Yiming Yu 11/26/2012 National Honor Society Application Essay It is unbelievable that this year is my last year in Charlestown High School. As I look back at the past three years‚ there were several poignant moments when I was struggling with my classes and would have given up trying to achieve my goals. But as a diligent student‚ I chose to endure those moments. And that is how I become an outstanding student today. National Honor Society honors students who have demonstrated excellence in
Premium High school Leadership Education
The Honor Code “An anonymous author stated that he has learned‚ when people honor each other‚ there is a trust established that leads to interdependence‚ and a deep respect for each other.” (Unknown) This quote gives an exact definition on the importance of an honor code for schools and how students should honor their school‚ fellow classmates‚ and most importantly their faculty. Honor codes exemplify a well-established atmosphere where faculties of a school reassure themselves and parents that
Premium Education Teacher School
tional honor Kourtni Birgy 10573 Hager Rd Fife Lake‚ Michigan 49633 April 7‚ 2011 Re: National Honors Society To Whom It May Concern‚ I am very pleased to be given the opportunity to join the National Honor Society. This chance shows me that I have achieved my goals in my academics and stood out among other students. I have done my best to achieve everything I have accomplished. It has proven to me that my determination‚ intelligence‚ and work ethic through years have resulted in
Premium
scholastically‚ in leadership‚ service‚ and character. This is all true. But I believe that the total student should also have integrity‚ respect‚ and a drive to make the world and the people around them better. I should be accepted into Minnesota Honor Society because I demonstrate the needed qualifications‚ and more. Scholarship‚ leadership‚ service‚ and character are what make up a well-rounded‚ successful person. I have a good GPA‚ but‚ more importantly‚ I enjoy learning. Gaining new knowledge
Premium Management Leadership Education
Amongst the organizations for students here at Yazoo County High School ‚ National Honor Society is one of the most prestigious. National Honor Society values scholarship‚ service‚ leadership‚ and character. I am honored to be recognized and suggested as a member. Considering I display all four those attributes‚ I would be a great addition to the organization. First of all‚ I display excellent leadership skills. For example‚ in JROTC I am the 1st Sergeant and it isn’t a rank that just anyone could
Premium
Care and Support for Veterans with PTSD Post-traumatic stress disorder is among the leading diseases that veterans face after their time in the military. Most veterans‚ some being homeless‚ have some form or symptoms of PTSD. This disease destroys veterans’ lives one day at a time. Veterans with PTSD go unsupported and uncared for every single day. Veterans who suffer from PTSD need more support from the government they served under and from the people they protect. PTSD affects not only the mind
Premium Suicide Mental disorder Psychological trauma
Honor Systems In the generation that we live in today‚ many students feel the need to cheat in order to do good in their academics. Applying honor codes or systems in schools should continue to be placed because they are extremely useful. They should be kept because a student’s future is at stake. They force discipline‚ prevent cheating‚ and create a sense of honesty‚ to not only themselves but to their surroundings. Honor systems would force discipline to those who do not follow the rules. Students
Premium
Abstract “Honor Killings” are thought to be a justified way of cleansing an individual or family’s honor‚ by many Arab Muslims and radical followers of Islam through the murder of women. In Arab culture‚ where honor is prized and female sexual purity exalted‚ a family can be cast out if a female member brings shame upon them. “Honor Killings‚ were once thought to only happen in Middle Eastern countries such as Yemen‚ Pakistan and Iraq‚ however there is an increased number of “honor killings” being
Premium Domestic violence Violence against women Women's rights
concept and belief of honor in the Columbian culture in Chronicle of a Death Foretold is one of the deciding aspects of the character’s actions‚ motives‚ and beliefs. Nobody questions the actions taken to preserve ones honor because it is such an important moral trait that one must cherish. In this society a man or woman without honor is an outcast to the community and to the culture. In Chronicle of a Death Foretold two twin brothers are burdened with defending this tradition of honor. The brothers find
Premium KILL Life English-language films
SNHS Essay Being a member of Science National Honor Society has been a dream and aspiration of mine since the start of my high school career‚ and being able to apply to it‚ is an honor by itself. Throughout my whole academic career‚ I have always excelled at science‚ and it is by far my favorite subject. In the future‚ I plan to take 5-6 science courses at Quincy High‚ and I plan to pursue my dream of using my science knowledge to help others in the community and around the world. If I was to
Premium High school Education College