“The only time you should ever look back is to see how far you've come.”- Unknown. Excellence is my drive and endeavor in life. Looking back to an incident that transpired, it affected the way I perceived my education. I sincerely believe that I overcame a challenge, learning a significant lesson along with it.
In the ninth grade I unfortunately received two c’s on my official report card. It created a heavy weight on me in response to the negative attention I received at home. Ironically, many classmates of mine had gripped the basis of high school. That same year, they received an invitation to be inducted into the National Honor Society. I felt juxtaposed with the conflicts that had befallen me. While feeling a continuous happiness for those who had earned recognition, I also felt a sudden temper with myself, knowing I had the capability of joining them. I kept this attitude with me all the way to their induction ceremony. Composing myself, sitting in one of the audience chairs feeling like a failure. We got to lunch where we sat outside for a little while. A former teacher of mine, saw a glimpse of the certificate my classmate had received and congratulated her. I walked up to the two, and kindly spoke a hello to the teacher. As to joke around, she stated to me “You didn’t get inducted into the National Honor Society? What? You’re not smart …show more content…
I began to truly carry the torch of academic excellence. In the 10th grade, valuing what my education does for me, I stepped up to the plate. Receiving nothing less than honor roll, I then obtained high honors. Thus earning my induction to National Honor Society. Also becoming secretary of my high school Student Council the following year. If the past were to repeat itself, I would start on a better track and begin with being a leader in everything I do, that way I wouldn’t allow anyone to rid me of my intelligence, including
In the ninth grade I unfortunately received two c’s on my official report card. It created a heavy weight on me in response to the negative attention I received at home. Ironically, many classmates of mine had gripped the basis of high school. That same year, they received an invitation to be inducted into the National Honor Society. I felt juxtaposed with the conflicts that had befallen me. While feeling a continuous happiness for those who had earned recognition, I also felt a sudden temper with myself, knowing I had the capability of joining them. I kept this attitude with me all the way to their induction ceremony. Composing myself, sitting in one of the audience chairs feeling like a failure. We got to lunch where we sat outside for a little while. A former teacher of mine, saw a glimpse of the certificate my classmate had received and congratulated her. I walked up to the two, and kindly spoke a hello to the teacher. As to joke around, she stated to me “You didn’t get inducted into the National Honor Society? What? You’re not smart …show more content…
I began to truly carry the torch of academic excellence. In the 10th grade, valuing what my education does for me, I stepped up to the plate. Receiving nothing less than honor roll, I then obtained high honors. Thus earning my induction to National Honor Society. Also becoming secretary of my high school Student Council the following year. If the past were to repeat itself, I would start on a better track and begin with being a leader in everything I do, that way I wouldn’t allow anyone to rid me of my intelligence, including