Perpich National Art Honor Society Members Volunteer at Sonnesyn Elementary

May 21, 2025

On May 16, nine students involved in Perpich’s National Art Honor Society (NAHS) volunteered at Sonnesyn Elementary, a local school in the Robbinsdale School District, for their annual Carnival event. Perpich students hosted a Perpich table, oversaw games, and staffed booths at the event. Alyssa Melander (Visual Arts 2025), Elspeth O’Brien (Visual Arts 2026), Ajay Nicholas (Visual Arts 2026), Millie Miller (Visual Arts 2026), Hayden Houts (Visual Arts 2025), Milo Austin (Visual Arts 2026), Lydia Nobrega (Visual Arts 2026), Raleo Nguyen (Visual Arts 2026), and Amelia Mattson (Visual Arts 2026) participated.

Perpich’s National Art Honor Society students volunteered at Sonnesyn Elementary for their Carnival

After the event, Samantha Mellum, the Parent Teacher Student Organization (PTSO) President from Sonnesyn Elementary, sent a note saying, “I just wanted to reach out and say a huge thank you – your students did such an amazing job at the Carnival on Friday! They were respectful, friendly, and so thoughtful throughout the event. Their presence brought such a positive and fun energy to the evening. The bounce house can definitely be a stressful spot to volunteer, and they handled it incredibly well – we were truly impressed! We’re so grateful for everything your school has done for us over the past couple of months. I hope the students enjoyed being part of it as much as we enjoyed having them!”

Sonnesyn Elementary provides a comprehensive, responsive education for K-5 students. Sonnesyn’s Parent Teacher Student Organization (PTSO) sponsors many lively events such as BINGO, School Dance, Carnival, and more.

The National Art Honor Society (NAHS) is an American honor society for high school students. It was established in 1978 by the National Art Education Association (NAEA) to recognize outstanding accomplishments in the visual arts by students in grades 9 to 12. The NAEA also supports a National Junior Art Honor Society for students in grades 6 to 8. The NAHS chapter at Perpich Arts High School started in 2024.