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honor societies  

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  • Honor societies are organizations in which one is invited to belong through formal induction processes. The main purpose of honor societies is to recognize an individual's excellence in a particular academic field, as well as to encourage scholarship, leadership, and achievement. [Source: Encyclopedia of Giftedness, Creativity, and Talent; Honor Societies]

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