Why I Deserve An Award

Keeping my grades consistently high, partaking in many volunteer opportunities, displaying leadership qualities, and being a positive asset to the Johnston Heights community, I believe I am deserving of this award. I greatly appreciate this opportunity of being considered for such a beneficial award, and I will commit myself to effectively take advantage of the opportunity that the award will provide me. By receiving this award, it will push me forward to achieve my career goals and improve my future.

For the majority of elementary school, I was a very rebellious and troublesome child. Those years consisted of being overly loquacious, occupied with fitting in the popular crowd, and being careless in regards to my grades. As a result of this reckless and irresponsible behavior, my mom

I was devastated when I found out about the news, but this change turned out to be highly beneficial. Instead of being highly irresponsible and unbothered by my grades, I realized the importance of education and I recognized that I am highly privileged to be given the opportunity of attaining an education. From there on, I was persistent and tried my very best in school, just to see my mother’s smile of satisfaction and pride. My C’s turned into B’s, and gradually with the assistance of the helpful teachers, I was able to progress to receiving A’s. In highschool, I continued to put in effort and hard work which resulted in me receiving A’s in most of my classes. The grade is not what most mattered to me, what mattered was how much I improved and family’s appreciation for my hard work. All throughout highschool, I have been on the first class honour roll because I want to make my parents proud, as well as ensure a good future for me and my family. I took the knowledge that I gained from my classes, and made sure to