I feel the purpose of Honor Society is to recognize the success of students based on the four pillars of scholarship, leadership, service, and character. Students that are proficient in their academics deserve to be recognized for their hard work and success. All members of Honor Society must have a GPA of 3.5 or higher and this shows dedication and diligence to their academics. Honor society also promotes leadership among the community for students to achieve their full potential. Leadership also contributes to the implication of Woodinville’s school motto: One Falcon, One Family. The service aspect of Honor Society encourages students to give back to their community without necessarily receiving a tangible reward. Through service, the actions
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I have been a part of helping many organizations such as Teen Feed, Tent City, Operation Christmas Child, Heifer Project International, Hopelink, Seattle’s Children Hospital, and local food banks. Through Teen Feed and Tent City I have assisted in preparing and serving meals to those in need throughout the local area. With the help of some of my friends, we made fleece tie blankets that were then donated to Seattle’s Children Hospital. Additionally, to give back to the community, I have participated in multiple food and school supplies drives to collect items that were donated to Hopelink and local food banks. On a more global scale, through Operation Christmas Child I had the opportunity to pack shoeboxes with items for children that were shipped all over the world. These shoeboxes benefitted underprivileged children whose families unfortunately could not afford to buy Christmas gifts. Also, through Heifer Project International, I helped raise money that went towards buying farm animals that were then sent to other countries in order to support struggling families. I also have worked with Woodinville Little League in order to give back to the organization that started my passion for the sport of softball. I especially enjoy working with the young athletes, because I hope to give them the same opportunity I had to work with high school athletes, and to help them explore their
I have been a part of helping many organizations such as Teen Feed, Tent City, Operation Christmas Child, Heifer Project International, Hopelink, Seattle’s Children Hospital, and local food banks. Through Teen Feed and Tent City I have assisted in preparing and serving meals to those in need throughout the local area. With the help of some of my friends, we made fleece tie blankets that were then donated to Seattle’s Children Hospital. Additionally, to give back to the community, I have participated in multiple food and school supplies drives to collect items that were donated to Hopelink and local food banks. On a more global scale, through Operation Christmas Child I had the opportunity to pack shoeboxes with items for children that were shipped all over the world. These shoeboxes benefitted underprivileged children whose families unfortunately could not afford to buy Christmas gifts. Also, through Heifer Project International, I helped raise money that went towards buying farm animals that were then sent to other countries in order to support struggling families. I also have worked with Woodinville Little League in order to give back to the organization that started my passion for the sport of softball. I especially enjoy working with the young athletes, because I hope to give them the same opportunity I had to work with high school athletes, and to help them explore their