...What specific qualities do you possess that strengthen your application to the National Honor Society? Give specific examples of how you have worked to reach the goals exemplified by membership in this organization particularly in the areas of character, leadership, and service. Include any stories from your experience that illustrate your strengths in these three areas. I am a hardworker. Being a hard worker is someone who puts complete effort into a specific task. For as long as I can remember, I’ve always tried my best at school in fear of disappointing my parents. But, now as a more mature individual, my initiative to work hard is more for the reward from self satisfaction. I work hard in order to experience a feeling of relief when...
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...Becoming a member in the Keystone Chapter of the National Honor Society would be an astonishing honor for me. I am so thankful to have the opportunity to apply for such an amazing organization. To be inducted into NHS has always been an academic dream of mine. I know this organization would be beneficial to my Scholarship, Leadership, Character, and Service aspirations throughout my high school and college careers. These values that the National Honor Society adds to will stay with me for the rest of my life. Ever since I began high school, my grades have been very important to me. I have tried to stay as an A and B student. Not only have I maintained that, but has also been getting straight A’s for the past year. While my grades have been...
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...In the past year, I have heard about the National Honor Society every so often but not much in depth until I encountered Jocelyn Sosa Ramirez, an independent, selfless girl who has achieved plenty. I am aware that she is the president of NHS and encouraged me to apply. By mentioning the previous information, in my opinion, the purpose of the National Honor Society is to portray leadership skills while serving others and becoming a more successful student. In addition, I feel that the leadership criteria plays a big role. As of the years 2016-2017, I am going to be involved in organizations such as HOSA and RGV LEAD but if I am selected to be in this group, I will make it one of my top priorities to be involved 100% of the time when necessary....
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...I believe that I best exemplify the service pillar of the National Honor Society. Service has always been a fundamental part of who I am as a person, and I have consistently sought out opportunities to give back to my community and make a positive impact on those around me. One example of my commitment to service is my involvement in a local soup kitchen. Every Saturday morning, I volunteer at the soup kitchen to help prepare and serve meals to those in need. I have been doing this for over two years now, and it has been a deeply rewarding experience. I have formed relationships with many of the regulars who come in for a hot meal, and it has been humbling to see the difference that a simple act of kindness can make in someone's day. Through this experience, I have learned the importance of empathy and compassion, and I have developed a deeper appreciation for...
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...I believe I would be a very good fit into the National Honors Society because of my attributes that help me excel in the four pillars, Scholarship, Character, Service, and Leadership. Taking pride in schoolwork has allowed me to exceed the requirements for Scholarship. Service is not just a certain number of hours that should be felt as obligatory to reach but something we should strive to go above and beyond. Doing more than just the minimum, unless necessary, is something I strive to do every day. Beyond trying to accumulate sufficient hours, services to society is something to take pride in as it often times helps people with fewer advantages as I might have. The character of a person can often times have an effect on people, and not just...
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...Leadership, character, service, and scholarship. Those are the four pillars of the National Honors Society, and as such, they are the basis for Brandon’s own chapter. The National Honors Society looks for each of these traits in its chapter members, and in a way, most applicants reflect most if not all of the four. Leadership is commonly defined as something belonging to managing people, but management and leadership are not the same thing. While someone who merely ordered and kept track would be considered a manager of sorts, they would not be a leader, because though leaders do what was mentioned prior, they go above and beyond that. While I was a part of the MDOT Bridge Competition in my freshman year, I was the “leader” of our team, Stay-On-Top....
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...whatever I can to help guide them through it step by step. My grades are my top priority at school because when it comes down to it that is what I will be judged on, not to mention my character. Character is everything. As stated in the dictionary, it is said that character is a “complex of mental and ethical traits“, that those traits, or qualities, are “distinctive to an individual” and that they are “built into an individual’s life.” It is those character qualities, those character traits that determine a person’s response in any given situation. I set goals and put in the time and effort to accomplish them. I believe that NHS does great things overall, and that I can play a part in furthering the impression that is made here. The National Honor Society is known for recognizing students with outstanding grades and commendable characters and I believe that I have both. In conclusion, I hope to be able to use my power to aid in the uplifting of others and prove myself to be a good example and mentor for those who seek help. As I participate in activities where I am the leader, such as a teacher aid, I make sure that I work with my peers and...
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...I am deeply honored to be among the small group of students who are eligible for the National Honor Society. This is something that I have been looking forward to since my Freshman year. Being in all of the clubs and extracurricular activities, I have heard about this organization since I first walked into Waukesha North. Another stronger reinforcer was seeing my sister walk across the stage and seeing how honored she was, made me even more eager to be apart of this prestigious society. I strongly believe that this organization does great things in society, and that I can play a part in furthering its com. I would love to receive this honor because I have worked incredibly hard to get to this point in school and life in general. The National Honor Society is known for recognizing students with outstanding grades and characters, I believe that I have both. Currently, I have a 4.1 cumulative GPA. I have achieved the grades by taking challenging classes and having a lot of GRIT. GRIT is a trait based on an individual's passion for a particular long-term goal, along with a powerful motivation to achieve their respective objective. GRIT is not able to be taught; it is a biological trait that a person gets from their parents, and I believe that I have a lot of it. As for character, I believe that I demonstrate...
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...I would be honored to become a member of the National Honor Society. I strive for excellence in education maintaining an above 4.0 grade point average, enthusiasm to serve as a leader in my community makes me an ideal candidate for the National Honor Society. As a goal orientated student, the opportunity would allow me to continue to develop important leadership skills, critical thinking, creativity. I have participated in co-curricular activities, held several leadership positions, and participated in community activities are extremely beneficial to the local community thus enhancing my critical thinking and leadership skills for the future. As a student, I have participated on many co-curricular activities at my high school...
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...The National Honors Society's values of leadership, service and character are all important characteristics to strive for. They emphasize having a positive effect on the community and creating a positive citizenry for the future. Leadership is a quality that I have attempted to develop, in both school and in extracurricular activities. I have been a part of Girl Scouts for the majority of my life. It has been a community that has provided me with the tools and encouragement to grow as a person and has consistently challenged my abilities. Over the past summer I had the opportunity to go to Camp CEO. This camp focused on giving us guidance when it comes to our future, in college and in careers. As well as giving us mentors and advice on how to be leaders and how to work in groups in order to improve the world around us. When I sent in...
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...Scholarship, Leadership, Service, and Character are all traits that I have focused on maintaining in my life. Not only are they useful attributes to encompass for any person, they are also what make up a National Honor Society candidate. Having these characteristics has shaped me into the person I am today and makes it possible for me to encounter any situation I come across. Throughout all my school years, I feel like I have exemplified the facets of a person who would be part of National Honor Society. I have strived to be motivated, helpful, charitable, and personable. Being a good student and doing my best has been very important overall in my life. School and learning, both of which I love, are essential in our world today. Throughout...
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...The National Honor Society, in my opinion, is a great honor nonetheless. Simply having the pleasure of applying with the hope of being able to join is a huge honor. The NHS is something students hear about but don’t quite understand. Most students join simply because their friends are doing it, and don’t want to be left behind, but not me. I have never believed I was meant to be a part of something as much as I am sure I belong in the NHS. The National Honor Society exists in order to separate the kids who are ahead of the rest in their class. Not only is the NHS in place to acknowledge those in front, but also to push those who have the potential make it. In my eyes, the NHS is an extremely prestigious organization that would help me promote...
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...community, done without compensation and with a positive, courteous, and enthusiastic spirit. Community service is a very important factor when it comes to bettering your society. Through my own experiences and my years in the National Honor Society I have observed and come to support my beliefs of how important Service is. What I have learned about my community is, to give back to those who give or simply just to do something nice for someone else without being told/paid to do. Community service to me is what I would do to help my peers and community enjoy themselves at the cost of making them as well as my self, feel good that someone went out of their way to make their experience(s) fun and enjoyable. I am pleased to say everyone in this room carries the willingness to make a better community. I have gotten to know a better me in how I act towards different people and what I say to them. To me I think this shows an incredible charisma in how a person can change and make a difference so quickly The value and importance of community service in our society shows greatness within the National Honor Society. Without community service in our society many people would not know the meaning, usefulness, or importance of charity. Serving in your community takes away from the problems that exist in your society and in the world as a...
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...I am very thankful for honor of being considered for acceptance into the National Honor Society. This program is unlike any others we have at West Warwick High School since it strictly accepts students with above average grades, addition to the qualities of character such as leadership and community involvement. At the current time, I am a sophomore here at West Warwick High School, dedicating the majority of my time to school and sports, but using what little time is left for maintaining an active position in the community. I am applying to this program because it is a great opportunity to volunteer in the West Warwick community with other students. Furthermore, the program shapes students to become better individuals, though they already...
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...long-term employment in a friendly environment. Education Davison High School Work Experience Inshop, Jimmy John's Davison, MI — 09/2011-06/2015 Accomplishments and Honors ● 3.798 ● High Honor Roll (9-12) ● National Honor Society (inducted September 2012) ● All Around-Academic & Athlete Award (9-12) Davison, MI - 04/2013-04/2015 Responsibilities and Accomplishments ● Upsaled sandwiches, chips, and drinks. ● Served customers. ● Counted money and stock. ● Cleaned tables, floors, and bathrooms. Waitress, Paddy McGee's Grand Blanc, MI - 04/2015-Present Responsibilities and Accomplishments ● Served customers. ● Balancing drawers. ● Cleaned tables and floors. ● Dropping certain amounts of money. Skills ● ● ● ● ● Handle customer service problems. Handled phone calls and computer dysfunctions. Skilled at evaluating problem and generate best option. Organization and prioritization. Excellent written, verbal, and listening communication. Extracurriculars and Related Experiences ● ● Leadership role at tutoring elementary children math problems Big Brother’s Keeper Soup Kitchen, Eastern Michigan Food Bank, “Jumpnastics”, “Kiddie Clinic”, Hospice Volunteer, Elks Golf Club Trick-or-Trunk Fundraiser Varsity Cheer Squad National Honor Society, Snowboarding Club ● ● References Michele Diamond ER RN...
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