National Honor Society Essay Examples

It is important that we as people constantly make an effort to grow and improve in order achieve success and reach our full potential. National Honors Society is an exceptional opportunity that allows one to better themselves through leadership roles, working with others, and giving back to the community.
As a small group leader at the Crossing, the church I attend, I am a member of the leadership team that serves over early childhood. Being a member of this team has given me experience working with children both individually and in a group situation. Each week kids expand their knowledge of the bible through conversation, crafts, singing, dancing, and storytelling. It is my responsibility to arrive prepared to oversee all of these activities as well as answer questions to ensure that every child learns and enjoys themselves during our time together. In addition, I also

had the privilege of being a Web leader at LaSalle my 8th grade year. As a Web leader I mentored new 6th grade students and helped them transition into a new chapter of their lives. Each month I had the opportunity to have lunch with my group and discuss their classes, teachers, friends, etc so that they could feel more comfortable in their new environment. Although each of these task come with their challenges, I find both roles to be extremely beneficial and rewarding.
Having good character and surrounding myself with others who also model great character has always been a personal goal of mine.

My younger brother was born without his corpus callosum, or the central portion of his brain which means that his brain develops at a slower pace than his peers. Growing up with someone who has special needs has given me insight on the important things in life and ultimately improved my character. Because of this I’ve always placed emphasis on equality and loving others regardless of their racial, social, or financial status. Two years ago I had the honor of receiving the Glory of Missouri Award where I was recognized for exemplifying equality. I was fortunate enough to be presented with this award at the state capital which was an unforgettable experience. Being a member of the Goldenline dance team has also played a role in enhancing my character. As a member of the team I accountable for building up my teammates and interacting with a positive attitude at all times. These two guidelines have contributed to our success and allowed us to earn many accolades this

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Over the summer I utilized my dance knowledge and my passion for working with special needs children to volunteer at Camp Independence. Camp Independence is a several week long camp organized by Children’s hospital where children with Cerebral Palsy have the opportunity to participate in modified activities such as basketball, dance, soccer, martial arts, swimming, tennis, and cycling. Myself and several of my friends were invited to teach the campers a dance class. Each week we came in and stretched, played dance related games, and taught dances. Although choreographing dances for the campers was difficult I really enjoyed seeing the kids break out of their shells and have a good time.
Being considered for NHS is a huge honor in itself and I hope that I can continue to acquire leadership skills, improve my character, and explore service possibilities in the future while demonstrating the four pillars as a National Honors Society member.