Dec. 9, 2016 -- National Junior Honor Society members from Roxboro and Monticello middle schools attended the NHS/NJHS State Summit on December 1 in Columbus.
This event engaged students while using hands-on approaches in a think tank format to identify and respond to challenges in their school and community.
The summit was held at The Ohio Union at The Ohio State University. Each student participated in a group that examined specific areas of change. As a culmination, groups who earned the highest points during the workshops presented on stage, to all the attendees and presenters at the Summit.
Students also heard inspiring words from Eva Vega, Director of Community and Diversity at the Town School as well as Robert L. Solomon II, Assistant Vice Provost, Office of Diversity and Inclusion at The Ohio State University.
Students left the summit with the challenge to go to their school and make a world of difference.
The focus of each group was as follows:
State-based Issues
Global Citizenship (NASSP Student Leadership Initiative)
Service is the cornerstone of the National Honor Societies, in particular, an awareness of, concern for, and involvement in the well-being and success of others. In this session, participants will discuss global citizenship and their potential impact in schools, communities, and ultimately the world.
Improving Learning Environments
Schools remain central to a competitive workforce and productive communities. In this session, participants will discuss ways in which schools might be modernized to provide 21st-century learning environments.
Operation: Conservation
Municipalities across the country and around the world have seen even greater strain on natural resources as the climate changes and urban development and renewal transform the terrain. Participants will learn about various strategies to improve conservation efforts in homes, schools, and larger communities.