I am proud to say that our Hispanic Honor Society is more than just a recognition of academic excellence. It is a community of scholars and leaders who support and encourage each other to reach our fullest potential. We are committed to promoting diversity, inclusion, and social justice, and to serving our local and global communities.

Today, we welcome a new cohort of members who have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement, leadership potential, and commitment to our mission. You have shown that you embody the values and spirit of our society, and we are excited to have you join our community.

To our new members, I want to say that this induction is not the end of your journey, but the beginning of a new chapter in your academic and personal growth. You are now part of a network of scholars and leaders who will challenge and support you, and who will help you make a difference in the world.

To all our members and guests, I want to thank you for your support and your commitment to our society. We could not achieve our goals without your dedication and contributions. Let us continue to work together to make a positive impact and to honor our heritage and our values.

Once again, welcome to our induction ceremony, and congratulations to our new members. Let us celebrate this special occasion and look forward to a bright future together.

Ella Detherage- President

Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica 

Historia en los Estados Unidos

     The Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica (SHH) is an honor society for high school students enrolled in Spanish and/or Portuguese, sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese -AATSP.

     The SHH was formally organized as the Spanish National Honor Society in 1953. The name was changed to Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica in 1959. At present there are more than 2,900 national and international chapters of the SHH.

     The mission of the Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica is to recognize high school achievement in Spanish and Portuguese and to promote interest in Hispanic and Luso-Brazilian studies.

     In the spirit of our mission, each year the SHH contributes more than $160,000 in awards to student members of the SHH. The most prestigious of the awards are college scholarships given to 60 high school senior SHH members and the Student Travel Awards given to 24 high school junior SHH members.

   The Hispanic Honor Society (HHS) at Blazer High School recognizes and celebrates academic achievement, leadership, and community service among students in our school. 

    Membership in the Hispanic Honor Society can provide opportunities for networking, leadership development, and community involvement. The HHS at Blazer High School organizes events and activities, such as cultural festivals, community service projects, and educational programs, that promote Hispanic culture and support the academic and personal growth of its members beyond school life. 

    Additionally, BHS-HHS members can receive reference and recommendation letters to support their acceptance into college and university-level programs.

La Ceremonia de La Luz

     This light symbolizes the passing of knowledge, wisdom, and experience from the current members to the new inductees.

     During the ceremony, a candle is lit to represent the light of knowledge, and each inductee is presented with their own candle, which they light from the main one. This symbolizes their acceptance into the society and their commitment to upholding the values and principles of the organization.

     As the candles are lit, a poem or speech may be recited, emphasizing the importance of knowledge, community, and service. The ceremony concludes with the new members taking an oath or pledge to uphold the values and mission of the society.

     The light ceremony is a powerful and meaningful tradition in the induction of the Hispanic Honor Society, emphasizing the importance of education, leadership, and service in the Hispanic community.

The organization is the Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica de Kentucky. 

Our chapter Vicente Aleixandre is intended to: 

A) Encourage the study of Spanish at Blazer and to inspire further study.

B) Be involved and participate in Spanish activities in the school and community.

C) Further the development of leadership skills such as responsibility, cooperation and consideration.

Qualification for Students Membership

A) A regularly enrolled student of a secondary school who has maintained an honor average as a student for at least three semesters is eligible for membership in the Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica. Honor average is defined as a 90% for the first three semesters or an 80% average after 5 semesters. Students must be continuing Spanish 3 and maintain an 80% average overall.

B) Anyone who is a member of Vicente Aleixandre is a member of the Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica de Kentucky.

Dues

Each returning member shall continue his membership upon the annual payment of dues. New member will pay $25, 2nd year members will pay $20, 3rd year members will pay $15.

Meetings are held on an as needed basis.