The National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) has announced that Villa Rica High School student Joyce Onwuchekwa has been selected to become a member of the prestigious organization. Joyce, the president of the junior class, is an Honor Roll student. She is involved in the Beta Club, where she has been an active member since the fourth grade, and FBLA. Her extracurricular activities include cheerleading and track, and she is also editor of the yearbook this year. In her personal time, Joyce is active in her church community where she performs community service at Eagles Chapel Ministry. Once Joyce graduates from VRHS, she wants to go on to become a pediatrician and a humanitarian with plans to build schools and charities in Africa.

The National Society of High School Scholars recognizes top students who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, scholarship, and community commitment. The announcement was made by NSHSS Founder and Chairman Claes Nobel, a senior member of the family that established the Nobel Prizes.

“On behalf of NSHSS, I am honored to recognize the hard work, sacrifice, and commitment that Joyce has demonstrated to achieve this exceptional level of academic excellence,” said Mr. Nobel. “Joyce is now a member of a unique community of scholars – a community that represents our very best hope for the future.”

“Our vision is to build a dynamic international organization that connects members with meaningful content, resources, and opportunities,” stated NSHSS President James W. Lewis. “We aim to help students like Joyce build on their academic successes and enhance the skills and desires to have a positive impact on the global community.”

Membership in NSHSS entitles qualified students to enjoy a wide variety of benefits, including scholarship opportunities, academic competitions, free events, member-only resources, publications, participation in programs offered by educational partners, personalized recognition items, and publicity honors.