National Honor Society

The National Honor Society (NHS) is a premier organization of high school students in the United States that was established to recognize excellence in students. But more than just being an honor roll, The National Honor Society serves to encourage students to go beyond academics and excel in the areas of leadership, community service, and character building. To become a member, one must exemplify the four pillars of the National Honor Society, which are character, leadership, scholarship, and service. I truly believe that I demonstrate all of these traits.
My entire life i’ve always had a passion for learning. I remember when I was younger I was always angry because I realized that it was impossible to know everything, which was my goal at …show more content…
I’ve never been able to decline help to someone in need. I always put everyone else's needs before my own because when I sacrifice myself in order to put a smile on someone else’s face it gives me peace. Contributing to a cause to make the world a better place is worth the sleepless nights. When one is passionate about helping people it won’t matter to them how long they have to go without food or how tired they will feel at the end of the day. Just this week, I’ve had several occasions where I gladly gave up my time to do people favors or help someone in need.I always participate in school activities because I’m aware that it helps the school. I participate in my after school activities as well. I help my community by forming part of organizations such as the Huntington Youth Court. As a member of this organization I form part of a team of lawyers that are all in high school.Our job is to either be the defense attorney for teenagers who commit minor crimes on Long Island or be prosecuting attorney which looks to punish the teen for the crime they have committed. I think the biggest example I could give is the service I provide to my church. No matter what they need I am always there for them. I wish I could describe all the things I do but in reality I do everything. An example is that in my church I’m seen as a person that has a fair amount of knowledge of …show more content…
One role is public relations which is a job that encompasses many of the tasks listed in the above paragraph as well as other things. My second and largest position is being a secretary. In my church the secretary maintains a written account of everything that happens with the youth. Every detail of every church mass, event/activity is written down. You also have to assist the president of the youth in everything they need. Both leadership roles are part of the youth/adolescent board at my church which means that the goal of both roles is to benefit the youth in the church. You have to look out for the well being of the youth members and provide them with services (you’re basically a dean,guidance counselor, teacher, and friend all in one) . The privilege of being a church officer is only given to people who are seen as good role models. People that will set a good example for the rest of the adolescents in the church and are committed to bettering their experience. You have to be obedient, reliable, responsible and willing to work with others. This position also has many non secular (spiritual) responsibilities that come along with it. Not just anyone is allowed to have these positions. To be a good leader you have to care about the people you’re leading and your goal should always be to prepare those people so that they can be successful and achieve their