Essay On Why I Want To Become A Member Of The National Honor Society
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Receiving the opportunity to become a member of the National Honor Society is a privilege and, in my opinion, a reward for all of the hard work and effort that I have put forth throughout high school thus far. I am thankful that I have been given this opportunity, and I am extremely hopeful that I will be accepted as a member of this society. I wish to join NHS because I feel as if it will be a constant source of motivation and encouragement toward my academic goals at Saint Thomas. The NHS curriculum of maintaining a GPA of 4.5 will push me to work harder in order to hold a position in the society. Another reason I wish to become a member of this society is because I believe that it will serve as a learning experience for me. I will learn…show more content… Members of NHS may inspire those students to work harder toward their goals so that they can, one day, achieve the same levels of academic success as those members who came before them in previous years. Not only do NHS members set an academic example, but they also teach others how important it is to demonstrate the four pillars of the National Honor Society - Scholarship, Service, Leadership and Character. Throughout my past years at STA, I believe I have thoroughly fulfilled each of these four pillars to the best of my ability. School has always been my first priority. I find it extremely important to work toward maintaining the highest grades that you are capable of receiving. Although academics are crucial to your success in school, they are not the only important thing. Service, or giving your time and hard work to those in need without expecting a reward in return, is an extremely significant factor in my life. I have demonstrated the pillar of service by receiving over 400 service hours within my first few years at Saint Thomas. Helping others is something that brings me happiness, and to know that I am giving to those who truly need the help more than I do is a great feeling. I earned a lot of my