honor Society?
What is the National Association of Secondary School Principals
What is one event that takes place during smile week?
Operation Bingo!
Which pillar reflects moral integrity and ethical behavior?
What is Character
She was the youngest Nobel Peace Prize laureate for her activism in girls’ education.
Who is Malala Yousafzai
What color are the NHS sashes worn at graduation?
What is green?
True or False: NHS exists only at IASAS schools
What is False? (It exists in other international schools and schools in the US too.)
Where did Operation Smile conduct its first Surgery?
1982 in the Philippines
Volunteering at a local shelter demonstrates which pillar?
What is Service
This former U.S. President was also a community organizer in Chicago before entering politics.
Who is Barack Obama
Who are the NHS advisors this year?
Who is Mrs. Carcamo and Mr. Swan
How many pillars is NHS founded on?
What is four
How many countries does Operation Smile work in?
37 countries
Give one trait of a good leader according to NHS values.
What is [Any appropriate answer: responsibility, vision, teamwork, etc.]
He founded the first volunteer-based nonprofit hospital in the U.S., St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Who is Danny Thomas?
How many credits are required per year for NHS members?
What is four?
What is the official NHS motto?
What is “Noblesse oblige” (French for "nobility obligates")?
What is Operation Smile's mission?
Every child deserves access to high-quality healthcare
Name all four pillars of the National Honor Society.
What are Scholarship, Leadership, Service, and Character
This South African leader was imprisoned for 27 years before becoming president.
Who is Nelson Mandela?
What month does our chapter hold its induction ceremony?
What is May?