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Four Characteristics Of A National Honor Society

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Leadership, Service, Character, and Scholarship are all characteristics found in a National Honor Society member. I believe that I possess all of these characteristics and should be given the honor of becoming an NHS member because my parents have taught me a sense of responsibility and the care for others.
Leadership should exert a wholesome influence on the school. In taking the initiative in class and school activities, I have shown leadership to train and assist others to persuade the objective. I have self-confidence and go forward when others are others temporize. Leadership is always needed; thus, to lead is a substantive charge to each of the members. I have shown leadership in Art Club, Interact Club, and several other clubs. I have …show more content…

I offer my time to the school and the local community without any method of compensation. I enjoy my experience of serving others and even how it changes your perspective towards the rest of the community. In today's world, which rotates around money, it is satisfying to be acknowledged for what I have done to create an impact on my community. It is a wonderful feeling to be able to help others and not to care about monetary rewards. Through volunteering, I have learned that many organizations such as American Red Cross exist only with the help of volunteers. I have seen the amount of pleasure that volunteering brings to those people who you are helping out. Community Service has personally affected my life in a positive way and make it possible to give others what they do not have. I learned that there is not a job or act of service which is too small, each action must be done for the positive impact of your community. I have donated more than 12 inches of my hair to Pantene Beautiful Lengths organization and Locks of Love. Moreover, I have devoted more than 65 hours to Interact Club and have participated in many events such as Bell ringing for the Salvation Army, helping out at the Fly-in Breakfast by washing kitchens supplies, serving maple syrup, eggs, and butter and cleaning out the tables. I have helped out in the Youth Triathlon, playing with kids or helping …show more content…

The qualities of a character are who exemplifies friendliness, honesty, reliability, shows respect to others, follow the rules, had self-discipline, shows responsibility and trustworthiness. My character shows a lot about me as a person. I uphold the principles of morality and also am honest and trustworthy in the school community. I care about the opinions of my peers, and try not to be judgmental. Throughout my years at the high school, I’ve always tried my best to work hard and be all that I can be to succeed in life. My grades are the most important thing to me and I am concentrated on getting high grades for the good of me and my family. I not only determinedly work hard academically, but also impact my community's life by doing volunteer work. It gives me a feel of satisfaction and accomplishment which makes me feel good about myself. Interactions with other people make me feel I have contributed my happiness to others, feel a sense of accomplishment and shown a positive attitude communicating with

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