Spanish National Honor Society

Back in middle school, I was a part of National Junior Honor Society (NJHS). We were the largest class to be inducted into NJHS. Being such a large class meant we would have to raise a lot of money if we expected to reach our goal. Our goal was to raise enough money for our trip to the Lead Conference at Washington, D.C. Only one NJHS chapter before us had raised enough money to go all the way to Washington, D.C. We were determined to reach that same goal, but things don't always go as planned.…

Glory & Honor is a historical drama that focuses on Robert Peary (Henry Czerny) and his assistant Matthew Henson (Delroy Lindo). Robert Peary was born in Cresson, Pennsylvania on May 6, 1856, but moved to Portland, Maine where he grew up and went to Bodowin College in Brunswick, Maine. He then became a civil engineer for the United States Navy who was held in the highest regard due to his “exceptional talents” (Robinson 118). It was these talents that would lead him to be the first man to claim…

can be a terrifying experience. While her aunt was being worked on at the dentist office, Elizabeth sat in the waiting room and, “...[while I] waited I read/ the National Geographic /(I could read) and carefully /studied the photographs...a dead man slung on a pole...babies with pointed heads...” For a large portion of the poem the National Geographic magazine plays a momentous role in Elizabeth’s sudden identity crisis. She’s merely six years old and she lives in a small town in Massachusetts,…

extravagant honor. After having the chance to meet Presidents Truman and Eisenhower, Henson died in 1855 at the age of 88 (“Matthew A. Henson”). After his death, he became more widely accepted and has been honored in a number of ways. Today, he has a Navy research ship after him (“Profile: Matthew Henson”) and had the honor of receiving commemoration on a postage stamp (Stewart and Mabunda). In 1988 he was reburied at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia with full military honors (“Matthew A.…

The forum is National Geographic magazine. This magazine can be found on both the web and in print. Additionally, readers can sign up for the Print Plus subscription which gives access to current issues in print and online and all of the archived magazines online. There is an online forum for National Geographic readers in which they may voice their opinions about articles and carry discussions on topics. Additionally, the magazine accepts messages and feedback from the readers that they…

The National Geographic Society believes that the power of science, exploration and storytelling can change the world (National Geographic). It began as an amateur scientific organization in 1888 by Gardiner Greene Hubbard and went on to become the largest scientific-educational institution in the world (Lutz and Collins 1993:16). According to Lutz and Collins (1993:16), the National Geographic Society was influenced by several historical trends such as the emergence of mass journalism, distinct…

Jane Goodall is often known as “the woman who redefined man.” She was born in 1934, on the third of April, in London, England, under the name Valarie Jane Morris-Goodall. At an early age, Jane expressed an interest in animals. Now, Goodall is a famous ethologist, primarily known for her extensive research of chimpanzees. However, throughout her life, Jane Goodall has been extremely ambitious and has accomplished many deeds. Figure 1. Jane in Action. Photo by unknown. Date unknown. Goodall…

National Geographic society is a non profit organization that has been going on since 1888 and still is going on today caring about our education and our planet. I think it is a great organization and you should go check it out they do a lot of events so if you don't like one you may like another or you just might like all of them. I am encouraging you to at least read about it to see if you like it if you dont you dont have to go if you do you are more than welcome to come out to some of the…

Howard’s core value system shows prospective and current students how they should behave and how they will be judged. I’ve always been confident in my abilities to live up to an honor code, and I think that my values are in perfect alignment with Howard University’s. I believe that excellence cannot be demonstrated through singular actions, but should be looked upon in context with all of your actions. I have shown excellence in my life through my work ethic, dedication to and passion for…

school team on the A-team for 3 years. Also, I played for nationally ranked volleyball clubs such as: Skyline, Excel, and Mad Frog. I absolutely loved to play volleyball. I lived for the intensity of the games. There is nothing better than being at a national tournament and getting ready to win it all. All the blood, sweat, tears, and countless hours at the gym paid off. My sister taught me a lot about patience, dedication, and never giving up. Since I was introduced to volleyball at a young…