very least, a brief summation of the Society's history, followed by a listing of the names and achievements of each new inductee, and then a reciting of the Society's pledge by all new and existing members. The pledge is as follows: "I promise to uphold the aims and ideals of the International Thespian Society. I am a student of theatre and excellence is my ideal. I promise to perform my part as well as I can; to accept praise and criticism with grace; to cooperate with my fellow thespians and work for the good of the troupe; and to share my love of theatre."After induction, members can continue to earn points in order to move up through the International Thespian Society ranking system. Student Leadership At the high school level there are various offices possible, including, but not limited to, President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, and Historian. There are also state, provincial, and international student leaders elected annually by their respective student bodies. The International Thespian Officers are student members elected to represent the student membership. They suggest policy and service changes to the Educational Theatre Association Board, and take an active role in training, chapter conferences, and the annual International Thespian Festival. There are also State Thespian Officers and Provincial Thespian Officers, elected to manage such events as State Thespian Festivals, Provincial Thespian Festivals, and local Junior Thespian Festivals. References External links Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS EdTA/ITS official website JumpStart Theatre Junior International Thespian Society Troupes List High school honor societies Student theatre Theatrical organizations in the United States Theatrical organizations in Canada