National Honor Society Four Pillars

National Honor Society members have to represent the four pillars: scholarship, service, leadership, and character. Being a member of the NHS has given me the opportunity to learn and apply these pillars to my everyday life. I believe that I have demonstrated the four pillars through my high school experience. My academic studies are my primary focus. I always strive to do the best that I can do to achieve the highest grades possible so that I can stand out amongst my peers. I have sustained a high grade point average of a 4.00 while taking on many advance classes such as Spanish and physics. In addition to my scholastic achievements, I participate in various co-curricular activities. These activities have given me the opportunity to become …show more content…
I do the work that is required of me. I participate in class discussions. I provide help to fellow students who are lacking understanding in the material that is being taught. These lessons have made me realize that I have a duty to my school and community through leadership or service. My leadership skills have helped me to conduct and participate in many services for my community. Scribblers, an organization for Hale County young women to perform community service, has given me the opportunity to provide my service to my community and to others. Projects that I have participated in have been the canned food drive, teddy bear drive, Operation Christmas Child, the blood drive, and providing gifts to the nursing home. Participating in these services I believe has helped me form a better character. They have changed my every day individual decisions. I try to uphold my morals, demonstrate high standards for honesty and reliability, and show concern, courtesy, and respect for others. Evidence of my good character can be seen on my discipline records. To my acknowledgement, there are no questionable incidents that could be used to challenge my selection in the National Honor