Spanish Honor Society
Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica

CELEBRATINGLA LENGUAEXPLORING
LA CULTURA

The Spanish Honor Society at Jensen Beach High School, where students gather and revel in Latin culture.

High school students celebrating at a Spanish cultural event, vibrant red and yellow decorations, joyful group photo
2004
Est.
100+
Active Members
12
Events Per Year

MORE THAN JUST
SPEAKING SPANISH.

La Sociedad de Honor de Español es un club creado para reunir a los estudiantes con una meta principal: sumergirnos en la cultura Latina. 
En este club, recuadamos dinero para organizaciones relacionadas con los Latina(o)s, y para nuestros miembros que están a punto de comenzar una nueva etapa y nuevas vidas en la universidad. Para ayudarlos empezar eso, ofrecemos becas.  

Spanish Honor Society is a club formed to unite all students with one main goal: Immersing ourselves in Latin culture. 
In this club, we raise money for charities involving Latina(o)s, run fundraisers for our members who are about to start their new lives in college, and provide them with scholarships.


Cuando se trata de estudiantes que buscan entrar en las mejores universidades y colegios de Estados Unidos, ser miembro de un grupo académico de élite sin duda ayuda a aumentar la atención de los oficiales de admisión universitaria. Si te fascina el idioma español y has demostrado dominio del aprendizaje, la Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica es la opción perfecta para ti.  

When it comes to students who are looking to get into the very best colleges and universities in the United States, being a member of an elite academic group no doubt helps increase engagement for college admissions officers. If you are fascinated by the Spanish language and have shown proficiency when it comes to learning the Spanish language, Spanish Honor Society is the perfect fit for you. 

Excelencia

In SHS, we expect our speakers to be sophisticated and courteous to all that join. All of our members are excellent and hardworking students.

Cultura

Language lives inside of culture. We celebrate the richness and joy of the Spanish-speaking world.

Servicio

We give back to our community and serve Latin Americans who need extra assistance or tutoring anyone who would like to immerse themselves in the language.

Amistad

Meaningful friendships are created through shared experiences that our club provides. There's always a friendly face at SHS to build a bond with.

WHO GETS INVITED?
Guidelines to stay a member

Membership is earned and it's easy to be an active member. Here's what we look for in every member and individual we reach out to.

$30 Fee

Club Fees

Members must pays fees to help our club fund all of our activities and events for the year.

Seniors who are active and productive members in SHS (meeting all club requirements) must pay an additional $11 so they can receive their red and yellow cord for graduation.

Spanish 2+

Course Level

You must be currently enrolled in Spanish 2 or higher, and keep a good grade in the class (maintain a B average or higher).

80% of meetings
4 projects

Attendance + Service Hours

You must go to 8/10 meetings, and participate in at least one service project plus one community service project per semester to stay enrolled in the club.

$30 Dues need to be turned in by September 10th!

THE YEAR
IN FULL COLOR.

Every semester is packed. We offer dancing, volunteer opportunities, and tutoring drives. Being in SHS means being an active member of society as well as assisting Latin communities and being inviting to those who are  intrigued in the culture.

Students at a lively fiesta night event with colorful paper flags, red and yellow decorations, dancing and laughing

Dancing in the gym

Live music, dance instructors, and vibrant & bustling energy in our school gym and cafeteria.

Students tutoring peers in Spanish at a school library, notebooks open, collaborative and focused

Every Tuesday

SPANISH TUTORING

Members give back by leading free Spanish tutoring sessions open to the whole school. (Members can earn service hours!) 

Students volunteering together at a community service event, sorting donations and helping neighbors

Every Month

COMMUNITY Service

Our club organizes numerous food drives, toy and clothing drives, art projects, and other ways to support communities both locally and around the world.

MEET THE
OFFICERS

Our officers are elected each spring and serve a full academic year.

High school student officer portrait, confident smile, school hallway background

Presidenta,  Vicepresidente

Miranda Elias,
Maddie Brand

High school student officer portrait, warm expression, school setting

Tesorera,
Secretario

Eliana Kreeger-Contreras,
Lauren Hill

High school student officer portrait, standing by lockers, friendly pose

Historiadoras,
consejeros ejecutivos   

Victoria Somers y Serena Kolenut,
Allie Morris y
AJ Barone

High school student officer portrait, holding notebook, school courtyard

Coordinadoras de eventos

Madison Riley,
Kristin Lange,
Valentina Moreno

Follow Us

Find Us on Instagram

Scan the QR code or search @shs_jbhs to see event highlights, member spotlights, and chapter news.

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READY TO REPRESENT
THE BEST CLUB ON CAMPUS?

Joining SHS takes four simple steps.
Applications open each spring.

  1. CHECK ELIGIBILITY

    Confirm you meet the GPA, course level, and grade requirements (see Membership section above).

  2. GET THE APPLICATION

    You will either recieve an application form from one of your spanish classes, or you may pick it up from Profe Barquero's room before or after school.

  3. SUBMIT IT BEFORE INDUCTION CERAMONY

    Return your completed application with seven teacher signatures and parent signatures. Turn it in to Profesora Barquero's room. Late applications will not be accepted.

  4. INDUCTION CEREMONY

    Accepted members are officially inducted at our ceremony in April. Family is welcome to come and support.

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