On Wednesday, April 17, Pine Bush High School proudly inducted 18 students into the National Art Honor Society (NAHS).
- Katie Johnson
- Rose Grant
- Lillian Atria
- Caroline Barth
- Ajahnae Allen
- Avery Ogden
- Hannah Pawlowski
- Jenna Tracy
- Rachael Price
- Tea Rauch
- Emma Perez
- Samantha Williams
- Merideth Wright
- Marleni Perez
- Jordyn Wilson
- Kamariah Walters-Wilks
- Joshua Friedland
- Ava Saladino
“The PBHS National Art Honor Society has grown from 14 members to 23 this year,” said Janice Barth, PBHS art teacher and advisor to the NAHS. ” It has been so wonderful to see our NAHS members collaborate and create with one another while sharing their artistic skills with their school community and beyond. The District Art Show was a huge success this year, thanks to the NAHS students who prepared, set up and facilitated all of the art activities for the evening. Their willingness to volunteer their time and share their talents is greatly appreciated.”
In addition, they paint the library windows, updating them for the seasons. They run fundraisers by sharing their creativity and talents. At Valentine’s Day, they created unique heart keychains and cards. At the December holidays, they made one-of-a-kind ornaments.
The National Art Honor Society has provided national recognition and opportunities for students who exhibit outstanding scholarship in the visual arts, and for their teachers. Participation in NAHS provides students, faculty, school, and the community with invaluable benefits, including peer recognition, leadership growth opportunities and college and career preparation.
This is the second year PBHS has a chapter of the National Art Honor Society. The NAHS is open to high school students who have demonstrated an outstanding ability in visual arts. This program supports members in their efforts to attain the highest standards in art scholarship, character and service. One of the goals for NAHS is to bring art education to the attention of the school and community.
National Art Honor Society Criteria
- Maintain a 90% or above in any art classes
- Must be recommended by 1- 2 art teacher(depending on grade level)
- Must submit an art portfolio of five or more works
- Must maintain an 85% or above in all other classes
- Must participate in eight hours of community arts-based assignments
NAHS officers have leadership roles in the PBHS Art Club, presenting activities and guiding fellow members in a variety of creative projects.
The NAHS Pledge
“I will in my life, to the best of my ability through my talents in art, help to create a better world for myself, for humankind and for all living things.”