BACKGROUND PAPER ON SGT MAYNARD SMITH 1. When you hear about the Medal of Honor‚ do you know why it is given? Do you as a military member know what a member must go through to receive such an honor? Sadly‚ a lot of military members don’t realize what a prestigious award this is. My intention today is to share with you what the Medal of Honor is. Also‚ I am going to tell you about Sgt. Maynard Smith who received a Medal of Honor in World War II‚ due to his bravery and loyalty to his fellow crewmembers
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How will the honor code impact my academic and campus life? Throughout my years at Xavier and beyond I intend to follow the Xavier Honor Code so I can become a cooperative and responsible person. By being a student at Xavier I notice I will have to take responsibility of my actions and faults. In order for Xavier to trust me and to allow me to continue attending their school‚ I will have to follow their rules and be respectful. Not only should I do these things‚ but also I have to respect myself
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Honor: Then and Now Homer’s Iliad begins during the final year of the Trojan War. One of the most significant themes promoted in the Iliad and the works of Homer has to do with the concept of honor. It has been observed over the years that during times of serious conflict in communities‚ certain goals and codes of behavior become unitarily desired and understood. Throughout time‚ the progression and development of mankind is evident in all areas including reactions to crises. Specifically in times of war
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Rock and Roll on Drugs xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Excelsior College Author Note This paper is being prepared for The History of Rock And Roll‚ MUS210‚ taught by Dr. Brack May. Abstract Throughout all of history people have been using and experimenting with drugs especially artists and musicians. Numerious musician have reluctantly admitted to or actually proclaimed their use of drugs. The general conscious of these “artists” is that their drug use has unlocked a higher level of creativity. As trendsetters
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The National Honor Society honors members who demonstrate qualities of leadership‚ scholarship‚ character‚ and service. I feel that I have been able to show these qualities throughout my school years. I have been in leadership positions in my church’s young women program for several years. I have been able to help plan activities for other young women in the program. I have helped lead programs that recognized the efforts of others in the program‚ introduced the new curriculum to rising members
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However‚ the one trait that is a necessity in anything you do is passion. Without it not only will you become bored with your work‚ but you will have less of a chance of becoming successful. One film that shows this passion and dedication is "Men of Honor" starring Cuba Gooding Jr. and Robert Dinero. Although these men never engaged in any traditional business transactions‚ these men still do posses many key traits of a successful entrepreneur. Cuba played the role of an African-American man named
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As if none like to be in honors class because of its hardness‚ I want to be in English honors class. Honestly‚ I want to be in honors class for the credit‚ but it’s not just for the credit. I want to pursue a degree in psychology‚ challenge with new opportunity and I want to learn with people‚ who want to study. Therefore‚ I want to be in honors class for my future. I have dream to be a psychologist‚ since I was 10 years old. I read and wrote well in Korea because I really wanted to pursue a degree
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NHS Essay I have recently learned in order to be a part of the National Honor Society (NHS)‚ one must demonstrate the four qualities of scholarship‚ service‚ leadership‚ and character. Becoming a part of the NHS will allow me to grow as a person and cultivate my skills. As a candidate for membership of NHS‚ I already possess the scholarship requirement. Throughout my years of high school‚ I have taken all honors classes‚ received honor roll‚ and tried to challenge myself as much as possible. When
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Honor & Respect I believe to respect a person means no matter what their beliefs are‚ or what decisions they decide to make. Always show them courtesy and never be judgmental in their decision making. Honor is a subjective right. More specifically‚ honor is a right to respect as an equal. Honor is a gift a man gives himself. You can be as good as anyone that ever lived. If you can read‚ you can learn everything that anyone ever learned. But you’ve got to want it. As defined in the dictionary
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National Honor Society Being nominated to become a member of the National Honor Society is a highly prestigious honor‚ and I am very grateful to be a candidate. I have always strove to do the best that I can to achieve the highest grades possible and to stand out amongst my peers. Not only do I focus on my academics‚ but I strive to be an outstanding asset to the student body throughout my years here at East Clinton High School as well. Getting admitted into the National Honor Society has been
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