Satirical Process Analysis: How to Be a Good Student Perhaps one the of the most tremendous mysteries for students is how to be an exceptional scholar. Hordes of pupils have strived to reach the top ten percent number and only few have sought after the famed population of the elite top one percent. There are a plethora of approaches that people have taken in the past to achieve this point of academic nirvana, but surely; they have failed.…
Extracurricular activities like the FFA and 4-H Organizations, help students, like me, gain experience in a variety of areas that will enhance our future. Through participation in these organizations, I have learned cooperation, teamwork and time management. By serving as an officer, I have also gained responsibility, as well as problem solving and communication skills. FFA has opened doors to new leadership roles at both a local and multi-county level. I have been given the opportunity to serve as Teutopolis Chapter and Section 20 Reporter and Vice President.…
To Play or Not To Play???“Put Me in Coach” When people reminisce about their high school years, fond memories of being at the height of fitness, spending countless hours with teammates, and playing in the “Big Game” are often treasured. However, some students at St. Anthony High School are choosing not to be involved in the athletic program for social and academic reasons. As a result, many are missing out on one of the most important aspects of their high school career. Although some believe that participation in high school athletics is a roadblock towards academic success and a satisfying social life, students should play at least one sport throughout high school because they will develop critical life skills and increase their physical…
On a typical day, my day is consistent of class, homework, gym, eating and work. The morning time is dedicated to gym and class. The afternoon I work about 2 hours and the late afternoon go towards my homework. I find myself waiting the last minute to do homework for my classes. One of the reasoning is not having enough time during the day.…
My experiences, academic background and personality are three key aspects of my life that make the medical field a preference and a particularly suitable field for me. My interest in medicine was first sparked when I volunteered at CentraState Medical Center working with geriatric patients. To further explore this interest, I joined the First Aid Squad in my town. Riding on ambulances and volunteering at the squad provided much-needed insight into the field and taught me valuable skills, such as patient care and effective communication. After completing a four-month intensive EMT course and state exam, I can proudly say that I am now a New Jersey certified EMT.…
I am honored to be considered a possible future member of our high school’s National Honors Society. I do my best to commit myself to becoming someone extraordinary. Back in middle school, I was a satisfied member of the National Junior Honors Society, and I would like to feel the same about NHS. I remember knowing how to be a leader with great character, being proud of my citizenship, and serving the community. I still have these qualities today, and, as a member of NHS, I could definitely improve each of these qualities.…
For the first two years of my highschool career I had done very little with the school. I occasionally volunteered for the spirit week events, such as building a homecoming float. However, at the end of my sophomore year I realized that I could be involved with much more. With this in mind, I decided to run for class president and somehow I had won the election. As a result of this, I began to get more involved with the school.…
My homework at needed reading takes up almost all of my time in the evening, which can sometimes be annoying when I have an extra practice or if I have plans that night. I am a teenager that plays sports, travel ball and school ball. Sometimes after Crash Zone, I may have a travel basketball practice or a club volleyball practice. Those practices do not agree with my schedule. Sometimes, I also may have to go to dinner at another person’s house, which messes with my schedule, as well.…
High school are the years of a person’s life where they develop their habits, worth ethic, and outlook on life. During these prime years, a person develops their character. It is vital that efforts are made to ensure that all students have the chance to start life out on the right foot and create a proactive personality. This is the sole purpose of the National Honors Society. For the past ninety three years, the National Honors Society has helped shape the characters of young men and women across the country.…
I’m excited to start a new chapter in my life. It is my goal to become a Sonographer. It’s been a dream of mine to become a Sonographer since I was a child. I love working with babies, and I’ve always been intrigued by being able to see babies grow as their mothers are carrying them. I intend to achieve this goal by attending Angelina College this upcoming summer.…
A basketball team in Texas was down by two points with seconds left. After two steals and a half-court buzzer beater, they win the game. However there is more to high school sports than the intense playoff games. High school sports do more for students’ than give them a varsity letter. High school sports are beneficial to a students’ education in that they teach time management, develop social skills, and improve a students’ grades.…
Now I’m working on my reading, I’m taking reading class right now in acc. After I saw he results in my health section, I know eventually that I need to improve that part. I working and go to school at the same time. Sometime I don’t get enough rest because I also have a lot of homework in all the classes that I have to get them done, so I can’t just go sleep after a long tired day from work. I have to stay up late to finish all of my homework and wake up early for my morning classes.…
Over my whole high school career I have committed myself to helping out in the community, whilst being an advanced student in the classroom. Although being apart of my high school and a competitive cheerleading team took of much of my time outside the classroom, my coaches, both high school teachers, and myself, never let it affect my grades. Being a cheerleader in turn made me an active member in my community. Throughout my years as a student athlete at Panther Valley High School, when I wasn't practicing, studying or participating in my local chapter of Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), I would be volunteering in my community. Whether it be volunteering at a cheer clinic for younger girls, helping make dinner for our football players…
Try and remember your high school career. For some, it may be playing on the football field, for others, it could be marching in the marching band. I, on the other hand, didn 't participate in sports or joined extracurricular activities; I was the individual that just blended in. I woke up at 5:30 am every morning, went to school like any other student and had gone home. I knew that I was capable of playing a sport, the only problem was that I didn 't have an interest in any of them.…
Furthermore, the large commitment of competitive sports makes it difficult for children to find time to explore different opportunities in their community; these opportunities include lots of different things including different sports other than the sport they specialize in, jobs, different community service activities, and extracurricular activities at school. When children get to experience all of these different things, they not only help make the children more well rounded people, but the different activities also helps give the children an edge when it comes to college resumes. In an article titled “Extracurricular Activity Involvement Affects College Acceptance” written by Peterson staff, it talks about the different things that colleges look for when accepting new students, including different things such as dedication, leadership, and true…