What makes an Outstanding Senior, outstanding? I have been nominated as an Outstanding Senior because I have not only excelled in my academic achievements and have positively contributed to the scholastic atmosphere through enthusiastic participation of various activities, but also because I have demonstrated exemplary citizenship. Throughout my high school career, I have worked hard to maintain exceptional grades. Though from time to time I slip up, I always review to figure out what I missed and how I could avoid repeating the same mistakes. I’ve come to realize that failure is not to avoid at all cost, but when it does happen, though rare, I need to become a better person from the experience. If I’m not willing to take calculated risks …show more content…
I have done so by participating in numerous activities, and when I commit to something, I put all my effort into it, to the fullest extent of my ability. This allows me to be able to meet and cultivate relationships with new people at Roswell High School that I would not have met otherwise. In forming these newfound friendships, I have been able to mature socially and emotionally; I learned to nurture my ability to empathize with others and to express my care and compassion for others more easily. This has allowed me to realize my true heart for people, and I have used these skills, along with my enthusiasm and sense of humor, to encourage an environment of school pride.
Although I am a fairly well-rounded student outside of school, I focus on the passions I am adept at: art and music. Creativity and thinking outside the box are skills that I have possessed and have developed over the years. It gives me great joy when I use my artistic and musical talents for the benefit of others, such as playing the piano and violin at a dinner honoring senior citizens or drawing pictures for young children at a Bible camp. Their smiles in appreciation of my service are priceless. My drive for excellence in my passions show that I give one hundred percent in all that I
Everyone strives to be the greatest, especially teenagers in school, failing can be upsetting when it comes to failing a class or grade. Failure in school can have a huge impact on a student's future. When students aim for a goal it's either accurate or precise depending on their mindset.
I come from a magnet school that is blessed to have a large number of extremely bright students that are very dedicated to their studies, a must because of the difficult curriculum involved. The community is a very strong one with many of the students going on to do great things, which has given me the inspiration to believe that I can do whatever I want in life, as I see others who are well on their way. Within this community, I have been able to form strong bonds with other students who have similar interests and ambitions. We are able to push each other to learn new things and, through a mix of competition and collaboration, are able to truly progress in many ways, pursuing excellence in both our scholastic and extracurricular endeavors. I believe this has made me a better person, inspiring me to take on a more demanding schedule and to help others when they struggle, because they help me as well. These friendships have also encouraged me to dream big, as others around me are doing, inspiring me to apply to highly selective schools and believing that I will do something to
In both sports and academics, coaches and teachers commend me for my relentless effort and drive. However, I carry this effort in everything that I do. I have picked up many skills and talents through high school that may seem miniscule to others, but they required dedication and practice. I have taught myself to play the piano, and I also have learned origami and skateboarding. I even taught myself to juggle, and practiced enough until I was good enough to give lessons to others. Most would consider these hobbies, but I consider them passions. When I put my mind to goals or tasks, I strive to be the best. For example, when I began skateboarding, I had trouble learning how to kickflip. However, I practiced for hours alone in the garage, repeatedly listening to the loud crash of the skateboard hitting the concrete floor. I even rolled my ankle on two separate occasions, but these setbacks did not hold me down. I kept trying, until after a month, I finally landed a kickflip. I bring this persistence to whatever I put my mind to, and I know that I can use my drive to learn and succeed in engineering at the University of
In my sophomore year I joined the Big Buddy Little Buddy program. Through this club I have learned many important lessons. Each student in the program came from a different background whether it be problems at school or at home. It has taught me that you never know what someone is going through and to not judge others. Each week getting to know my little buddy more and more was an exciting experience. Mentoring just an hour each week after school with the child, I got the opportunity to make a difference in their day by providing companionship, encouragement and guidance. It has also allowed me and the other big buddies to help these students to foster social connections that they would otherwise not have been able to make, and encourage them to treat others with kindness and respect and to make the right choices. Another big factor that I feel accentuates a positive school environment is being accepting of others. There are many stereotypes and preconceptions when entering high school, but I try to rise above these distinctions and never close myself off from anyone. By doing this, I have made so many new friends outside of my main friend group. Being accepting of everyone despite their race, sexuality and social status brings closeness. When people are aware that you accept them for who they are, it helps to develop trust, they will be more open and a
I would be an excellent choice to be a member of the National Junior Honor Society because I show service, leadership, character, and citizenship. It is an amazing opportunity anyone is lucky to have, and I am more than happy to accept it. I love helping people, being able to feel accomplished knowing I put a smile on someone’s face. Being in the National Junior Honor Society, I’d love to share my ideas and thoughts on how to make the world a better place.
To be in the National Junior Honor Society, one must have good citizenship and character. I seek to be a part of this society because it is a great honor and shows not only to others, but also to myself, how hard I have worked throughout my years at Northvale Public School. I take part in school activities and have helped my teachers, so
I am particularly keen on computing. I successfully managed to combine this passion of mine with my work for the school. For the past year I have been the Network Administrator and now, as I have less time, I only take care of computers in the Office.
As a kid, I recall my parents and many relatives frequently asking, "What do you want to be when you grow up?", and without hesitation, I would think of the coolest occupations. My answers would usually comprise of being a cop, nurse, astronaut or the President of the Untied States. It was difficult to pick one, as there were numerous jobs that held my interest. For some individuals, dream occupations turn into a reality. Often times, the professions we loved growing up becomes a fun memory in the past. Throughout my childhood, my parents valued the significance and importance of regarding and helping other people. Before attending college, I was uncertain of my career plan, however; was one thing I was sure of was: the longing to help, to teach, and/or to positively affect others.
Good evening, and thank you for accompanying our 8th grade promotion. Thank you to the Rock Falls District #13 board members, superintendent Mr. Arickx, Mrs. Palmer, Mr. Calkins, Mr. Rude, and Mr. Ackman. We also give a big thanks to our parents and our teachers. Our parents have helped us with everything we have been through and they have been there to support us with through our struggles in life so far. Some of us wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for our teachers. They have put extra time and effort into us so we could be here today, also teachers all throughout our school career have tried to help us succeed so we can make it to the next stage in our life. Sincerely thank you to everyone that has put their time and effort to help us succeed. Next we would like to congratulate the 8th grade class of 2018 for getting this far and helping each other in every way you guys have to proceed to the next
For example, my friend who had too many passions started doing volunteer work at an animal shelter, taking reflexology courses, and painting in her spare time. She quickly realized that art was her biggest passion and she wanted to be a working artist. Once she decided that she loved being an artist, it was just a matter of taking action on getting her art out there to help her figure out exactly how she could go about making
One potential problem that I have encounter in my career is having a seniority list. Since, my main focus and current goals is advancement within the company. It will be very challenging to accomplish. Being a part of a union in tells seniority and since people with a higher seniority comes first, I see it taking me longer than I planned to accomplish my career goals. It is very frustrating to know no matter how hard I work and how much care I put into my work advancement may not happen. Because of this seniority list I am always hoping that someone with higher seniority then me will quit or move on to another position within the company. Therefore, will allow me to move up on the seniority list.
In this generation, it is not enough to be a “good student”. Nobody even knows what exactly that entails anymore. There are so many different ways of accomplishing the same grade so no single person can claim that their method is better than someone else's. While the means of achieving good grades can vary, the motive and drive behind it is the same. The acknowledgement of one's shortcomings and having the confidence to fix them them is an educational phenomenon known as unlearning. Unlearning, as described by Cathy Davidson, “requires that you take inventory of your changed situation” and “that you take inventory of your current repertoire of skills” so that you may have the confidence to learn something new (Davidson 67). It is a very
“Impact in the school system of a strategy for identifying and selecting academically talented students: the experience of Program PENTA-UC” by Arancibia, Lissi, and Narea. Arancibia and Lissi are Ph.D.’s in Psychology and Narea a Ph.D. in Social Policy. Each of these doctors is very respected in their fields and is experts on children in school. This article talks about the development of programs in schools to help those who are talented, gifted and rise above the rest. Individuals that place above the normal curve are the talented ones. The student’s mental ability is counted as “g” or intellectual factor (Arancibia, 2008, p. 54). This intellectual factor accounts for a lot of different elements. Gifted students have a problem with Low EQ,
To my surprise, I started having good grades and never wanted to settle for less than a B grade. I worked thrice as hard to get a good grade. I was so proud of myself as I gained back my self-esteem, and I could also see myself transitioning from a ‘shy dumb girl’ as people usually say, to an outspoken smart young lady everyone wants to know and get help from. This was how it was supposed to be. No one on this earth is perfect! For one reason or the other, depending where we came from, we all have different issues and also need help in any weak point. Everyone is entitled to make mistakes but it is up to us to change our mindsets if we really want to succeed. One tool that helped me is ‘transitioning’. After learning from my mistakes and seeing that my families especially my dad wants the best from me, I have to transition myself of making too many excuses/procrastination or even listening to those that keep saying that I cannot make it in life to a well responsible student and well mannered. Nowadays, I put negative thoughts aside and always put positive attitude/thoughts in me. I learned and I grow through the power of
I have a talent for things that require me to be creative. Around the age of eight, I became a self-taught hairstylist. My mother was unable to do my hair the way I wanted so I began to do it myself. At the age of thirteen, I taught myself how to play the drums. At the time, our church lacked a drummer in the worship team so I decided to teach myself how to play.