National Junior Honors Society Essay

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When I found out I qualified to be a candidate for the NJHS, I knew I had to take this chance. This group is made up of people who depict leadership, character, citizenship, academic success, and service and I would love to join. These characteristics wouldn't just be valuable for a candidate to have, but for everyone to have to exceed in life. If I were to be in the National Junior Honor Society, it would give me an opportunity to ameliorate my future and motivate me to do better.
My education means a lot to me and I take it seriously. Throughout my life I always tried my best to get good grades and achieve my academic goals that I've made for me. "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world" is a quote by the inspirational Nelson Mandela that helps me when I am doing something for school and reminds me to do well. While in M.s.118, I haven't been off the honor roll and I am working towards keeping it that way until I finish middle school, then move on to keeping my grades excellent in high school. I know that there are people with higher averages than me, but I still am determined to do well in school and life as well. Whenever I put my mind to something, I will complete or accomplish what it is I am working towards. Another thing adding towards my academic success is I have not had a single after school detention or suspension in my entire life and I don't engage in things that could possibly get me in trouble.
I have been in chorus and dance almost my entire life, singing and dancing are my passions and ever since I was young I have loved these activities and participated in events involving this. I've taken dance since I was four years old and still am now. One particular moment that represe...

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.... This gives me motivation to do well in school and take opportunities like this so that one day I'll be able to pay back all he and my mom have done for me. Another reason is this will be fantastic for my future. Being in this would be very good for getting into an illustrious high school and that leads to a great college. Although I am not sure what I will be when I grow up, I know that whatever I am, I will put the things I know now and the things I have yet to towards it and will help the world in someway. The final reason I want to be in this group is for the experience. Being a part of this would make me a part of something prestigious and just the thought of that makes me happy.
In conclusion, I would like to become a member of the National Junior Honor Society. I hope that you will see the characteristics I have for this group and consider accepting me.

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