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My most significant accomplishment would be placing second in the United States of America National FFA Agriscience Fair. Building up to this accomplishment was a challenge I never imagined to take on. It began with my FFA Chapter Agriscience Fair. I had decided against competing, but my adviser suggested I try. Pulling together a project, I placed second. This meant I would not compete at the state level. My adviser urged me to perform another project, under a new category, promising to take me to state. I worked hard and created a project in a week. Surprised, but true to his word, my adviser entered me into the State FFA Agriscience Fair. Upon my interview, I was nervous. I was shy and out of my comfort zone, but I gave my best effort. I …show more content…
On stage, I anticipated third place, but was once again stunned when I placed second. This whole experience was life changing. Working for the National FFA Convention, I developed a work ethic to stick to something, and to do my best, even if it seems impossible. I also gained communication skills, and the ability to work outside my comfort zone. Even now it is hard for me to interact with others, but this accomplishment taught me that I can do hard things and I can communicate effectively. I learned how to perform research and express my findings. This experience was also very valuable for it directed me to my career path. It opened up doors as to my abilities, and gave me the confidence to pursue my dreams without fear. It taught me that failures happen, but enduring effort will turn failure into success. In my interviews, I learned that complete honesty is far better than false cover-ups. I became the person I am now because I was blessed with the experience. This project for some may be seen as a great award, but for me it's an invaluable occurrence which had more life skills and experience than a piece of paper can ever
Later that year, I was accepted into Spanish Honors Society, a volunteer based program to help out the Spanish communities near my school along with volunteering to help raise money for organizations that help less developed countries. One particular project that I helped raise money for through Spanish Honors Society, was Project Running Waters. The money raised for this event was donated to help people living in Guatemala receive fresh water through pipe systems that would be built. We raised over one thousand dollars to donate to this cause. Knowing that I can positively impact individuals in my community and in other countries makes me feel like I have grown maturely and am able to understand what needs to be done to make a difference to
While only a small percentage of the entire workforce was able to participate in the event, its intention was to provide employees with something to strive toward. It was also rejuvenating for those given the opportunity to attend. The event was inspiring and left you with the feeling that you work for a great company and they do care about you; so much so that they are willing to spend a lot of money and provide you with a wonderful experience . The event also focused heavily on the driving force of the company: the students and helping them to improve and change their lives. Employees returned to work feeling inspired and ready to do just that. The event provided the company with an opportunity to invest in their employees, reward them, and make them feel
Out of nowhere my name got called to claim the award of “Most improved student of Class of 2014”. I was so proud of myself, it felt so good to know that I achieved something that I really wanted. I knew I could do something if I put my mind to it, and I did and I was so proud of
My experience as the service chair encouraged me to try out for another position for the upcoming semester. This time with the goal of encouraging diversity and growth of our members. I created the Deserving Darlin Scholarship, which would be awarded to one member who excelled all of the standards of a Texas Darlin. Alone, I was able to facilitate, organize, and raise over $500 for the scholarship. After months of planning and reading scholarship applications, I was finally able to award the scholarship. At that moment I felt that same adrenaline as I did when I received the student council announcement. Except this time, I felt that I had accomplished my long held dream, to grow as a leader and positively impact those around me, something
I received two awards for my participation in cross-country. The first one I received as a junior, and it was the domestique award, which coach Heath named the award after a biking term used in the Tour de France. The domestique is a term used to describe a rider who works for the benefit of his team or leader instead of trying to win outright. Although I wasn’t our fastest runner, I was almost always at practice, and willing to help push my teammates to greater heights. Later that year I also became a member of the National Honor Society, since I had shown commitment to scholarship, leadership, character and service. The following year I received the excellence in leadership award for cross-country. To be honest, it was completely unexpected on my part. I felt stunned, as if I had just jumped into icy cold water. From my point of view I had merely done what was necessary, and I would expect the same from anyone else. Despite my initial shock, I feel honored to have received this award, and I hope to bring respect to my program no matter wherever I go.
It was that time of year when school started up again for all the students. I felt like my sophomore year had great opportunities to come. When the middle of September came my AG teacher came up to me and asked if I would like to participate with the national poultry judging team in Indianapolis in October since they lost a member to the team. My first thought was no I do not even like poultry, but then he gave me a couple of days to think about it. I eventually got back with him and accepted the offer later that week. I went to the meeting that were held every Tuesday and Thursday each week until the day of competition. The team consisted of four people, Julia Orshoski, who placed first in the state of Ohio and was the president of the Margaretta FFA chapter. Also, Josh Miller, who placed tenth in the state of Ohio and was involved in poultry judging for two years. Finally, Paul Fox, who has been involved since his freshman year and Benjamin Longenecker who placed fourth in state. He moved to college in southern Ohio which led to him leaving the team. The four of them ended up placed first in Ohio leading them to nationals.
In the summer of my junior year of high school, I attended the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards conference held at Westminster college. To this date, the time I spent at this conference was the most explementary time I have ever had. When I arrived at the conference, I honestly had no idea what to expect and really only went for the scholarship opportunities available. On the car ride to Westminster, I had the sickest feeling of nausea in my stomach, dreading to arrive. I assumed it would just be another lecture filled week of boredom. However, I soon learned, I could not have been more wrong. From the moment I stepped out of the car, I was showered with kindness and a real feeling of peace. At RYLA, as it’s often abbreviated, there was not a
Nothing could have prepared me for emotional impact that came with completing my gold award. I was on the home stretch for completing the highest award that could be presented to a girl scout. For my project I had decided to make presents for the terminally ill children staying in the hospital. There I was 18 years old and ready to finally finish up the last requirement of my project; handing off the presents. At least I thought I was ready. Most of the children were sleeping so I gave them to the parents but the children that were awake I was able to give them personally. There was one little girl whose face is ingrained in my mind. She was hooked up to more machines than I could count and yet there she was awake and smiling. Mary, the little
The group project turned to be an amazing first time experience for me on working as a member of a team for organizing an event. I find it safe to say that it would not have been possible if I were on my own. Each effort from the individual group member made it possible to create an event that I could never imagine at the start of the project. Through this project I have learned what actually working in a group is and how amazing things can happen if many hands and heads are working together. This project taught me about how someone whom you cannot expect anything from can turn about to impress you the most. Of course every project has a tough part to deal with and we faced ours too. One of the hardest parts in this
Being able to help out at the Monthly Food Distributions and at the Health Fair Day allowed me to gain more experience as to what a social worker does for the community. Seeing hundreds of people there made me realize that social workers make a huge impact in one's life. Seeing smiles on their faces is what I like to see and seeing so many smiles
Discuss an accomplishment, event, or realization that sparked a period of personal growth and a new understanding of yourself of or others.
My proudest personal accomplishment and honor would be the Commonwealth Governor's School Ponos Award for it truly reflects my determination. In spring of my junior year, I already only had one parent and I was thrown into the position of losing my mother. My mother was the one person who undoubtedly cares about me and my sister, but due to my father's past actions, we were about to lose her to deportation. I wanted to give up, I wanted to kill myself because I didn't think there was anything left in the world for me, that the world has always been so cruel to me.
How come? I have this very photo because it is of me during the 2017 Science Olympiad Nationals Award Ceremony with a first place gold medal in hand. This very photo captured more than just the statement that I had won my event, it captured the idea. Embedded within an idea, comes excitement, joy, and overwhelming passion undescribable by written words or spoken phrases, at least for me. I’ll try my best to summarize the feelings I had then. Ever since sixth grade, I’ve dreamed of standing on a national competition stage. The few hours before the awards ceremony, I was excited beyond words because of a small anticipation that I had thought up in my mind of me winning the event. However, because of certain superstitious thoughts, I kept that idea to myself. But finally, during the countoff of the top placing teams, my idea was confirmed. As the master of ceremonies counted off sixth place, then fifth, all the way up to second place, I had specifically noticed that my team had not been called yet. Out of 60 teams at the national tournament, it is infrequent for us to even be called up on stage. Yet, it was Ladue who was called when it came all the way down to the first place winner of my event, one-upping myself from the previous year’s second place at nationals. Every time I see the photo, I know that it represents not only my hard work and dedication, but
Everyone has their own personal definition of success. Personally, I define success as the self satisfaction of achieving your own goals you have set throughout life. But, according to mainstream media it involves having lots of money, living in a big house, and owning all of the latest cars, fashions, and technology are the key to happiness, and hence, success. The Oxford Dictionary defines success as ‘The attainment of popularity or profit.’ My personal definition of true success involves setting short and long-term goals, but also successfully achieving them, also success can just mean being good at something. Everyone has their own definition for success, mainstream media has successfully brain-washed us into thinking success only involves money and status.
I have made many achievements in my life. I am happy to be such an achiever at things. I remember my first achievement which was in kindergarten. In kindergarten I got on the honor roll for the first time. I was so happy, but I was just happy because my mom was happy. I didn’t even know what honor roll meant, but I finally founded out that is meant that I got all A’s. My mom was so happy for me, and I got lot of money for my A’s. After that my next achievement was that I learn how to ride a bike. When I first started to ride a bike with no training wheels I kept on falling. After I kept falling I didn’t want to learn anymore, but I saw that my little cousin was riding a bike, so I just had to learn how to ride a bike. Finally, after all the sores and burses, I learned how to ride a bike. I still fall every now and then.