TZHS English Honor Society
The Tappan Zee High School English Honor Society was founded in 2003 to confer distinction for high achievement in English language and literature at Tappan Zee High School. The society seeks to promote interest in literature and the English language, provide cultural stimulation in the form of lectures, debates, and performances, and serve society by fostering literacy.

Members of the English Honor Society are juniors and seniors who have exhibited high standards of excellence in their freshmen and sophomore English classes, published a piece of writing on the school, state, or national level, and received the recommendation of at least one English teacher.

 

English Honor Society Events

English Honor Society Service

English Honor Society Membership Requirements

Download Application for English Honor Society:

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   English Honor Society Events 2003 -2004

  • Induction Ceremony, October 9, 2003, Tappan Zee High School Library
  • Lend-a-Hand Book Drive, March 2004
  • National Poetry Month, April 2004
  • Hepcat, Acoustic Music and Poetry Coffeehouse, April 30, 2004

 

English Honor Society Service

Students must complete a total of six points of service to the field of English Language Arts to be considered eligible for EHS.  Following acceptance, students must complete an additional 16 points of service per year to remain in active standing. Failure to complete service requirements will result in dismissal from the EHS. Service hours may be completed in any combination of the following:

  • Tutoring for English, writing skills, SAT verbal in the Learning Center [Signature of Learning Center Staff member required]

  • Aiding English teachers in any tasks or projects as they see fit [Signature of cooperating English Teacher required]

  • Supporting TZHS Library Staff in any tasks or projects as they see fit [Signature of Library Staff member required]

  • Participation in set-up, clean-up, or other stage management for Hepcat, Acoustic Underground, or any other EHS sponsored event [Signature of Ms. McMane or Mr. Matulac required]

  English Honor Society Membership Requirements

 

I.  Grade Level Requirements

 

Students may apply in spring of their sophomore or junior years only.

 

II.  Academic Requirements:

 

Students seeking membership in the EHS must maintain a cumulative average of:

                92 in Regents English

                86 in Honors English

III.  Publishing Requirements:

Students seeking membership in the EHS must have completed a minimum of one of the following during their high school career:

  • Published an article in Tapress

  • Published an essay, story, or poem in Tones

  • Published any written piece in an accredited publication outside of TZHS (See appendix for list of acceptable publications) Please note: self-publishing on the web does not meet the requirements)

  • Won recognition in an accredited writing contest (See appendix for lists of acceptable contests)

IV.  Service Hours

 

Students must complete a total of six points of service to the field of English Language Arts to be considered eligible for EHS.  Service hours may be completed in any combination of the following:

 

V.   Conduct Requirement

 

Students applying for admission to the EHS must exemplify honorable conduct both inside and outside of the classroom as determined by the faculty members of the English Department.  Failure to demonstrate honorable behavior may prohibit admission to the EHS or cause a member’s dismissal.

 

VI   English Department Sponsor

 

Every applicant must have the endorsement of an English teacher to approve his/her candidacy.

 

 

 

 

Members 2005 - 2006

President: Pooja Shah

Vice-President: Kristen DeYoung

Treasurer: Allie Rosenwasser

Secretary: Jith Joseph

Molly Alig

Alexandra Gable

Kaitlin McNee

Caroline Merck

Kate Rightmyer

Kenny Scher

 
 

Advisors:

Ms. Sarah McMane

Mr. Michael Matulac