At Lambert High School, the National Honor Society (NHS) stands as one of the largest and most active organizations on campus. More than 550 members are involved in the club and dedicate their time to service, leadership and academic excellence. Behind the scenes, a group of student leaders work hard to keep the club running smoothly and make a difference in both the school and community.
Senior Riya Shah, the president of NHS, shared that her main goal is to create a meaningful experience for everyone involved in the club and give the members a variety of ways to get involved in the community.
“My main responsibility is making sure all the officers and our members are getting the best possible experience in this club,” Shah said. “I want us to give our members a variety of ways to get involved in the community and truly enjoy doing service for others.”
Shah’s passion for service began during her sophomore year. Now, as president, she leads weekly meetings, organizes officer goals and fosters teamwork among the club’s leadership.
“I had Mr. Gray as my statistics teacher, and I really got involved in Blessings in a Backpack through that,” Shah explained. “Over time, I wanted to instill this passion for serving my community into others.”
Another leader, Julia Rho, the NHS Vice President of Public Relations, focuses on keeping members and the student body connected through updates and event promotions.
“My responsibilities include managing social media, promoting events and collaborating with other clubs,” Rho said. “Our NHS team is amazing at working together, so our success really comes from everyone’s effort and collaboration.”
Rho shared that her favorite part of the position is seeing how communication helps bring projects and opportunities for the members to life.
“A lot of thought and effort goes on behind the scenes,” Rho said. “We spend tons of time planning, organizing, and figuring out what’s best for our members to make every event as meaningful as possible.”
For Parker Whipple, who is the Director of Service, leadership means connecting Lambert students with meaningful volunteer opportunities.
“My responsibilities include organizing service projects, finding new volunteer opportunities, and helping members get involved in meaningful ways,” Whipple said. “One of my main goals is to create more diverse service opportunities so members can find projects they’re passionate about.”
Each of these leaders agree that NHS is about much more than volunteering, it’s about community and character. Together, Lambert’s NHS officers and members continue to embody the organization’s core values of scholarship, leadership, service and character. Whether it’s through local outreach, collaborative projects or encouraging others to lead, their efforts leave a lasting impact both within and beyond the walls of Lambert High School.
