NHS carnival excites

PLAINS – Games and clowns and swords…oh my! Smiles were abundant in the Plains High School Gym Tuesday, March 11 at the carnival put on by the National Honor Society. The NHS members worked hard to provide the younger students with a good time.

Two members of NHS dressed up as clowns and learned how to make balloon animals and swords to hand out to the kids. Several had face-painting stations available for any who wished to look festive. All sorts of games filled the gym such as putt-putt, fishing and target practice. The little ones had a ball and so the older students did as well.

NHS Co-advisor Jordan Plutt believes the carnival is important because it gives kids the chance to unwind.

“The little kids loved it,” Plutt said. “It is good for them to kick back and have some fun.”

Even though the carnival is a lot of work for the NHS members, they have a good time making the younger kids happy.

“The older kids enjoyed it as well,” Plutt said. “It is good for them to work with the little kids and see them have fun.”

Plutt believes the carnival is an important experience for the NHS students because they learn how to plan and execute an event. They also get to witness others enjoy the fruits of their labor.

According to Plutt, there were a couple months of preparation for the event. The NHS students had to vote on what activities they wanted to see at the carnival and assign each member a duty. They then had to figure out what supplies were needed and assemble their stations.

Many of the same activities have remained over the years but this year a few new ones were added to the mix. This was to make sure there were enough stations so the kids would not have to wait in line. The NHS crew put a lot of thought and care into the event.

NHS members work hard at whatever they do whether it is school or helping the community. To be inducted, potential members have to have at least a 3.25 GPA for two full semesters. They must also have community service and overall good citizenship.

The Plains NHS have a few track concessions to work but are otherwise wrapping up their year. Plutt says they are going on a trip soon as a reward for all they have accomplished.

“We are going to Silver Mountain in Coeur d’Alene on April 6, 7 and 8. We are going to spend the night at the resort where they have a ski hill and indoor water park,” Plutt said. “We might do laser tag and just relax. I am excited.”

The trip takes place every two years. The school makes sure to reward the NHS members for being good role models.

NHS is working almost weekly to help with whatever they can. They meet twice a month and have events almost every week whether it is serving dinner, working concessions, setting up for the book fair or volunteering in the community.

“They are constantly being involved in everything,” Plutt said. “They are a great bunch of kids to work with.