Leadership In National Honor Society

Leadership has morphed into a redeeming quality that many people of our society strive to have. Although leadership is a sought-after quality, many do not possess the courage it takes to stand up and portray the positive examples of leadership. Instead, there is a warped image in our minds that leadership belongs to the loudest voice in the room. Leadership is so much more than this. To be a leader, means to set positive examples for others to follow. A leader is a shining beacon for others to find when they are struggling in the dark. A leader is not someone who simply takes charge of others. A leader is someone who commits to giving back to the community, focuses on schoolwork, and helps others. This is why I would be honored to be part of the National Honor Society, a society where all the qualities of a leader are prominent in its members.

In my past years, I have first handedly experienced what it means to be a leader.

One of my greatest passions is dancing. I am currently a Soloist at the North Dakota Academy of Dance and I couldn’t be happier, but I wouldn’t be here today if I hadn’t found the courage to make an important decision in my life. A while back, I danced locally in Kindred, but I didn’t feel challenged. I wanted to grow in my dancing and improve as much as I could. The studio I was at, was holding me back from my full potential. I made the decision to discontinue dancing with that organization and find a more challenging and professional studio in the Fargo area. Although I was venturing out to other studios for my benefit, none of my close friends were there to accompany me on this venture. I found myself starting out as “the new girl” and began with no friends. I took the liberty of introducing myself to the other dancers and found the courage and confidence to mingle and make new friends. I now have an amazing system of friends both in my school atmosphere and at my dance

studio.
Dance has played a vital role in shaping my character throughout my high school years. It has taught me many things, including taking constructive criticism, working hard, and maintaining a positive attitude towards my goals, even if they seem impossible. Dance has also opened me up to several charity opportunities, such as the annual North Dakota Academy of Dance charity fundraiser. Last year, I performed a dance to raise awareness of bullying in schools and the audience donated money towards the cause based on how much they enjoyed the routine. This year, I am also performing another charity dance that will donate to the St. Jude Medical organization to raise awareness of child cancer. As well as performing at fundraisers through my dance studio, my church youth group has also given me opportunities to give charity. We have helped out many organizations such as serving food at Churches United for the Homeless and participating in Homeless and Hungry.
Performing charity work never fails to bring me joy and serves as a reminder to be thankful of the resources I have. I am thankful that I get to attend school and receive an education. Whereas many of my peers view school as a burden, I try to walk into my classrooms with a smile on my face and a positive attitude. I value my education because I know that it will help pave the way for my future.