The National Association of Secondary School Principals founded  the National Junior Honor Society  in 1929.

Their hope was to form an organization that would recognize and encourage the scholarship of students while helping them to develop ideals important for citizens in a democracy--character, service, citizenship and leadership.

  Today, chapters exist in all states of the United States and in schools in more than 75 countries overseas.

It is estimated that more than 200,000    students become members annually.

At O'Rourke Middle School, our first induction was held on October 7, 1987.

Each year, between 75 and 100 eighth graders are inducted into the chapter.

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