20th Century Archives - Honor Society Museum

1917 Phi Beta Kappa Harvard Sterling Swagger Stick – 2nd Marshall Walter Silz

June 7, 2019

A swagger stick is a short stick or riding crop usually carried by a uniformed person as a symbol of authority.

Certificate from the National Honor Society of Secondary Schools, Desert Storm ‘91

May 1, 2019

The Honor Society Museum is honored to preserve not only the accolades of past leaders, but pieces of history, frozen in their own time. This is a vintage Certificate from the National Honor Society of Secondary Schools, Desert Storm ‘91. Through the power of connection and service to the community, the leaders of tomorrow are taught valuable leadership lessons that […]

Norton Center High School Class of 1943

May 1, 2019

No matter what year it is, high school graduates always have that look in their eye–proud, excited and ready for what the future holds! Look at the happy faces this Norton Center High School Class of 1943 photo! Preserving the relics of our past is something we’re so honored to do. It’s important for societies, students and graduates to meet […]

1936 Los Angeles Banks School Savings/Associate Honor Pupil Thrift Certificate

April 30, 2019

Aside from antique items, the Honor Society Museum also works to preserve very RARE items, like this 1936 Los Angeles Banks School Savings/Associate Honor Pupil Thrift Certificate. The Honor Society Museum believes in preserving the rich history, values, and traditions of honor societies from both the past and present. Many of the accolades and awards displayed in our Museum date […]

Sophomore Class at Carleton College in 1947

April 24, 2019

It’s amazing to take a look back into time to see what the fearless leaders of our past looked like in their youth. Look at those big smiles on this panoramic class photo of the Sophomore Class at Carleton College in 1947. This is nearly an 80-year old photo, and yet you can clearly see the distinct features and emotions! […]

Williamsburg Virginia Medal, 1976

April 24, 2019

The Honor Society Museum houses a large number of different pins and medals, ranging from the 1700’s to today. Here is a Williamsburg Virginia Medal from 1976. While this is relatively modern, don’t forget that 1976 was still 43 years ago! Many of the medals have been updated to reflect the look and feel of the times, which is why […]