• Sponsor:

    Tracy Dunn

    General Information:

    Areophagus English Honor Society is an organization to promote the appreciation of literature. Our society discusses works of literature not addressed in class, gains college class experiences, and provides services to promote awareness of literature in school. Areophagus gets its name from the hill directly behind the Acropolis in Athens, Greece; a council of 30 philosophers met there to discuss the issues of the day.

    Requirements:

    • Must be a senior or junior with a high average, especially in English
    • Must have taken at least 1 advanced English class and performed well
    • Must have a good Reading ACT score
    • Must have good teacher recommendations
    • Must pass tests on all the readings, attend meetings and participate in outside-of-school projects

    Annual events include:

    • Monthly book meetings and evening socials to discuss and appreciate literature
    • Themed socials to align with the literary work
    • Presentation of cords for seniors

    Membership fee:

    $20.00 (includes t-shirt)

    Cords will be paid separately in Spring after all requirements have been met 

    Sponsor:

    Mrs. Tracy Dunn