National Honor Society Examples

One of the honorable qualities that a National Honor Society member possesses is that of leadership. These leaders inspire positive behavior in their peers that look up towards them.
I’ve had the chance to provide this influence in cross country and track. As team captain, for example, I lead the team in warm-ups, workouts, and cool-downs. At meets for both cross country and track, I encourage my teammates when they’re at their best and worst. Leaders don’t quit when all fails, but they persevere and lead their peers to succeed. In athletics, a win is not always anticipated, but improvement is always expected. Even when a meet is ending in a loss, I continue to encourage my teammates in looking on the brightside and preparing for improvement in the next meet. This encouragement promotes all teammates to keep up the positive mentality and spread it themselves. In this way, I also make sure to lead without dominating. Whenever I have the opportunity, I make sure to involve others in leading. Giving the underclassmen someone to look up to can be the key to them being successful in their career and continuing our school tradition and legacy.

Not only do I show leadership by cheering on my fellow runners, but I also show these strengths in the classroom.

During school hours, I participate in discussions and make sure to sit at the front of the room. I stay engaged in the class and encourage others to do the same. I enjoy helping others as well as learning from those experiences. I also believe that working in a group can be beneficial because it allows everyone involved to be a leader in their own way. High school can be a stressful time for many and I try to promote positive attitudes when it comes to socializing with my friends and classmates. I make sure to steer clear of people with negative thoughts or those that make bad decisions. This way, I can maintain a good outlook on my

life.
I think these qualities make me a perfect fit for the NHS family. Within my life, I strive to make others around me better and encourage positive behavior. No matter if it is in a workout in the blistering heat or in an in-depth discussion in the classroom, I desire to connect with the people around me and improve myself. I would further benefit from the opportunities to excel in the community and enhance my leadership given by the National Honor Society.

Character
In being a member of National Honor Society, it is important to maintain good character and serve as a contributing member in school and my community. Whenever given or accepting a responsibility, I am easily depended on. Dependability does not just apply to school or work, it should apply to all aspects of life. It can be applied to social life or work. I strive to maintain stability and consistency in my life. Being able to depend on someone and for them to rely on you is essential to forming an equally beneficial relationship. Whether it is in the workplace or at home, I make sure to pull my weight and follow through with my promises and commitments.
I strongly believe that honesty, reliability, and dependability all work hand in hand to provide for a successful character. These traits can’t be “switched on,” they’re a full time job that pay off. I make sure to stay on my toes in every situation. I am able to be flexible and adaptive, which easily allows me to be dependable. For example, weather cannot be controlled. In regards to cross country or track, I adapt to the given situation and make the best of it. My coaches and teammates can depend on me to give the race my all without complaining excessively. This consistency of being able to depend on me has allowed me to be one of the top runners on the team. Not only do I help strengthen my peers, but I create unity in my team.
No matter the situation, my attitude, personality and overall responsibility, is something that shows people that they can trust me. I am constantly having to do tasks in and out of school because of the duties that people trust me with. This may be in cross country conditioning were if my coach can not attend I will have to lead the entire team in the morning. Quite often also, responsibility is entrusted to me by my parents who often need me to clean and watch over by 5 younger siblings. I have learned not only a great deal from just being the first born, but how to interact and care for each of brothers and sisters. This sense of compassion can be seen through all of those around me. I believe a lot of these characteristics I possess put me in line with the whole of National Honors Society. I strive for excellence and want to have the great opportunities and leadership that this organization stand for. I trust that not only being a member, but have the this incredible community in my life will set me up for even bigger and better things.