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honor society

American

noun

(in a college, university, or secondary school) a student society that admits members on the basis of academic merit and, sometimes, worthwhile contributions in extracurricular activities.

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honor societies

plural

Etymology

Origin of honor society

First recorded in 1925–30

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honor society

The arts academy is an honor society founded in 1898 that has 300 core members and each year awards numerous prizes and grants.

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 29, 2024

He became a model student, a member of an honor society called the Beta Club.

From New York Times ● Oct. 2, 2022

To discourage grind culture, they don't rank students or allow honor society sashes at graduation.

From Salon ● May 1, 2022

At Columbia University, from which he graduated in 1958, he edited the campus newspaper and was elected to the Phi Beta Kappa honor society.

From Washington Post ● Mar. 16, 2022

He was active in the honor society and the school’s Hi-Y chapter.

From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown

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