NHS State Convention
February 23rd, 2018
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Edison Preparatory High School
2906 E 41st, Tulsa , OK 74105
For more information contact Gerald Griffin at griffge@TulsaSchools.org
To register online click this link https://www.ccosa.org/index.php?events&a=view&event_id=250
Note you will have to register as a Guest as you cannot actually log into that registration. Cost is $20 per student. Sponsors are free!
If you register online please fill out this Convention Registration Form and email it to me at griffge@tulsaschools.org
If you plan on paying at the event I need the Convention Registration Form filled out and emailed back by February 8th.
Tentative Schedule
State Convention Schedule 2018
8:30 – 9:00 AM Registration
9:00 – 10:00 AM Opening Session
Presentation of Colors
National Anthem
Welcome and Introduction
OANHS Leader Welcome Leslie Frazier
EHS Welcome Stacy Vinson
10:00 – 10:30 AM Speaker: JJ Dossett
10:30 – 11:00 AM Session 1
11:00 – 11:30 AM Session 2
11:30 – 12:00 PM Session 3
12:00 – 12:30 PM Session 4
12:30 – 1:15 PM Lunch/Adviser Meeting
1:20 – 1:55 PM What defines a Leader
2:00 – 2:30 PM Speaker: Dr. Deborah Gist
2:30 – 3:00 PM Awards Presentation
Keynote Speakers
Tulsa Public Schools Dr Gist.
Senator JJ Dossett
The Sessions for 2018!
Session 1
We have a Dream
What is your dream high school? What would you like to improve or change? This session will focus on these questions, giving you the ability to create a -dream board- for your high school.
Session 2
Bring your Ideas
Meet with other NHS students and exchange ideas about projects and community service events that your National Honor Society has completed.
Session 3
Success through Involvement: Finding your fit
Representatives from the University of Tulsa will showcase how getting involved with different things you’re passionate about can increase your probability of graduation, your GPA, and your satisfaction with college experience.
Session 4
United Nations Excercise
This presentation will explain the Eisenhower High School (EHS) United Nations Exercise and will extend an invitation to other schools to participate. The event was created at EHS in 1996 to provide students with a venue to exercise group problem-solving skills. It also enables them to excel by employing knowledge gained in their total academic experience.
Session 5
NHS Leadership
A fun session full of leadership games hosted by Edison Leadership Students.
Session 6
OU Sooner Start
Focuses on leadership skills such as appearance, the perfect handshake, elevator speech, and time management.
Session 7
Delegate Voting Session
Two officers from each National Honor Society should attend this session in order to vote for Video of the Year.
Session 8
Boys State
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