Statement Of Purpose For Becoming A Member Of The National Honor Society
The opportunity to become a member of the National Honor Society (NHS) is an extreme honor. I realize that my academic success is just the initial requirement for becoming a member. In addition to strong academics and a commitment to learning, the NHS also requires service, leadership, and character to recognize individuals that are actively contributing to both school and the community. I am not only proud of my accomplishments in all four of these pillars, but also by the positive contributions I have made to my school and the community at large.
Maintaining a cumulative 4.0 grade point average through the most recently completed semester is the result of a strong work ethic and a dedicated effort to strive for academic excellence. …show more content…
There are many people who are not as fortunate as I am and the least I can do is lend a helping hand to make their life better. Last summer, I spent a week in Joplin, Missouri with a group from my church making repairs to a house owned by a woman with a special needs child. The owner was extremely grateful for our volunteer efforts and appreciated everything we did. The satisfaction gained from making a positive difference in her life gave me the inspiration to sign up for another week long mission trip planned for Colorado Springs, Colorado this summer. In addition to gaining a broader perspective of life by providing services outside of Wisconsin, I have also assisted local underserved individuals through community outreach on multiple …show more content…
Furthermore, outstanding character is determined by consistent and unwavering display of honesty, integrity, responsibility, and respect, among others. The true test of outstanding character occurs not when others are watching, but instead when no one else is around. While working at Miller & Sons grocery store, my outstanding character is sometimes put to test. One of my job responsibilities is to take customer’s groceries out to their car and company policy is to not accept any tips offered. I’ll be honest, I have thought about accepting a tip, especially when there is nobody to witness and knowing that other workers have done it. However, in the end, my core value of doing the right thing and being honest guides me to politely
Maintaining a cumulative 4.0 grade point average through the most recently completed semester is the result of a strong work ethic and a dedicated effort to strive for academic excellence. …show more content…
There are many people who are not as fortunate as I am and the least I can do is lend a helping hand to make their life better. Last summer, I spent a week in Joplin, Missouri with a group from my church making repairs to a house owned by a woman with a special needs child. The owner was extremely grateful for our volunteer efforts and appreciated everything we did. The satisfaction gained from making a positive difference in her life gave me the inspiration to sign up for another week long mission trip planned for Colorado Springs, Colorado this summer. In addition to gaining a broader perspective of life by providing services outside of Wisconsin, I have also assisted local underserved individuals through community outreach on multiple …show more content…
Furthermore, outstanding character is determined by consistent and unwavering display of honesty, integrity, responsibility, and respect, among others. The true test of outstanding character occurs not when others are watching, but instead when no one else is around. While working at Miller & Sons grocery store, my outstanding character is sometimes put to test. One of my job responsibilities is to take customer’s groceries out to their car and company policy is to not accept any tips offered. I’ll be honest, I have thought about accepting a tip, especially when there is nobody to witness and knowing that other workers have done it. However, in the end, my core value of doing the right thing and being honest guides me to politely