National Honor Society Essay

I am deeply grateful to be given the opportunity to apply to such an important organization as National Honor Society. To me, it reflects that I have achieved my goal of working as hard as I can to set an example in both my school and community, and I could not be more honored. This organization does great things for any community it touches, and I believe that I can play a part in furthering the impression that is made.
As a student, I have always strived to learn as much as I can and receive the best grade possible. Throughout middle school and high school I have been on the honor roll, and it has always been a goal of mine to stand out among my peers. I am currently third in my class, with a cumulative GPA of 4.43. Though I began challenging myself with Perry’s honors courses as early as fourth grade, I felt that utilizing the CCP program offered through Lakeland was the best choice I could make for my future

beyond high school. Even when placed in a brand new academic community, I can take its challenges head on, bettering myself as a lifelong learner in every way. In my hardworking nature, I am proudly more than on track to graduate in 2018 with both a diploma and Associate's of Science degree.
Along with scholarship, I have aimed to spread a positive influence on the school in many activities, particularly sports, as they have played such a large role in my life.

Though I am not the most outspoken person, I fully understand the responsibility one has to his team and the uplifting impact that setting an example and encouraging those around someone can have. Often I find myself happy to sacrifice my own free time and personal desires for the benefit of the team, and see this as one of the most important components of being a leader. During the summer, I start my morning at 7AM for cross country practice, and then head straight to work until 4:30PM everyday. Though this may not be as obvious a leadership role as being captain of the cheerleading squad, it is just one of the many examples that reflect my commitment to my team and my personal goals. I have confidence in the fact that, along with my positive attitude, I have inspired many of my teammates to push themselves to be the best person they possibly can as a result of my open

dedication.
There is no doubt that I have applied this dedication to serving my community, taking many opportunities to help others around me in various ways. I am involved in United Way at Perry and am the treasurer of Actively Caring For People at Lakeland. Both of these commitments show that community service is a large goal of mine, as they have provided me with many occasions to have an impact on those in need. One service example that has yet to be mentioned is the time over Spring Break, bringing along my family to pick up a massive amount of sticks from an older woman’s yard, as she lived alone and was no longer able to do it herself. I believe that service does not have to mean sacrificing weeks at a time to a cause, but can be simple neighborly tasks including this one, as the impact that it has on someone in need should not be underestimated and is more than worth it.
Character is easily demonstrated through all of traits mentioned above, as it is reflected in one’s actions, attitude, and ultimately the way one presents themselves to others. In light of this, I fully believe that my strong desire to treat others and be treated with respect, fairness, and caring have brought me the success and responsibility I have achieved in both my school and community. Every day I make the choice to keep a positive attitude and retain the self-control to be the best that I can, whether that means going to work, practice, volunteering, or attending and studying for classes.
I once again want to express my gratitude for this outstanding opportunity and hope that I have proven to be a valuable addition to such a great organization.