Our Members
The members of our organization are called Pharaohs. The Pharaohs are high school boys and girls who desire to improve their opportunities in life and to become productive, caring, and responsible citizens. After high school, Pharaohs may join alumni chapters to work with our student chapters and to continue to improve their own opportunities through mentorship and other programs.
The leadership skill-building members receive instills confidence in them so they can pursue paths in life to which they may not have otherwise been exposed. The goal is to open doors for them so they can avoid some of the pitfalls inherent in coming of age. We encourage Pharaohs to pursue paths that are more accommodating of successful outcomes based upon their unique interests, talents, and competencies.
Although Pharaohs represent many segments of high school students, all students are not eligible to become members. Membership is limited. Pharaohs are scholars, athletes, and leaders in their high school communities who are admired and respected by their peers, faculty, and administration.
CHARACTERISTICS OF PHARAOHS
- Good moral character
- Good grades
- Well-disciplined
- Leadership potential
- Sincerely desire success in their future business, career, or professional endeavors
We engage in a selective process to accept or deny applications to become Pharaohs. Nevertheless, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender (including sexual orientation or gender identity), national origin, disability, or genetic information (including family medical history).
As a Brotherhood-Sisterhood Organization, local chapters of National Pharaohs Society, Inc. will not discriminate on the basis of gender or gender-identity. However, members will sometimes separate into breakout groups according to gender or gender-identity so they may receive focused training geared towards special concerns related to their gender or gender-identity to encourage active participation in a judgment-free environment. Even so, participation in most activities will not consider gender or gender-identity. After all, the goal is to provide a suitable environment for our youth to socialize, compete, and build lifelong friendships.
Activities, events, and programs that involve breakout groups will focus on issues that may be unique to one group or the other. Even so, the groups will come together to discuss common issues and to gain a greater understanding and appreciation of one another. All activities, events, and programs of the Pharaohs will be conducted in a judgment-free zone. Bullying of any kind will not be tolerated.
National Pharaohs Society, Inc. is a nonprofit tax-exempt corporation organized as a social club under Section 501(c)(7) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Exemption Requirements
- The organization must be organized for exempt purposes
- The organization must provide an opportunity for personal contact among members
- Membership must be limited
- The organization must be supported by membership fees, dues, and assessments
- The organization’s net earnings may not inure to the benefit of any person having a personal and private interest in its activities
- The organization may receive only de minimis income from nontraditional sources
- The organization's governing instrument may not contain a provision that provides for discrimination against any person on the basis of race, color, or religion
REQUIREMENTS FOR BECOMING A PHARAOH
- Enrolled as a Sophomore, Junior, or Senior in high school
- Minimum Grade Point Average of 2.6
- At least two (2) recommendations from high school administration or faculty
- At least two (2) recommendations from members of the local community
- A completed application
- Agreement to abide by the Code of Conduct of the Pharaohs
- Refundable Membership Dues (refundable if application is denied)
Organizational experiences with role models will promote a special appreciation for challenges faced by our youth. As members may face problems that they consider unique to them, the social opportunities offer an environment in which the exchange of ideas and experiences can help make the challenges seem more surmountable. Further, leadership and social activities will be followed by additional instruction or discussion of common issues and concerns.
Announcement
Hello Darkhorses:
Students at Clinton High School (North Carolina) may contact Alexis Coleman (Chapter Advisor) for information on how to become a member of National Pharaohs Society, Inc.