National Honor Society

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When I first heard that I was eligible to join the National Honor Society I was quite shocked. The opportunity to join this organization has opened my eyes of all the hard work, classes and grades that I earned. I would be a very valuable member to this organization, who can provide all my great traits while still learning more. I am a well-rounded student, who excels in all four qualities NHS contains, character, scholarship, leadership, and service. My true character is seen throughout my daily life by following moral I have learned. I always treat my teachers, family, and peers with the greatest respect. My scholarship is easily recognized by my heavy workload in all my pre-AP/AP classes while still being able to continually exceed. My leadership …show more content…

My service is appreciated by my church where I have volunteered for years in many projects. Growing up my parents always taught me valuable lessons that have developed my character. Such as learning right from wrong, getting what you put in, humbleness, moral integrity, discipline and of course manners. All these have built and shaped my character into the person I am today. Learning right from wrong is very important to understand to be able to make right decisions. Making correct decisions isn’t just about what is best for you in the present but what is most beneficial for you based on your past, the present, the future and your surroundings; whether making small or big decisions this is crucial. Being humble and having integrity are two of the toughest characteristics to maintain. Providing a specific level of humbleness is important where you are still able to accept that you do not know everything. It is very easy to take credit, show off, and be close-minded. A prideful person expects rather than to appreciate certain things and takes everything for granted, causing them to be blind to their surroundings. I am always open to hear other peoples’ opinions and their point of views in certain situations and in everyday

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