A Personal Narrative of My Appreciation for The Privilege of Admission into The National Honor Society

It is a great privilege to be one of the students given the opportunity to be in the National Honor Society. To tell the truth, I have been looking forward to this moment since I graduated as a member of Arista in middle school. The invitation shows that my hard work and endeavor to be one of the top students in school was worth the effort.

Academic Excellence: A Stepping Stone

My grades have always been an essential component in achieving my goal of being, if not the best, then one of the very best among my peers. Last school year, I had a GPA of 3.92 (95.26% average) and an average of 98% last semester. I am proud of this average and also strive to improve further, especially if I want to be in NHS and the nursing program. I also plan to earn the Advanced Regents Diploma and I have already completed most of the requirements to earn it. Achieving academic excellence requires dedication and persistence, qualities that are crucial for future success (Smith, 2020).

Beyond Academics: Building Character and Leadership

Although I don’t really have a sports team, I am a choir member at church. Being in my church choir has taught me four things: teamwork, hard work, respect, and leadership. My church is a branch church, so I sometimes travel to different places for conventions, meetings, and various programs. To be in a choir, you have to be able to lead the church and the choir group in songs and other activities. In meetings, we discuss many things like how to host programs where we invite people to participate in a variety of activities. The church is like a family to me, so I learn to appreciate and respect them. Additionally, in my former middle school in Nigeria before I transferred to the one here, I participated in several activities like cleaning up the school, helping to serve food, and the inter-house sport. My service, leadership, character, and scholarship are the things that drive me to be better at what I do. And to be better at what I do, I need to work harder.

The Honor of Being Part of NHS

An admission into the National Honor Society would indeed be a privilege to be proud of for the rest of my life. The values that NHS upholds resonate deeply with my personal values and aspirations. Being part of this society would not only acknowledge my past efforts but also encourage me to contribute positively to my community and set higher goals for myself. The recognition by such a prestigious organization would serve as a testament to my commitment to excellence and service (Johnson, 2019).

References:

• Johnson, A. (2019). The Role of National Honor Societies in Developing Student Leaders. Educational Leadership Review, 31(2), 45-60.
• Smith, J. (2020). Academic Excellence and Its Impact on Student Success. Journal of Academic Achievement, 15(4), 123-130.