A Great Candidate For The National Honor Society

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I would be a great candidate for the National Honor Society for many reasons. To begin with, I have a lot of experience being a leader and having responsibility as I was a captain for the Morris Knolls lacrosse team as a sophomore and the Morris Knolls field hockey team as a junior. Being an underclassmen, taking on a role of this magnitude seemed like a daunting task at first. Having been selected by my coach, I was shocked when she first announced my name. However, I soon realized that I was more than capable of taking on this role and looking back, I am grateful for the opportunities I was given as I was able to learn a lot about myself. I realized that my work ethic and drive to not only make myself better, but the people around
me greatly affects others and helps make them into better players as well. Therefore, as a result, I was able to become someone that anyone, not matter their age, could look up to. I also learned that, although very simple, a positive attitude can go a long way and allows you to accomplish anything you want to. I possess these skills off the field as well. Last year, I helped organize a pasta dinner to support my church’s sister parish and school in Haiti. Everyone in the community was welcomed to attend so a lot of preparation was needed. To help make sure the event ran smoothly, I sold tickets for the dinner, donated food, set up chairs, and greeted people as they walked in. This experience made me realize how important it is to help those who need it most and that even the smallest actions can mean the world to others. I also look forward to helping again this spring. Freshmen year, I gave up something that had always played a huge role in my life: soccer.
I had played soccer ever since I could remember however, as high school approached, I knew that I needed a change, so I decided to play field hockey. At first I was petrified; I had no idea what to expect from high school sports and on top of that I had no idea how to play field hockey. Therefore going into the first day of preseason, I focused on what I did know how to do: work hard. I ran as fast as I could and pushed myself beyond my limits and as a result, I made the varsity field hockey team as a freshmen. While this did mean a lot to me, what I believe is even more valuable are the important lessons that I have learned along the way. I learned that everything does happen for a reason and to not sweat the small stuff because in the end, it will all work out. Another major lesson that I learned is to have confidence in everything I do. Even though I did not know how to play, I went in with an open mind and believed that I could succeed. Looking back, I accredit my success to this. Similarly, I also came to the realization that the only person I need to worry about is myself and to not let other people’s opinions affect me. I could have very easily stayed with the freshmen and been timid and not willing to work a little harder, but I did not because I wanted to prove myself to everyone. I apply these lessons to every aspect of my life and I look forward to carrying them with me in the future. Therefore, I am grateful that I made the decision to play field hockey because if I did not, I would not be the person I am
today. Throughout high school, I have tried to challenge myself and one of the ways I have done so is to set goals for myself. Being elected into the National Honor Society is one of these goals because it not only recognizes academic success, but it also acknowledges the work I have put in to help the community. This being said, I look forward to having the opportunity to bring my experiences and lessons learned throughout high school to the National Honor Society and help myself, the people around me, and Morris Knolls High School succeed.