Southwords
March 4, 1988

Hawk honor card to debut at South

On Friday, January 29, Student Council passed a proposal allowing for the creation of the Hawk Honor Card.
After several months of revision, Colleen Aylward, Student Rights chairperson, gave a final report on the Card, which affords special privileges and recognition to senior students and selected juniors who follow school rules, have good attendance and who maintain a 3.0 grade point average. Applications for the cards are available this week through the counselors. The top portion of the application should be returned to the counselor by March 7.
The screening process for the application will begin in the counselor's office. It will be forwarded to the Attendance Office and then to the Deans' Office. If the application meets all the requirements, a small ceremony and breakfast will be held with Dr. Cachur in the cafeteria for those awarded students.
Privileges that come with the Hawk Honor card include (1) entry into lunch periods other than the one assigned, if space is available, (2) a free activity ticket, and (3) freedom to move in the halls without a hall pass. However, this last feature is not applicable if the cardholder is found loitering or arrives late to class; the card is not intended to take a student away from regularly scheduled class time. Also, use of the card as an activity ticket will not take effect next fall.
Requirements need to apply for the Hawk Honor Card include that the student (1) must be a senior with a 3.0 cumulative G.P.Q., (2) has an exemplary discipline record (to be determined by the student's dean), (3) has a commendable attendance record (no more than 8 absences and 3 tardies per school year), and (4) obtain a teacher's signature. Students who have received disciplinary action from behavior reports, class or study hall cuts, or suspensions / reassignments are not eligible to receive the Honor Card.
Juniors in leadership positions meeting the above qualifications may also apply, in which case the sponsor's signature is required.
The Hawk Honor Card itself is to look exactly like the Maine South student identification card, with a gold background replacing the usual red. Like the I.D. card, the Honor Card must be carried at all times and be presented to staff members upon request. In addition, the Honor Card will be revoked if a student fails to maintain the necessary qualifications and standards.
Assistant Principal Cliff Adamo, who worked extensively with Aylward in revising the Hawk Honor Card proposal, is pleased with the end result. Following the long clearance process through the Executive Committee, The Administrative Council, and the Building's Communications Committee, Adamo can now say, "Congratulations to Colleen Aylward and the Student Council students who were able to negotiate and see this process through to its final completion."