On the other hand, the school spends a great deal of time honoring students who do well.

There are also honor students who are recognized for their exceptional grades in their classes.

But they said the fraternity had about 20 members and included a cross section of youths, from athletes to honor students to others.

Every class thereafter will honor students who have completed 13 years, continuing this tradition.

The program has been varied through many years, but has always included Christmas greenery and honoring senior students.

"There are a number of very legitimate organizations that honor students in a different kind of way," Ms. Swain said.

The award was created in 1985 to honor students making remarkable strides in reading.

The program is designed to honor students for their attributes and accomplishments and to attract them to the college.

A perfect attendance award is traditionally given in U.S. schools to honor students who have neither missed any days of nor been late to class.

Financial aid is granted to honor students, dean's listers, athletes, artists, and community workers.