National Honor Society Application Essay

I am extremely honored to be selected as an eligible candidate for National Honor Society (NHS), which is based on four pillars of Scholarship, Leadership, Service and Character. When I was 11 years old, I saw my older brother walk across the stage to receive his NHS award. Ever since then, my ultimately goal is to follow his step and accomplish all the requirement while being a great leader and a respectful character by providing useful service. I believe NHS has done terrific things in the society by hard work and dedication therefore, I hope to play a part in providing great service to society. I hope to confirm their belief in my qualifications by addressing NHS values of academic excellence, leadership, service, and character.

As a result of my catholic faith, I have always been entitled to creating the best version of myself. I expect myself to always complete everything I endeavor to the best of my ability. I admire my determination, work ethic, and passion immensely, and I yearn to provide others with that same incentive.

The National Honor Society at McHenry East campus was one of the most memorable things I hold onto from my highschool career. I recall seeing the blue longsleeve shirts when I was a freshman and asking my counselor about how I too can be involved in the organization. When I learned one must earn a position I made it my goal to earn a spot junior year and when that year finally did approach I was pleased to receive an invitation to apply and I later earned a spot on the team. Since my first meeting in NHS, I felt at home. I felt lots of positive energy from the others and I became very involved in the club.

Ever since the middle of seventh grade, I have set a goal for myself to ensure that I got into the S.T.E. M. Academy. I remember the day when my older sister came home explaining how she wanted to take the S.T.E.M. test. I was extremely interested in what she had to say about the program. She told me that the S.T.E.M. Academy was comprised of a group of elite students who got to experience all four categories of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math for all of their 4 years of High School. After that day, the S.T.E.M. Academy was burned into my brain, never to be forgotten.

Recognition with the invitation to National Honors Society is an incredible opportunity to come across in the four years of high school. It would be an honor to become a member of National Honors Society to attain leadership qualities throughout my high school career. When I moved to Peachtree City in the 9th grade, I have stacked leadership skills and activities to help others in need that qualify to become a candidate for National Honors Society through campus involvement and community involvement. Interactions with the Mcintosh faculty and students give a chance to build leadership skills by creating friendship. Throughout my high school career, I have joined club organizations such as spanish club, where I worked together among my peers

I am very proud to be nominated to join Shawnee’s Student Council. Ever since I saw the golden tassels at my brother’s graduation, I knew I wanted to stand out like the other members of National Honor Society. I entered high school as my brother departed, and I made it my goal to join be part of the elite of Shawnee. Ever since 8th grade I have known the requirements and what it takes to be part of student council. I fully understand the significance in scholarship, leadership, service, and character, and can contribute these into National Honor Society.

Joining the National Honors Society has always been a goal and dream of mine. In the classroom, community , and sports I have always showed exemplary effort to be successful and be the best person i can be. To have this opportunity to be have been recommended to the National Honors program is something i have strived for years; years filled with academic and athletic success that was resulted by my character, leadership, and perseverance. Ever since elementary school, I have always exceeded the limit to go above and beyond on every assignment or class I do. In my previous year of high school, I took all Pre-ap and AP classes and still got a 4.14 GPA.

The National Honors Society allows students to be build and create traits that are essential in a successful adult. I truly believe that hold many of these traits and joining the National Honor Society will grant me the opportunity to expand on these traits and grow as a person. Thus far I have focus greatly on the scholarship aspect of NHS and have been dedicated to my academics. I have held my GPA above 4.0 and have always been devoted to maintaining that high level of academic success. The skills I have shown in devoting myself to my academics can be easily translated into my dedication for the other aspects of leadership, service and character. Having previously held a officer role in the National Junior Honor Society I have gained experience

"Character, in the long run, is the decisive factor in the life of an individual and of nations alike." Theodore Roosevelt. Students should demonstrate scholarship, leadership, service, citizenship, and character because of three reasons. One, if students demonstrate these qualities they are more likely to get better grades and get reprimanded less. Another, without these traits, a student would have far less opportunities in the future. Finally, as students grow they will gain much more wisdom if they allow themselves to work on demonstrating these characteristics. Overall, these qualities are very important in the present, and in the future.

I am honored to have been selected as a candidate for the National Honor Society at Forest Hills Northern High School. I understand that selection is a true honor, an opportunity, that is not granted to everyone. Membership is earned through true character, outstanding academics, community service, and exemplary leadership. Throughout my high school career, I have strived to integrate similar aspects of good citizenship into my daily life, which is a true testament to my character and my aspirations of membership in the National Honor Society. I have wanted to be a member of the national honor society ever since I saw my brother received his diploma wearing a blue stole.

Everyday, countless amounts of people are working hard, trying to change the world for the better. They are researching cures for cancer or taking twelve hour shifts to help keep oceans clean. There are people who are working towards a better world, and making life safe for the children in need, the animals in danger, and the men fighting for our country. Seeing these changes happen has motivated me to want to be a part of these developments. I wish to serve those around me, and believe that if I can have a positive impact on my community, it can affect the rest of the world. Therefore, I have made it my goal to be a part of the National Honor Society, in hopes that I can help my school, Middleville, and all who have impacted me. I believe that I represent the characteristics of scholarship, leadership, service, and character, and hope to use these qualities so that others may benefit.

Being accepted into the National honors society is not only and honor, but most importantly a privilege. This means that I have achieved many academic goals, such as my 3.86 GPA, and success in many of my other clubs as well. I have taken multiple honors classes throughout high school and excelled in them. They have taught me a strong positive work ethic and gave me the criticism that I need to better myself. Also, I have been given the responsibility as Captain of my golf team. My job is to instill confidence and inspiration to my teammates ensuring them that they can accomplish the highest of goals on the golf course. Not to mention that is only one of my leadership rolls at Middletown High School South.

I am deeply honored to be recognized as an eligible candidate for the National Honors Society. After learning about the National Honor Society, and what the organization represented, I knew it was something I wanted to participate in. This organization works hard to better educational opportunities for students across the nation, and that is something I would like to play a part in to further the outstanding reputation of the NHS. I believe that this is an opportunity I deserve due to my recognizable hard work. I am aware that the NHS is known for recognizing students with outstanding grades and commendable characteristics, which is something I believe I have obtained throughout my years of hard work.

National Honor Society truly is a honor to be accepted into. National Honor Society represents scholarship, leadership, service, and character. I believe since I was young I have shown compassion and leadership needed in our society. That is why this is the right society for me.

Since entering the National Honor Society I have learned the significance of hard work. Good grades, the ability to show cooperation and leadership, and having the desire to help others without instruction are needed in the society. The National Honor Society has revealed the importance of hard work to me, and once inaugurated, one's efforts cannot slack up. One must still be engaged in keeping good grades, participating in voluntary work, and doing everything to the absolute best of your ability.