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National Honor Society Essay Examples

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As a sophomore, I am honored to be among the few students that have been granted the opportunity to be involved in the National Honor Society. I have many core values, that I feel qualify me as a leader in regards to my service to others and academic success. I feel that my commitment to studies and my community have helped me prove my character. As a Varsity tennis player, Class president, and an active member of my community, I manage to keep 3.9 GPA. As a tennis player, I have to possess confidence, authority, and honesty. During a match, I have to make the calls on whether a ball is in or out. It’s tempting to call a ball out, however, I must be honest and use my authority as the opposing player to make the correct call, however, when I say the call I need confidence in myself about what I am about to say. Many people see me as an excellent tennis player because of these qualities. As …show more content…

I do not drink, smoke, or go out to parties. I have a set time that I go to bed for myself so that I can be well rested for school. I make sure that I finish my homework at home, not before class, and I help out my community the best that I can. I do all of this is so that I can keep up my high standing in my town. I committed myself to my town. I sing the national anthem at the memorial day service, I lay flags and pick them up with the veterans, I am also very active in my church. All of this leads back to my academic success, because without my family and friends I would not have the qualities I have now. My mother and father have taught me to be a great leader and to focus on my goals, and being a part of the NHS has been a goal of mine since the seventh grade. I have worked very hard over the years to keep positive people surrounding me and to keep bad influences out of my life, and I will continue it and teach people the importance of keeping positive people in their lives because it can change a

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