Personal Narrative: National Honor Society

National Honor Society is an organization that was founded in 1921, based on the 4 guiding principles of leadership, service, character and scholarship. These past three years at New Tech High at Coppell I have worked hard to prove that I am a perfect candidate and addition to the organization.

While at New Tech High at Coppell I believe I have learned how to effectively communicate, accept criticism without being defensive, be flexible and cooperative, and exemplify what it takes be a recognized as a leader. I have keen listening skills, choose my words carefully before responding and always work cooperatively with my peers. At the end of my freshman year I applied and interviewed for Learner Leadership Council and served as an active

This year I have served 74 hours for Learner Leadership Council, 27 hours for National Charity League and 17 hours for New Tech High at Coppell. One of my favorite places to volunteer is at Cornerstone Closet where homeless adults come to get needed items and take showers. We get to help them find clothes, and necessities and spend time talking with them. Another organization that I spend a great deal of time serving in the summertime is Metrocrest. We put together the food backpacks for families through the Backpack Summer Hunger Project. These organizations reach out to other organizations and charities and assist with acts of service. Even on campus I have been able to serve others. Being a NTH@C Tour Ambassador has been an important way for me to give back to my school. I enjoy showing others our learning environment and the importance of what happens each day. By attending clubs on campus is also another way that I feel is a pertinent way to serve alongside others and celebrate their passions. School events such as ‘The Day’ and other school wide bondings also exemplifies service participation. It is a powerful way to show our connection to those around us on a daily